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UJ tops SA rankings in 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject
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The University of Johannesburg has topped South African rankings in Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Business and Economics in the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject.
The university also claimed second place nationally in Education Studies, Law, Social Sciences and Psychology.
Globally, UJ improved in seven of the 11 subjects assessed, moving up in Computer Science and Social Sciences and placing in the 126–150 band for Education Studies and Law.
The university also claimed second place nationally in Education Studies, Law, Social Sciences and Psychology.
Globally, UJ improved in seven of the 11 subjects assessed, moving up in Computer Science and Social Sciences and placing in the 126–150 band for Education Studies and Law.
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Meals delivered to families in need
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The People of South Africa Foundation has distributed meals to families in Durban.
Every weekend Director Sharon Rambujan and her partner Naeem prepare and deliver food across the city.
Last month, the foundation fed around 200 people, focusing on children, the elderly, and households facing food insecurity.
The initiative also provides consistent support and dignity to those most affected by hunger.
Every weekend Director Sharon Rambujan and her partner Naeem prepare and deliver food across the city.
Last month, the foundation fed around 200 people, focusing on children, the elderly, and households facing food insecurity.
The initiative also provides consistent support and dignity to those most affected by hunger.
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Youth unite at Township Rugby Festival
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The Township Rugby Youth Festival brought young players, families and rugby fans together at Bill Jardine Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Twelve township rugby clubs from areas including Soweto, Alexandra, Orange Farm and Kagiso competed in a full-day knockout tournament.
The event created a platform for emerging talent and expanded access to rugby in communities where the sport had been less visible.
Music performances, children’s activities and food stalls turned the tournament into a family-friendly celebration of sport and community.
Twelve township rugby clubs from areas including Soweto, Alexandra, Orange Farm and Kagiso competed in a full-day knockout tournament.
The event created a platform for emerging talent and expanded access to rugby in communities where the sport had been less visible.
Music performances, children’s activities and food stalls turned the tournament into a family-friendly celebration of sport and community.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.13 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,891.47 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,826.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.13 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,891.47 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 75,826.00.
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