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Soshanguve learners build their own electric vehicle
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Learners at Lethabong Maths, Science and ICT School of Specialisation in Soshanguve have unveiled a home built electric vehicle called the EV LMSI 1000.
The Gauteng Department of Education says the project reflects strong partnerships aimed at advancing innovation, skills development and quality education, with international media also visiting the school to observe the work.
The vehicle is part of the school’s focus on automotive studies, science and ICT, helping learners develop skills linked to future mobility and engineering.
The institution has also produced earlier innovations including solar powered transport and autonomous vehicle models.
The Gauteng Department of Education says the project reflects strong partnerships aimed at advancing innovation, skills development and quality education, with international media also visiting the school to observe the work.
The vehicle is part of the school’s focus on automotive studies, science and ICT, helping learners develop skills linked to future mobility and engineering.
The institution has also produced earlier innovations including solar powered transport and autonomous vehicle models.
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Limpopo chess prodigy set for Commonwealth championship
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A Grade 3 learner from Flora Park Comprehensive Primary School in Polokwane, Limpopo, is among young players set to represent South Africa at the Commonwealth Chess Championship in Sri Lanka.
Eight year old Ntokoto Mashava is part of a team of 20 players, all aged eight, preparing for the international tournament in May.
He secured his place after winning a regional chess competition in March.
Eight year old Ntokoto Mashava is part of a team of 20 players, all aged eight, preparing for the international tournament in May.
He secured his place after winning a regional chess competition in March.
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Wits hosts AI and music showcase celebrating African innovation
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The University of the Witwatersrand hosted an artificial intelligence and music showcase at its Johannesburg campus, exploring how technology is shaping African musical creativity.
The event brought together musicians and technologists from across Africa to develop new AI driven tools rooted in local sound and culture.
Projects included systems to preserve indigenous music, build digital archives and improve how AI understands African musical forms.
Live demonstrations also showcased tools that support artists in music production and create culturally relevant songs and stories for children.
The event brought together musicians and technologists from across Africa to develop new AI driven tools rooted in local sound and culture.
Projects included systems to preserve indigenous music, build digital archives and improve how AI understands African musical forms.
Live demonstrations also showcased tools that support artists in music production and create culturally relevant songs and stories for children.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.72 to the US Dollar, 22.64 to the British Pound, and 19.57 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,560.18 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 108.17 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,761.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.72 to the US Dollar, 22.64 to the British Pound, and 19.57 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,560.18 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 108.17 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 78,761.00.
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