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PRASA adds 17 new buses to City to City fleet
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The passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has introduced 17 new long distance buses to its City to City fleet in Gauteng.
The new coaches carry advanced safety technology, including lane assistance, following-distance monitoring and stability systems.
A further 30 buses are planned for the 2027/28 financial year, followed by 48 in 2028/29, bringing the total to 95 modern coaches.
The fleet renewal programme is expected to be completed by 2030.
The new coaches carry advanced safety technology, including lane assistance, following-distance monitoring and stability systems.
A further 30 buses are planned for the 2027/28 financial year, followed by 48 in 2028/29, bringing the total to 95 modern coaches.
The fleet renewal programme is expected to be completed by 2030.
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Durban ICC named among Africa's leading conference destinations
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The Durban International Convention Centre has secured two prestigious accolades at the World MICE Awards 2026, reinforcing its standing as one of Africa’s leading destinations for international conferences and business events.
The achievement marks the Durban ICC’s fourth time receiving the continental title, following previous victories in 2020, 2021 and 2023.
The awards recognise excellence in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions sector, celebrating organisations that contribute to the growth and competitiveness of business tourism destinations worldwide.
The achievement marks the Durban ICC’s fourth time receiving the continental title, following previous victories in 2020, 2021 and 2023.
The awards recognise excellence in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions sector, celebrating organisations that contribute to the growth and competitiveness of business tourism destinations worldwide.
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Northwest learner earns global recognition for innovative cancer research
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A fourteen-year-old learner from Mahikeng in the Northwest has earned international recognition for his innovative research into the early detection of lung cancer.
Brandon Mashandudze, from Curro Mahikeng, has been named an American Lung Cancer Scholar for exploring how artificial intelligence could help early detection of lung cancer.
Mashandudze earned the title through the Lung Cancer Innovation Challenge competition for middle and high school learners, which is run by the American Lung Association’s Lung Cancer Screening Initiative.
The learner's certificate was issued in association with the Harvard Medical School educational programme.
Brandon Mashandudze, from Curro Mahikeng, has been named an American Lung Cancer Scholar for exploring how artificial intelligence could help early detection of lung cancer.
Mashandudze earned the title through the Lung Cancer Innovation Challenge competition for middle and high school learners, which is run by the American Lung Association’s Lung Cancer Screening Initiative.
The learner's certificate was issued in association with the Harvard Medical School educational programme.
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