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Hurlingham volunteers knit blankets and scarves for vulnerable communities
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KnitWits 4 the Needy volunteers have prepared blankets and 99 scarves for vulnerable communities in Alexandra and Parkhurst as winter sets in across Johannesburg.
The Hurlingham based group meets weekly at Rosebank Union Church to knit and crochet warm items for people in need through local outreach initiatives.
Members say it is encouraging to see younger volunteers joining the project as the organisation continues its mission of providing warmth and comfort during the colder months.
The Hurlingham based group meets weekly at Rosebank Union Church to knit and crochet warm items for people in need through local outreach initiatives.
Members say it is encouraging to see younger volunteers joining the project as the organisation continues its mission of providing warmth and comfort during the colder months.
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UCT medical students raise R100,000 for children’s healthcare in Cape Town
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UCT Surgical Society students have raised more than R100,000 for the Children’s Hospital Trust through their annual Scrub Run at the Cape Town Marathon’s 10km Peace Run.
Dressed in surgical scrubs, the students completed the race to spotlight fundraising for vital paediatric healthcare programmes at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.
The initiative has supported key services such as emergency care for thousands of young patients each year, with funds raised even before the race began.
Dressed in surgical scrubs, the students completed the race to spotlight fundraising for vital paediatric healthcare programmes at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.
The initiative has supported key services such as emergency care for thousands of young patients each year, with funds raised even before the race began.
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Ridgefield Security Estate Donates Rescue Blankets to Support Pretoria Emergency Volunteers
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Ridgefield Security Estate residents have donated 50 emergency rescue blankets to Pretoria Volunteer Emergency Services through the Alpha Care Unit to support winter response efforts in vulnerable communities.
The donation comes as emergency teams report increased need for winter assistance, including blankets, food and basic support for people affected by cold conditions in Pretoria.
The Alpha Care Unit says the initiative is part of wider community efforts to support both residents and homeless individuals during winter, while also assisting emergency responders working in difficult conditions.
The donation comes as emergency teams report increased need for winter assistance, including blankets, food and basic support for people affected by cold conditions in Pretoria.
The Alpha Care Unit says the initiative is part of wider community efforts to support both residents and homeless individuals during winter, while also assisting emergency responders working in difficult conditions.
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The Rand is trading at 16.31 to the US Dollar, 22.01 to the British Pound, and 18.99 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 16.31 to the US Dollar, 22.01 to the British Pound, and 18.99 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,561.17 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 103.54 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,263.00.
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