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Mandela Park tree highlights heritage and environmental conservation
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The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Bernice Swarts visited Mandela Park in Steyn City, where a wild olive tree grown from a seed planted by the former President Nelson Mandela continues to serve as a symbol of heritage and environmental stewardship.
The visit coincided with Heritage Day celebrations and forms part of the Presidetial One Billion Trees campaign.
The tree was planted in 2015 by former First Lady Graça Machel, using a sapling that was grown from a seed sown by the former president during his visit to the site in 2007.
The department says the national campaign follows the planting of more than 1.3 million trees across the country last year.
The visit coincided with Heritage Day celebrations and forms part of the Presidetial One Billion Trees campaign.
The tree was planted in 2015 by former First Lady Graça Machel, using a sapling that was grown from a seed sown by the former president during his visit to the site in 2007.
The department says the national campaign follows the planting of more than 1.3 million trees across the country last year.
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Cupcakes of Hope records R2.1 million fundraising milestone
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More than 80 shopping centres, schools, workplaces and communities, took part in
National Cupcake Day on the 26th of September,
by baking and selling cupcakes to raise funds for children living with cancer.
The Non-profit organisation Cupcakes of Hope raised over 2-million-100-thousand rand at 87 participating shopping centres across South Africa.
The total surpassed the 2-million-92-thousand rand that was raised during last year’s campaign.
Founder Sandy Cipriano says more than 2-thousand Cupcake Angels raised over 2-million-rand last year, while the organisation supported more than 140 children each month.
National Cupcake Day on the 26th of September,
by baking and selling cupcakes to raise funds for children living with cancer.
The Non-profit organisation Cupcakes of Hope raised over 2-million-100-thousand rand at 87 participating shopping centres across South Africa.
The total surpassed the 2-million-92-thousand rand that was raised during last year’s campaign.
Founder Sandy Cipriano says more than 2-thousand Cupcake Angels raised over 2-million-rand last year, while the organisation supported more than 140 children each month.
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Boksburg hosts 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists
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Over 300 South African learners and 24 international participants from 11 countries took part in the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair in Boksburg.
Participants showcased innovative solutions to real-world challenges in areas such as robotics, engineering and data science.
The programme offered learners opportunities to win university bursaries and compete at global science fairs.
Eskom Expo director Parthy Chetty said the initiative played an important role in developing the next generation of scientists.
Participants showcased innovative solutions to real-world challenges in areas such as robotics, engineering and data science.
The programme offered learners opportunities to win university bursaries and compete at global science fairs.
Eskom Expo director Parthy Chetty said the initiative played an important role in developing the next generation of scientists.
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