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SA joins the world in marking Hearing Day
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Communities and schools across the world marked World Hearing Day yesterday by running hearing screenings and awareness programmes for children.
South Africans joined the global community to raise awareness about deafness and promote access to ear and hearing care.
The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Community of Practice encouraged parents and teachers to identify early signs of hearing loss and refer children for assessment.
The group says early detection at schools can also assist educators to connected affected learners with healthcare services to support early treatment and classroom inclusion.
South Africans joined the global community to raise awareness about deafness and promote access to ear and hearing care.
The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Community of Practice encouraged parents and teachers to identify early signs of hearing loss and refer children for assessment.
The group says early detection at schools can also assist educators to connected affected learners with healthcare services to support early treatment and classroom inclusion.
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SA Guide-Dogs Family Fun Day takes place this weekend
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The SA Guide-Dogs Family Fun Day returns this month, inviting families to a joyful, community-focused event.
The event raises funds and awareness to support guide dogs and the services they provide for people with visual impairments.
This weekend, families can watch assistance dogs demonstrate their skills, join blindfolded walks, attend arena activities, explore the Kids Zone, and take guided tours of the facilities at the event in Paulshof, Sandton.
Guests can also participate in the Blind Navigator Challenge and enjoy live music.
The event raises funds and awareness to support guide dogs and the services they provide for people with visual impairments.
This weekend, families can watch assistance dogs demonstrate their skills, join blindfolded walks, attend arena activities, explore the Kids Zone, and take guided tours of the facilities at the event in Paulshof, Sandton.
Guests can also participate in the Blind Navigator Challenge and enjoy live music.
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Joburg Film Festival underway in Sandton
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The annual Joburg Film Festival is underway kicked off in Sandton yesterday until 8 March 2026.
The festival is screening 60 curated films, including fiction and non-fiction features, and short films, with some created by students.
Festival curator Nhlanhla Ndaba says filmmakers and student artists are showcasing African storytelling alongside global cinema:
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The festival is screening 60 curated films, including fiction and non-fiction features, and short films, with some created by students.
Festival curator Nhlanhla Ndaba says filmmakers and student artists are showcasing African storytelling alongside global cinema:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.52 to the US Dollar, 22.06 to the British Pound, and 19.18 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 67,747.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.52 to the US Dollar, 22.06 to the British Pound, and 19.18 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 67,747.00.
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