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Gauteng businessman supports learners with back-to-school initiative
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A back-to-school programme led by Gauteng businessman Andrew Barnard has brought hope and dignity to learners in Soul City and Luipaardvlei, Mogale City.
The initiative provided 100 school shoes for boys and girls, sanitary pads for girls, and book covering services to help learners start the academic year prepared and confident.
The programme is a positive example of how local businesses can make a real difference, bringing communities together and supporting those in need.
Barnard said the initiative is about community involvement and giving back, building on previous efforts that included distributing food parcels.
Parents collected the shoes and sanitary pads, while learners had their books covered, showing how collaboration and compassion can uplift communities.
The initiative provided 100 school shoes for boys and girls, sanitary pads for girls, and book covering services to help learners start the academic year prepared and confident.
The programme is a positive example of how local businesses can make a real difference, bringing communities together and supporting those in need.
Barnard said the initiative is about community involvement and giving back, building on previous efforts that included distributing food parcels.
Parents collected the shoes and sanitary pads, while learners had their books covered, showing how collaboration and compassion can uplift communities.
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BET Software gives learners free tech and skills support
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BET Software is expanding its Corporate Social Investment programme to support more schools and learners across South Africa.
The initiative provides technology equipment, bursaries, and digital skills training free of charge to help learners participate fully in the modern economy.
Ullovu High School, south of Durban, is the first new school to benefit, joining a network of schools whose learners have gone on to successful careers in software development, DevOps, business analysis, and other tech fields.
The programme celebrates learner achievement while building South Africa’s digital talent pipeline, particularly in communities where access to technology has been limited.
The initiative provides technology equipment, bursaries, and digital skills training free of charge to help learners participate fully in the modern economy.
Ullovu High School, south of Durban, is the first new school to benefit, joining a network of schools whose learners have gone on to successful careers in software development, DevOps, business analysis, and other tech fields.
The programme celebrates learner achievement while building South Africa’s digital talent pipeline, particularly in communities where access to technology has been limited.
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Soweto entrepreneur takes African luxury brand to the world
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A Soweto entrepreneur is taking African creativity to the global stage through a fast growing luxury handbag brand.
Hlumelo Nyaluza founded HN Luxury to showcase African design and craftsmanship through premium handbags featuring original fine art by African artists.
The range includes a signature box bag, backpacks and a lightweight bullet resistant handbag made with advanced Kevlar material.
After strong local interest and international media attention, Nyaluza is now preparing to introduce the brand to overseas markets.Hlumelo spoke on what inspires him
Hlumelo Nyaluza founded HN Luxury to showcase African design and craftsmanship through premium handbags featuring original fine art by African artists.
The range includes a signature box bag, backpacks and a lightweight bullet resistant handbag made with advanced Kevlar material.
After strong local interest and international media attention, Nyaluza is now preparing to introduce the brand to overseas markets.Hlumelo spoke on what inspires him
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 15.78 to the US Dollar, 21.75 to the British Pound, and 18.87 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5.478.43 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.40 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,657.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.78 to the US Dollar, 21.75 to the British Pound, and 18.87 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5.478.43 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.40 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,657.00.
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