Headline 1
Three young South African scientists to showcase research in Tunisia
Story 1
Three young South African scientists are heading to Tunisia next week to share their research at the International Festival of Engineering Science and Technology.
The learners, who won medals at last year’s Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, will present projects on school logistics, aviation engineering and AI.
The festival runs next week and will include cultural excursions and scientific activities.
Eskom says the festival gives these young innovators a chance to shine on the world stage and contribute ideas that could solve real global challenges.
The learners, who won medals at last year’s Eskom Expo for Young Scientists, will present projects on school logistics, aviation engineering and AI.
The festival runs next week and will include cultural excursions and scientific activities.
Eskom says the festival gives these young innovators a chance to shine on the world stage and contribute ideas that could solve real global challenges.
Story 1 category
Headline 2
Gauteng Health urges residents to get eye tests
Story 2
The Gauteng Department of Health is encouraging residents to get their eyes checked to protect their sight and catch problems early.
Glaucoma, known as the “silent thief of sight,” can develop without symptoms and lead to permanent vision loss, along with other conditions like cataracts.
During the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, the department issued spectacles to adults and children, exceeding its targets and helping residents correct vision problems.
As part of World Glaucoma Week running from 8-14 March, community outreach and awareness activities encouraged regular eye exams to detect conditions early and prevent avoidable blindness.
Glaucoma, known as the “silent thief of sight,” can develop without symptoms and lead to permanent vision loss, along with other conditions like cataracts.
During the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, the department issued spectacles to adults and children, exceeding its targets and helping residents correct vision problems.
As part of World Glaucoma Week running from 8-14 March, community outreach and awareness activities encouraged regular eye exams to detect conditions early and prevent avoidable blindness.
Story 2 category
Headline 3
Westville hospital hosts kidney awareness event for community
Story 3
Life Westville Hospital hosted a Kidney Awareness event last Thursday to encourage the community to take steps to protect their kidney health.
Dr Priyesh Mody highlighted diabetes and high blood pressure as the main causes of kidney problems and urged people to get regular check-ups and consider organ donation.
Mody says small actions like screenings and managing chronic conditions can make a big difference in keeping kidneys healthy.
The event, part of World Kidney Day, aimed to empower residents with knowledge and practical ways to care for themselves and their families.
Dr Priyesh Mody highlighted diabetes and high blood pressure as the main causes of kidney problems and urged people to get regular check-ups and consider organ donation.
Mody says small actions like screenings and managing chronic conditions can make a big difference in keeping kidneys healthy.
The event, part of World Kidney Day, aimed to empower residents with knowledge and practical ways to care for themselves and their families.
Story 3 category
Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.65 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,028.03 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 74,075.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.65 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,028.03 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 74,075.00.
Split analysis
Local: 97 words (35%), National: 91 words (33%), International: 86 words (31%)