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Bishops learner Samuel Clarke crowned world debating champion
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Bishops Diocesan College learner Samuel Clarke has been named world champion at the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships.
Clarke claimed the title in persuasive speaking after a standout performance on the impact of deepfakes on digital identity.
His four teammates also impressed, reaching semi-final and final rounds across various debating and speaking categories.
The learners returned from the competition in Bristol with strong results, including the world title, at an event that brought together top young speakers from around the world.
Clarke claimed the title in persuasive speaking after a standout performance on the impact of deepfakes on digital identity.
His four teammates also impressed, reaching semi-final and final rounds across various debating and speaking categories.
The learners returned from the competition in Bristol with strong results, including the world title, at an event that brought together top young speakers from around the world.
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Jozi My Jozi drives inner city revival in Johannesburg
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Jozi My Jozi is helping bring Johannesburg’s inner city back to life through coordinated infrastructure and safety upgrades.
CEO Innocent Mabusela says the organisation has already transformed parts of the Ellis Park precinct, installing more than 300 solar streetlights, while also repairing roads and improving walkways.
The initiative works with around 140 partners from business, civil society and education to deliver projects including public space upgrades, clean-ups and improved emergency response.
Mabusela says the focus is on visible action that restores functionality and pride in the city:
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CEO Innocent Mabusela says the organisation has already transformed parts of the Ellis Park precinct, installing more than 300 solar streetlights, while also repairing roads and improving walkways.
The initiative works with around 140 partners from business, civil society and education to deliver projects including public space upgrades, clean-ups and improved emergency response.
Mabusela says the focus is on visible action that restores functionality and pride in the city:
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African Neurodiversity Association launcged
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The Gauteng Department of Education has launched the African Neurodiversity Association and a new journal at the University of South Africa in Pretoria.
The initiative aims to strengthen autism research and support from an African perspective.
The department says it will help close gaps in local research and improve understanding of neurodiversity in communities.
The province also says thousands of parents and educators have been trained to better support autistic learners in schools.
The initiative aims to strengthen autism research and support from an African perspective.
The department says it will help close gaps in local research and improve understanding of neurodiversity in communities.
The province also says thousands of parents and educators have been trained to better support autistic learners in schools.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.64 to the US Dollar, 22.58 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 80,340.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.64 to the US Dollar, 22.58 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 80,340.00.
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