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Bedfordview Ultra Endurance Event Raises Over R800 000 for Charity
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Athletes in Bedfordview have raised more than R800 000 for the Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa through the Spartan Baby Badass Ultra endurance event.
The 24 hour challenge saw participants take on continuous running, rowing and swimming, completing set distances every hour while pushing through sleep deprivation and extreme physical demands.
Now in its fifth year, the event brought together competitors, volunteers and supporters in a shared effort to raise funds for children and families affected by cancer.
The 24 hour challenge saw participants take on continuous running, rowing and swimming, completing set distances every hour while pushing through sleep deprivation and extreme physical demands.
Now in its fifth year, the event brought together competitors, volunteers and supporters in a shared effort to raise funds for children and families affected by cancer.
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Doctor Sells Kotas to Fund Medical Care for Patients in Need
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A Ga-Sekhukhune based doctor, Dr Ephraim Kgoete, is using an unusual approach to help patients who cannot afford medical treatment by selling kotas to raise funds for medical procedures.
He says the idea was inspired by the growing number of patients who need urgent care but struggle with costs.
The initiative is helping to bridge the gap by raising money to support lifesaving treatment, while also encouraging collaboration with other healthcare professionals to extend assistance to more people in need
He says the idea was inspired by the growing number of patients who need urgent care but struggle with costs.
The initiative is helping to bridge the gap by raising money to support lifesaving treatment, while also encouraging collaboration with other healthcare professionals to extend assistance to more people in need
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Skateboarder Completes 106 Day Journey from Uganda to Cape Town for Youth Skatepark Project
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Skateboarder Jason Vanporppal has completed a 106 day journey from Uganda to Cape Town, covering more than 5,500 kilometres to raise funds for a skatepark in Uganda.
Along the route, he was met with widespread support from communities across South Africa, with people offering food, shelter and encouragement as he passed through towns and cities.
The project aims to provide young skaters in Uganda with a safe and dedicated space to develop their skills.
The journey ended at the City Bowl Skatepark in Cape Town.
Along the route, he was met with widespread support from communities across South Africa, with people offering food, shelter and encouragement as he passed through towns and cities.
The project aims to provide young skaters in Uganda with a safe and dedicated space to develop their skills.
The journey ended at the City Bowl Skatepark in Cape Town.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.33 to the US Dollar, 22.04 to the British Pound, and 19.01 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,568.30 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 103.54 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,484.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.33 to the US Dollar, 22.04 to the British Pound, and 19.01 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,568.30 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 103.54 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,484.00.
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