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Gauteng calls on innovators to improve transport
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Gauteng is calling on innovators to shape the future of transport.
The Technology Innovation Agency, with NGIN, Start-Up Culture, and Wits University’s Tshimologong Precinct, has launched the Gauteng leg of the National CleanTech Innovation Challenge 2026.
Applications for the Smart Mobility challenge close on 21 April, inviting entrepreneurs, SMMEs, and university teams to submit solutions that improve travel and freight movement.
Winners will share a national prize pool of five million rand and receive funding, mentoring, and the chance to pilot their innovations on Gauteng roads.
The Technology Innovation Agency, with NGIN, Start-Up Culture, and Wits University’s Tshimologong Precinct, has launched the Gauteng leg of the National CleanTech Innovation Challenge 2026.
Applications for the Smart Mobility challenge close on 21 April, inviting entrepreneurs, SMMEs, and university teams to submit solutions that improve travel and freight movement.
Winners will share a national prize pool of five million rand and receive funding, mentoring, and the chance to pilot their innovations on Gauteng roads.
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Steve Biko Academic Hospital opens a Dream Room for children
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A new Dream Room for children has opened at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, launched by the Reach For A Dream Foundation in partnership with global medical tech company Medtronic.
The room offers games, books, toys, and virtual reality experiences, giving young patients a space to relax and interact while preparing for treatment.
Psychology graduates trained in Early Childhood Development lead activities that help build resilience, creativity, and developmental skills during hospital visits.
This brings the total number of Dream Rooms in South Africa to 58.
The room offers games, books, toys, and virtual reality experiences, giving young patients a space to relax and interact while preparing for treatment.
Psychology graduates trained in Early Childhood Development lead activities that help build resilience, creativity, and developmental skills during hospital visits.
This brings the total number of Dream Rooms in South Africa to 58.
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Cape Town dance crew 021 Movement to compete in Bangkok
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Cape Town-based dance crew 021 Movement will represent South Africa at the Global Dance Supreme competition in Bangkok.
The team recently won second place at the 021 Battle Dance Competition and continues to run community programs, including Saturday dance classes and a free two-day holiday program at Bridgetown Community Centre.
The initiatives provide young people with opportunities to learn dance, develop skills, and stay engaged during school holidays.
021 Movement is raising funds to cover travel and competition costs, inviting the community to support its journey to the international stage.
The team recently won second place at the 021 Battle Dance Competition and continues to run community programs, including Saturday dance classes and a free two-day holiday program at Bridgetown Community Centre.
The initiatives provide young people with opportunities to learn dance, develop skills, and stay engaged during school holidays.
021 Movement is raising funds to cover travel and competition costs, inviting the community to support its journey to the international stage.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.95 to the US Dollar, 22.65 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 69,925.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.95 to the US Dollar, 22.65 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 69,925.00.
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