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YMCA empowers Ga-Rankuwa learners through youth programme
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The YMCA has hosted a youth development initiative at Modiri Secondary School in Ga-Rankuwa, aimed at equipping learners with life skills, leadership abilities and confidence.
The visit included interactive workshops and discussions focused on topics such as leadership, gender equality, self-awareness and responsible decision-making.
Organisers say the programme is part of ongoing efforts to support young people through mentorship, advocacy and skills development, particularly in communities facing social challenges.
The YMCA plans to expand its partnerships with schools and institutions to reach more learners across the region.
The visit included interactive workshops and discussions focused on topics such as leadership, gender equality, self-awareness and responsible decision-making.
Organisers say the programme is part of ongoing efforts to support young people through mentorship, advocacy and skills development, particularly in communities facing social challenges.
The YMCA plans to expand its partnerships with schools and institutions to reach more learners across the region.
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Swimming South Africa celebrates strong week in the pool
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Swimming South Africa has enjoyed a standout week, with medals, records and international success from its top athletes.
Kaylene Corbett won bronze in the 50m breaststroke at the China Swimming Open, finishing in 31.59 seconds after a tightly contested final.
Pieter Coetzé claimed gold in the 50m backstroke in 24.83 seconds, also securing qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Back home, 18-year-old Jessica Thompson broke both the South African and African records in the women’s 50m backstroke at the national youth championships in Gqeberha.
Kaylene Corbett won bronze in the 50m breaststroke at the China Swimming Open, finishing in 31.59 seconds after a tightly contested final.
Pieter Coetzé claimed gold in the 50m backstroke in 24.83 seconds, also securing qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Back home, 18-year-old Jessica Thompson broke both the South African and African records in the women’s 50m backstroke at the national youth championships in Gqeberha.
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Limpopo youth turn e-waste into job opportunities
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Young people in Limpopo are finding new ways to earn a living by recycling electronic waste through the E Waste for Youth Employment Programme.
The one year initiative, led by the International Labour Organization and funded by the government of Japan, is equipping youth with skills to turn discarded electronics into economic opportunities.
The programme has now reached 22 municipalities, including Modimolle-Mookgophong, helping participants gain training and experience in the growing green economy.
Sweetness Mathabathe says this project help her become an employer
The one year initiative, led by the International Labour Organization and funded by the government of Japan, is equipping youth with skills to turn discarded electronics into economic opportunities.
The programme has now reached 22 municipalities, including Modimolle-Mookgophong, helping participants gain training and experience in the growing green economy.
Sweetness Mathabathe says this project help her become an employer
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The Rand is trading at 16.72 to the US Dollar, 22.48 to the British Pound, and 19.44 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,450.46 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 112.19 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,885.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.72 to the US Dollar, 22.48 to the British Pound, and 19.44 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,450.46 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 112.19 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,885.00.
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