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The Wilds honours Gail Scott Wilson with new mosaic
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A new mosaic has been unveiled at The Wilds Municipal Nature Reserve in Johannesburg to honour the late Gail Scott Wilson, a beloved artist, activist and explorer of the city.
Created by the Spaza Art Trust, the piece is based on Gail’s own painting of a pink giraffe, an animal she loved, and celebrates her passion for spreading beauty and joy throughout Johannesburg.
The mosaic joins the park’s growing collection and stands as a vibrant tribute to her life and contributions to the city she cherished.
Created by the Spaza Art Trust, the piece is based on Gail’s own painting of a pink giraffe, an animal she loved, and celebrates her passion for spreading beauty and joy throughout Johannesburg.
The mosaic joins the park’s growing collection and stands as a vibrant tribute to her life and contributions to the city she cherished.
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Over one million students approved for NSFAS funding in 2026
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Almost 700 thousand first time students entering higher education and more than 550 thousand continuing students have been approved for National Student Financial Aid Scheme funding for the 2026 academic year.
The announcement was made during a media briefing in Tshwane outlining the scheme’s readiness for the academic year.
Acting CEO Waseem Carrim says the system used to process applications and payments has improved.
The announcement was made during a media briefing in Tshwane outlining the scheme’s readiness for the academic year.
Acting CEO Waseem Carrim says the system used to process applications and payments has improved.
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Explorer Kingsley Holgate celebrates 80 years of adventure and impact
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Legendary South African explorer Kingsley Holgate celebrated his 80th birthday on 28 February while continuing his humanitarian work across Africa.
Through the Kingsley Holgate Foundation, he has distributed nearly half a million mosquito nets, provided reading glasses to over 224,000 people and shared more than 36,000 LifeStraw water filters, improving health and safety in remote communities.
His foundation works in over 54 countries, combining adventure with projects that prevent malaria, restore sight, provide clean water and educate children.
He is currently on the Africa Traverse Expedition, retracing historic routes to deliver aid and inspire others.
Through the Kingsley Holgate Foundation, he has distributed nearly half a million mosquito nets, provided reading glasses to over 224,000 people and shared more than 36,000 LifeStraw water filters, improving health and safety in remote communities.
His foundation works in over 54 countries, combining adventure with projects that prevent malaria, restore sight, provide clean water and educate children.
He is currently on the Africa Traverse Expedition, retracing historic routes to deliver aid and inspire others.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.57 to the US Dollar, 22.16 to the British Pound, and 19.25 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,117.50 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 81.40 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,747.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.57 to the US Dollar, 22.16 to the British Pound, and 19.25 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,117.50 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 81.40 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,747.00.
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