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70 000 Meals Packed for Children at ECD Centres
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Thousands of children at 135 early childhood development centres across Ekurhuleni, the West Rand and Soweto will receive nutritious meals after the 100% Foundation and Rise Against Hunger Africa packed 70 000 meal packs with the help of 120 volunteers.
The initiative has grown significantly since 2024 and helps ECD centres reduce food costs, allowing them to invest more in education, safety and teacher development.
The initiative has grown significantly since 2024 and helps ECD centres reduce food costs, allowing them to invest more in education, safety and teacher development.
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Operation Smile Changes Lives in Mpumalanga
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Operation Smile South Africa has completed another free cleft lip and palate surgery programme at Rob Ferreira Hospital in Mbombela, giving children and adults a renewed chance at healthier, more confident lives.
The programme, run in partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Health, screened 31 patients, with 25 selected to receive specialised surgery and follow up care.
The initiative also included a free oral health programme for children, expanding access to essential healthcare for local families.
The programme, run in partnership with the Mpumalanga Department of Health, screened 31 patients, with 25 selected to receive specialised surgery and follow up care.
The initiative also included a free oral health programme for children, expanding access to essential healthcare for local families.
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Art Fundraiser Supports Norscot Manor Restoration
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The Fourways Main Reef Rotary Club brought the community together through its annual Art @ the Manor fundraiser, raising support for the preservation of the historic Norscot Manor community centre.
The event featured professional artists, local vendors, live entertainment and family activities, with proceeds helping to fund maintenance and improvements that will restore the venue as a safe and vibrant community space.
The event featured professional artists, local vendors, live entertainment and family activities, with proceeds helping to fund maintenance and improvements that will restore the venue as a safe and vibrant community space.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.72 to the US Dollar, 22.27 to the British Pound, and 19.05 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,094.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 96.78 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 65,177.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.72 to the US Dollar, 22.27 to the British Pound, and 19.05 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,094.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 96.78 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 65,177.00.
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