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Morningside Athlete Wins World Championship Silver
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Morningside athlete Christen Karam has won silver at the Deadly Dozen World Championships in London, finishing second in the women’s 19-to-29 age category.
The 23-year-old competed against international athletes in the hybrid fitness event, which combines endurance running with strength exercises across twelve rounds.
Karam first entered the sport as a personal challenge before winning the overall women’s category at her debut competition in Potchefstroom, earning her a place among the top competitors in her age group.
She says claiming silver at the world championships exceeded her expectations and reflects the dedication and preparation she put into competing on the international stage.
The 23-year-old competed against international athletes in the hybrid fitness event, which combines endurance running with strength exercises across twelve rounds.
Karam first entered the sport as a personal challenge before winning the overall women’s category at her debut competition in Potchefstroom, earning her a place among the top competitors in her age group.
She says claiming silver at the world championships exceeded her expectations and reflects the dedication and preparation she put into competing on the international stage.
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Soweto Panthers clinch national basketball title
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Soweto Panthers will represent South Africa in the 2027 Basketball Africa League qualifiers after winning the Basketball National League title.
The team beat the Western Cape Mountaineers 74 points to 70 in the final, completing an unbeaten season.
The victory gives the Soweto club a chance to compete against top teams from across Africa and move closer to qualifying for the Basketball Africa League.
Soweto Panthers spokesperson Sicelo Dzingwa:
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The team beat the Western Cape Mountaineers 74 points to 70 in the final, completing an unbeaten season.
The victory gives the Soweto club a chance to compete against top teams from across Africa and move closer to qualifying for the Basketball Africa League.
Soweto Panthers spokesperson Sicelo Dzingwa:
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SA Researchers Develop Smart Robotic Wheelchair
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South African researchers have developed a smart robotic wheelchair that can detect obstacles, map its surroundings and navigate its environment, helping improve mobility for people living with disabilities.
The innovation, called Motsamai, was developed by a team at the Central University of Technology in the Free State, led by Professor Markus Elisha.
The wheelchair combines artificial intelligence, remote-control functions and smart navigation technology, and can also be used for creative activities such as dance.
Motsamai secured second place at the 2026 I-R-O-S Volting Cup Wheelchair Dance Competition in United States, showcasing South African engineering on the international stage.
The innovation, called Motsamai, was developed by a team at the Central University of Technology in the Free State, led by Professor Markus Elisha.
The wheelchair combines artificial intelligence, remote-control functions and smart navigation technology, and can also be used for creative activities such as dance.
Motsamai secured second place at the 2026 I-R-O-S Volting Cup Wheelchair Dance Competition in United States, showcasing South African engineering on the international stage.
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The Rand is trading at 16.38 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,144.81 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,693.00.
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