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Baragwanath Mother’s Lodge Expansion To Support 72 Mothers
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Ronald McDonald House South Africa has started a nearly R20 million expansion of its Mother’s Lodge at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, more than doubling its capacity from 30 to 72 mothers.
The expanded facility in Diepkloof will provide 36 bedrooms, three meals a day, laundry facilities and social support, helping mothers stay close to newborns receiving critical care without the added cost of daily travel and accommodation.
Construction is under way, with the lodge expected to open in 2027.
The expanded facility in Diepkloof will provide 36 bedrooms, three meals a day, laundry facilities and social support, helping mothers stay close to newborns receiving critical care without the added cost of daily travel and accommodation.
Construction is under way, with the lodge expected to open in 2027.
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Cape Town Announces Star Studded Festive Lights Celebration
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Cape Town is preparing to welcome the festive season with a free concert featuring some of South Africa’s biggest music acts at the annual Festive Lights Switch-On on 29 November.
The line-up includes Nasty C, Amapiano duo Jazzwrld and Thukuthela, reunited group Liquideep and local performers Dee Koala and Ricky Vani Frontline.
The event takes place at the Grand Parade and along Adderley Street from 4pm to 10pm, with music, entertainment and a dance competition celebrating local talent.
The line-up includes Nasty C, Amapiano duo Jazzwrld and Thukuthela, reunited group Liquideep and local performers Dee Koala and Ricky Vani Frontline.
The event takes place at the Grand Parade and along Adderley Street from 4pm to 10pm, with music, entertainment and a dance competition celebrating local talent.
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Alexandra Field Band Turns National Success Into Musical Opportunities
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The Alexandra Field Band is celebrating recent success at national championships by opening its doors to more young musicians in Alexandra, with free participation for children who want to learn an instrument and be part of the award-winning group.
Rehearsals take place on Mondays and Tuesdays at Skeen Primary School, and Wednesdays and Thursdays at Ekukhanyisweni Primary School, in the afternoons.
The band has already helped former members build careers as music teachers, open music schools and take part in international exchange programmes, including a trip to Norway.
Rehearsals take place on Mondays and Tuesdays at Skeen Primary School, and Wednesdays and Thursdays at Ekukhanyisweni Primary School, in the afternoons.
The band has already helped former members build careers as music teachers, open music schools and take part in international exchange programmes, including a trip to Norway.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.62 to the US Dollar, 22.13 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,026.10 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 115.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,108.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.62 to the US Dollar, 22.13 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,026.10 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 115.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,108.00.
Split analysis
Local: 165 words (68%), National: 78 words (32%), International: 0 words (0%)