On World Children's Day, a global commemoration observed annually on November 20th. To coincide with this occasion, UNICEF has released a critical report highlighting the living conditions of children and young people in South Africa. The Situation Analysis report reveals concerning statistics that 62% of children face multidimensional poverty, malnutrition persists, and significant disparities in education remain, with 78% of Grade 4 learners unable to read for meaning. The report also underscores the urgency of addressing violence, climate risks, and child protection gaps. For more Elvis Preslin spoke to UNICEF South Africa's Representative Christine Muhigana 

On World Children's Day, a global commemoration observed annually on November 20th. To coincide with this occasion, UNICEF has released a critical report highlighting the living conditions of children and young people in South Africa. The Situation Analysis report reveals concerning statistics that 62% of children face multidimensional poverty, malnutrition persists, and significant disparities in education remain, with 78% of Grade 4 learners unable to read for meaning. The report also underscores the urgency of addressing violence, climate risks, and child protection gaps. For more Elvis Preslin spoke to UNICEF South Africa's Representative Christine Muhigana

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UNICEF releases a critical report highlighting the living conditions of children and young people in South Africa

A step by step guide to ensure that your prepaid electricity meter is recoded...

Insert the following number onto your meter keypad - 1844 6744 0738 4377 2416

If your meter displays a 2 or 2.2 it has been upgraded and there is nothing more that you need to do.

If your meter displays a 1 or 1.2 you need to upgrade your meter. 

To recode your meter: Purchase electricity from an approved vendor, and you'll
receive two extra 20-digit recode tokens to enter into your meter.

If your meter is not accepting the KRN2 recode token, Chat with Eskom's friendly chatbot, Alfred at alfred.eskom.co.za/chatroom or dial *120*37566# on your mobile for further assistance.

A step by step guide to ensure that your prepaid electricity meter is recoded...
Insert the following number onto your meter keypad - 1844 6744 0738 4377 2416
If your meter displays a 2 or 2.2 it has been upgraded and there is nothing more that you need to do.
If your meter displays a 1 or 1.2 you need to upgrade your meter. 
To recode your meter: Purchase electricity from an approved vendor, and you'll receive two extra 20-digit recode tokens to enter into your meter.
If your meter is not accepting the KRN2 recode token, Chat with Eskom's friendly chatbot, Alfred at alfred.eskom.co.za/chatroom or dial *120*37566# on your mobile for further assistance.

Step by Step guide to make sure your electricity meter is recoded

Hamza Chalan is a dedicated and passionate photojournalist who has spent years documenting the human stories in Gaza, capturing both the hardships and the enduring spirit of its people. His work has garnered international attention for its raw authenticity and emotional depth, providing a window into a world seldom seen by outsiders. Hamza Chalan is invited in the country to give a talk at the Soweto Muslim Association and he spoke to Elvis Presslin

Hamza Chalan is a dedicated and passionate photojournalist who has spent years documenting the human stories in Gaza, capturing both the hardships and the enduring spirit of its people. His work has garnered international attention for its raw authenticity and emotional depth, providing a window into a world seldom seen by outsiders. Hamza Chalan is invited in the country to give a talk at the Soweto Muslim Association and he spoke to Elvis Presslin

Gaza photojournalist in SA describes the scene in Gaza

The South African Reserve Bank is set to announce its latest interest rate decision today, with market expectations pointing to a 25-basis-point cut. This comes on the heels of easing inflation, which has slipped below the midpoint of the bank's target range. If confirmed, this would mark the second rate cut in the current cycle, following a similar 25-basis-point reduction in September. As the country waits with bated breath for the official announcement, Elvis Presslin spoke to Frank Blackmore, Lead Economist at KPMG South Africa, to analyze the potential implications of this decision and what it might mean for the economy

The South African Reserve Bank is set to announce its latest interest rate decision today, with market expectations pointing to a 25-basis-point cut. This comes on the heels of easing inflation, which has slipped below the midpoint of the bank's target range. If confirmed, this would mark the second rate cut in the current cycle, following a similar 25-basis-point reduction in September. As the country waits with bated breath for the official announcement, Elvis Presslin spoke to Frank Blackmore, Lead Economist at KPMG South Africa, to analyze the potential implications of this decision and what it might mean for the economy

UNICEF releases a critical report highlighting the living conditions of children and young people in South Africa

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