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UP Professor Recognised Among Global AI Leaders
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University of Pretoria professor Vukosi Marivate has been named among the 2026 H2O AI 100, an international list recognising 100 people making significant contributions to artificial intelligence.
The honourees were showcased on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, New York.
Marivate’s research focuses on developing AI tools that better understand African languages, which often have limited digital training data.
He is also a co-founder of South African start-up Lelapa AI, which develops artificial intelligence solutions for African languages and communities.
The honourees were showcased on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, New York.
Marivate’s research focuses on developing AI tools that better understand African languages, which often have limited digital training data.
He is also a co-founder of South African start-up Lelapa AI, which develops artificial intelligence solutions for African languages and communities.
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Cape Town Jazz Festival Expands Across The City
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The Cape Town International Jazz Festival will bring music and cultural events to venues across the city from March 4 to 26, 2027.
The expanded programme will feature 22 South African artists and 16 international acts, with performances at venues including the Company’s Garden, Artscape Theatre Centre and Guga S’thebe in Langa.
Free community concerts are planned for Guga S’thebe on March 14 and Greenmarket Square on March 17.
The expanded programme will feature 22 South African artists and 16 international acts, with performances at venues including the Company’s Garden, Artscape Theatre Centre and Guga S’thebe in Langa.
Free community concerts are planned for Guga S’thebe on March 14 and Greenmarket Square on March 17.
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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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The Rand is trading at 16.64 to the US Dollar, 22.17 to the British Pound, and 18.52 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,028.98 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 115.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,325.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.64 to the US Dollar, 22.17 to the British Pound, and 18.52 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,028.98 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 115.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,325.00.
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