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Ancient Smelter Brought to Life with AR
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The University of Johannesburg, in partnership with the Melville Koppies Management Committee, has launched an (AR) experience at Melville Koppies Nature Reserve.The new technology allows visitors to use their smartphones to view a historically accurate 3D reconstruction of a 500-year-old African smelting site, bringing an important piece of the region’s history to life. Launched on Workers’ Day, the project celebrates the pre-colonial ancestors of today’s Sesotho- and Setswana-speaking communities, highlighting indigenous innovation through modern technology.
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SA Artists Earn R500m on Spotify
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Spotify says South African artists generated more than R500 million in royalties in 2025, as the global streaming platform expands its footprint with a new office in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The company says nearly three quarters of those earnings came from international listeners, with South African music being discovered by first-time audiences more than 1.6 billion times last year.Spotify says the new office will strengthen its relationships with local artists and the music industry, while supporting the growth of African music globally. The move has also reignited debate over streaming payouts to musicians.
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Arts Alive Opens Call for Young Creatives
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The Arts Alive Joburg Open-Mic Comedy and Poetry Festival has officially opened its call for participation for the 2026 edition of its youth arts programme.The initiative aims to inspire and empower a new generation of storytellers by creating opportunities for young creatives to develop and showcase their talents.Hosted in central Johannesburg, the initiative continues to champion youth empowerment by using creativity and cultural storytelling as tools for connection and personal growth.
This initiative gives young people in Johannesburg a platform to express themselves through comedy and poetry, helping them develop their talent and confidence.
This initiative gives young people in Johannesburg a platform to express themselves through comedy and poetry, helping them develop their talent and confidence.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.24 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,543.87 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 73,844.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.24 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,543.87 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 73,844.00.
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