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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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Limpopo builds new home for separated conjoined twins
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Limpopo premier Phophi Ramathuba says government is building a new home for the Sithole family of recently separated conjoined twins.
Speaking in Mankweng Hospital, Ramathuba confirmed the babies are recovering well, with one breathing independently.
Ramathuba says the house will be completed before their discharge, with support from private sector partners.
She added the province is also strengthening healthcare infrastructure and will ensure the children receive proper early childhood development support:
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Speaking in Mankweng Hospital, Ramathuba confirmed the babies are recovering well, with one breathing independently.
Ramathuba says the house will be completed before their discharge, with support from private sector partners.
She added the province is also strengthening healthcare infrastructure and will ensure the children receive proper early childhood development support:
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Western Cape project helps children enjoy maths
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A project in the Western Cape is helping children fall in love with maths.
The MathMoms programme trains unemployed mothers to teach foundation-phase maths at schools and at home, turning numbers into fun, play-based lessons.
Since launching in Cape Town in 2016, the project has reached thousands of learners, boosting confidence in a subject many find challenging.
The mothers gain skills and mentorship from teachers, while the programme strengthens links between schools, families and communities.
The MathMoms programme trains unemployed mothers to teach foundation-phase maths at schools and at home, turning numbers into fun, play-based lessons.
Since launching in Cape Town in 2016, the project has reached thousands of learners, boosting confidence in a subject many find challenging.
The mothers gain skills and mentorship from teachers, while the programme strengthens links between schools, families and communities.
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The Rand is trading at 16.95 to the US Dollar, 0.00 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 70,019.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.95 to the US Dollar, 0.00 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 70,019.00.
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