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Starbucks Foundation awards R188k to FoodForward SA
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The Starbucks Foundation has awarded FoodForward SA about R188,000 grant following a nomination by Rand Capital Coffee, the local Starbucks licensee.
The funding will support the Food Gardens Connect programme, which helps unemployed people grow food, build skills, and earn income, strengthening household food security in vulnerable communities.
The expansion will extend the programme to five new partner organisations and is expected to benefit around 800 people across participating communities.
The grant forms part of the Foundation’s Global Community Impact Grants programme, which funds local nonprofit initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods and community resilience.
The funding will support the Food Gardens Connect programme, which helps unemployed people grow food, build skills, and earn income, strengthening household food security in vulnerable communities.
The expansion will extend the programme to five new partner organisations and is expected to benefit around 800 people across participating communities.
The grant forms part of the Foundation’s Global Community Impact Grants programme, which funds local nonprofit initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods and community resilience.
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Ellis Park tennis courts get revival
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The Johannesburg Tennis Grassroots Foundation is breathing new life into the Ellis Park tennis courts, transforming a once-neglected venue into a hub for youth sport and community development.
The initiative provides free tennis coaching to children from inner-city Johannesburg schools, while also offering mentorship and life-skills guidance.
More than 140 youngsters have already participated in the programme, with the refurbished courts now also serving as a training space for university students.
Organisers say the project is focused on keeping the facility active while opening up positive opportunities for young people in the community.
The initiative provides free tennis coaching to children from inner-city Johannesburg schools, while also offering mentorship and life-skills guidance.
More than 140 youngsters have already participated in the programme, with the refurbished courts now also serving as a training space for university students.
Organisers say the project is focused on keeping the facility active while opening up positive opportunities for young people in the community.
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Durban Golf Festival supports sports development
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Durban Golf Festival launched at Windsor Golf Club to raise funds for sports development in township and disadvantaged communities.
The three-day festival will take place from 2–4 October across Durban golf courses, including Windsor Golf Club and Royal Durban Golf Club.
Organisers will host golf matches, a charity cup, clinics, and entertainment, with both professional and amateur players taking part.
Funds raised will support sports programmes and facilities for golf, rugby, and soccer in underserved areas.
The three-day festival will take place from 2–4 October across Durban golf courses, including Windsor Golf Club and Royal Durban Golf Club.
Organisers will host golf matches, a charity cup, clinics, and entertainment, with both professional and amateur players taking part.
Funds raised will support sports programmes and facilities for golf, rugby, and soccer in underserved areas.
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The Rand is trading at 16.46 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,507.92 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,322.00.
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