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Thuto-Lore Engineering School of Specialisation launched in Sharpeville
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Gauteng MEC for Education Matome Chiloane officially launched the Thuto-Lore Engineering School of Specialisation in Sharpeville, marking its transition from a long-standing public school into a specialised centre for manufacturing, renewable energy, and Fourth Industrial Revolution skills.
The school is government-funded and free for all learners.
At the launch, students showcased innovative projects, including a Smart Walking Stick, Smart Glasses for visually impaired people, and an Artificial Robot Waiter, demonstrating the practical, real-world skills the specialised curriculum promotes.
MEC Chiloane says the Engineering SOS will continue nurturing problem-solvers and innovators who can contribute to South Africa’s growth.
The school is government-funded and free for all learners.
At the launch, students showcased innovative projects, including a Smart Walking Stick, Smart Glasses for visually impaired people, and an Artificial Robot Waiter, demonstrating the practical, real-world skills the specialised curriculum promotes.
MEC Chiloane says the Engineering SOS will continue nurturing problem-solvers and innovators who can contribute to South Africa’s growth.
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R55,000 raised for schoolboy humiliated over pie
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A fundraising campaign has raised over R55,000 for a boy at Thembalethu Primary School in the Western Cape who was reportedly shamed for not being able to afford a pie.
Influencer Mandisi Tshingana, who has more than 855,000 followers on Facebook, launched the drive to support the boy and his family.
Donations poured in from across the country, turning a viral moment of humiliation into an outpouring of generosity.
Western Cape Education Department spokesperson Bronagh Hammond described the incident as totally inappropriate and said the learner later received the item in question.
Influencer Mandisi Tshingana, who has more than 855,000 followers on Facebook, launched the drive to support the boy and his family.
Donations poured in from across the country, turning a viral moment of humiliation into an outpouring of generosity.
Western Cape Education Department spokesperson Bronagh Hammond described the incident as totally inappropriate and said the learner later received the item in question.
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SAFTAs honour South Africa’s screen talent
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South Africa’s film and television industry gathered in Midrand on Saturday for the 19th annual South African Film and Television Awards, celebrating the country’s top on-screen talent and behind-the-scenes creatives.
The awards recognise excellence across television, film and streaming productions, with winners receiving the iconic Golden Horn trophy.
Popular shows including Skeem Saam and Uzalo were among the productions with strong nominations this year.
Best supporting actress in a feature film June van Merch says she is honoured.
The awards recognise excellence across television, film and streaming productions, with winners receiving the iconic Golden Horn trophy.
Popular shows including Skeem Saam and Uzalo were among the productions with strong nominations this year.
Best supporting actress in a feature film June van Merch says she is honoured.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.86 to the US Dollar, 22.35 to the British Pound, and 19.31 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,974.86 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 103.14 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 73,700.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.86 to the US Dollar, 22.35 to the British Pound, and 19.31 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,974.86 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 103.14 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 73,700.00.
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