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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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Search for winner of R100 million lotto jackpot still on
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The search is still on for the lucky winner of a R100 million lotto jackpot.
The lucky ticket was drawn a week ago, on Wednesday, the 6th of May.
The ticket was purchased at Checkers Hyper in Sandton City using the Quick Pick selection method.
This Lotto jackpot win marks the third-highest National Lottery jackpot won in 2026 to date.
Ithuba's Head of Corporate, Michelle Van Trotsenburg spoke to the SABC:
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The lucky ticket was drawn a week ago, on Wednesday, the 6th of May.
The ticket was purchased at Checkers Hyper in Sandton City using the Quick Pick selection method.
This Lotto jackpot win marks the third-highest National Lottery jackpot won in 2026 to date.
Ithuba's Head of Corporate, Michelle Van Trotsenburg spoke to the SABC:
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Franschhoek Literary Festival
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The Franschhoek Literary Festival gets underway today in the Cape Winelands, bringing a weekend programme focused on storytelling, discussion and cultural events.
This year’s festival features 121 sessions with local and international authors, alongside workshops and interactive talks for audiences.
It opens with the Rock for Reading fundraiser at Bridge House School, which supports literacy initiatives.
A new children’s programme will also debut, including a “Mother of Books” session led by storyteller Gcina Mhlophe to encourage reading among young audiences.
This year’s festival features 121 sessions with local and international authors, alongside workshops and interactive talks for audiences.
It opens with the Rock for Reading fundraiser at Bridge House School, which supports literacy initiatives.
A new children’s programme will also debut, including a “Mother of Books” session led by storyteller Gcina Mhlophe to encourage reading among young audiences.
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Financial Indicators headline
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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 80,762.00.
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 80,762.00.
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Local: 86 words (36%), National: 152 words (64%), International: 0 words (0%)