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Minister Gwarube highlights importance of strong foundation phase
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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, has emphasised the importance of getting the foundation phase right, in order to achieve optimum results.
Gwarube was addressing stakeholders including education professionals and learners, gathered for a one-day national indaba on education at the G20 Basic Education National Indaba at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town.
She says they want to build an education system where all children, regardless of their background, are able to access quality education:
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Gwarube was addressing stakeholders including education professionals and learners, gathered for a one-day national indaba on education at the G20 Basic Education National Indaba at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town.
She says they want to build an education system where all children, regardless of their background, are able to access quality education:
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R800,000 raised for Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust at Comrades Marathon
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Runners supporting the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust have raised 800-thousand-rand at this year’s Comrades Marathon.
The charity run was a huge success, with volunteers and supporters coming together for a great cause.
The funds will help provide vital care and support to those in need.
The efforts of the runners and supporters were acknowledged by the Trust, also known as HACT, for significantly contributing to saving and transforming lives.
The charity run was a huge success, with volunteers and supporters coming together for a great cause.
The funds will help provide vital care and support to those in need.
The efforts of the runners and supporters were acknowledged by the Trust, also known as HACT, for significantly contributing to saving and transforming lives.
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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.
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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Your financial indicators for this hour:
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 68.46 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,281.00.
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 68.46 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,281.00.
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