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Rivonia Village Hall Receives Heritage Plaque
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Rivonia Village Hall has been recognised for its historical significance, receiving blue plaque status from the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation.
The plaque was unveiled on the 17th of October, recognising the hall’s role in community life since it opened around 1951.
The building has hosted dances, weddings, film screenings and community meetings, and also served as a voting station during South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994.
The hall is managed by the Rivonia Wide Residents Association and continues to be used by the local community.
The plaque was unveiled on the 17th of October, recognising the hall’s role in community life since it opened around 1951.
The building has hosted dances, weddings, film screenings and community meetings, and also served as a voting station during South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994.
The hall is managed by the Rivonia Wide Residents Association and continues to be used by the local community.
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Act For Change Food Garden Entries Open
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Entries have opened for the second Act For Change Food Garden Competition.
The competition, run by the Shoprite Group, supports community gardens that improve food security, develop skills and create opportunities in local communities.
Five gardens will share one-million-rand in funding and support for resources, training and infrastructure upgrades.
Entries close on the 15th of November, with winners expected to be announced before April next year.
The competition, run by the Shoprite Group, supports community gardens that improve food security, develop skills and create opportunities in local communities.
Five gardens will share one-million-rand in funding and support for resources, training and infrastructure upgrades.
Entries close on the 15th of November, with winners expected to be announced before April next year.
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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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The Rand is trading at 16.36 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
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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 81,757.00.
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