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Two UJ Students Win National Reading Awards
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Two University of Johannesburg students have won national awards at the FundaMzantsi National Competition.
Vunwe Rikhotso took first place in the Xitsonga book review category and third place in impromptu reading, while Lesego Mabuza secured second place in Setswana impromptu reading.
The competition, held in George in the Western Cape, brought together 298 book clubs from across South Africa for debates, book reviews, reading and spelling bees.
The two were part of a 23-member team from UJ’s ReaBala Reading Club, which promotes reading, academic development and South Africa’s indigenous languages.
Vunwe Rikhotso took first place in the Xitsonga book review category and third place in impromptu reading, while Lesego Mabuza secured second place in Setswana impromptu reading.
The competition, held in George in the Western Cape, brought together 298 book clubs from across South Africa for debates, book reviews, reading and spelling bees.
The two were part of a 23-member team from UJ’s ReaBala Reading Club, which promotes reading, academic development and South Africa’s indigenous languages.
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SA Researcher To Represent Country at International FameLab 2026
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South Africa’s Dr Nthabiseng Moshokoa will be taking her research on using artificial intelligence and 3D printing to develop equipment for treating blocked arteries to Poland, after winning the 2026 FameLab South Africa competition.
The Mintek researcher won with a three-minute presentation explaining how the technology could help doctors treat blocked arteries.
She will represent South Africa at the international competition, which challenges young scientists to explain complex research in simple terms.
The Mintek researcher won with a three-minute presentation explaining how the technology could help doctors treat blocked arteries.
She will represent South Africa at the international competition, which challenges young scientists to explain complex research in simple terms.
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East London Startup Develops Electric Bikes
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An East London youth-owned business is developing electric bikes, scooters and delivery motorcycles to help cut transport costs and create local jobs.
Style E-Bikes assembles electric bikes for personal use and deliveries, with one of its models designed to help businesses reduce fuel expenses.
The company recently showcased its products at South African Auto Week in Durban as it looks to grow its business.
Founder and CEO Mzingisi Mangqukela explains what inspired the idea behind the business:
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Style E-Bikes assembles electric bikes for personal use and deliveries, with one of its models designed to help businesses reduce fuel expenses.
The company recently showcased its products at South African Auto Week in Durban as it looks to grow its business.
Founder and CEO Mzingisi Mangqukela explains what inspired the idea behind the business:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.60 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,042.84 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,075.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.60 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,042.84 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,075.00.
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