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Joburg Bookshop Brings Reading Into Public Spaces
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An independent bookshop in Johannesburg’s CBD is helping children access books through four free outdoor libraries known as Book Nests.
Run by Bridge Books, the Book Nests bring books into public spaces, making it easier for children and families to find something to read without having to visit a traditional library. The spaces are stocked with books for different ages, with community volunteers helping to build them.
Bridge Books also reaches more than 600 children each month through its reading programmes
Run by Bridge Books, the Book Nests bring books into public spaces, making it easier for children and families to find something to read without having to visit a traditional library. The spaces are stocked with books for different ages, with community volunteers helping to build them.
Bridge Books also reaches more than 600 children each month through its reading programmes
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Recycled Tyres Create Soccer Pitch For Cape Town Learners
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Uthando South Africa and Aurum Africa are opening a five-a-side soccer pitch at Morgenson Primary School in Hanover Park, Cape Town, on Saturday.
The project uses around 200 discarded tyres packed with building rubble to create a sports facility for children.
The opening will bring together sport, music and local artists, while the initiative promotes recycling and creates opportunities for young people to develop teamwork and build community connections.
The project uses around 200 discarded tyres packed with building rubble to create a sports facility for children.
The opening will bring together sport, music and local artists, while the initiative promotes recycling and creates opportunities for young people to develop teamwork and build community connections.
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Diepkloof Professionals Inspire Grade Seven Learners
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Khomanani Primary School in Diepkloof hosted a Career Day Expo, bringing local professionals and former learners to inspire Grade Seven pupils to explore future career opportunities.
Learners researched and presented careers ranging from medicine and aviation to fashion design, information technology and the arts.
Among the guest speakers were fashion designer Nom-T Dladla, artist Alex Maswanganyi and filmmaker Luzuko Yafele, who shared their professional journeys and encouraged learners to develop their talents.
Learners researched and presented careers ranging from medicine and aviation to fashion design, information technology and the arts.
Among the guest speakers were fashion designer Nom-T Dladla, artist Alex Maswanganyi and filmmaker Luzuko Yafele, who shared their professional journeys and encouraged learners to develop their talents.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.67 to the US Dollar, 22.16 to the British Pound, and 18.55 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,044.68 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 113.88 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,436.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.67 to the US Dollar, 22.16 to the British Pound, and 18.55 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,044.68 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 113.88 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,436.00.
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