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VUT celebrates 60 years of excellence and innovation
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The Vaal University of Technology is celebrating its 60th Diamond Jubilee, recognising six decades of academic excellence, innovation and its contribution to developing skilled graduates across South Africa.
The institution, which began as Vaal Triangle College in 1966, now serves more than 23 000 students across four faculties and offers 39 programmes that prepare graduates for careers in engineering, technology, science, business and the humanities.
The celebrations, held under the theme 60 Years of Excellence: Honouring Our Legacy, Shaping the Future, include the unveiling.
of new laboratories, alumni events and initiatives that strengthen `partnerships while looking ahead to the university's next chapter.
The institution, which began as Vaal Triangle College in 1966, now serves more than 23 000 students across four faculties and offers 39 programmes that prepare graduates for careers in engineering, technology, science, business and the humanities.
The celebrations, held under the theme 60 Years of Excellence: Honouring Our Legacy, Shaping the Future, include the unveiling.
of new laboratories, alumni events and initiatives that strengthen `partnerships while looking ahead to the university's next chapter.
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St Mary's DSG Choir Earns Top Honours in Spain
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St Mary's DSG choir has made South Africa proud by bringing home a Winners Medal, as well as gold and silver, from the Golden Voices of Barcelona competition in Lloret de Mar, Spain.
The choir, made up of 51 girls and five staff members, won first place in the Folklore category and second place in the Sacred category.
Head of Music and Choir Conductor Lindy van der Meulen praised the choir for its talent, dedication and hard work.
The Golden Voices of Barcelona competition brings together young choirs from around the world to perform, compete and celebrate music.
The choir, made up of 51 girls and five staff members, won first place in the Folklore category and second place in the Sacred category.
Head of Music and Choir Conductor Lindy van der Meulen praised the choir for its talent, dedication and hard work.
The Golden Voices of Barcelona competition brings together young choirs from around the world to perform, compete and celebrate music.
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702 Walk the Talk encourages healthy living and giving back
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Thousands of people are expected to take to the streets on Sunday for the 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk, an event that encourages residents to rediscover Johannesburg's inner city while supporting community initiatives.
Participants can choose between 5 kilometre, 8 kilometre and 15 kilometre routes, taking in some of the city's best known landmarks before returning to Ellis Park Stadium for live entertainment and family activities.
Organisers say the walk is about promoting healthy lifestyles, bringing communities together and celebrating the spirit of Johannesburg.
Participants can choose between 5 kilometre, 8 kilometre and 15 kilometre routes, taking in some of the city's best known landmarks before returning to Ellis Park Stadium for live entertainment and family activities.
Organisers say the walk is about promoting healthy lifestyles, bringing communities together and celebrating the spirit of Johannesburg.
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The Rand is trading at 16.84 to the US Dollar, 22.47 to the British Pound, and 19.21 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,049.32 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 100.69 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,987.00.
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