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Gauteng Parents Alerted to Upcoming School Application Deadline
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Gauteng parents are reminded to prepare documents for the online school application process for Grades 1 and 8 for the 2026 academic year.
The online application portal will open this Thursday and will be open until August 29.
Education MEC Matome Chiloane urges parents to adhere to the timelines to ensure a smooth application process:
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The online application portal will open this Thursday and will be open until August 29.
Education MEC Matome Chiloane urges parents to adhere to the timelines to ensure a smooth application process:
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New Centre to Boost South Africa's Scientific Future
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A state-of-the-art Centre for Advanced Training and Innovative Research has opened in Pretoria providing young South African scientists with world-class skills.
The centre will train up to 160 students annually in advanced molecular techniques and lab management.
Backed by the SA Medical Research Council and Thermo Fisher Scientific, the facility supports the country's 10-year innovation plan and aims to drive a knowledge-based economy.
The centre will train up to 160 students annually in advanced molecular techniques and lab management.
Backed by the SA Medical Research Council and Thermo Fisher Scientific, the facility supports the country's 10-year innovation plan and aims to drive a knowledge-based economy.
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Apple Music's Africa Rising Programme Spotlights Emerging Talent
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Apple Music's Africa Rising artist development programme continues to shine a spotlight on Africa's most promising emerging talent.
South African singer-songwriter Lusanda Official has been selected as part of the prestigious Africa Rising Class of 2025.
The programme provides a platform for talented artists to share their music with global audiences.
Lusanda Official joins a growing list of talented artists showcased through the initiative, which aims to promote Africa's best and brightest voices in music:
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South African singer-songwriter Lusanda Official has been selected as part of the prestigious Africa Rising Class of 2025.
The programme provides a platform for talented artists to share their music with global audiences.
Lusanda Official joins a growing list of talented artists showcased through the initiative, which aims to promote Africa's best and brightest voices in music:
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.61 to the US Dollar, 23.75 to the British Pound, and 20.59 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,351.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.73 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 117,446.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.61 to the US Dollar, 23.75 to the British Pound, and 20.59 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,351.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.73 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 117,446.00.
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