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The traditions of Christmas stretch far back in time and place, having originated in the northern hemisphere, where it is the height of winter on December 25. Christmas customs draw on those of several festivals that celebrated light amid winter’s darkness, including the Jewish Hanukkah, the Pagan Winter Solstice, the Germanic Yule and an ancient Roman fest called the Birth of the Unconquered Sun. ....
After a gruelling year of fundraising events, Selborne College and the larger East London community were able to surpass their goal for pupil Ubuko Mpotulo and raise more than R600,000 towards his mechanical hand. The story of Ubuko has been followed by many. At only three years old he contracted viral meningitis and lost both legs and several fingers. ....
“Boys connecting with abandoned babies in a children’s home is the heartbeat behind how this started.” Finding a deeper cause behind the thrill of the win, Selborne teacher and sports coach Jono Kruger, 40, from Beacon Bay, is changing the game by merging his passion for outreach with his love for sport. ....
The Selborne College community continues to increase its efforts to raise funds for one of its own, with the isiXhosa Society donating R40,000 towards buying prosthetic legs and hands for grade 8 pupil Ubuko Mpotulo. ....
Local Hero nominee and Selborne teacher Jono Kruger, 40, from Beacon Bay, is changing the game by merging his passion for outreach with his love for sport. ....