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Lubanzi Dube wins top prize at Global Startup Championship
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Twelve-year-old Lubanzi Dube from Gauteng has won the top prize at the World Startup Forum Championship in Davos in Switzerland.
Dube defeated over 400 competitors from more than 35 countries to become the first Black South African to win the prestigious competition in 26 years.
His winning startup, SolEase is a therapeutic footwear brand that specializes in custom shoe soles designed to relieve discomfort and improve mobility for people with flat feet.
Lubanzi’s concept was inspired by his own personal struggles with flat feet, moving from a personal need to a fully-fledged, award-winning business concept that is now entering production for pharmaceutical distribution.
Dube defeated over 400 competitors from more than 35 countries to become the first Black South African to win the prestigious competition in 26 years.
His winning startup, SolEase is a therapeutic footwear brand that specializes in custom shoe soles designed to relieve discomfort and improve mobility for people with flat feet.
Lubanzi’s concept was inspired by his own personal struggles with flat feet, moving from a personal need to a fully-fledged, award-winning business concept that is now entering production for pharmaceutical distribution.
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Early winter rains trigger Namaqualand wildflower season
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South Africa’s famous Namaqualand wildflower season is off to an early start with vibrant carpets of yellow and white flowers transforming the region's landscape into a vibrant display.
Favourable weather patterns and early winter rains are driving the spectacular natural event.
Early bloomers include the Namaqualand Daisy, Namqua Parachute Daisy and the Cape Marigold.
Experts note that the best time to see the blossoms open up fully is on sunny days between 10:00 AM and 16:00 PM.
Favourable weather patterns and early winter rains are driving the spectacular natural event.
Early bloomers include the Namaqualand Daisy, Namqua Parachute Daisy and the Cape Marigold.
Experts note that the best time to see the blossoms open up fully is on sunny days between 10:00 AM and 16:00 PM.
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Lucky Dube Secondary School of Performing Arts launched in Ermelo
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The Mpumalanga Department of Education has officially opened the state-of-the-art Lucky Dube Secondary School of Performing Arts in Ermelo.
The institution is the province's first no-fee public secondary school dedicated to performing arts in the province.
The school is named in honour of the late South African reggae legend who was born in Ermelo.
The institution will offer training in music, drama and dance, alongside technical fields such as sound engineering, stage lighting and event production
The institution is the province's first no-fee public secondary school dedicated to performing arts in the province.
The school is named in honour of the late South African reggae legend who was born in Ermelo.
The institution will offer training in music, drama and dance, alongside technical fields such as sound engineering, stage lighting and event production
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