The South African government spent R8,4 billion in 2022/23 on its nationwide school feeding scheme. Since 1994, the programme has tried to improve the ability of children to learn by combating malnutrition, reducing hunger and improving school attendance. we are in conversation with CEO of HEALA, Nzama Mbalati on how we can improve the country’s current National School Nutrition Programme .

The South African government spent R8,4 billion in 2022/23 on its nationwide school feeding scheme. Since 1994, the programme has tried to improve the ability of children to learn by combating malnutrition, reducing hunger and improving school attendance. we are in conversation with CEO of HEALA, Nzama Mbalati on how we can improve the country’s current National School Nutrition Programme .

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National Schools Nutrition Programme.

We are joined by singer, songwriter and actress Moneoa Moshesh, who started out as a dancer but was persuaded by family and friends to pursue a career in singing. Her sound is described as a combination of afro pop and neo soul.

We are joined by singer, songwriter and actress Moneoa Moshesh, who started out as a dancer but was persuaded by family and friends to pursue a career in singing. Her sound is described as a combination of afro pop and neo soul.

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Dr. Nasiphi Moya has been elected the new mayor of Tshwane, defeating her predecessor, Cilliers Brink, with a decisive 122 votes to 86. This pivotal moment marks the end of DA-led governance in the capital, which has seen coalition leadership since 2016. As the fourth mayor since the 2021 local elections, Moya's victory signifies a shift in political power, ushering in new leadership and potential changes for the city's future amidst evolving governance dynamics.

Dr. Nasiphi Moya has been elected the new mayor of Tshwane, defeating her predecessor, Cilliers Brink, with a decisive 122 votes to 86. This pivotal moment marks the end of DA-led governance in the capital, which has seen coalition leadership since 2016. As the fourth mayor since the 2021 local elections, Moya's victory signifies a shift in political power, ushering in new leadership and potential changes for the city's future amidst evolving governance dynamics.

Dr. Nasiphi Moya has been elected the new mayor of Tshwane

On October 4, 2024, local stars Connie Ferguson, Bryan Habana, Proverb, and Graeme Smith launched TOTS (Turn On The Subtitles) in Johannesburg, urging South Africans to activate subtitles on streaming platforms to combat child illiteracy. This initiative aims to improve literacy levels through a simple action, joining global advocates like Jack Black and Stephen Fry. With alarming stats showing 8 in 10 South African children struggle with reading, the campaign seeks to transform learning in homes nationwide.

On October 4, 2024, local stars Connie Ferguson, Bryan Habana, Proverb, and Graeme Smith launched TOTS (Turn On The Subtitles) in Johannesburg, urging South Africans to activate subtitles on streaming platforms to combat child illiteracy. This initiative aims to improve literacy levels through a simple action, joining global advocates like Jack Black and Stephen Fry. With alarming stats showing 8 in 10 South African children struggle with reading, the campaign seeks to transform learning in homes nationwide.

National Schools Nutrition Programme.

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