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UJ Choir Opens Global Choral Symposium
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The University of Johannesburg Choir has been selected to open the World Symposium on Choral Music 2026 in China, taking place in August.
The choir is one of 13 bands chosen worldwide and is the only African group on the programme.
The 70-member choir will perform under senior choirmaster Sizwe Mondlane.
The group will perform at the international symposium hosted by the International Federation for Choral Music, which brings together choirs, conductor and composers from around the world.
The choir is one of 13 bands chosen worldwide and is the only African group on the programme.
The 70-member choir will perform under senior choirmaster Sizwe Mondlane.
The group will perform at the international symposium hosted by the International Federation for Choral Music, which brings together choirs, conductor and composers from around the world.
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Johannesburg Tech Institute Trains Underserved Youth
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A new technology institute has opened in Marshalltown, Johannesburg, to train underserved youth for digital jobs and address South Africa’s skills gap.
The Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology operates from a 10-storey campus at 56 Main Street in the Johannesburg CBD, donated by tech entrepreneurs David and Tracey Frankel.
The institute trains students in artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, data science, and digital marketing, with programmes developed alongside industry partners to match job market needs.
MNIT forms part of the Maharishi's Education Town project, which links education, job training, and urban renewal initiatives across the Johannesburg inner city.
The Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology operates from a 10-storey campus at 56 Main Street in the Johannesburg CBD, donated by tech entrepreneurs David and Tracey Frankel.
The institute trains students in artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, data science, and digital marketing, with programmes developed alongside industry partners to match job market needs.
MNIT forms part of the Maharishi's Education Town project, which links education, job training, and urban renewal initiatives across the Johannesburg inner city.
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Parks Tau Visits Expanding Biovac Facilities
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Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has visited Cape Town-based Biovac with senior officials to assess the company’s expansion of its production and research facilities, including the installation of new equipment.
The pharmaceutical firm, established as a public-private partnership with government, says the expansion aims to strengthen health security, improve resilience, and reduce reliance on imported medicines.
Biovac says the upgraded facilities will boost local vaccine manufacturing capacity and increase South Africa’s production of essential medicines.
Tau says the initiative supports South Africa’s ability to take greater control of its healthcare supply chain:
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The pharmaceutical firm, established as a public-private partnership with government, says the expansion aims to strengthen health security, improve resilience, and reduce reliance on imported medicines.
Biovac says the upgraded facilities will boost local vaccine manufacturing capacity and increase South Africa’s production of essential medicines.
Tau says the initiative supports South Africa’s ability to take greater control of its healthcare supply chain:
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The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 73,751.00.
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