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Hospital bravery medals celebrate young patient’s courage
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Twelve-year-old Ehben Muller of Olivedale received a bravery medal from Netcare Olivedale Hospital after showing remarkable composure during treatment for a knee dislocation.
The medals, donated by the community, are part of an initiative to celebrate children who face medical challenges with courage.
Ehben, who is committed to physiotherapy and staying active despite his condition, also enjoys robotics and hockey, representing his school at national competitions.
The initiative forms part of a wider movement across South Africa, including the HAHA Bling for Bravery campaign, which collected over 22,000 medals this year to recognise children’s strength during difficult moments.
The medals, donated by the community, are part of an initiative to celebrate children who face medical challenges with courage.
Ehben, who is committed to physiotherapy and staying active despite his condition, also enjoys robotics and hockey, representing his school at national competitions.
The initiative forms part of a wider movement across South Africa, including the HAHA Bling for Bravery campaign, which collected over 22,000 medals this year to recognise children’s strength during difficult moments.
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Durban’s R1 billion beachfront park set to bring family fun and jobs
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eThekwini Municipality is moving ahead with a R1 billion redevelopment of the former Funworld site on Durban’s Golden Mile, transforming it into a modern family amusement park expected to open in 2027.
Plans include a lightning roller coaster, vertical swing, a large virtual reality gaming zone, themed food courts and dedicated family areas.
City Manager Musa Mbhele says The development is expected to create around 900 construction jobs and more than 500 permanent positions, while boosting tourism and helping revive Durban’s beachfront economy.
Plans include a lightning roller coaster, vertical swing, a large virtual reality gaming zone, themed food courts and dedicated family areas.
City Manager Musa Mbhele says The development is expected to create around 900 construction jobs and more than 500 permanent positions, while boosting tourism and helping revive Durban’s beachfront economy.
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Paint company helps young footballers stay on the field
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Versus Luxury Paint & Coatings has donated football kits to Transition Football Club in Johannesburg, ensuring young players from underprivileged backgrounds can train and compete.
The club, which coaches children and teenagers aged five to 20, combines football training with personal development programmes and creates pathways to professional football and international scholarships.
The donation removes a key financial barrier and helps the players focus on building confidence, teamwork, and discipline, while the company hopes it will inspire more support for grassroots sport.
The club, which coaches children and teenagers aged five to 20, combines football training with personal development programmes and creates pathways to professional football and international scholarships.
The donation removes a key financial barrier and helps the players focus on building confidence, teamwork, and discipline, while the company hopes it will inspire more support for grassroots sport.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.93 to the US Dollar, 22.42 to the British Pound, and 19.57 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,639.20 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 109.77 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,920.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.93 to the US Dollar, 22.42 to the British Pound, and 19.57 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,639.20 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 109.77 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,920.00.
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