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Soweto Student Secures The Glen Bursary
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The Glen Bursary is an annual initiative by The Glen Shopping Centre aimed at supporting high-achieving matriculants who plan to study in commerce-related fields. The programme offers financial assistance of around R60 000 toward tertiary tuition and selects a winner following a competitive application and interview process.
Sekele matriculated in 2025 with an average above 82%, excelling in mathematics and business studies.
She will begin a Bachelor of Accounting Science at the university’s Auckland Park campus.
The next round of the bursary competition is expected to open in October.
Sekele matriculated in 2025 with an average above 82%, excelling in mathematics and business studies.
She will begin a Bachelor of Accounting Science at the university’s Auckland Park campus.
The next round of the bursary competition is expected to open in October.
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First South African receives smart ID with special characters
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!Khūaboab Lawrence has become the first person in South Africa to receive a smart ID card featuring special characters.
The card was handed over by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber.
His name, rooted in Khoi San heritage, includes click consonants previously not supported on official documents.
The upgraded system now allows names with unique characters to be accurately recorded, making official identification more inclusive and representative.
The card was handed over by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber.
His name, rooted in Khoi San heritage, includes click consonants previously not supported on official documents.
The upgraded system now allows names with unique characters to be accurately recorded, making official identification more inclusive and representative.
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Tshwane grades roads to improve access in Ga-Rankuwa relocation project
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The Tshwane metro has begun grading access roads in Ga-Rankuwa Units 23 and 25, following the relocation of hundreds of families to safer, serviced stands.
The work ensures smooth access for municipal services, including emergency vehicles, refuse removal, and electricity maintenance, while improving safety and day-to-day living conditions.
Residents say the road improvements bring relief and hope, making previously difficult or flood-prone areas accessible and supporting ongoing community development.
The work ensures smooth access for municipal services, including emergency vehicles, refuse removal, and electricity maintenance, while improving safety and day-to-day living conditions.
Residents say the road improvements bring relief and hope, making previously difficult or flood-prone areas accessible and supporting ongoing community development.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 15.93 to the US Dollar, 21.49 to the British Pound, and 18.84 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,233.81 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 70.75 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,260.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.93 to the US Dollar, 21.49 to the British Pound, and 18.84 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,233.81 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 70.75 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,260.00.
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