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Eskom Expo celebrates scientific talent
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More than 340 young Scientists from South Africa and 14 other countries gathered in Johannesburg this week, for the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International fair.
The event brought together 316 South African participants from 35 regions across all nine provinces, alongside 24 international participants.
The Fair provides a unique platform for learners to showcase groundbreaking research, exchange ideas and inspire solutions to global challenges.
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Eskom Development Foundation, Mologadi Motshele, says South Africa’s future economic growth depends on the country’s ability to develop a strong pipeline of scientists, engineers and innovators.
Motshele says investment in the Eskom Expo is an investment in the country’s future skills base.
The event brought together 316 South African participants from 35 regions across all nine provinces, alongside 24 international participants.
The Fair provides a unique platform for learners to showcase groundbreaking research, exchange ideas and inspire solutions to global challenges.
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Eskom Development Foundation, Mologadi Motshele, says South Africa’s future economic growth depends on the country’s ability to develop a strong pipeline of scientists, engineers and innovators.
Motshele says investment in the Eskom Expo is an investment in the country’s future skills base.
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SA secures silver medal at WorldSkills Competition
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South Africa has secured a silver medal in Aircraft Maintenance at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, in China.
Twenty-nine students competed across 27 skills, alongside 1,400 young professionals from more than 90 countries.
The competition celebrates excellence in technical and vocational education and training.
Team South Africa competed in mechatronics, refrigeration, construction and water technology, showcasing the country’s technical skills on the global stage.
Twenty-nine students competed across 27 skills, alongside 1,400 young professionals from more than 90 countries.
The competition celebrates excellence in technical and vocational education and training.
Team South Africa competed in mechatronics, refrigeration, construction and water technology, showcasing the country’s technical skills on the global stage.
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Funda Mzantsi Championship promotes literacy and social reintegration
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The 16th annual Funda Mzantsi Championship is taking place at Eden Place in George, in the Western Cape.
The event is hosted by the National Library of South Africa, in partnership with the Department of Correctional Services and the George Municipality.
A total of 300 offenders from book clubs across the country are competing alongside university students, learners and community book clubs in the championship.
Participants will compete in categories including book review, spelling and debate across twelve official South African languages.
The Championship forms part of government initiatives aimed at improving the culture of reading and literacy levels within South African communities while supporting the rehabilitation and social reintegration of offenders.
The event is hosted by the National Library of South Africa, in partnership with the Department of Correctional Services and the George Municipality.
A total of 300 offenders from book clubs across the country are competing alongside university students, learners and community book clubs in the championship.
Participants will compete in categories including book review, spelling and debate across twelve official South African languages.
The Championship forms part of government initiatives aimed at improving the culture of reading and literacy levels within South African communities while supporting the rehabilitation and social reintegration of offenders.
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The Rand is trading at 16.68 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,176.52 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,373.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.68 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,176.52 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,373.00.
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