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Field Band Foundation inducted into World Drum Corps Hall of Fame
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The Field Band Foundation has been inducted into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame, one of the highest honours in the global marching arts community.
The Woodmead-headquartered organisation was recognised for more than 25 years of developing young South Africans through music, performance and leadership programmes.
Based in the United States, the Hall of Fame acknowledges groups that advance excellence, community upliftment and international cultural exchange.
The award was formally accepted at a ceremony in the Pennsylvania.
The Woodmead-headquartered organisation was recognised for more than 25 years of developing young South Africans through music, performance and leadership programmes.
Based in the United States, the Hall of Fame acknowledges groups that advance excellence, community upliftment and international cultural exchange.
The award was formally accepted at a ceremony in the Pennsylvania.
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Twelve Women to Run Across South Africa for Children’s Charity
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Twelve South African women are gearing up for an extraordinary feat. Starting 25 February, they will run in relay from Musina Beitbridge to Cape Agulhas, covering 2,141 kilometres in just nine days.
The Cape2Care endurance challenge raises awareness and funds for Dynamic Women for Children, a non-profit that provides education, life skills, and counselling to vulnerable children. The women hope to set a world record while shining a light on children failed by circumstance and broken systems.
Supporters can follow their journey or contribute via the DWFC campaign or Facebook page.
The Cape2Care endurance challenge raises awareness and funds for Dynamic Women for Children, a non-profit that provides education, life skills, and counselling to vulnerable children. The women hope to set a world record while shining a light on children failed by circumstance and broken systems.
Supporters can follow their journey or contribute via the DWFC campaign or Facebook page.
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Government and private sector hand over Microsoft Digital Lab at Soweto school
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The government, in partnership with Microsoft South Africa and other stakeholders, has opened a new Microsoft Digital Laboratory at Phefeni Secondary School in Soweto, aiming to help bridge the digital divide in public education.
The handover was attended by the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, and the Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, alongside Microsoft leadership and school representatives.
Officials say the lab will give learners access to digital tools and training that can build skills needed in a technology-driven economy, helping them connect with learning resources and prepare for future opportunities
The handover was attended by the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, and the Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, alongside Microsoft leadership and school representatives.
Officials say the lab will give learners access to digital tools and training that can build skills needed in a technology-driven economy, helping them connect with learning resources and prepare for future opportunities
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.01 to the US Dollar, 21.87 to the British Pound, and 18.87 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,929.81 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.30 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,257.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.01 to the US Dollar, 21.87 to the British Pound, and 18.87 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,929.81 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.30 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,257.00.
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