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SA students win top international architecture title
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South African students Ruan Smith and Rudi Scholtz from Nelson Mandela University have won the world's leading international architecture student competition in Belgrade, Serbia.
The pair beat 34 finalist teams from around the world with their sustainable redesign of Belgrade's Sava River waterfront.
Their project focused on improving accessibility, public spaces and environmental sustainability.
The victory adds to South Africa's strong record in international architecture competitions.
The pair beat 34 finalist teams from around the world with their sustainable redesign of Belgrade's Sava River waterfront.
Their project focused on improving accessibility, public spaces and environmental sustainability.
The victory adds to South Africa's strong record in international architecture competitions.
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Visually impaired learners receive Braille learning devices
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Visually impaired learners at Sibonile School in Midvaal can now study more independently after receiving BrailleNote Touch devices.
The donation, made through a partnership between Jicama89 and Komatsu South Africa, gives learners easier access to digital learning materials and schoolwork.
The technology allows learners to read, write and complete assignments using braille-based devices.
The initiative aims to improve access to education and help learners build skills for the future.
The donation, made through a partnership between Jicama89 and Komatsu South Africa, gives learners easier access to digital learning materials and schoolwork.
The technology allows learners to read, write and complete assignments using braille-based devices.
The initiative aims to improve access to education and help learners build skills for the future.
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Midrand footballer earns place in California programme
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Young footballer Reabetswe Makgopa from Ebony Park, in Midrand, has earned a place in a 2-year football development programme in California after overcoming injury setbacks and working to build his career.
The 20-year-old began playing football at the age of four and earned the opportunity through his performances after joining a football agency in 2023.
He will now continue his development in the US, where he hopes to compete at a higher level while representing South African talent on the international stage.
The 20-year-old began playing football at the age of four and earned the opportunity through his performances after joining a football agency in 2023.
He will now continue his development in the US, where he hopes to compete at a higher level while representing South African talent on the international stage.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,070.86 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 59,845.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,070.86 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 59,845.00.
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