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Eskom lauds SA's young scientists
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Eskom praises South Africa’s young scientists for their creativity and global competitiveness.
Yu-Yao Chen from Curro Durbanville High in Cape Town and Karabo Mpuru, a former learner at Northern Academy in Polokwane, won at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists.
Their wins have earned them spots at the Taiwan International Science Fair, where they will showcase their projects at the international stage.
Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says their achievements highlight how curiosity and determination are helping South African students make a mark in science worldwide:
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Yu-Yao Chen from Curro Durbanville High in Cape Town and Karabo Mpuru, a former learner at Northern Academy in Polokwane, won at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists.
Their wins have earned them spots at the Taiwan International Science Fair, where they will showcase their projects at the international stage.
Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says their achievements highlight how curiosity and determination are helping South African students make a mark in science worldwide:
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Vincent Tshabalala Education Trust
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The Vincent Tshabalala Education Trust awarded three Alexandra high schools for their 2025 matric results, recognising improved academic performance with cash prizes.
Minerva Secondary achieved a 97% pass rate and received R200,000, while Kwabhekilanga Secondary earned R150,000 for a 94% pass rate and Realogile Secondary received R100,000 after achieving 84.4%.
The funding supports school resources and reinforces continued academic improvement in the township.
Minerva Secondary achieved a 97% pass rate and received R200,000, while Kwabhekilanga Secondary earned R150,000 for a 94% pass rate and Realogile Secondary received R100,000 after achieving 84.4%.
The funding supports school resources and reinforces continued academic improvement in the township.
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Paris unveils urban cable car
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Officials in Paris, France have launched the first urban cable car in the metropolitan area.
The line links several suburbs and features 105-boats, each seating ten passengers.
The DailyGood reports that the 4.5-kilometre journey takes 18 minutes, less than half the time by bus or car, and connects residents to the metro.
Authorities say the project offers an affordable and efficient alternative to a subway, improving travel for communities that were previously isolated.
The line links several suburbs and features 105-boats, each seating ten passengers.
The DailyGood reports that the 4.5-kilometre journey takes 18 minutes, less than half the time by bus or car, and connects residents to the metro.
Authorities say the project offers an affordable and efficient alternative to a subway, improving travel for communities that were previously isolated.
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The Rand is trading at 16.03 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 16.03 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,072.58 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 88,391.00.
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