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Gauteng Boosts Autism Research with New African Neurodiversity Body
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The Gauteng Department of Education has launched the African Neurodiversity Association and a new journal at the University of South Africa in Pretoria.
The initiative aims to strengthen autism research and support from an African perspective. Education MEC Lebogang Maile says it will help close gaps in local research and improve understanding of neurodiversity in communities.
The province also says thousands of parents and educators have been trained to better support autistic learners in schools.
The initiative aims to strengthen autism research and support from an African perspective. Education MEC Lebogang Maile says it will help close gaps in local research and improve understanding of neurodiversity in communities.
The province also says thousands of parents and educators have been trained to better support autistic learners in schools.
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Strong Summer Crop Forecast Signals Boost for Agriculture
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South Africa’s 2025 to 2026 summer crop season is off to a strong start, with early forecasts pointing to a record harvest of 20 point 8 million tonnes. Good rainfall and expanded plantings are driving gains in key crops including maize, soybeans and sunflower seed, which make up the bulk of local production.
While some smaller crops are expected to decline, the overall outlook remains positive.
Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber Wandile Sihlobo says the strong season could support food supply, ease price pressure and strengthen the agricultural sector’s contribution to the economy.*
While some smaller crops are expected to decline, the overall outlook remains positive.
Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber Wandile Sihlobo says the strong season could support food supply, ease price pressure and strengthen the agricultural sector’s contribution to the economy.*
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Northern Cape Film Earns Global Awards and Hits SA Cinemas for Limited Run
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An award winning South African film from the Northern Cape is set to screen in select cinemas across Cape Town and Johannesburg for just one week in May. Variations on a Theme, directed by Jason Jacobs and Devon Delmar, follows a fictional story inspired by real experiences in Kharkams, including an elderly goat herder caught in a scam. The film features local community members, including the director’s 80 year old grandmother in her debut role, and has already won international recognition including Best African Film at the Joburg Film Festival.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.78 to the US Dollar, 22.65 to the British Pound, and 19.62 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,621.74 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 118.03 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,060.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.78 to the US Dollar, 22.65 to the British Pound, and 19.62 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,621.74 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 118.03 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 76,060.00.
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