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Miss Royal Elegance Ambassador Donates Stationery to Soweto Youth Centre
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Miss Royal Elegance ambassador Reitumetse Pelo donated stationery packs to the Soweto Kliptown Youth Centre.
The packs included pens, pencils, rulers, highlighters, crayons and scissors for learners from grades five to twelve.
The youth centre runs after-school programmes to support learners with homework and projects.
Pelo said she began collecting stationery after noticing the children’s needs and hopes the donation will help them feel confident as they tackle their schoolwork.
SKY secretary Tshepang Mpshe described the contribution as especially important for learners from vulnerable homes who rely on social grants.
The packs included pens, pencils, rulers, highlighters, crayons and scissors for learners from grades five to twelve.
The youth centre runs after-school programmes to support learners with homework and projects.
Pelo said she began collecting stationery after noticing the children’s needs and hopes the donation will help them feel confident as they tackle their schoolwork.
SKY secretary Tshepang Mpshe described the contribution as especially important for learners from vulnerable homes who rely on social grants.
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Rand Strength a Boost for Consumers
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The South African rand is trading around R15.70 to the US dollar today, its strongest level in over three years. A firmer rand could ease inflationary pressure on imported goods such as electronics, smartphones and other products, and support households and businesses that rely on imported inputs.
Gold prices remain elevated, adding to market confidence.
Sanlam Private Wealth analyst Nick Kunze describes the movement as a positive start to the year
Gold prices remain elevated, adding to market confidence.
Sanlam Private Wealth analyst Nick Kunze describes the movement as a positive start to the year
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Township Rugby Youth to host TRY Festival in Johannesburg
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Township Rugby Youth will host the TRY Festival this Saturday at Bill Jardine Stadium in Industria, Johannesburg, bringing together sport, culture, and youth development.
The festival will feature 12 township rugby clubs, with male and female teams and players aged 18 to 32 competing in knockout matches.
Founded in 2023, the Township Rugby Youth programme was created to build pathways from township communities into education and professional sporting opportunities.
Organisers say the festival gives township players a platform to showcase their talent in front of scouts and sports administrators.
The event runs from 8am to 5:30pm.
The festival will feature 12 township rugby clubs, with male and female teams and players aged 18 to 32 competing in knockout matches.
Founded in 2023, the Township Rugby Youth programme was created to build pathways from township communities into education and professional sporting opportunities.
Organisers say the festival gives township players a platform to showcase their talent in front of scouts and sports administrators.
The event runs from 8am to 5:30pm.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 15.69 to the US Dollar, 21.69 to the British Pound, and 18.77 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,520.78 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.40 Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 85,406.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.69 to the US Dollar, 21.69 to the British Pound, and 18.77 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,520.78 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.40 Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 85,406.00.
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