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Alexandra Seniors Celebrate Grandparents’ Day with Support and Solidarity
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The Aging with Wisdom Region E Elderly Forum held a vibrant Grandparents’ Day event at the Methodist Church in Alexandra on July 29.
The gathering offered seniors a welcoming space to share challenges and discover valuable resources.
Focus was given to protecting elders from financial abuse and connecting them with social workers who provide care and safe housing options.
Seniors were encouraged to join community groups and speak up, building stronger networks of support.
The event celebrated the resilience of Alexandra’s elderly and strengthened unity in addressing their needs together.
The gathering offered seniors a welcoming space to share challenges and discover valuable resources.
Focus was given to protecting elders from financial abuse and connecting them with social workers who provide care and safe housing options.
Seniors were encouraged to join community groups and speak up, building stronger networks of support.
The event celebrated the resilience of Alexandra’s elderly and strengthened unity in addressing their needs together.
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Base Five and DUT Launch Robotics Lab to Equip Youth with Future Skills
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Base Five, a women-led innovation agency, has partnered with Durban University of Technology to open a Smart Robotics Lab.
The lab aims to equip underserved youth with skills in AI, automation, and smart manufacturing.
This initiative brings together Base Five, DUT, Moses Kotane Research Institute, and merSETA to support real-world learning opportunities.
Base Five focuses on building inclusive technology solutions that promote equity and practical impact.
The robotics lab offers hands-on training to prepare students for future careers in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
It also provides a space for innovation, allowing students and educators to develop locally relevant and globally competitive technologies.
The lab aims to equip underserved youth with skills in AI, automation, and smart manufacturing.
This initiative brings together Base Five, DUT, Moses Kotane Research Institute, and merSETA to support real-world learning opportunities.
Base Five focuses on building inclusive technology solutions that promote equity and practical impact.
The robotics lab offers hands-on training to prepare students for future careers in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
It also provides a space for innovation, allowing students and educators to develop locally relevant and globally competitive technologies.
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Young Innovators Take Centre Stage at UJ Soweto Science Fair
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The Gauteng South leg of the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists took place at the University of Johannesburg’s Soweto campus on 26 July.
Nearly 200 learner projects were showcased and judged by science and technology experts.
The fair gave learners a chance to present creative solutions in areas like climate change, robotics and healthcare.
It forms part of a national drive to grow interest in science and innovation among youth.
Top performers will move on to the International Science Fair in October, with a chance to win prizes, bursaries and global exposure.
The Eskom Expo continues to roll out across 35 regions nationwide.
Nearly 200 learner projects were showcased and judged by science and technology experts.
The fair gave learners a chance to present creative solutions in areas like climate change, robotics and healthcare.
It forms part of a national drive to grow interest in science and innovation among youth.
Top performers will move on to the International Science Fair in October, with a chance to win prizes, bursaries and global exposure.
The Eskom Expo continues to roll out across 35 regions nationwide.
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 18.10 to the US Dollar, 23.89 to the British Pound, and 20.65 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,309.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 73.24 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 117,978.00.
The Rand is trading at 18.10 to the US Dollar, 23.89 to the British Pound, and 20.65 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,309.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 73.24 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 117,978.00.
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