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Gauteng Organisation Turns Medical Waste Into School Shoes
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A Germiston-based organisation is giving discarded medical equipment a second life by turning it into school shoes for children.
My Walk Made with Soul has won bronze in the Eco-Innovation category at the 16th annual Eco-Logic Awards, held at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town.
The initiative recycles used PVC drip bags, oxygen masks and tubing that would otherwise be thrown away, transforming them into brand-new school shoes.
The project helps reduce medical waste while providing children with footwear for school.
My Walk Made with Soul has won bronze in the Eco-Innovation category at the 16th annual Eco-Logic Awards, held at the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town.
The initiative recycles used PVC drip bags, oxygen masks and tubing that would otherwise be thrown away, transforming them into brand-new school shoes.
The project helps reduce medical waste while providing children with footwear for school.
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South Africa Wins Three Medals At Youth Olympic Games
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South Africa has claimed three medals at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, with its young athletes securing two silver medals and a bronze.
Swimmer Leah Markgraaff opened the medal account with silver in the women’s 400-metre freestyle, followed by Chanel Veldsman’s bronze in the 200-metre breaststroke.
The Under-17 boys’ rugby sevens team also claimed silver after reaching the final, where they lost 26–19 to France following a strong second-half comeback.
The Games are the first Olympic sporting event to be hosted on African soil.
Swimmer Leah Markgraaff opened the medal account with silver in the women’s 400-metre freestyle, followed by Chanel Veldsman’s bronze in the 200-metre breaststroke.
The Under-17 boys’ rugby sevens team also claimed silver after reaching the final, where they lost 26–19 to France following a strong second-half comeback.
The Games are the first Olympic sporting event to be hosted on African soil.
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Visually Impaired Fans Enjoy Memorable Soweto Derby Experience
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Three visually impaired football supporters enjoyed a memorable Soweto Derby experience at FNB Stadium, with live audio commentary bringing every moment of the match to life.
Muzikayise Gumede, Theophilus Maholo and Mlungisi Tshabalala followed the match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates through AmaFans Wethu, a platform that provides real-time audio descriptions of football matches for visually impaired supporters.
Commentator Senyolo Kamohelo, known as Kamza the Commentator, described the action as it unfolded, allowing the three fans to follow the game from the grandstand.
A video of their experience went viral, attracting attention from Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie. The moment has also brought attention to how technology can make the excitement of live football more accessible
Muzikayise Gumede, Theophilus Maholo and Mlungisi Tshabalala followed the match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates through AmaFans Wethu, a platform that provides real-time audio descriptions of football matches for visually impaired supporters.
Commentator Senyolo Kamohelo, known as Kamza the Commentator, described the action as it unfolded, allowing the three fans to follow the game from the grandstand.
A video of their experience went viral, attracting attention from Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie. The moment has also brought attention to how technology can make the excitement of live football more accessible
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.38 to the US Dollar, 22.06 to the British Pound, and 18.40 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,129.83 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 94.62 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,234.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.38 to the US Dollar, 22.06 to the British Pound, and 18.40 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,129.83 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 94.62 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 80,234.00.
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