Saffron TV is delighted to announce that Learning Channel (South Africa’s leading televised learning resource) is coming to the channel (DSTV Indian channel 456) again in 2010.
At 15h30 each weekday from August 9, 2010, Saffron TV will introduce
Learning Channel’s curriculum based lessons in core subjects for Grade 12 learners. The five subjects covered are:
- Mondays - Accounting,
- Tuesdays - English,
- Wednesdays - Life Sciences,
- Thursdays – Mathematics,
- Fridays - Physical Science.
“This is a wonderful bonus for the very educationally conscious Indian community that Saffron TV serves.” Says Aleeshia Naidoo – Channel Manager, “It will give their children the opportunity to access this quality educational aid endorsed by the national Department of Basic Education.”
“Learning Channel is committed to facilitating the learning process for South Africa's youth,” says Richard Taylor – Learning Channel’s Managing Director. “We are proud to be working with Saffron TV again this year, and providing quality educational content to an audience that is renowned for their dedication to learning and academic achievement.”
Saffron TV is created especially for the South African Indian community - featuring lifestyle, cooking, travel, luxury, fashion and the latest Bollywood news. The channel is available to subscribers of DStv Indian (North and South) on Channel 456, and during open time on DSTV Premium between 13h00 and 18h00 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Save the Children is launching the Newborn and Child Survival Campaign in over 40 countries on all 5 continents on 5th October 2009. The aim of the campaign is to reduce the number of children who die before their 5th birthday by two thirds by 2015. 
