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Six outstanding teachers honoured for excellence in education
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Six exceptional teachers have been honoured by the FirstRand Foundation's National Teaching Excellence Awards that were held in collaboration with the Department of Basic Education in Sandton last week.
The awards celebrate excellence in literacy, numeracy, innovation and digital learning.
The teachers will be embarking on a project-based international study tour to Denmark to benchmark educational systems, engage in global best practices, and bring innovative teaching methods back to South Africa.
The award-winning educators are among a select group in a sector of more than 400 000 teachers nationwide.
The awards celebrate excellence in literacy, numeracy, innovation and digital learning.
The teachers will be embarking on a project-based international study tour to Denmark to benchmark educational systems, engage in global best practices, and bring innovative teaching methods back to South Africa.
The award-winning educators are among a select group in a sector of more than 400 000 teachers nationwide.
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UCT secures long-term renewable electricity supply
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The University of Cape Town has signed a long-term renewable electricity supply agreement with Discovery Green.
The partnership will see the majority of electricity used at UCT's main and health sciences campuses sourced from renewable energy from 2027 for nearly a decade. The initiative is expected to reduce annual carbon emissions by more than 33 000 tonnes while supporting research opportunities, skills development programmes and student scholarships.
The agreement represents a significant investment in both environmental stewardship and educational advancement.
The partnership will see the majority of electricity used at UCT's main and health sciences campuses sourced from renewable energy from 2027 for nearly a decade. The initiative is expected to reduce annual carbon emissions by more than 33 000 tonnes while supporting research opportunities, skills development programmes and student scholarships.
The agreement represents a significant investment in both environmental stewardship and educational advancement.
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Burgersfort Doctor uses kota business proceeds to fund life-saving surgeries
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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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