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UP's Annual Giving Month Fundraising Drive Changing Student's Lives
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The University of Pretoria has kicked off its annual Giving Month fundraising drive running throughout July.
The campaign aims to support students facing hunger and financial hardship through two key projects: the Student Nutrition and Progress Programme and the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Fund.
To raise awareness and funds UP has partnered with the Vodacom Bulls and Bulls Daisies, inviting donations of money and food.
A Food Pack-a-Thon will take place on July 30 at UP's Hatfield Campus, where volunteers will prepare food parcels for students in need.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Francis Petersen emphasizes the importance of this initiative, stating that no student should have to choose between their next meal and their education.
The campaign aims to support students facing hunger and financial hardship through two key projects: the Student Nutrition and Progress Programme and the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship Fund.
To raise awareness and funds UP has partnered with the Vodacom Bulls and Bulls Daisies, inviting donations of money and food.
A Food Pack-a-Thon will take place on July 30 at UP's Hatfield Campus, where volunteers will prepare food parcels for students in need.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Francis Petersen emphasizes the importance of this initiative, stating that no student should have to choose between their next meal and their education.
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UWC To Launch Detailed Clean Energy Security Solution
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Meanehile, the University of the Western Cape has taken a significant step towards a sustainable future by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to launch a detailed clean energy security solution.
This initiative highlights the institution's commitment to reducing its environmental footprint and promoting renewable energy solutions.
The partnership is expected to bring about innovative approaches to energy management, enhancing the university's resilience and contributing to a greener future.
Rector and Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Balfour:
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This initiative highlights the institution's commitment to reducing its environmental footprint and promoting renewable energy solutions.
The partnership is expected to bring about innovative approaches to energy management, enhancing the university's resilience and contributing to a greener future.
Rector and Vice-Chancellor Professor Robert Balfour:
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Roodepoort Athletics Club To Host 27th Annual Northgate Road Race
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The Roodepoort Athletics Club is gearing up to host its 27th annual Northgate Road Race.
Entries are now open for this year's event, which promises to be bigger and better.
The Club says the event has grown significantly over the years from 100 entries 20 years ago to an impressive 1,200 participants in 2024.
The race aims to promote fitness awareness and has become a family-friendly event that attracts participants of all ages.
Runners can choose from 5km and 10km distances and the race will be held at Northgate Shopping Centre on 20 July.
Entries are now open for this year's event, which promises to be bigger and better.
The Club says the event has grown significantly over the years from 100 entries 20 years ago to an impressive 1,200 participants in 2024.
The race aims to promote fitness awareness and has become a family-friendly event that attracts participants of all ages.
Runners can choose from 5km and 10km distances and the race will be held at Northgate Shopping Centre on 20 July.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.86 to the US Dollar, 24.28 to the British Pound, and 20.91 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,309.37 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 69.31 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,273.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.86 to the US Dollar, 24.28 to the British Pound, and 20.91 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,309.37 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 69.31 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,273.00.
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