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55 learners from SA join Engineering Hackathon
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Fifty-five learners from underserved schools across South Africa will take part in an engineering hackathon in Johannesburg next week.
The Young Engineers Movement Hackathon, hosted by ORT South Africa and Hudaco, will see learners design and build technology solutions to challenges in their communities.
Eleven teachers will also receive hands-on training to help bring engineering and technology skills back to their classrooms.
The learners' projects will be presented to judges, educators and industry leaders on the final day of the event.
The Young Engineers Movement Hackathon, hosted by ORT South Africa and Hudaco, will see learners design and build technology solutions to challenges in their communities.
Eleven teachers will also receive hands-on training to help bring engineering and technology skills back to their classrooms.
The learners' projects will be presented to judges, educators and industry leaders on the final day of the event.
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SAID wins two African Excellence Awards
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The Society for Animals in Distress has won two awards at the 2026 African Excellence Awards for its mobile veterinary outreach work in Gauteng.
Its mobile clinic treats more than 100 animals during each visit to communities including Tembisa, Ivory Park and Soshanguve, providing vaccinations, emergency care and sterilisation services.
The programme also trains future veterinarians through a partnership with the University of Pretoria and the VetSCO student group.
The organisation plans to expand its sterilisation campaign to reduce animal overpopulation and improve access to animal healthcare.
Its mobile clinic treats more than 100 animals during each visit to communities including Tembisa, Ivory Park and Soshanguve, providing vaccinations, emergency care and sterilisation services.
The programme also trains future veterinarians through a partnership with the University of Pretoria and the VetSCO student group.
The organisation plans to expand its sterilisation campaign to reduce animal overpopulation and improve access to animal healthcare.
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Eastern Cape youth gain healthcare hubs
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Young people in the Eastern Cape now have dedicated spaces to access healthcare services designed specifically for their needs.
The provincial Health Department has opened new Youth Zones offering mental health support, HIV testing, counselling, wellness checks and sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa says the youth-friendly facilities are designed to make it easier for teenagers and young adults to seek help and get the care they need:
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The provincial Health Department has opened new Youth Zones offering mental health support, HIV testing, counselling, wellness checks and sexual and reproductive healthcare.
Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa says the youth-friendly facilities are designed to make it easier for teenagers and young adults to seek help and get the care they need:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.43 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,320.98 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,745.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.43 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,320.98 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,745.00.
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