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Unisa Students Develop Academic Support System
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A team of University of South Africa students has developed a system that could help identify students at risk of falling behind with their studies.
The team, known as Solulu Elevate, won Unisa’s 2026 Hackathon with its artificial intelligence-powered prototype.
The system uses AI to flag warning signs such as missed assignments and reduced activity on online learning platforms, allowing lecturers to identify students who may need support.
Unisa has committed 100-thousand-rand towards further development and possible commercialisation of the system.
The institution says it will run further assessment before the prototype can be implemented.
The team, known as Solulu Elevate, won Unisa’s 2026 Hackathon with its artificial intelligence-powered prototype.
The system uses AI to flag warning signs such as missed assignments and reduced activity on online learning platforms, allowing lecturers to identify students who may need support.
Unisa has committed 100-thousand-rand towards further development and possible commercialisation of the system.
The institution says it will run further assessment before the prototype can be implemented.
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Filmmakers to Gain Industry Connections at Summit
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Filmmakers in South Africa will have new opportunities to connect with producers, funders and international distributors at a film directors’ summit planned for May next year.
The Directors Guild of South Africa will host the 2-day summit, which will include pitching sessions, mentorship and portfolio reviews for emerging directors.
The event aims to help filmmakers secure funding, develop industry partnerships and get the opportunity to present their projects in front of decision-makers.
The Directors Guild of South Africa will host the 2-day summit, which will include pitching sessions, mentorship and portfolio reviews for emerging directors.
The event aims to help filmmakers secure funding, develop industry partnerships and get the opportunity to present their projects in front of decision-makers.
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Four African Countries Join Infectious Disease Research
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Researchers from South Africa, Kenya, Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire are working together to improve how infectious diseases are studied across the continent.
The 4-year project, led by the University of Cape Town, will use advanced microscopes and artificial intelligence to investigate diseases including tuberculosis, malaria and Buruli ulcer.
The initiative aims to expand access to research technology, provide training and help scientists develop solutions to health challenges affecting their communities.
Microbiologist at University of Cape Town, Digby Warner elaborates:
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The 4-year project, led by the University of Cape Town, will use advanced microscopes and artificial intelligence to investigate diseases including tuberculosis, malaria and Buruli ulcer.
The initiative aims to expand access to research technology, provide training and help scientists develop solutions to health challenges affecting their communities.
Microbiologist at University of Cape Town, Digby Warner elaborates:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.36 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,092.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,616.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.36 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,092.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,616.00.
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