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Amazing Grace School gives back to Eskom community
Story 1
Amazing Grace Private School has donated essential items to families in the Eskom community.
Learners, teachers, parents and staff collected food, clothing, blankets, toiletries and household supplies to support families in need.
The initiative also gave learners a chance to practise kindness, ubuntu and community service while helping those around them.
Learners, teachers, parents and staff collected food, clothing, blankets, toiletries and household supplies to support families in need.
The initiative also gave learners a chance to practise kindness, ubuntu and community service while helping those around them.
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Akani Simbine named South Africa’s Sport Star of the Year
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South African sprinter Akani Simbine has been named Sport Star of the Year at the 19th South African Sport Awards held at Sun City in the North West.
Simbine received the top honour ahead of Springbok Malcolm Marx and Proteas captain Temba Bavuma.
Other winners included Pieter Coetze, who was named Sportsman of the Year, and Prudence Sekgodiso, who won Sportswoman of the Year.
The Proteas men’s Test team was named Team of the Year.
Simbine’s mother accepted the award on his behalf, saying his achievements continue to inspire young athletes.*
Simbine received the top honour ahead of Springbok Malcolm Marx and Proteas captain Temba Bavuma.
Other winners included Pieter Coetze, who was named Sportsman of the Year, and Prudence Sekgodiso, who won Sportswoman of the Year.
The Proteas men’s Test team was named Team of the Year.
Simbine’s mother accepted the award on his behalf, saying his achievements continue to inspire young athletes.*
Story 2 category
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Residents rally to support elderly SASSA recipients
Story 3
Two Roodepoort residents have launched an initiative to support elderly SASSA recipients who spend hours waiting in queues to collect their grants.
Nicole Mac Hattie and Tony Helfrich are providing sandwiches, coffee, rusks and other refreshments at SASSA offices across the region.
The pair plans to visit a different location each month and is now appealing for food, supplies, blankets and volunteers to help expand the initiative.
Nicole Mac Hattie and Tony Helfrich are providing sandwiches, coffee, rusks and other refreshments at SASSA offices across the region.
The pair plans to visit a different location each month and is now appealing for food, supplies, blankets and volunteers to help expand the initiative.
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 15.97 to the US Dollar, 21.79 to the British Pound, and 18.64 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,608.39 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 92.17 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,922.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.97 to the US Dollar, 21.79 to the British Pound, and 18.64 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,608.39 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 92.17 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,922.00.
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