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Wits's new hydrogen plant launched
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The University of the Witwatersrand has opened a new hydrogen plant on its West Campus in Johannesburg.
The plant uses solar energy to turn water into hydrogen, which can power campus buildings, run hydrogen vehicles, and help local industries test new technology.
The R100 million project links research with real-world use and is expected to be fully running by 2028.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the pilot facility could be a game changer for the country’s industrial future.
The plant uses solar energy to turn water into hydrogen, which can power campus buildings, run hydrogen vehicles, and help local industries test new technology.
The R100 million project links research with real-world use and is expected to be fully running by 2028.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the pilot facility could be a game changer for the country’s industrial future.
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Adopt-A-Community launches Zero Waste to Landfill initiative in Soweto
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Adopt-A-Community has launched a Zero Waste to Landfill initiative in Dube, Soweto last week.
The project brings together local leaders, businesses, waste collectors and community groups to promote recycling, reduce landfill waste and keep neighbourhoods clean.
Founder Duduzile Ntuli also introduced the BinPack app, which helps residents manage waste and supports a circular economy.
The initiative creates opportunities for local employment and business growth.
The project brings together local leaders, businesses, waste collectors and community groups to promote recycling, reduce landfill waste and keep neighbourhoods clean.
Founder Duduzile Ntuli also introduced the BinPack app, which helps residents manage waste and supports a circular economy.
The initiative creates opportunities for local employment and business growth.
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2026 Western Cape Story Stars competition open
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Western Cape Education MEC, David Maynier has announced the opening of the 2026 Story Stars competition.
He says the Story Stars is an annual Western Cape Education Department creative writing competition open to all Grade 4 learners across the province.
Maynier says the competition aims to inspire a love of reading, writing and storytelling in young learners and improve literacy in the Western Cape:
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He says the Story Stars is an annual Western Cape Education Department creative writing competition open to all Grade 4 learners across the province.
Maynier says the competition aims to inspire a love of reading, writing and storytelling in young learners and improve literacy in the Western Cape:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.28 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,824.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.28 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,824.00.
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