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Deputy Minister Calls for Gender Equity in STEM at Women in Science Symposium
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Science, Technology and Innovation Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina stressed the importance of showcasing women’s contributions to STEM at the 7th Annual Women in Science Symposium at the University of Pretoria.
She called for a broader definition of success, focusing not only on accolades but also on creating opportunities for every young girl to envision herself as a leader in science.
The symposium also highlighted the need for mentorship, women-led research funding, and early STEM exposure. L’Oreal South Africa’s Thandi Kunene encouraged learners to explore careers in diverse industries like AI and sustainable chemistry.
The event concluded with a call for sustained, intentional action to achieve true gender equality in STEM.
She called for a broader definition of success, focusing not only on accolades but also on creating opportunities for every young girl to envision herself as a leader in science.
The symposium also highlighted the need for mentorship, women-led research funding, and early STEM exposure. L’Oreal South Africa’s Thandi Kunene encouraged learners to explore careers in diverse industries like AI and sustainable chemistry.
The event concluded with a call for sustained, intentional action to achieve true gender equality in STEM.
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Petco Empowerment Fund Helps Small Recycling Businesses Grow
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The Petco Empowerment Fund is helping small businesses in South Africa’s recycling sector by offering financial support and resources. The fund, supported by Petco’s members, helps B-BBEE Level 1 businesses improve their operations and collect more recyclable materials.
Petco CEO Telly Chauke said the fund helps these businesses grow and play a bigger role in recycling. One of the first businesses to benefit, Why Waste in KwaZulu-Natal, used its R1.3 million grant to buy new equipment, which will allow them to process more recyclables.
This will help reduce waste and support local communities. Why Waste expects to increase its collection by 20 to 25%, keeping more recyclables out of landfills each year.
Petco CEO Telly Chauke said the fund helps these businesses grow and play a bigger role in recycling. One of the first businesses to benefit, Why Waste in KwaZulu-Natal, used its R1.3 million grant to buy new equipment, which will allow them to process more recyclables.
This will help reduce waste and support local communities. Why Waste expects to increase its collection by 20 to 25%, keeping more recyclables out of landfills each year.
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Cambridge Dictionary Adds Gen Z and Gen Alpha Words Like "Skibidi" and "Tradwife"
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The Cambridge Dictionary has added over 6,000 new words, including popular terms from Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
Among the new entries are "skibidi," a word born from viral memes, "delulu," meaning believing in things that aren’t real, and "tradwife," reflecting a growing trend that embraces traditional gender roles.
Other new words include "lewk," a unique fashion term popularised by RuPaul's Drag Race, and "mouse jiggler," referring to a tool used to fake work while working remotely.
These additions highlight how internet culture continues to shape the English language, with experts saying these terms are here to stay.
Among the new entries are "skibidi," a word born from viral memes, "delulu," meaning believing in things that aren’t real, and "tradwife," reflecting a growing trend that embraces traditional gender roles.
Other new words include "lewk," a unique fashion term popularised by RuPaul's Drag Race, and "mouse jiggler," referring to a tool used to fake work while working remotely.
These additions highlight how internet culture continues to shape the English language, with experts saying these terms are here to stay.
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Local: 113 words (35%), National: 111 words (34%), International: 98 words (30%)