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Pupils get free eye tests in Soweto
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Over 700 pupils at Thabisang Primary School in Orlando West, Soweto, are receiving free vision screenings as the Black Coffee Foundation launches its Gift of Sight programme.
The initiative starting today provides eye testing for schoolchildren to identify vision problems that can affect learning.
Learners who need further care will be referred for full eye examinations, with free spectacles provided during follow-up visits.
The programme will expand to schools in other provinces later this year in partnership with eye-care organisations and sponsors.
The initiative starting today provides eye testing for schoolchildren to identify vision problems that can affect learning.
Learners who need further care will be referred for full eye examinations, with free spectacles provided during follow-up visits.
The programme will expand to schools in other provinces later this year in partnership with eye-care organisations and sponsors.
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Festival celebrates emerging theatre talent
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The third edition of the Pitso Ya Kalaneng 2026 Festival wrapped up this weekend at the Wits Theatre Complex.
The platform gives emerging theatre makers the opportunity to showcase their work.
The festival which ran from last Monday to Saturday, carried the theme: "A Call to the Theatre", and featured a diverse programme of theatre, dance and music.
Wits Lecture Kamogelo Molobye says the festival brings people together to experience live stories and connect:
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The platform gives emerging theatre makers the opportunity to showcase their work.
The festival which ran from last Monday to Saturday, carried the theme: "A Call to the Theatre", and featured a diverse programme of theatre, dance and music.
Wits Lecture Kamogelo Molobye says the festival brings people together to experience live stories and connect:
*sound*
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Beanies for Beings is running a Valentine’s donation drive
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Beanies for Beings is running a Valentine’s donation drive for animals in need.
The Johannesburg-based charity is collecting cat and dog food, toys, beds, blankets, and cleaning supplies for shelters, with drop-offs open until 28 February at Randridge Mall in Randburg, Wonderland Pre-Primary in Fairland, and Beanies for Beings Charity Shop in Northriding.
Students can also earn community service hours by donating specific items, including tins of food and new blankets.
The drive aims to support shelters and provide care for abandoned and surrendered animals.
The Johannesburg-based charity is collecting cat and dog food, toys, beds, blankets, and cleaning supplies for shelters, with drop-offs open until 28 February at Randridge Mall in Randburg, Wonderland Pre-Primary in Fairland, and Beanies for Beings Charity Shop in Northriding.
Students can also earn community service hours by donating specific items, including tins of food and new blankets.
The drive aims to support shelters and provide care for abandoned and surrendered animals.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.03 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,968.13 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,149.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.03 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,968.13 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,149.00.
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