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UP Launches AI Project to Translate Research into Indigenous Languages
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The University of Pretoria has launched a pilot project using artificial intelligence alongside human expertise to translate research abstracts into indigenous languages.
The initiative aims to expand access to knowledge, strengthen African academic terminology, and promote multilingualism.
Machine translations are being tested against professional human translators, highlighting disparities between languages with abundant digital resources and those with fewer texts.
The project’s outputs will be openly accessible, giving communities the chance to discover and use credible research. University leaders say the initiative demonstrates how technology can make knowledge more inclusive and have real societal impact.
The initiative aims to expand access to knowledge, strengthen African academic terminology, and promote multilingualism.
Machine translations are being tested against professional human translators, highlighting disparities between languages with abundant digital resources and those with fewer texts.
The project’s outputs will be openly accessible, giving communities the chance to discover and use credible research. University leaders say the initiative demonstrates how technology can make knowledge more inclusive and have real societal impact.
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Stellenbosch Runner Tackles 130km to Support Young Girls
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A man from Stellenbosch has gone the extra mile to support young girls in need of sanitary pads. Keith Present ran from Stellenbosch to Robertson over the weekend, covering more than 130 kilometres to raise funds and awareness.
He began the journey with his cousin, but had to complete the final stretch alone after an injury.
Despite the physical and emotional challenge, Present crossed the finish line and inspired a surge of donations, including sanitary pads and money.
The campaign aims to supply up to 50 schools in Stellenbosch, Cloetesville and surrounding areas.
Present says the initiative will continue, offering young girls a safe way to access pads and helping to break the stigma around menstruation.
He began the journey with his cousin, but had to complete the final stretch alone after an injury.
Despite the physical and emotional challenge, Present crossed the finish line and inspired a surge of donations, including sanitary pads and money.
The campaign aims to supply up to 50 schools in Stellenbosch, Cloetesville and surrounding areas.
Present says the initiative will continue, offering young girls a safe way to access pads and helping to break the stigma around menstruation.
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Julia Roberts Hits Venice Red Carpet for New Drama
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Hollywood star Julia Roberts is set to walk the Venice Film Festival red carpet on Friday for the world premiere of After the Hunt.
In the psychological drama from Italian director Luca Guadagnino, Roberts plays a college professor navigating tense campus politics and generational divides, with overtones of Todd Field’s Tar.
Also featured at the festival are South Korean director Park Chan-wook’s thriller No Other Choice, and early Golden Lion contenders like Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia and Yorgos Lanthimos’s dark comedy Bugonia starring Emma Stone.
Other anticipated films include Olivier Assayas’s The Wizard of the Kremlin and Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab.
The festival, a key launchpad for Oscar contenders, runs until 6 September.
In the psychological drama from Italian director Luca Guadagnino, Roberts plays a college professor navigating tense campus politics and generational divides, with overtones of Todd Field’s Tar.
Also featured at the festival are South Korean director Park Chan-wook’s thriller No Other Choice, and early Golden Lion contenders like Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia and Yorgos Lanthimos’s dark comedy Bugonia starring Emma Stone.
Other anticipated films include Olivier Assayas’s The Wizard of the Kremlin and Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania’s The Voice of Hind Rajab.
The festival, a key launchpad for Oscar contenders, runs until 6 September.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.66 to the US Dollar, 23.73 to the British Pound, and 20.61 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,560.16 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 69.14 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,943.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.66 to the US Dollar, 23.73 to the British Pound, and 20.61 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,560.16 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 69.14 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,943.00.
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