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Visually impaired Pretoria rower wins continental medal
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Tanna Diplock, a legally blind student from Pretoria, has won a bronze medal in the under-23 doubles race at the African Beach Sprint Championships in East London.
Despite having Retinitis Pigmentosa, which limits her peripheral vision, she has also won silver at last year’s African Championships and national school titles.
Diplock relies on her senses and teamwork to excel in rowing, with her coach guiding her during races.
She aims to medal again at next year’s African Championships and dreams of qualifying for the Olympic Games, showing that determination can overcome significant challenges.
Despite having Retinitis Pigmentosa, which limits her peripheral vision, she has also won silver at last year’s African Championships and national school titles.
Diplock relies on her senses and teamwork to excel in rowing, with her coach guiding her during races.
She aims to medal again at next year’s African Championships and dreams of qualifying for the Olympic Games, showing that determination can overcome significant challenges.
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Elangeni TVET College raises over one million rand for development
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Around 150 representatives from businesses, industries, academic institutions and communities attended the event, which aimed to support infrastructure upgrades and skills training initiatives.
The fundraising drive collected one million, seventy-five thousand, four hundred rand through sponsorships, table purchases, pledges and auctions.
Deputy Minister Dr Mimmy Gondwe emphasised collaboration between colleges, government and industry to strengthen the TVET sector and boost youth employability.
The event also highlighted the college’s outreach programmes and support for vulnerable students under Principal Zodwa Kula
The fundraising drive collected one million, seventy-five thousand, four hundred rand through sponsorships, table purchases, pledges and auctions.
Deputy Minister Dr Mimmy Gondwe emphasised collaboration between colleges, government and industry to strengthen the TVET sector and boost youth employability.
The event also highlighted the college’s outreach programmes and support for vulnerable students under Principal Zodwa Kula
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Emerald find offers hope for Madagascar
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Madagascar’s new military leader has revealed a massive gem-containing rock discovered inside the presidential palace.
Experts believe the 300 kilogram stone may hold valuable emeralds worth more than R400 million.
Authorities say the find could provide a major boost to state funds at a time when many citizens are struggling with shortages of essential services.
The government say it plans to handle the process openly and may auction the stone to support public needs.
Specialists will now assess the size and quality of the emeralds.
Experts believe the 300 kilogram stone may hold valuable emeralds worth more than R400 million.
Authorities say the find could provide a major boost to state funds at a time when many citizens are struggling with shortages of essential services.
The government say it plans to handle the process openly and may auction the stone to support public needs.
Specialists will now assess the size and quality of the emeralds.
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The Rand is trading at 17.17 to the US Dollar, 22.62 to the British Pound, and 19.86 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,159.60 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 62.48 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,291.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.17 to the US Dollar, 22.62 to the British Pound, and 19.86 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,159.60 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 62.48 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,291.00.
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