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Soweto school celebrates World Book Day with storytelling and creativity
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Learners at Elsie Ngidi Primary School in Chiawelo, Soweto, marked World Book and Copyright Day with a lively celebration focused on reading, storytelling and creativity.
The event, hosted by Nal’ibali in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Education, featured storytelling sessions, poetry performances and dramatisations of traditional folktales.
Organisers say the celebration highlighted the importance of books in developing literacy skills and encouraging a love for reading among young learners, especially as many children still struggle to read for meaning by the age of ten.
The initiative also called for continued support to improve access to books and strengthen reading programmes in communities.
The event, hosted by Nal’ibali in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Education, featured storytelling sessions, poetry performances and dramatisations of traditional folktales.
Organisers say the celebration highlighted the importance of books in developing literacy skills and encouraging a love for reading among young learners, especially as many children still struggle to read for meaning by the age of ten.
The initiative also called for continued support to improve access to books and strengthen reading programmes in communities.
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South African U17 wrestlers secure early medals at African Championships
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South Africa’s U17 wrestling team has made a strong start at the African Wrestling Championships in Egypt, with two medals on day one of competition.
Christian Warner claimed bronze in the Greco Roman 60 kilogram division after a series of strong performances, while Stephan van der Westhuizen secured silver in the 110 kilogram category following a hard fought final.
Several other South African wrestlers gained valuable experience against tough continental opposition, with a number of athletes finishing just outside the medals after competitive bouts.
The team will now turn its attention to the remaining women’s and freestyle events as they look to build on the early success.
Christian Warner claimed bronze in the Greco Roman 60 kilogram division after a series of strong performances, while Stephan van der Westhuizen secured silver in the 110 kilogram category following a hard fought final.
Several other South African wrestlers gained valuable experience against tough continental opposition, with a number of athletes finishing just outside the medals after competitive bouts.
The team will now turn its attention to the remaining women’s and freestyle events as they look to build on the early success.
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World class sprint clash lights up Pretoria
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Pretoria saw a major boost for local athletics as the inaugural Simbine Classic brought top international sprinters to Pilditch Stadium.
The meet featured a rare 100 metres showdown between Olympic and world championship medallists, with South Africa’s Akani Simbine competing against global stars on home soil.
Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme took the win in the final, while Simbine impressed with a sub 10 second run earlier in the event.
Akani says the meet is aimed at growing into a regular international fixture while giving South African athletes the chance to compete at elite level locally.
The meet featured a rare 100 metres showdown between Olympic and world championship medallists, with South Africa’s Akani Simbine competing against global stars on home soil.
Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme took the win in the final, while Simbine impressed with a sub 10 second run earlier in the event.
Akani says the meet is aimed at growing into a regular international fixture while giving South African athletes the chance to compete at elite level locally.
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The Rand is trading at 16.60 to the US Dollar, 22.42 to the British Pound, and 19.43 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,571.56 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 111.26 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,573.00.
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