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Eskom Learners Compete at International Science Fair
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Eskom-supported learners are currently representing South Africa at the International Mathematics, Science and Engineering Fair in İzmir, Turkey, which runs from 1 to 6 June 2026.
The delegation includes three South African learners presenting projects on rocket motor design, the impact of rising water temperatures on fish and mathematical modelling of prime numbers.
The learners are competing under the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists programme, which supports school-level research and international participation.
Eskom says the projects reflect how young scientists are applying research skills to engineering, environmental science, and mathematics.
The delegation includes three South African learners presenting projects on rocket motor design, the impact of rising water temperatures on fish and mathematical modelling of prime numbers.
The learners are competing under the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists programme, which supports school-level research and international participation.
Eskom says the projects reflect how young scientists are applying research skills to engineering, environmental science, and mathematics.
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Hamba Bamba Funda Hosts Mandela Day Event
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Hamba Bamba Funda and Heartlines will host a Mandela Day event in Soweto on 18 July 2026 focused on father-child interaction and community support.
The programme at Meadowlands Welfare Centre includes a film screening, a vegetable planting activity using recycled materials, and sessions on father-child bonding.
Families will also receive baby clothing and support packs containing basic food items.
The event brings fathers and children together for a 67-minute activity marking Nelson Mandela Day.
The programme at Meadowlands Welfare Centre includes a film screening, a vegetable planting activity using recycled materials, and sessions on father-child bonding.
Families will also receive baby clothing and support packs containing basic food items.
The event brings fathers and children together for a 67-minute activity marking Nelson Mandela Day.
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Kruger National Park Celebrates 100 Years
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The Kruger National Park has celebrated its 100-year milestone with centenary events held at its headquarters in Mpumalanga over the weekend.
Stakeholders met to review progress on inclusive conservation, and long-term economic development linked to the park.
A Kruger National Park Employee has acknowledged that the park has been an economic backbone of the region for decades:
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Stakeholders met to review progress on inclusive conservation, and long-term economic development linked to the park.
A Kruger National Park Employee has acknowledged that the park has been an economic backbone of the region for decades:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.31 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,519.09 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 69,942.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.31 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,519.09 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 69,942.00.
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