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Hillbrow learners gain digital skills access
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Hundreds of inner-city learners will gain access to coding, robotics and digital skills training through a new Digital Learning Centre opened in Hillbrow, Johannesburg.
The facility serves Grade 7 to 9 learners and is also available to neighbouring schools during school hours.
The centre includes two dedicated learning spaces focused on digital literacy, problem-solving and robotics activities.
The initiative aims to expand access to technology education and equip young people with skills for future study and employment.
The facility serves Grade 7 to 9 learners and is also available to neighbouring schools during school hours.
The centre includes two dedicated learning spaces focused on digital literacy, problem-solving and robotics activities.
The initiative aims to expand access to technology education and equip young people with skills for future study and employment.
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Headline 2
KnitWits make blankets for vulnerable residents
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KnitWits 4 the Needy in Hurlingham, north of Johannesburg, has produced blankets and scarves for vulnerable residents as winter temperatures drop.
The group meets weekly at Rosebank Union Church, where volunteers use donated wool to knit and crochet items for distribution to communities in need.
The organisation has also welcomed younger volunteers who have joined the sessions to help continue the work.
The non-profit relies on wool donations and plans to distribute more winter items in July.
The group meets weekly at Rosebank Union Church, where volunteers use donated wool to knit and crochet items for distribution to communities in need.
The organisation has also welcomed younger volunteers who have joined the sessions to help continue the work.
The non-profit relies on wool donations and plans to distribute more winter items in July.
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Phiri seniors complete skills training programme
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More than 50 senior citizens in Phiri, Soweto, have completed a skills development programme designed to help them earn an income and stay active in their communities.
The three-month initiative, run by Community Rise Uthando Help Center in partnership with the City of Johannesburg, trained participants in sewing and detergent-making.
Organisers say the programme equips older residents with practical skills while creating opportunities for social interaction and economic participation.
The three-month initiative, run by Community Rise Uthando Help Center in partnership with the City of Johannesburg, trained participants in sewing and detergent-making.
Organisers say the programme equips older residents with practical skills while creating opportunities for social interaction and economic participation.
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The Rand is trading at 16.29 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 18.93 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 16.29 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 18.93 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 61,534.00.
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