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A school in Soweto benefits from Microsoft Digital Laboratory
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Learners at Phefeni Secondary School in Soweto are set to benefit from a fully equipped Microsoft Digital Laboratory aimed at improving digital literacy and strengthening teaching and learning outcomes.
As South Africa accelerates towards a digital future, access to technology remains unequal for many learners in public schools.
Yesterday, the government and the private sector joined forces in Soweto to bridge that gap, with the handover of a Microsoft Digital Laboratory at Phefeni Secondary School.
Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube ensure that learners have the skills needed in an increasingly technology-driven economy:
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As South Africa accelerates towards a digital future, access to technology remains unequal for many learners in public schools.
Yesterday, the government and the private sector joined forces in Soweto to bridge that gap, with the handover of a Microsoft Digital Laboratory at Phefeni Secondary School.
Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube ensure that learners have the skills needed in an increasingly technology-driven economy:
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Korean Global Food Festival
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The Korean Cultural Centre and the South African Chefs Association hosted the Korean Global Food Festival last month, bringing chefs from across the country together to explore and apply East Asian cooking methods.
Participants learned new cooking skills by mixing Korean and East Asian styles with their own.
The festival created opportunities for chefs to experiment, share knowledge, and help shape South Africa's food culture.
Participants learned new cooking skills by mixing Korean and East Asian styles with their own.
The festival created opportunities for chefs to experiment, share knowledge, and help shape South Africa's food culture.
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Cape Town's 2025 events calendar delivered strong attendance
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The City of Cape Town says its 2025 events calendar delivered strong attendance, economic impact and job creation, affirming its status as Africa’s leading events destination.
The Events Permit Office approved one-thousand-and-64 events between 1 January and 31 December, ranging from major international sporting fixtures and large-scale festivals to community and cultural gatherings.
Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says these events attracted over 3.4-million spectators and participants:
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The Events Permit Office approved one-thousand-and-64 events between 1 January and 31 December, ranging from major international sporting fixtures and large-scale festivals to community and cultural gatherings.
Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says these events attracted over 3.4-million spectators and participants:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.08 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,689.03 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,300.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.08 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,689.03 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,300.00.
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