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SA Technologist Receives Lifetime Award
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South Africa Technologist Professor Eldrid Jordaan has been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Award for his role as a mentor to young entrepreneurs.The accolade was presented in Sandton alongside the United Nations Population Fund Youth Digital Health Summit for 2025. The award recognises Jordaan’s leadership and long-standing commitment to promoting innovation across Africa. Jordaan described the recognition as deeply meaningful, and says the honour reinforces the urgent need to invest in young African talent.
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Beyond the Classroom at Kingsmead
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Kingsmead College has launched a new Beyond the Classroom programme to strengthen extra-curricular learning. The initiative focuses on learner wellbeing and personal development. The programme includes arts, music, sport, community service, and school tours. Deputy head Elsabe Fourie says skills such as resilience, grit, and stress management are as important as academic success. In response to rising mental health concerns among young people, the programme promotes physical activity, creativity, and community involvement.
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Bryanston Parkrun Shines
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From record-breaking runs to community milestones, Bryanston Parkrun has shown that nothing can stop the spirit of Saturday mornings.Despite rain, flooding, heatwaves, and strong winds, the event has never missed a Saturday, thanks to dedicated volunteers and community support. Volunteer Avi Naidoo said the weekly run highlights the heart of the community, with marshals, tail walkers, ward councillors, and local sponsors all playing a role in keeping parkrun going. This year Bryanston hosted 50 events, welcomed more than 40 000 finishers, and saw roughly 900 volunteer roles filled.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.58 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 88,410.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.58 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 88,410.00.
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