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Ennerdale woman transforms care into community upliftment
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A woman from Ennerdale is making a lasting impact through a community care centre that supports more than 120 vulnerable children and elderly people every day.
Through the Ebenezer Hannah Home, Mama Lydia Isaacs continues a family legacy of care, providing meals, education support, and skills development programmes including baking, sewing, and agriculture.
The centre also creates opportunities for income generation while promoting dignity and independence in the community.
Her work is supported by the Clover Mama Afrika project, which highlights women driving sustainable change at grassroots level.
Through the Ebenezer Hannah Home, Mama Lydia Isaacs continues a family legacy of care, providing meals, education support, and skills development programmes including baking, sewing, and agriculture.
The centre also creates opportunities for income generation while promoting dignity and independence in the community.
Her work is supported by the Clover Mama Afrika project, which highlights women driving sustainable change at grassroots level.
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Strong Summer Crop Forecast Signals Boost for Agriculture
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South Africa’s 2025 to 2026 summer crop season is off to a strong start, with early forecasts pointing to a record harvest of 20 point 8 million tonnes.
Good rainfall and expanded plantings are driving gains in key crops including maize, soybeans and sunflower seed, which make up the bulk of local production.
While some smaller crops are expected to decline, the overall outlook remains positive.
Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber Wandile Sihlobo says the strong season could support food supply, ease price pressure and strengthen the agricultural sector’s contribution to the economy
Good rainfall and expanded plantings are driving gains in key crops including maize, soybeans and sunflower seed, which make up the bulk of local production.
While some smaller crops are expected to decline, the overall outlook remains positive.
Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber Wandile Sihlobo says the strong season could support food supply, ease price pressure and strengthen the agricultural sector’s contribution to the economy
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Young Designers Turn Waste into Fashion at Fourways Crossing Show
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Aspiring young designers took to the runway at Fourways Crossing in Johannesburg for a Recycling Fashion Show where they created outfits from recyclable materials.
The event, hosted by Ace Models Johannesburg North, challenged participants to turn everyday waste into creative fashion pieces while building confidence and self expression.
Learners say the experience allowed them to showcase their creativity and explore future careers in design. Organisers say the initiative also promotes sustainability and encourages young people to rethink fast fashion.
The event, hosted by Ace Models Johannesburg North, challenged participants to turn everyday waste into creative fashion pieces while building confidence and self expression.
Learners say the experience allowed them to showcase their creativity and explore future careers in design. Organisers say the initiative also promotes sustainability and encourages young people to rethink fast fashion.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.78 to the US Dollar, 22.66 to the British Pound, and 19.61 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,636.85 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 118.03 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,454.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.78 to the US Dollar, 22.66 to the British Pound, and 19.61 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,636.85 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 118.03 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,454.00.
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