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Girls In STEM Gain Pathways To Careers
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The University of Pretoria’s Girls in STEM Programme is helping open doors to science and technology careers for young women.
More than 100 Grade 10 to 12 girls from five Pretoria schools are getting a closer look at careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
They took part in practical chemistry and mathematics activities and met women already working in STEM fields.
Zanele Ntuli, a teacher at one of the participating schools, says she hopes to leave behind learners who are passionate about science.
More than 100 Grade 10 to 12 girls from five Pretoria schools are getting a closer look at careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
They took part in practical chemistry and mathematics activities and met women already working in STEM fields.
Zanele Ntuli, a teacher at one of the participating schools, says she hopes to leave behind learners who are passionate about science.
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South Africa Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation System
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South Africa has launched an Electronic Travel Authorisation system.
The digital travel permit is linked directly to a person's passport and is designed to make travel faster and more secure.
Border Management Authority Commissioner, Michael Masiapato says it will help process legitimate travellers, identify fugitives and tackle irregular migration:
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The digital travel permit is linked directly to a person's passport and is designed to make travel faster and more secure.
Border Management Authority Commissioner, Michael Masiapato says it will help process legitimate travellers, identify fugitives and tackle irregular migration:
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Kearsney Choir Wins Five Global Awards
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Kearsney College Choir from KwaZulu-Natal has won five major awards at the 2026 World Choir Festival in Hong Kong.
The choir took gold in the Youth Choir and Show Choir categories and won the Jury Prize for its overall performance.
It competed against more than 70 choirs from 19 countries, making it the festival’s most awarded ensemble.
The choir took gold in the Youth Choir and Show Choir categories and won the Jury Prize for its overall performance.
It competed against more than 70 choirs from 19 countries, making it the festival’s most awarded ensemble.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.14 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,401.94 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,719.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.14 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,401.94 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 63,719.00.
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