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Protea troupe welcomes new committee, appeals for storage space
1+ day, 36+ min ago (140+ words) Protea Stage Productions held its AGM on February 7, a precursor to what the team describes as a productive year ahead. They already have a full-length musical in the pipeline for later this year. "We are excited to entertain Benoni again…...
Harding Primary learners taught importance of recycling
1+ day, 43+ min ago (124+ words) The Department of Fisheries, Forestry, and Environment visited Harding Primary to teach learners about the importance of recycling. The theme for Global Recycling Day for March was Don't Think Waste " Think Opportunity. This theme is all about seeing recycled materials…...
Residents in Alberton receive free eye tests from Alberton Lions Club
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (126+ words) The Alberton Lions Club hosted a free eye-testing event at Ligstad, 32 Van Riebeeck Avenue, Alberton North. Residents attended on a walk-in basis and received free vision screenings conducted by final-year optometry students. The initiative's main purpose was to improve access…...
Gold for local learner at global science fair in China
2+ day, 38+ min ago (584+ words) A Grade 10 learner from Tyger Valley College from the east of Pretoria has scooped up a gold medal at the Beijing Youth Science Creation Competition (BYSCC). This competition was held from March 2529 in Beijing, China, which saw Khushi Lall scoop…...
eMbalenhle police conduct search operations at schools
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (226+ words) The eMbalenhle police, in collaboration with various stakeholders, conducted successful school search operations at Basizeni Special School and Thembelisha ABET School on March 20. The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security within educational environments. According to…...
Community steps up for meaningful cause at Dare to Walk event
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (312+ words) What threatened to be a rain-soaked setback turned into a powerful triumph of unity as Abishai Academy's Dare to Walk event brought the community together in remarkable fashion. Hosted at Rovers Football Club, the event pushed ahead despite early showers,…...
Community unites to support epilepsy awareness on Purple Day
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (496+ words) Epilepsy SA in Geduld held a Purple Day event on March 26 for the centre's beneficiaries, with various stakeholders, including the local clinic, the Gauteng Department of Social Development, and other health institutions such as the Central Gauteng Mental Health Society,…...
Prevention over treatment in spotlight on World Health Day
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (155+ words) With World Health Day commemorated on April 7, Bestmed Medical Scheme shared why South Africans shouldn't ignore everyday health habits. According to Bestmed, over 3 million premature deaths could be avoided through better prevention and healthcare. Bestmed encourages people to implement simple…...
Stay safe while job hunting, Ekurhuleni advises residents
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (123+ words) The City of Ekurhuleni is calling on residents to explore career opportunities in local government while staying vigilant against job scams. All legitimate municipal vacancies are listed on the official e-Recruitment portal. City officials warn that scammers are increasingly targeting…...
Police probe double murder on R37 - LNN
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (202+ words) Police probe double murder on R37 - LNN - Network News'The Citizen Two men, aged 40 and 42, were found dead in bushes along the R37 after allegedly being assaulted by taxi operators, reports Mpumalanga News.The Lydenburg police discovered the bodies of the unidentified victims…...