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Wits ranked Africa’s top University
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The Center for World University Rankings officially named Wits University as the number one university in South Africa and across the African continent.
The institution secured an impressive 200th position globally among more than 21,000 institutions highlighting its continued commitment to academic excellence.
The University of Cape Town was ranked second in Africa and among the top 300 universities globally.
The rankings assess universities based on the academic success of their alumni, graduates' employability and research performance.
The institution secured an impressive 200th position globally among more than 21,000 institutions highlighting its continued commitment to academic excellence.
The University of Cape Town was ranked second in Africa and among the top 300 universities globally.
The rankings assess universities based on the academic success of their alumni, graduates' employability and research performance.
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Mitchells Plain learner selected for prestigious NASA educational programme
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A Grade 11 learner at Mondale High School in Mitchells Plain has been selected by the South African Space Design Competition to participate in an educational trip to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Students from around the world will compete to design futuristic space settlements in teams, simulating the work of real aerospace companies responding to a contract from a fictional space agency.”
Zayaan Aburahman says she’s thrilled by the opportunity to compete internationally and to tour National Aeronautics and Space Administration facilities in the United States.
The competition will include 270 students from over 20 countries.
Students from around the world will compete to design futuristic space settlements in teams, simulating the work of real aerospace companies responding to a contract from a fictional space agency.”
Zayaan Aburahman says she’s thrilled by the opportunity to compete internationally and to tour National Aeronautics and Space Administration facilities in the United States.
The competition will include 270 students from over 20 countries.
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Burgersfort Doctor uses kota business to fund surgeries for patients in need
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A doctor from Burgersfort in Limpopo is using proceeds from his kota business to help patients who cannot afford life-changing medical procedures.
Dr Ephraim Kgoete launched the initiative after witnessing long waiting lists and treatment delays in the public healthcare system.
The doctor assists patients by funding free or subsidised surgeries and other medical care, through the programme.
The initiative has helped seven patients access surgery since last year.
Kgoete hopes to expand the project through partnerships, sponsorships and government support, enabling more vulnerable patients to receive the healthcare they need.
Dr Ephraim Kgoete launched the initiative after witnessing long waiting lists and treatment delays in the public healthcare system.
The doctor assists patients by funding free or subsidised surgeries and other medical care, through the programme.
The initiative has helped seven patients access surgery since last year.
Kgoete hopes to expand the project through partnerships, sponsorships and government support, enabling more vulnerable patients to receive the healthcare they need.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.51 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,182.77 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 61,017.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.51 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,182.77 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 61,017.00.
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