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SA schools and ECDs can apply for Santa Shoebox support in 2026
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The Santa Shoebox Project is inviting South African schools and Early Childhood Development centres to apply to receive support in 2026.
Applications open on 7-April and close on 23 April, with selection confirmed by mid-June.
Selected facilities will receive personalised shoeboxes containing food, clothing, stationery and toys, and may also get refurbished ECD spaces, reading corners, and teacher training.
The initiative focuses on vulnerable children in both urban and rural areas, helping them access necessities and support for early education.
Applications open on 7-April and close on 23 April, with selection confirmed by mid-June.
Selected facilities will receive personalised shoeboxes containing food, clothing, stationery and toys, and may also get refurbished ECD spaces, reading corners, and teacher training.
The initiative focuses on vulnerable children in both urban and rural areas, helping them access necessities and support for early education.
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National Children’s theatre begins building outdoor amphitheatre for kids
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The National Children’s Theatre in Parktown has started building a new outdoor amphitheatre, creating a space where children can explore storytelling and perform on stage.
The theatre will seat 250–275 people and host productions, workshops, and collaborations with Disney, giving young audiences hands-on access to the arts.
It will provide opportunities for children across Johannesburg, especially those who might not otherwise experience theatre, to connect, learn, and express themselves creatively.
The opening ceremony, earlier this month, celebrated decades of community support and highlighted the theatre’s role in inspiring the next generation through performance and creativity.
The theatre will seat 250–275 people and host productions, workshops, and collaborations with Disney, giving young audiences hands-on access to the arts.
It will provide opportunities for children across Johannesburg, especially those who might not otherwise experience theatre, to connect, learn, and express themselves creatively.
The opening ceremony, earlier this month, celebrated decades of community support and highlighted the theatre’s role in inspiring the next generation through performance and creativity.
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64 golfers raise funds for children at Cape Town charity golf day
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64-golfers came together at Cape Town’s Metropolitan Golf Club on 30 March for Ladles of Love’s 4th annual Charity Golf Day.
By playing golf, buying raffle tickets and bidding in auctions, participants raised funds to provide daily meals for 30 preschool children through the Nourish Our Children programme.
This gives young children access to nutritious food, supporting their growth and giving them a stronger start in life.
By playing golf, buying raffle tickets and bidding in auctions, participants raised funds to provide daily meals for 30 preschool children through the Nourish Our Children programme.
This gives young children access to nutritious food, supporting their growth and giving them a stronger start in life.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,616.00.
The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,616.00.
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