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303 young scientists from 35 regions to shine at Eskom Expo
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The Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair is set to take place in Gauteng next month, featuring 303 talented learners from 35 regions across South Africa, alongside 16 international participants.
The event is expected to spark global curiosity and showcase innovative ideas from young minds worldwide.
Participants from South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mexico, Ireland, India and Russia will showcase their science projects.
Eskom’s Parthy Chetty says prizes include bursaries with a total value of more than 6-million-rand and monetary prizes of over 400-thousand-rand cash are up for grabs:
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The event is expected to spark global curiosity and showcase innovative ideas from young minds worldwide.
Participants from South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mexico, Ireland, India and Russia will showcase their science projects.
Eskom’s Parthy Chetty says prizes include bursaries with a total value of more than 6-million-rand and monetary prizes of over 400-thousand-rand cash are up for grabs:
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Minister De Lille reaffirms new visa system to launch by end of September
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Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has reaffirmed that a new visa system will be up and running by the end of September this year.
The Electronic Travel Authorisation system is designed to simplify visa applications and border entry for short-term tourists and other categories of travelers.
Applicants will be able to complete the process online and make secure payments.
An integrated AI system will then verify the authenticity of each passport against the standards of the issuing country.
The new system is part of the department’s plan to increase international visits in South Africa.
The Electronic Travel Authorisation system is designed to simplify visa applications and border entry for short-term tourists and other categories of travelers.
Applicants will be able to complete the process online and make secure payments.
An integrated AI system will then verify the authenticity of each passport against the standards of the issuing country.
The new system is part of the department’s plan to increase international visits in South Africa.
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Limpopo sees boost in reading and maths skills
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A recent study by non-profit organisation,Funda Wande and the Limpopo Education Department shows significant improvements in reading and maths among young learners in 30 schools.
Foundation phase learners between grades R to 3 --have gained key skills in literacy and numeracy.
The department says the results indicate notable progress in letter recognition, sound, word reading, and comprehension.
Foundation phase learners between grades R to 3 --have gained key skills in literacy and numeracy.
The department says the results indicate notable progress in letter recognition, sound, word reading, and comprehension.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.34 to the US Dollar, 23.51 to the British Pound, and 20.44 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,658.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.40 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116,761.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.34 to the US Dollar, 23.51 to the British Pound, and 20.44 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,658.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.40 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 116,761.00.
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