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Vision For All has launched an initiative to address vision problems
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Vision For All has launched an initiative to identify and address vision problems that affect children’s learning and daily activities.
The programme screens young people, detects eyesight challenges early, and links families to eye-care support to prevent children from falling behind in class.
Vision For All Director, Judith Mangena, say increased exposure to digital screens has placed added strain on children’s eyes, often leading to headaches and poor concentration.
Mangena says by improving access to vision care, the initiative helps children see clearly, focus better, and participate fully in their education:
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The programme screens young people, detects eyesight challenges early, and links families to eye-care support to prevent children from falling behind in class.
Vision For All Director, Judith Mangena, say increased exposure to digital screens has placed added strain on children’s eyes, often leading to headaches and poor concentration.
Mangena says by improving access to vision care, the initiative helps children see clearly, focus better, and participate fully in their education:
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Vincent Tshabalala Education Trust
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The Vincent Tshabalala Education Trust awarded three Alexandra high schools for their 2025 matric results, recognising improved academic performance with cash prizes.
Minerva Secondary achieved a 97% pass rate and received R200,000, while Kwabhekilanga Secondary earned R150,000 for a 94% pass rate and Realogile Secondary received R100,000 after achieving 84.4%.
Four of Alexandra’s five high schools recorded pass rates above 80%, with two exceeding 90%.
The funding supports school resources and reinforces continued academic improvement in the township.
Minerva Secondary achieved a 97% pass rate and received R200,000, while Kwabhekilanga Secondary earned R150,000 for a 94% pass rate and Realogile Secondary received R100,000 after achieving 84.4%.
Four of Alexandra’s five high schools recorded pass rates above 80%, with two exceeding 90%.
The funding supports school resources and reinforces continued academic improvement in the township.
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Qatar Airways expands Doha-Johannesburg route
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Qatar Airways will add 3-more weekly flights between Doha and Johannesburg from 18 February 2026, giving travellers more flexibility and choice when planning trips.
The increase benefits business travellers by improving access to global connections and reducing scheduling pressure, while leisure travellers gain more convenient options during busy travel periods.
Growing demand for travel to South Africa has driven the expansion, alongside similar capacity increases by other international airlines.
The increase benefits business travellers by improving access to global connections and reducing scheduling pressure, while leisure travellers gain more convenient options during busy travel periods.
Growing demand for travel to South Africa has driven the expansion, alongside similar capacity increases by other international airlines.
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The Rand is trading at 16.11 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,654.00.
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