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University of Pretoria wins global architecture award
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The University of Pretoria has earned international recognition after its Department of Architecture won the International Union of Architects Award for Innovation in Architectural Education.
The award recognises a teaching approach that embeds climate justice, spatial inequality and sustainability throughout the curriculum, linking student learning to real urban challenges.
Judges highlighted the programme’s community-based model, where students work collaboratively on practical solutions for complex city environments.
The university says the recognition reflects its focus on preparing graduates to respond to real-world design and social challenges.
The award recognises a teaching approach that embeds climate justice, spatial inequality and sustainability throughout the curriculum, linking student learning to real urban challenges.
Judges highlighted the programme’s community-based model, where students work collaboratively on practical solutions for complex city environments.
The university says the recognition reflects its focus on preparing graduates to respond to real-world design and social challenges.
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Mpumalanga relaunches Rhandza Xikolo Xa Wena campaign
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The Mpumalanga Education Department has launched the Rhandza Xikolo Xa Wena campaign at Mahushu Agricultural School, aimed at encouraging communities to take greater responsibility for local schools.
The initiative, which means “Love Your School,” brings together businesses, community members and other stakeholders to repair infrastructure and improve maintenance at schools.
Officials say the campaign focuses on creating safer and more supportive learning environments for learners across the province.
Mpumalanga Education MEC Lindi Masina says the programme is designed to strengthen community involvement in education:
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The initiative, which means “Love Your School,” brings together businesses, community members and other stakeholders to repair infrastructure and improve maintenance at schools.
Officials say the campaign focuses on creating safer and more supportive learning environments for learners across the province.
Mpumalanga Education MEC Lindi Masina says the programme is designed to strengthen community involvement in education:
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Cape Town to host the first Nelson Mandela Marathon
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Cape Town will host the first Nelson Mandela Marathon on 18 October 2026, with runners taking part in marathon, half-marathon, 10km and 5km races.
Organisers expect about 20,000 participants for the inaugural event, which will launch a global running series planned for expansion in 2027.
The event will support the Nelson Mandela Foundation, with proceeds directed to its programmes.
It marks the start of an international series linking sport with community and fundraising efforts.
Organisers expect about 20,000 participants for the inaugural event, which will launch a global running series planned for expansion in 2027.
The event will support the Nelson Mandela Foundation, with proceeds directed to its programmes.
It marks the start of an international series linking sport with community and fundraising efforts.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 0.00 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 80,881.00.
The Rand is trading at 0.00 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 80,881.00.
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