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Festival of Lights kicked off last night
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The Joburg City Theatres' annual Festival of Lights kicked off last night at the Joburg Zoo.
The festival features a range of entertainment, including local dance groups like Jozi Youth Dance and musicians like The Soil and BlaqDiamond.
New this year is a nativity-scene play at the Farmhouse, aiming to bring the true spirit of Christmas closer to visitors.
Tickets are available online for R175, with a 50% discount on Black Friday. Children under 3 enter free, and the festival runs until January 4, 2026.
The festival features a range of entertainment, including local dance groups like Jozi Youth Dance and musicians like The Soil and BlaqDiamond.
New this year is a nativity-scene play at the Farmhouse, aiming to bring the true spirit of Christmas closer to visitors.
Tickets are available online for R175, with a 50% discount on Black Friday. Children under 3 enter free, and the festival runs until January 4, 2026.
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CUT team invents smart wheelchair
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A team from the Central University of Technology has unveiled a smart wheelchair called Motsamai, meaning "to walk" in Sesotho.
Designed to empower individuals with disabilities, Motsamai leverages AI for diagnostics and sensors for seamless communication.
Led by Professor Elisha Markus, the CUT team showcased their innovative invention at the annual Science Forum at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Pretoria.
Speaking to he SABC Professor Markus highlighted the wheelchair's capabilities, stating it's designed to assist people with walking and even dancing:
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Designed to empower individuals with disabilities, Motsamai leverages AI for diagnostics and sensors for seamless communication.
Led by Professor Elisha Markus, the CUT team showcased their innovative invention at the annual Science Forum at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Pretoria.
Speaking to he SABC Professor Markus highlighted the wheelchair's capabilities, stating it's designed to assist people with walking and even dancing:
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WC unveils ine-up of cultural and tourism events
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The Western Cape government has unveiled a vibrant line-up of cultural and tourism events set to draw thousands of visitors in the coming weeks.
Highlights include the Mitchells Plain Festival, MosJazz in Mossel Bay, the George Festival, the Cederberg Festival, and the international Italian Film Focus.
Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC Ricardo Mackenzie says these events uplift communities, support small businesses, and create jobs.
The province will also host the Cape Town sevens rugby tournament next weekend.
Highlights include the Mitchells Plain Festival, MosJazz in Mossel Bay, the George Festival, the Cederberg Festival, and the international Italian Film Focus.
Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC Ricardo Mackenzie says these events uplift communities, support small businesses, and create jobs.
The province will also host the Cape Town sevens rugby tournament next weekend.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.14 to the US Dollar, 22.70 to the British Pound, and 19.88 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,151.61 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 90,897.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.14 to the US Dollar, 22.70 to the British Pound, and 19.88 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,151.61 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 90,897.00.
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