Youth and education
Uplifting township kids with music
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- 05 April 2013
A passionate volunteer, an NGO, and a few private sector groups wanting to get involved have made a real difference in the lives of children in Umlazi, setting up a music school and a library in converted containers.
• Getting internet from the sun
Limpopo Orchestra releases album
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- 27 March 2013
An ambitious project to bring music to the poor of Limpopo, and grow well-rounded children, has borne fruit. The Limpopo Youth Orchestra has recorded its first CD.
• South African youth orchestra set to wow Europe
Grooming the future of tourism
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- 19 March 2013
The first batch of graduates have successfully completed the City of Johannesburg's tourism internship programme, and are ready to make their mark on the country's hospitality sector.
• Leading SA’s youth out of poverty
One small bag makes a big difference
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- 07 March 2013
He's only 12 years old and has already picked up several awards for his philanthropy. He's Jordan van der Walt and his school feeding initiative has fed a million hungry tummies in two years.
• Fighting hunger on wheels
Helping street kids responsibly
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- 06 March 2013
Your small change can help a street child – for a R5 addition to your bill at a participating restaurant, StreetSmart SA will be able to bring a child back into the family, or fund a social worker or aftercare teacher.
• Fighting hunger on wheels
Maths, science teaching gets boost
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- 01 March 2013
A new video technology has been introduced as a learning platform by a joint venture of Vodacom and the University of Stellenbosch, to improve teacher training in mathematics and physical science.
• Denel helps maths, science pupils
Building blocks of hope
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- 19 February 2013
The New Jerusalem Children’s Home in Midrand, Gauteng, combines sustainability with aesthetics through the inspired installation of 28 shipping containers that serve as accommodation for children.
• Getting internet from the sun
