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Mandela Day – 18 July 2022
Compiled by Vusi N. Mjadu Every 18th of July, South Africans are called to make a difference in their communities, in honour of former South African president, Nelson Mandela. Izulu Orphan Projects and I Learn to Live – Ngifundela Ukuphila, did just that by hosting Mandela Day in Ndlangubo. The two organisations urged the community…
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Environmental issues aren’t always a priority for rural children. But this doesn’t mean we can’t change that. Through Design Squad Global, we’re teaching children to look at what’s around them. There’s so much stuff they can use to create new and innovative things. Like making a pair of shoes made of cardboard and waste plastic,…
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Every year, thousands of matriculants must register on the Central Application Office website. This is necessary to access a place at tertiary institutions. For most, this is a simple exercise. But for rural school children, who have no easy access to a computer and the internet. Additionally, most rural parents aren’t able to assist them.…
Read MoreReady. Steady. Go.
There’s a video doing the rounds on the net about the starting positions in a race that speaks beautifully to the point of privilege. In general, when athletes line up for a race to test their speed, strength and stamina, they start at the same line, and launch themselves towards victory, at the blast of…
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