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Five SA schools ranked in 2026 Spear’s Schools Index
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Five South African private schools were ranked in the Spear’s Schools Index 2026.
Cordwalles Preparatory School, Hilton College, Michael-house and St Anne’s Diocesan College were listed in the top 100, while Western Province Preparatory School was placed in the “Top Recommended” tier.
The index assesses schools on academics, student support, leadership and overall student experience.
Three of the ranked schools are in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, with others in Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town.
Cordwalles Preparatory School, Hilton College, Michael-house and St Anne’s Diocesan College were listed in the top 100, while Western Province Preparatory School was placed in the “Top Recommended” tier.
The index assesses schools on academics, student support, leadership and overall student experience.
Three of the ranked schools are in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, with others in Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town.
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Food Lover’s Market Targets 10 Million Meals for Hunger Month
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Food Lover’s Market has launched its annual Hunger Month campaign to deliver 10 million meals across South Africa during May.
The campaign responds to food insecurity affecting nearly half the population, with households reducing meals or skipping food.
In partnership with FoodForward SA, the initiative uses a food recovery system where donations fund the collection and distribution of surplus food into meals.
Customers and partners contribute through in-store donations, supporting nationwide meal distribution through retail outlets including FreshStop and Food Lover’s Eatery.
The campaign responds to food insecurity affecting nearly half the population, with households reducing meals or skipping food.
In partnership with FoodForward SA, the initiative uses a food recovery system where donations fund the collection and distribution of surplus food into meals.
Customers and partners contribute through in-store donations, supporting nationwide meal distribution through retail outlets including FreshStop and Food Lover’s Eatery.
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Eastern Limb Career Expo links learners to training and job opportunities
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The Eastern Limb Career Expo in Limpopo is bringing together learners, teachers and industry partners to connect young people with training and job opportunities.
Mining companies in Burgersfort and Steelport are hosting the event for schools in nearby communities.
Glencore CSI Manager Vorster Maloka say the annual event links education with industry needs and helps learners prepare for the job market:
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Mining companies in Burgersfort and Steelport are hosting the event for schools in nearby communities.
Glencore CSI Manager Vorster Maloka say the annual event links education with industry needs and helps learners prepare for the job market:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.79 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,614.45 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,836.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.79 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,614.45 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,836.00.
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