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Wits and UJ Launch Soft Robotics Course
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Wits University and the University of Johannesburg recently hosted a week long Soft Robotics course for 30 senior engineering students.
Led by Katrien van Riet from AMOLF and Eindhoven University of Technology, students built working prototypes, including automated blood pressure devices and pneumatic backpack systems, using 3D printing and pneumatic circuits.
The course, funded by Wits’ Perinatal HIV Research Unit and AMOLF, is a pilot to develop soft robotics capacity in South Africa.
The programme will now form the foundation for ongoing robotics training and innovation at both universities.
Led by Katrien van Riet from AMOLF and Eindhoven University of Technology, students built working prototypes, including automated blood pressure devices and pneumatic backpack systems, using 3D printing and pneumatic circuits.
The course, funded by Wits’ Perinatal HIV Research Unit and AMOLF, is a pilot to develop soft robotics capacity in South Africa.
The programme will now form the foundation for ongoing robotics training and innovation at both universities.
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Nearly 300 Care Packages Shared With New Moms in Durban
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Over the past three weeks, the Robin Hood Foundation’s Love the Babies initiative has distributed close to 300 care packages to new mothers and their babies across four public hospitals in Durban.
Volunteers reached Victoria Mxenge, RK Khan, Wentworth, and St Mary’s hospitals, providing bundles that include pre-loved baby clothes, hand-knitted items, and soft toys.
The packages help meet immediate needs for moms who may not have been fully prepared for their newborns, bringing relief and joy in maternity wards.
The campaign relies entirely on community donations and volunteer support.
Volunteers reached Victoria Mxenge, RK Khan, Wentworth, and St Mary’s hospitals, providing bundles that include pre-loved baby clothes, hand-knitted items, and soft toys.
The packages help meet immediate needs for moms who may not have been fully prepared for their newborns, bringing relief and joy in maternity wards.
The campaign relies entirely on community donations and volunteer support.
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New Grocery Concept Helps Diepsloot Residents Save Big
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A new grocery concept in Diepsloot is making everyday essentials more affordable for local families. SKUBU, a fully automated refill store, lets shoppers bring their own containers and buy items like maize meal, rice, sugar, cooking oil and detergent at up to half the usual price.
Customers load money onto a store card and fill only the quantity they need, helping stretch household budgets while reducing single use plastic.
A kilogram of maize meal can cost around R9 compared with roughly R20 at larger retailers.
The store uses automated technology to keep overheads low so savings can be passed on to the community.
Founder Eben de Jongh says it’s all about bringing value to the community:
Customers load money onto a store card and fill only the quantity they need, helping stretch household budgets while reducing single use plastic.
A kilogram of maize meal can cost around R9 compared with roughly R20 at larger retailers.
The store uses automated technology to keep overheads low so savings can be passed on to the community.
Founder Eben de Jongh says it’s all about bringing value to the community:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 15.92 to the US Dollar, 21.51 to the British Pound, and 18.75 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,179.76 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 70.77 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 65,363.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.92 to the US Dollar, 21.51 to the British Pound, and 18.75 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,179.76 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 70.77 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 65,363.00.
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