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Young engineers Hackathon empowers learners across SA
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Fifty-five learners from underserved schools across South Africa are taking part in the Young Engineers Movement Hackathon in Johannesburg this week.
The five-day programme runs from today until Friday.
Learners will work in teams to design and build technology prototypes that address challenges in their communities before presenting their ideas to judges on Exhibition Day.
The initiative aims to develop coding, engineering and problem-solving skills while exposing young people to future careers in technology and innovation.
The five-day programme runs from today until Friday.
Learners will work in teams to design and build technology prototypes that address challenges in their communities before presenting their ideas to judges on Exhibition Day.
The initiative aims to develop coding, engineering and problem-solving skills while exposing young people to future careers in technology and innovation.
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New tool helps adults support teenagers
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South African parents and teachers now have a new tool to help teenagers navigate the challenges of growing up.
Hold My Hand has launched a free guide offering practical advice on mental health, identity, peer pressure and social media.
The resource also provides conversation tools to help adults better support young people.
The initiative aims to build resilience, strengthen a sense of belonging and encourage positive life choices among teenagers.
Hold My Hand has launched a free guide offering practical advice on mental health, identity, peer pressure and social media.
The resource also provides conversation tools to help adults better support young people.
The initiative aims to build resilience, strengthen a sense of belonging and encourage positive life choices among teenagers.
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Eastern Cape youth gain digital skills
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The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has introduced young people in a small rural town in the Eastern Cape to digital skills, technology and innovation opportunities.
The initiative aims to equip youth with the knowledge needed to participate in South Africa's growing digital economy.
The department says the programme also exposes young people to opportunities linked to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Communications and Digital Technologies Department DG, Nokqubela Jordan-Dyani:
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The initiative aims to equip youth with the knowledge needed to participate in South Africa's growing digital economy.
The department says the programme also exposes young people to opportunities linked to the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Communications and Digital Technologies Department DG, Nokqubela Jordan-Dyani:
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The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,161.51 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,252.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,161.51 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,252.00.
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