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IIE Vega Interior Design Student Overcomes Cancer to Graduate
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An interior design student at IIE Vega’s Bordeaux campus in Randburg, Hannah Carpel, has completed her Bachelor of Arts degree after battling Ewing Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer.
She began her studies during the Covid-19 pandemic and faced further hardship with the loss of her father in 2023.
Despite undergoing chemotherapy, Carpel finished her final year and marked the end of her treatment by ringing the bell.
IIE Vega staff supported her with concessions and deadline extensions throughout her recovery.
Now in remission, Carpel encourages others facing challenges to stay focused and resilient.
She began her studies during the Covid-19 pandemic and faced further hardship with the loss of her father in 2023.
Despite undergoing chemotherapy, Carpel finished her final year and marked the end of her treatment by ringing the bell.
IIE Vega staff supported her with concessions and deadline extensions throughout her recovery.
Now in remission, Carpel encourages others facing challenges to stay focused and resilient.
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South Africa Gears Up for 20th Homeless World Cup in Oslo
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The 2025 Homeless World Cup takes place in Oslo, Norway, from 23 to 31 August, marking 20 years of this unique event.
The tournament features players who have experienced homelessness or housing insecurity, using football to inspire hope and social change.
South Africa’s team of eight players, supported by the non-profit OASIS, will compete at Oslo’s City Hall Square.
The event highlights resilience and offers life-changing opportunities for participants as they represent their countries on an international stage.
The tournament features players who have experienced homelessness or housing insecurity, using football to inspire hope and social change.
South Africa’s team of eight players, supported by the non-profit OASIS, will compete at Oslo’s City Hall Square.
The event highlights resilience and offers life-changing opportunities for participants as they represent their countries on an international stage.
Story 2 category
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Huawei and Tshwane University of Technology Renew Partnership to Boost ICT Students
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Tshwane University of Technology and global tech leader Huawei have recently formalised and expanded their ongoing collaboration to support ICT students.
The renewed agreement includes R2 million in bursaries for top-performing students and further integration of Huawei technologies and training into TUT’s curriculum.
Since 2016, the partnership has helped over 1 000 students gain certification in areas like 5G, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and IoT.
TUT leaders say this renewed investment is key to preparing graduates for South Africa’s digital future and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The renewed agreement includes R2 million in bursaries for top-performing students and further integration of Huawei technologies and training into TUT’s curriculum.
Since 2016, the partnership has helped over 1 000 students gain certification in areas like 5G, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and IoT.
TUT leaders say this renewed investment is key to preparing graduates for South Africa’s digital future and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.93 to the US Dollar, 23.87 to the British Pound, and 20.58 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,314.57 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 72.51 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 117,637.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.93 to the US Dollar, 23.87 to the British Pound, and 20.58 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,314.57 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 72.51 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 117,637.00.
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