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Montrose Primary School marks 55 years of excellence
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Montrose Primary School is marking 55 years of excellence, celebrating academic, sporting, and cultural achievements, and honouring top learners.
The school in Sandton honoured top achievers from Grades 4 to 7 each term, while 16 Grade 7 learners secured scholarships to high schools for 2026.
One learner received the Honours Blazer.
In national competitions, 26 learners placed in the Top 100 of the Horizon Mathematics Competition, 21 placed in the Top 6 nationally in the Natural Sciences Olympiad, and teams earned awards in the SACEE Language Challenge and the Computer Olympiad Talent Search.
The school says it also expanded digital learning, with 38 staff members earning Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert accreditation and the school retaining its Microsoft Showcase School status.
The school in Sandton honoured top achievers from Grades 4 to 7 each term, while 16 Grade 7 learners secured scholarships to high schools for 2026.
One learner received the Honours Blazer.
In national competitions, 26 learners placed in the Top 100 of the Horizon Mathematics Competition, 21 placed in the Top 6 nationally in the Natural Sciences Olympiad, and teams earned awards in the SACEE Language Challenge and the Computer Olympiad Talent Search.
The school says it also expanded digital learning, with 38 staff members earning Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert accreditation and the school retaining its Microsoft Showcase School status.
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WordUnscrambler.pro analysed Google search data for SA
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WordUnscrambler.pro analysed Google search data from January 1 to 17 December 2025, to identify words South Africans searched when unsure of spelling.
The study recorded “neighbour” in Mpumalanga, “business” in Limpopo, “honour” in the Northern Cape, “awkward” in the Eastern Cape, “favourite” in the Free State, “colour” in North West, “jewellery” in the Western Cape, “because” in Gauteng, and “reindeer” in KwaZulu-Natal.
The analysis shows that spelling uncertainty is linked to differences between British and American English and to irregular spelling patterns in commonly used words.
The study recorded “neighbour” in Mpumalanga, “business” in Limpopo, “honour” in the Northern Cape, “awkward” in the Eastern Cape, “favourite” in the Free State, “colour” in North West, “jewellery” in the Western Cape, “because” in Gauteng, and “reindeer” in KwaZulu-Natal.
The analysis shows that spelling uncertainty is linked to differences between British and American English and to irregular spelling patterns in commonly used words.
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Polokwane International Airport offers incentives for performing artists
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Polokwane International Airport in Limpopo is supporting cultural tourism this festive season by offering incentives for performing artists travelling via private charter.
Qualifying artists with confirmed bookings until 3 January will receive free landing fees, parking, and selected airport services.
Gateway Airport Authority CEO Mokgadi Matli says the move aims to stimulate local entertainment, attract high-profile performers, and boost the creative sector.
Applications must be submitted in advance for approval to ensure compliance with aviation regulations.
Qualifying artists with confirmed bookings until 3 January will receive free landing fees, parking, and selected airport services.
Gateway Airport Authority CEO Mokgadi Matli says the move aims to stimulate local entertainment, attract high-profile performers, and boost the creative sector.
Applications must be submitted in advance for approval to ensure compliance with aviation regulations.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.76 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,397.45 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,735.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.76 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,397.45 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,735.00.
Split analysis
Local: 109 words (41%), National: 159 words (59%), International: 0 words (0%)