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Promise Mabilo Wins Stanford Environmental Award
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South African environmental activist Promise Mabilo has won Stanford University’s 2026 Bright Award for her work fighting air pollution in Emalahleni, Mpumalanga.
Mabilo founded the Vukani Environmental Justice Movement in Action in 2016 after her son developed asthma, and has since organised residents and challenged the government over air pollution.
Her work has helped bring the health concerns of people living in the Highveld to national attention.
Mabilo will receive the award at a ceremony at Stanford Law School on 28 September.
Mabilo founded the Vukani Environmental Justice Movement in Action in 2016 after her son developed asthma, and has since organised residents and challenged the government over air pollution.
Her work has helped bring the health concerns of people living in the Highveld to national attention.
Mabilo will receive the award at a ceremony at Stanford Law School on 28 September.
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African Engineers Test Mars Rover Prototypes
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Young engineers from South Africa and other African countries have built and tested Mars rover prototypes at a simulated Mars site in the North West.
The students built the working rovers from scratch using 3D printing, coding and recycled materials.
They then tested their designs on a Mars-like surface as part of a field challenge.
South African National Space Agency CEO, Humbulani Mudau:
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The students built the working rovers from scratch using 3D printing, coding and recycled materials.
They then tested their designs on a Mars-like surface as part of a field challenge.
South African National Space Agency CEO, Humbulani Mudau:
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Wynberg Student Selected for Global Fellowship
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Wynberg Boys’ High School student Zac Lewis has been selected for the T4 Education Global Youth Council fellowship.
The 17-year-old will take part in the 12 month programme that brings together young people from around the world to learn from experts, develop leadership skills and find ways to give back to the community.
He won his spot through a competitive selection process involving written applications, a video, and interviews.
The 17-year-old will take part in the 12 month programme that brings together young people from around the world to learn from experts, develop leadership skills and find ways to give back to the community.
He won his spot through a competitive selection process involving written applications, a video, and interviews.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.43 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,283.58 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 84,246.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.43 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,283.58 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 84,246.00.
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