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Wits Ranked Africa’s Top University Globally
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Wits University has been ranked the top university in Africa in the 2026 Centre for World University Rankings, placing it 200th globally out of more than 21,000 institutions.
The rankings assessed universities on education, research, faculty performance and graduate employability using large-scale global data.
Other South African universities also featured, with the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, University of KwaZulu-Natal and University of Pretoria all ranked among the world’s top institutions.
The results highlight South Africa’s performance in higher education and research output across the continent.
The rankings assessed universities on education, research, faculty performance and graduate employability using large-scale global data.
Other South African universities also featured, with the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, University of KwaZulu-Natal and University of Pretoria all ranked among the world’s top institutions.
The results highlight South Africa’s performance in higher education and research output across the continent.
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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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30,000 Learners Pledge Against Underage Drinking
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More than 30,000 learners in the Eastern Cape have pledged to avoid alcohol while underage through AWARE.org's #NOToU18 Peer-to-Peer Programme.
The initiative trains student leaders to hold discussions on peer pressure, alcohol abuse, and healthy decision-making in schools and communities.
During its pilot year, the programme reached 40 schools and delivered more than 280 learner-led sessions.
Organisers say the project has helped encourage safer choices among young people and contributed to a decline in reported pens-down incidents at participating schools.
The initiative trains student leaders to hold discussions on peer pressure, alcohol abuse, and healthy decision-making in schools and communities.
During its pilot year, the programme reached 40 schools and delivered more than 280 learner-led sessions.
Organisers say the project has helped encourage safer choices among young people and contributed to a decline in reported pens-down incidents at participating schools.
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The Rand is trading at 16.31 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
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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 69,911.00.
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