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Johannesburg Zoo Treats Senior Citizens To Free Entry
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The Johannesburg Zoo welcomed senior citizens aged 60 and above for free entry as part of its Senior Citizens Month celebrations.
The zoo partnered with 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day, whose volunteers taught visitors to knit and crochet, helping them develop new skills and connect with others.
Queens Haven Home has already received 2 400 balls of wool through the organisation and completed 39 blankets.
Around 1 000 people attended the event, which also gave seniors an opportunity to enjoy the zoo’s wildlife.
The zoo partnered with 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day, whose volunteers taught visitors to knit and crochet, helping them develop new skills and connect with others.
Queens Haven Home has already received 2 400 balls of wool through the organisation and completed 39 blankets.
Around 1 000 people attended the event, which also gave seniors an opportunity to enjoy the zoo’s wildlife.
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Cybersecurity Boot Camps Develop Young People’s Digital Skills
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Young people had opportunities to develop practical technology skills through the NextGen Skills Bootcamps at the Africa Cybersecurity Indaba in Sandton on 27 October.
The event also featured the HackSecure Innovation Challenge on 27 and 28 October, bringing together aspiring cybersecurity professionals and innovators to tackle digital security challenges.
Co-hosted by CyberM8 Initiative and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, the Indaba continues today, with government and industry representatives exploring ways to strengthen cybersecurity expertise across Africa and address the shortage of skilled professionals.
The event also featured the HackSecure Innovation Challenge on 27 and 28 October, bringing together aspiring cybersecurity professionals and innovators to tackle digital security challenges.
Co-hosted by CyberM8 Initiative and the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, the Indaba continues today, with government and industry representatives exploring ways to strengthen cybersecurity expertise across Africa and address the shortage of skilled professionals.
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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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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.64 to the US Dollar, 22.17 to the British Pound, and 18.53 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,019.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 115.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,032.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.64 to the US Dollar, 22.17 to the British Pound, and 18.53 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,019.25 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 115.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,032.00.
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