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Teen Leader Appointed to Drive Safer Schools Initiative in Gauteng
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A 14 year old learner, Mduduzi Mabena, has been appointed as a Junior Commissioner in a Safer Schools campaign aimed at promoting safer and more supportive learning environments in Gauteng.
The initiative, a partnership between the South African Police Service, the Gauteng Department of Education and the BrightSpark Foundation, gives learners a platform to voice concerns and work on practical solutions to improve school environments.
Mabena addressed fellow learners in Sandton, encouraging them to stay focused on education despite everyday challenges.
The initiative, a partnership between the South African Police Service, the Gauteng Department of Education and the BrightSpark Foundation, gives learners a platform to voice concerns and work on practical solutions to improve school environments.
Mabena addressed fellow learners in Sandton, encouraging them to stay focused on education despite everyday challenges.
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Springbok Women Secure Fifth Straight African Rugby Title
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Wits University has been ranked the number one university in Africa in the 2026 Centre for World University Rankings, placing it among the top one percent of universities globally.
The Johannesburg institution was ranked 200th out of more than 21 thousand universities worldwide, with strong scores across education, research, faculty performance and graduate employability.
Other South African universities including UCT, Stellenbosch, UKZN and the University of Pretoria also featured in the global top rankings, highlighting the strength of the country’s higher education sector.
The Johannesburg institution was ranked 200th out of more than 21 thousand universities worldwide, with strong scores across education, research, faculty performance and graduate employability.
Other South African universities including UCT, Stellenbosch, UKZN and the University of Pretoria also featured in the global top rankings, highlighting the strength of the country’s higher education sector.
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Wits Named Africa’s Top University in Global Rankings
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Wits University has been ranked the number one university in Africa in the 2026 Centre for World University Rankings, placing it among the top one percent of universities globally.
The Johannesburg institution was ranked 200th out of more than 21 thousand universities worldwide, with strong scores across education, research, faculty performance and graduate employability.
Other South African universities including UCT, Stellenbosch, UKZN and the University of Pretoria also featured in the global top rankings, highlighting the strength of the country’s higher education sector.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.31 to the US Dollar, 21.82 to the British Pound, and 18.86 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,500.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 4,531.30 per barrel, and a Brent Crude a 94.98 will set you back 69,443.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.31 to the US Dollar, 21.82 to the British Pound, and 18.86 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,500.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 4,531.30 per barrel, and a Brent Crude a 94.98 will set you back 69,443.00.
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