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South Africa Wins Aircraft Maintenance Silver
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South Africa has made history at the WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, after winning a silver medal in Aircraft Maintenance.
Twenty-nine young South Africans travelled to China to compete in 27 skills, after qualifying through regional and national competitions earlier this year.
They joined about 1,400 competitors from around the world, competing in skills ranging from aircraft maintenance and plumbing to mechatronics and renewable energy.
The competition gives young people a chance to demonstrate technical skills used in industries such as aviation, construction and manufacturing.
Twenty-nine young South Africans travelled to China to compete in 27 skills, after qualifying through regional and national competitions earlier this year.
They joined about 1,400 competitors from around the world, competing in skills ranging from aircraft maintenance and plumbing to mechatronics and renewable energy.
The competition gives young people a chance to demonstrate technical skills used in industries such as aviation, construction and manufacturing.
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Sandown Community Raises R700,000
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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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Entrepreneur Wins R500,000 Business Support
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South African entrepreneur Tshaamano Mabuba has won a business support package worth R500,000 for her education company, Buddy Learning.
The platform combines human tutors with a multilingual AI tutor on WhatsApp to give learners access to academic support.
Mabuba will receive R500,000 in advertising, along with cash prizes and business mentorship to help grow the company.
Buddy Learning also works with schools and education partners to expand access to learning support.
The platform combines human tutors with a multilingual AI tutor on WhatsApp to give learners access to academic support.
Mabuba will receive R500,000 in advertising, along with cash prizes and business mentorship to help grow the company.
Buddy Learning also works with schools and education partners to expand access to learning support.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at Error to the US Dollar, Error to the British Pound, and Error to the Euro.
Gold is trading at Error dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back Error.
The Rand is trading at Error to the US Dollar, Error to the British Pound, and Error to the Euro.
Gold is trading at Error dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back Error.
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