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National Treasury hosts Money Smart Week South Africa from 25 to 31 August
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Money Smart Week South Africa kicked off yesterday, running until August-31 under the theme Smart Money: Financial Foundations for a Resilient Future.
The campaign, led by the National Treasury, aims to empower communities with knowledge and tools for informed financial decision making and this is done through workshops and online events.
Only half of South Africans are financially literate, making the initiative crucial.
The campaign hopes to reach millions and teach practical money skills.
The campaign, led by the National Treasury, aims to empower communities with knowledge and tools for informed financial decision making and this is done through workshops and online events.
Only half of South Africans are financially literate, making the initiative crucial.
The campaign hopes to reach millions and teach practical money skills.
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Gauteng parents & guardians reminded of 29 August Deadline for grades 1 & 8 Online Admissions Applications
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Gauteng parents are reminded of the Friday deadline for the 2026 Online Admissions Applications period for Grade 1 and 8 pupils.
The Provincial Education Department says no new applications will be accepted after the 29th of August at midnight.
MEC Matome Chiloane says parents have until 9 September to submit all required documents for application:
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The Provincial Education Department says no new applications will be accepted after the 29th of August at midnight.
MEC Matome Chiloane says parents have until 9 September to submit all required documents for application:
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Temba Bavuma Foundation Supports Young Cricketers
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South African cricket captain Temba Bavuma's foundation has gifted brand-new equipment to a group of young cricketers from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The foundation, launched in 2016, aims to uplift scholars through education and sport.
The young players also received professional training, boosting their skills and confidence.
The initiative coincides with the upcoming U-15 Empowered Cricket Festival.
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The foundation, launched in 2016, aims to uplift scholars through education and sport.
The young players also received professional training, boosting their skills and confidence.
The initiative coincides with the upcoming U-15 Empowered Cricket Festival.
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The Rand is trading at 17.60 to the US Dollar, 23.68 to the British Pound, and 20.45 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,365.39 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.50 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,243.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.60 to the US Dollar, 23.68 to the British Pound, and 20.45 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,365.39 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.50 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,243.00.
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