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Miguel Gwenzi has big dreams. His mom has started a crowdfunding campaign to send him to a private schoolImage: backabuddy
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Proud mom goes crowdfunding to send her son to private school

Miguel Tawanda Gwenzi might be only five years old, but he has big dreams. One day he wants to build a vehicle that can fly, so that he doesn’t have to sit in traffic. His mother Gladys Sethole is determined to give Miguel an education…

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Tax breaks are available for SA companies willing to help equip young people become work-ready. Image: BUSINESS DAY
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Spirit of giving is helping ‘missing middle’ students

Corporate South Africa and individuals are making a positive difference to the country’s student funding crisis, by sponsoring tertiary studies and offering workplace learning. In the two years since they started operating, the…

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Trevor Noah, pictured, says one great teacher can make all the difference to a child’s life. He spoke of his favourite teachers ‘Mr Darby and Mrs Gold’.Image: Supplied
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Trevor Noah gives props to his best teachers, and asks for your help

Trevor Noah Foundation starts crowdfunding initiative for pupils Television host and funnyman Trevor Noah hopes to persuade you to spend your cash on a schoolchild – and promises to match every rand you donate until he reaches his goal of…

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