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Four SA scientists bring top honours from World Innovative Science Project Olympiad
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Four young South African scientists have brought home top honours from the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad in Bali, Indonesia.
Albertus van Niekerk won a gold medal and a prestigious grand award for his research on using lavender oil as an eco-friendly fungicide for citrus.
Ismaail Hassen received a gold medal for creating a wearable navigation device for visually impaired individuals.
Milla Vorster and Dzunisa Chauke earned silver medals for projects in 3D bioprinting and detecting artificial intelligence-generated audio.
Albertus van Niekerk won a gold medal and a prestigious grand award for his research on using lavender oil as an eco-friendly fungicide for citrus.
Ismaail Hassen received a gold medal for creating a wearable navigation device for visually impaired individuals.
Milla Vorster and Dzunisa Chauke earned silver medals for projects in 3D bioprinting and detecting artificial intelligence-generated audio.
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AmaGroove to gather artists across continents to collaborate
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AmaGroove a week-long, cross-cultural music camp that brings together artists across continents to collaborate and create new work, will return for its third edition in 2026.
The residency, set to take place from 22–29 March 2026, transforms Kromdraai Impact Hub in Krugersdorp, into a living laboratory of sound, where musicians come together to create, learn and build lasting artistic relationships.
Aspiring producers, songwriters and top-liners get an opportunity to be mentored by established artists such as Muneyi whose music is deeply rooted in his Tshivenda culture, Cape Town-based artist Mishy Kope and composer, singer and songwriter Msaki.
Applications are now open till 6 January 2026.
The residency, set to take place from 22–29 March 2026, transforms Kromdraai Impact Hub in Krugersdorp, into a living laboratory of sound, where musicians come together to create, learn and build lasting artistic relationships.
Aspiring producers, songwriters and top-liners get an opportunity to be mentored by established artists such as Muneyi whose music is deeply rooted in his Tshivenda culture, Cape Town-based artist Mishy Kope and composer, singer and songwriter Msaki.
Applications are now open till 6 January 2026.
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City of Cape Town to use technology to support law enforcement
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The City of Cape Town will once again use technology to support law enforcement around Table Mountain, the city centre, the Bo-Kaap, and key beaches during the festive season.
Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says more than 200 municipal peace officials have been deployed, assisted by the Technology Fusion Centre, safety drones, and CCTV.
Smith says there will also be daily patrols in gang-affected communities:
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Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says more than 200 municipal peace officials have been deployed, assisted by the Technology Fusion Centre, safety drones, and CCTV.
Smith says there will also be daily patrols in gang-affected communities:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.72 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 88,126.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.72 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 88,126.00.
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