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Diepsloot early childhood centre launches appeal to build permanent home
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An early childhood development centre based in Diepsloot, has launched an urgent appeal for support as it works to build a permanent home for its learners after losing access to its previous premises.
The Ark Academy's school principal, Mochaki Mothapo explained that the school is focused on providing a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for young children during their most important developmental years.
As of the end of last year, the Academy had 48 learners enrolled, and a further 54 children in aftercare. The numbers are expected to increase once the academy's new site is completed and fully operational.
To complete the next phase of construction, Ark Academy has launched the BackaBuddy campaign to raise R75,000 for essential building materials and labour. The completed facility will enable the Academy to support even more children.
Members of the public, businesses and organizations can contribute to the initiative via the BackaBuddy.co.za website.
The Ark Academy's school principal, Mochaki Mothapo explained that the school is focused on providing a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for young children during their most important developmental years.
As of the end of last year, the Academy had 48 learners enrolled, and a further 54 children in aftercare. The numbers are expected to increase once the academy's new site is completed and fully operational.
To complete the next phase of construction, Ark Academy has launched the BackaBuddy campaign to raise R75,000 for essential building materials and labour. The completed facility will enable the Academy to support even more children.
Members of the public, businesses and organizations can contribute to the initiative via the BackaBuddy.co.za website.
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Tree-planting initiative brings renewal to Khayelitsha Hospital
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Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp took part in a tree-planting project at the Khayelitsha Hospital in Cape Town as part of the global Mother’s Forest initiative.
The campaign focuses on restoring green spaces and promoting environmental stewardship, guided by the philosophy of a mother’s love to restore life and health to the planet.
The Minister says South Africa continues to make progress in environmental restoration, noting that the country surpassed its target last year by planting one million trees in a single day.
The campaign focuses on restoring green spaces and promoting environmental stewardship, guided by the philosophy of a mother’s love to restore life and health to the planet.
The Minister says South Africa continues to make progress in environmental restoration, noting that the country surpassed its target last year by planting one million trees in a single day.
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SA's automotive market records strongest performance in over a decade
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South Africa’s new vehicle market delivered its strongest performance in more than a decade in 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and marking a milestone recovery for the automotive sector.
The Passenger car market showed a year-on-year volume increase of 20.3%.
Naamsa says the Automotive Business Council's total new vehicle sales climbed to more than 596,000 units for the year, representing a robust 15.7% increase over 2024 and exceeding 2019 volumes for the first time.
Naamsa described the 2025 as “a year of recovery and technological shifts,” noting that the double-digit sales growth exceeded expectations.
The Passenger car market showed a year-on-year volume increase of 20.3%.
Naamsa says the Automotive Business Council's total new vehicle sales climbed to more than 596,000 units for the year, representing a robust 15.7% increase over 2024 and exceeding 2019 volumes for the first time.
Naamsa described the 2025 as “a year of recovery and technological shifts,” noting that the double-digit sales growth exceeded expectations.
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