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DUT Teams Take Top Two Spots
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Two teams from Durban University of Technology have taken first and second place at the 2026 TCS Sustainathon South Africa.
Still Lazy Tech won with Solar Mind, an AI-powered system designed to help solar panels generate more electricity, while ComforTech took second place with a digital mental-health support tool.
The teams competed against universities from across the country at the final held in Sandton, earlier this month.
More than 1,200 students and teams entered the competition, which challenges participants to use technology to solve real-world problems linked to health, education and clean energy.
Still Lazy Tech won with Solar Mind, an AI-powered system designed to help solar panels generate more electricity, while ComforTech took second place with a digital mental-health support tool.
The teams competed against universities from across the country at the final held in Sandton, earlier this month.
More than 1,200 students and teams entered the competition, which challenges participants to use technology to solve real-world problems linked to health, education and clean energy.
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Sandown Community Raises R700,000 for Greenbelt
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A community initiative in Sandown has raised more than R700,000 to protect and restore the Sandspruit River greenbelt.
The Sandspruit Environmental Renewal Initiative will use the money to install fencing between Katherine Street and South Road, restricting access linked to illegal sand mining, tree felling and dumping.
The group plans to install security cameras and lighting next, while also clearing dumped rubble and restoring the green space.
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo has approved the fencing project, with the initiative continuing to raise funds for the next phase.
The Sandspruit Environmental Renewal Initiative will use the money to install fencing between Katherine Street and South Road, restricting access linked to illegal sand mining, tree felling and dumping.
The group plans to install security cameras and lighting next, while also clearing dumped rubble and restoring the green space.
Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo has approved the fencing project, with the initiative continuing to raise funds for the next phase.
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Boulders Beach Wins Global Tourism Award
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SANParks Regional General Manager for the Cape Region, Bongani Mnisi, says Boulders Beach being recognised as the world’s “One of a Kind” beach in the 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards reflects its appeal as a tourist destination.
The Simon’s Town beach is known for its African penguin colony, which attracts visitors from around the world.
More than 500,000 people visit Boulders Beach each year.
The Travellers’ Choice Awards are based on reviews and opinions from Tripadvisor users collected over a 12-month period:
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The Simon’s Town beach is known for its African penguin colony, which attracts visitors from around the world.
More than 500,000 people visit Boulders Beach each year.
The Travellers’ Choice Awards are based on reviews and opinions from Tripadvisor users collected over a 12-month period:
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The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,196.64 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,333.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,196.64 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 83,333.00.
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