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Skierlik Community Turns Tragedy Into Hope with Life-Saving Food Garden
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In Skierlik, far east of Mamelodi in Pretoria, residents have transformed a site of past tragedy into a beacon of hope.
After two young boys drowned in a man-made dam at a local quarry in 2021, the community rallied together to launch a food gardening project around the site.
Spearheaded by resident Christopher Mudzanani, the initiative aims to prevent future drownings and tackle hunger by growing vegetables using dam water.
Families now enjoy fresh produce, and the garden has even provided some with extra income.
'Residents are calling for donations of fencing, seeds, and tools to expand the project—proving that from heartbreak, healing and growth can flourish.
After two young boys drowned in a man-made dam at a local quarry in 2021, the community rallied together to launch a food gardening project around the site.
Spearheaded by resident Christopher Mudzanani, the initiative aims to prevent future drownings and tackle hunger by growing vegetables using dam water.
Families now enjoy fresh produce, and the garden has even provided some with extra income.
'Residents are calling for donations of fencing, seeds, and tools to expand the project—proving that from heartbreak, healing and growth can flourish.
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UKZN’s Dr Hansraj Mangray Makes History in Paediatric Surgery
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Dr Hansraj Mangray has become the first PhD graduate in Paediatric Surgery at the University of KwaZulu-Natal since 2004.
His research focuses on Minimal Access Surgery, a less invasive method that helps children recover faster.
To improve training, Dr Mangray set up a specialised lab at Grey’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg and developed an affordable way to train surgeons using everyday household items.
This innovation has led to more children receiving advanced surgical care locally.
Dr Mangray continues to teach and lead at UKZN and Grey’s Hospital, aiming to transform paediatric surgical care across South Africa.
His work brings hope for better health outcomes for children nationwide.
His research focuses on Minimal Access Surgery, a less invasive method that helps children recover faster.
To improve training, Dr Mangray set up a specialised lab at Grey’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg and developed an affordable way to train surgeons using everyday household items.
This innovation has led to more children receiving advanced surgical care locally.
Dr Mangray continues to teach and lead at UKZN and Grey’s Hospital, aiming to transform paediatric surgical care across South Africa.
His work brings hope for better health outcomes for children nationwide.
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Diesel Prices Set to Fall, Bringing Relief for Gauteng Drivers and Industries
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Wholesale diesel prices could drop by up to 61 cents per litre, says the Central Energy Fund.
Inland prices may fall to around R18.37, with coastal regions seeing even lower costs near R17.58 per litre — levels last seen in early 2022.
This drop is good news for sectors like farming, transport, and logistics, especially in Gauteng, where fuel costs are a major expense.
Petrol prices are also expected to decrease by about 25 to 30 cents per litre.
Paraffin prices will fall too, easing costs for many low-income households as winter sets in.
These declines come amid a stable rand and lower global oil prices, but experts warn fuel prices can still be volatile.
The official new prices will be announced at the end of May and take effect on 4 June.
Inland prices may fall to around R18.37, with coastal regions seeing even lower costs near R17.58 per litre — levels last seen in early 2022.
This drop is good news for sectors like farming, transport, and logistics, especially in Gauteng, where fuel costs are a major expense.
Petrol prices are also expected to decrease by about 25 to 30 cents per litre.
Paraffin prices will fall too, easing costs for many low-income households as winter sets in.
These declines come amid a stable rand and lower global oil prices, but experts warn fuel prices can still be volatile.
The official new prices will be announced at the end of May and take effect on 4 June.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.94 to the US Dollar, 24.24 to the British Pound, and 20.30 to the Euro.
Gold is 3,342.27 trading at dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.11 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,550.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.94 to the US Dollar, 24.24 to the British Pound, and 20.30 to the Euro.
Gold is 3,342.27 trading at dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.11 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,550.00.
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