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EW Hobbs Primary Celebrates Mother Tongue Day in Eldorado Park
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EW Hobbs Primary School marked International Mother Tongue Day with literature, music, and traditional dance. Learners read There Is No Price For Being Kind in English and Sepedi, enjoyed a Muslim song, and watched an isiZulu dance performance.
Deputy principal Alroy Plaatje said the activities promote cultural diversity and language appreciation, introducing learners to greetings and traditions from South Africa and abroad. The school also runs sign language and Namakwa language programmes and recognises learners who take part in extra cultural activities.
Teachers used multilingual explanations, music, poetry, and interactive methods to build reading and writing skills while strengthening cultural identity.
EW Hobbs Primary School marked International Mother Tongue Day with literature, music, and traditional dance. Learners read There Is No Price For Being Kind in English and Sepedi, enjoyed a Muslim song, and watched an isiZulu dance performance.
Deputy principal Alroy Plaatje said the activities promote cultural diversity and language appreciation, introducing learners to greetings and traditions from South Africa and abroad. The school also runs sign language and Namakwa language programmes and recognises learners who take part in extra cultural activities.
Teachers used multilingual explanations, music, poetry, and interactive methods to build reading and writing skills while strengthening cultural identity.
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Bedford author Dorothy de Kok wins international writing contest
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Dorothy de Kok, an author from Bedford in the Eastern Cape, has won the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest. The award includes a fully funded trip to Hollywood for a masterclass and awards gala.
Her winning story, Thickly, explores desire and transformation in a township setting. De Kok draws inspiration from her career as a teacher, editor, safe-house director, and real estate agent.
The contest has launched the careers of hundreds of writers worldwide. De Kok says she feels privileged and looks forward to learning from top authors during the Hollywood workshop.
Her winning story, Thickly, explores desire and transformation in a township setting. De Kok draws inspiration from her career as a teacher, editor, safe-house director, and real estate agent.
The contest has launched the careers of hundreds of writers worldwide. De Kok says she feels privileged and looks forward to learning from top authors during the Hollywood workshop.
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Florida zoo team helps save Zimbabwe rhino’s sight
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The Montreux Jazz Festival, first held in Switzerland nearly 60 years ago, will take place in Franschhoek from 27 to 29 March, featuring music, art, food and wine.
Over 30 local and international artists will perform, including Robert Glasper with Bilal, Salif Keita, Ezra Collective and Vusi Mahlasela.
The festival has hosted Nina Simone, Miles Davis, David Bowie, Queen and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, with recordings recognised by UNESCO.
South African artist Sam Nhlengethwa designed the poster honouring Charles Mingus.
Proceeds will support local charities and young musicians, and organisers say the event is premium but not exclusive *sound*
Over 30 local and international artists will perform, including Robert Glasper with Bilal, Salif Keita, Ezra Collective and Vusi Mahlasela.
The festival has hosted Nina Simone, Miles Davis, David Bowie, Queen and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, with recordings recognised by UNESCO.
South African artist Sam Nhlengethwa designed the poster honouring Charles Mingus.
Proceeds will support local charities and young musicians, and organisers say the event is premium but not exclusive *sound*
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.01 to the US Dollar, 21.60 the British Pound, and 18.84 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,133.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 71.49 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,893.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.01 to the US Dollar, 21.60 the British Pound, and 18.84 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,133.79 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 71.49 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,893.00.
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Local: 103 words (35%), National: 189 words (65%), International: 0 words (0%)