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Wits Scientists Win Prestigious French Award for AI Breakthrough
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Wits University's Institute for Collider Particle Physics is one of the global winners of the 2025 ODESS Prize in France.
The award recognises a South African innovation that adapts particle physics technology for real-time air quality monitoring.
The competition attracted a record 350 entries from around the world.
The winning project, led by ICPP director professor Bruce Mellado, involves the design and deployment of an artificial intelligence-powered environmental monitoring system to detect air pollution and related health risks in real-time.
The award recognises a South African innovation that adapts particle physics technology for real-time air quality monitoring.
The competition attracted a record 350 entries from around the world.
The winning project, led by ICPP director professor Bruce Mellado, involves the design and deployment of an artificial intelligence-powered environmental monitoring system to detect air pollution and related health risks in real-time.
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FlySafair announces plans to launch two new routes
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FlySafair has launched new Eastern Cape routes from Lanseria International Airport.
Flights to East London and Gqeberha start November 1, from R770.
The airline has also added Cape Town to Hoedspruit flights from October 2, operating three times a week with fares starting from R1,570.
Flights to East London and Gqeberha start November 1, from R770.
The airline has also added Cape Town to Hoedspruit flights from October 2, operating three times a week with fares starting from R1,570.
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Motoring Festival Returns to Kyalami
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The eighth South African Festival of Motoring will take place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from Friday.
The premier motoring showcase will feature over 100 exhibitors and 22 leading automotive brands.
The event provides a platform for the industry to connect with the public, highlighting advancements in sustainable motoring, and cutting-edge automotive design.
Michael Dehn is the Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa:
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The premier motoring showcase will feature over 100 exhibitors and 22 leading automotive brands.
The event provides a platform for the industry to connect with the public, highlighting advancements in sustainable motoring, and cutting-edge automotive design.
Michael Dehn is the Managing Director of Messe Frankfurt South Africa:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.62 to the US Dollar, 23.75 to the British Pound, and 20.51 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,373.32 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.30 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,515.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.62 to the US Dollar, 23.75 to the British Pound, and 20.51 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,373.32 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.30 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,515.00.
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