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National Water Week
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As National Water Week which kick started on Monday until Friday and World Water Day observed on 22 March approach, attention turns to the power of communities to save water and protect local resources.
The City of Ekurhuleni is encouraging residents to report leaks, use water wisely, and safeguard infrastructure from damage, highlighting how collective action can make a real difference.
Simple steps—turning off taps when not in use, fixing dripping taps, and using water-saving devices—help ensure clean water remains available for everyone.
Manager at the Southdale depot, Mothusi Tholo, says city teams continue to maintain pipes and water systems, and praised residents for playing their part.
The City of Ekurhuleni is encouraging residents to report leaks, use water wisely, and safeguard infrastructure from damage, highlighting how collective action can make a real difference.
Simple steps—turning off taps when not in use, fixing dripping taps, and using water-saving devices—help ensure clean water remains available for everyone.
Manager at the Southdale depot, Mothusi Tholo, says city teams continue to maintain pipes and water systems, and praised residents for playing their part.
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UJ launches VR lab for students at Bunting Road Campus Library
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The University of Johannesburg has launched a Virtual Reality Lab at its Bunting Road Campus Library in Auckland Park, giving students a chance to step into immersive digital worlds.
The lab lets students explore VR and AR through demonstrations, research projects, and hands-on innovation, bringing classroom ideas to life.
Workshops teach practical skills, while simulations give students a taste of real-world workplace challenges.
Faculty and staff guide students as they experiment with engineering, education, and other projects, turning learning into interactive experiences that spark curiosity and collaboration.
The lab lets students explore VR and AR through demonstrations, research projects, and hands-on innovation, bringing classroom ideas to life.
Workshops teach practical skills, while simulations give students a taste of real-world workplace challenges.
Faculty and staff guide students as they experiment with engineering, education, and other projects, turning learning into interactive experiences that spark curiosity and collaboration.
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South African Innovation Week
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Science, Technology and Innovation deputy minister Nomalungelo Gina says the inaugural South African Innovation Week observed this week aims to showcase locally developed technologies in the artificial intelligence era.
Held at the Nasrec Expo Centre, the event discusses future of innovation in the country.
She says the focus is on scaling innovation, and boosting funding, while reducing reliance on foreign technologies and strengthening South Africa’s innovation system:
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Held at the Nasrec Expo Centre, the event discusses future of innovation in the country.
She says the focus is on scaling innovation, and boosting funding, while reducing reliance on foreign technologies and strengthening South Africa’s innovation system:
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.98 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 70,056.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.98 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 70,056.00.
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Local: 87 words (33%), National: 177 words (67%), International: 0 words (0%)