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Ancient Iron Furnace Comes To Life In Augmented Reality
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The University of Johannesburg will bring an ancient iron furnace to life in augmented reality at Museum Africa in Newtown on Heritage Day.
The furnace was used at Melville Koppies between 1060 and 1580, centuries before Johannesburg became a mining city.
Visitors will be able to use their smartphones to see a detailed digital reconstruction of the furnace, with narration in English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and seTswana.
The launch takes place on 24 September.
The furnace was used at Melville Koppies between 1060 and 1580, centuries before Johannesburg became a mining city.
Visitors will be able to use their smartphones to see a detailed digital reconstruction of the furnace, with narration in English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and seTswana.
The launch takes place on 24 September.
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Joel Stransky Inducted Into World Rugby Hall Of Fame
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World Rugby has inducted South African rugby legend Joel Stransky into its Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026.
Stransky was honoured alongside New Zealand great Zinzan Brooke during a ceremony in Cape Town.
The former Springbok fly half played a key role in South Africa’s 1995 Rugby World Cup triumph, kicking the winning drop goal against New Zealand in the final at Ellis Park.
The 2026 class brings the Hall of Fame’s total number of inductees to 182.
Stransky was honoured alongside New Zealand great Zinzan Brooke during a ceremony in Cape Town.
The former Springbok fly half played a key role in South Africa’s 1995 Rugby World Cup triumph, kicking the winning drop goal against New Zealand in the final at Ellis Park.
The 2026 class brings the Hall of Fame’s total number of inductees to 182.
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Free Skin Screenings Promote Early Cancer Detection
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A community event in Johannesburg combined a run with free skin screenings and conversations about the importance of detecting skin cancer early.
Bioderma hosted the event in partnership with Sunday Shuffle, giving members of the public an opportunity to take part in physical activity before having their skin checked by dermatologists and dermatology students.
The campaign has also visited Cape Town, with Durban next on the schedule.
Bioderma hosted the event in partnership with Sunday Shuffle, giving members of the public an opportunity to take part in physical activity before having their skin checked by dermatologists and dermatology students.
The campaign has also visited Cape Town, with Durban next on the schedule.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.27 to the US Dollar, 21.93 to the British Pound, and 18.78 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,273.32 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 105.68 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,983.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.27 to the US Dollar, 21.93 to the British Pound, and 18.78 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,273.32 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 105.68 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,983.00.
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