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UJ Academy Learner Wins R75 000 For Science Research
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Grade 11 learner Rudra Patel from Johannesburg has won R75 000 after being named the top senior scientist at the 2026 Eskom Expo International Science Fair.
Patel combined machine learning with laboratory experiments to investigate how extracts from Lantana camara, an invasive alien plant, could help wheat grow.
His research earned him a gold medal, the senior plant sciences category award and special recognition for combining computer-based research with laboratory testing.
Patel plans to save his prize money towards future university expenses.
Patel combined machine learning with laboratory experiments to investigate how extracts from Lantana camara, an invasive alien plant, could help wheat grow.
His research earned him a gold medal, the senior plant sciences category award and special recognition for combining computer-based research with laboratory testing.
Patel plans to save his prize money towards future university expenses.
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Marco Jansen Reaches 100 Test Wickets
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Proteas all-rounder Marco Jansen has reached 100 Test wickets, becoming the 18th South African bowler to achieve the milestone.
The 26-year-old took his 100th wicket during the third Test against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town, dismissing Matt Renshaw before removing Cameron Green in the following over.
Jansen reached the milestone in his 24th Test, making him the joint-fourth fastest South African to do so by matches played.
He has also risen to number one in the International Cricket Council’s Test bowling and all-rounder rankings, following his impressive performances against Australia.
Jansen contributed 85 runs and took five wickets for 33 runs in the second Test in Gqeberha, helping South Africa secure an innings victory and level the series.
The 26-year-old took his 100th wicket during the third Test against Australia at Newlands in Cape Town, dismissing Matt Renshaw before removing Cameron Green in the following over.
Jansen reached the milestone in his 24th Test, making him the joint-fourth fastest South African to do so by matches played.
He has also risen to number one in the International Cricket Council’s Test bowling and all-rounder rankings, following his impressive performances against Australia.
Jansen contributed 85 runs and took five wickets for 33 runs in the second Test in Gqeberha, helping South Africa secure an innings victory and level the series.
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Baragwanath Mother’s Lodge Expansion To Support 72 Mothers
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Ronald McDonald House South Africa has started a nearly R20 million expansion of its Mother’s Lodge at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, more than doubling its capacity from 30 to 72 mothers.
The expanded facility in Diepkloof will provide 36 bedrooms, three meals a day, laundry facilities and social support, helping mothers stay close to newborns receiving critical care without the added cost of daily travel and accommodation.
Construction is under way, with the lodge expected to open in 2027.
The expanded facility in Diepkloof will provide 36 bedrooms, three meals a day, laundry facilities and social support, helping mothers stay close to newborns receiving critical care without the added cost of daily travel and accommodation.
Construction is under way, with the lodge expected to open in 2027.
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The Rand is trading at 16.64 to the US Dollar, 22.17 to the British Pound, and 18.54 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,030.17 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 115.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,029.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.64 to the US Dollar, 22.17 to the British Pound, and 18.54 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,030.17 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 115.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,029.00.
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