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Earth and Beyond Science Fair highlights young innovators in Johannesburg
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The Earth and Beyond Science Fair at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens brought together learners from across the city to showcase science projects focused on real-world challenges.
Organisers said the fair was about encouraging curiosity, problem-solving and innovation, with a strong focus on learning through experience rather than competition alone.
Environmental sustainability stood out among the top projects, including ideas around waste-to-energy solutions and other climate-focused innovations.
A team from Riverlea High School took first place, followed by Roosevelt High School learner Oluwatomish Akerele in second, and Felicia Karume in third for a project converting solid waste into electric power.
Organisers said the fair was about encouraging curiosity, problem-solving and innovation, with a strong focus on learning through experience rather than competition alone.
Environmental sustainability stood out among the top projects, including ideas around waste-to-energy solutions and other climate-focused innovations.
A team from Riverlea High School took first place, followed by Roosevelt High School learner Oluwatomish Akerele in second, and Felicia Karume in third for a project converting solid waste into electric power.
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School Shoe Donation Brings Relief to Free State Families
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Hundreds of learners in the Free State will now be going to school in proper shoes following a donation of 1 300 pairs to schools across the province.
The donation by the 1 Million School Shoes Campaign, together with the Free State Department of Education and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, saw the shoes distributed to 19 schools in the Matjhabeng and Masilonyana local municipalities.
Parents in Meloding near Virginia say they are grateful for the support, saying it brings much needed relief as many families struggle to afford basic school necessities.
The donation by the 1 Million School Shoes Campaign, together with the Free State Department of Education and the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, saw the shoes distributed to 19 schools in the Matjhabeng and Masilonyana local municipalities.
Parents in Meloding near Virginia say they are grateful for the support, saying it brings much needed relief as many families struggle to afford basic school necessities.
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Bovet Alumni Bring Winter Warmth to Learners
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One hundred learners at Bovet Primary School in Alexandra will stay warm this winter after former pupils joined forces to donate 100 brand new jerseys.
The donation was led by alumni together with the Ndaa Foundation, iRunWithThemba, the Moubane Legacy Foundation and Vib Foundation as part of a winter drive aimed at supporting vulnerable learners.
Organisers say the initiative grew from a smaller effort into a larger community drive, with alumni saying it is about showing care and support to learners who face difficult winter conditions.
School staff say many learners come to school without proper winter clothing and have welcomed the donation as timely support during the cold season.
The donation was led by alumni together with the Ndaa Foundation, iRunWithThemba, the Moubane Legacy Foundation and Vib Foundation as part of a winter drive aimed at supporting vulnerable learners.
Organisers say the initiative grew from a smaller effort into a larger community drive, with alumni saying it is about showing care and support to learners who face difficult winter conditions.
School staff say many learners come to school without proper winter clothing and have welcomed the donation as timely support during the cold season.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.20 to the US Dollar, 21.74 to the British Pound, and 18.81 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,340.13 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 87.33 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,482.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.20 to the US Dollar, 21.74 to the British Pound, and 18.81 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,340.13 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 87.33 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,482.00.
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