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Mahikeng Learner Earns Lung Cancer Scholarship
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Mahikeng learner Brandon Mashandudze has been named an American Lung Cancer Scholar for his research into how artificial intelligence could help detect lung cancer earlier.
The Grade 9 learner at Curro Mahikeng earned the recognition through an international competition run by the American Lung Association.
His research explores how AI could support early detection and help doctors assess lung cancer risks.
Mashandudze hopes to inspire other young people to pursue their interests in science and technology.
The Grade 9 learner at Curro Mahikeng earned the recognition through an international competition run by the American Lung Association.
His research explores how AI could support early detection and help doctors assess lung cancer risks.
Mashandudze hopes to inspire other young people to pursue their interests in science and technology.
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Teen Motocross Rider Wins African Championship Title
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Sixteen-year-old Trent Valsecchi from Dainfern has won the 125 CC title at the 2026 FIM Africa Motocross of African Nations Championship in Namibia.
The victory has earned him senior South African motocross colours and a Protea blazer, following his participation in the Junior World Championship in the Czech Republic.
He now hopes to secure the overall South African National Championship title before pursuing more opportunities to compete internationally.
The victory has earned him senior South African motocross colours and a Protea blazer, following his participation in the Junior World Championship in the Czech Republic.
He now hopes to secure the overall South African National Championship title before pursuing more opportunities to compete internationally.
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UNESCO Awards Two Girls’ Education Projects
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UNESCO has awarded its 2026 Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education to Project Soar in Morocco and CARE Peru, recognizing their contributions to advancing girls’ education.
Each project received 50-thousand US dollars to support its work.
Project Soar helps girls in Morocco stay in school and plan their futures, while CARE Peru supports girls from rural areas to complete secondary education and prepare for further study and employment.
The awards were presented at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on October 9.
Each project received 50-thousand US dollars to support its work.
Project Soar helps girls in Morocco stay in school and plan their futures, while CARE Peru supports girls from rural areas to complete secondary education and prepare for further study and employment.
The awards were presented at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on October 9.
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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 82,142.00.
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 82,142.00.
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