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Oct 2024
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A walk to raise funds for the Charlotte ...

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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Thulasizwe Makhanya, Chairperson of the Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute about a “Walk with Maxeke”, The walk is raisin aimed at  funds for the Charlotte Maxeke Future Farmers and Women in Farming Initiative, a program that teaches high school learners and women farmers how to grow their own vegetables and ensure food security.

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