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Bryanston Boys Use Robotics To Protect Johannesburg’s Biodiversity
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A group of Grade 5 and 6 learners from Bryanston Parallel Medium School have developed a website to help residents identify invasive plants and replace them with indigenous species.
The 11 and 12-year-olds created the project for the FIRST LEGO League competition after finding that many residents in Fourways and Bryanston wanted to remove invasive plants but did not know how.
Their website features six invasive species commonly found in Johannesburg, with advice on identifying and safely removing them.
The project has also attracted the attention of the Hans Crescent Sanctuary in Bryanston, which is working to restore the area's Egoli granite grasslands.
The 11 and 12-year-olds created the project for the FIRST LEGO League competition after finding that many residents in Fourways and Bryanston wanted to remove invasive plants but did not know how.
Their website features six invasive species commonly found in Johannesburg, with advice on identifying and safely removing them.
The project has also attracted the attention of the Hans Crescent Sanctuary in Bryanston, which is working to restore the area's Egoli granite grasslands.
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Limpopo Lodge Wins South Africa Category At International Hotel Awards
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Shekinah Lion and Game Lodge near Vaalwater in Limpopo has been named South Africa’s Best Luxury Lodge at the 2026 World Luxury Hotel Awards.
The lodge, located in the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, was recognised at the international awards, with ceremonies held in Bucharest, Romania, and Bangkok, Thailand, in October.
The property opened in 2023 and offers accommodation alongside wildlife experiences, including predator-viewing suites overlooking lions and tigers.
The recognition brings attention to tourism businesses operating outside South Africa's major city centres.
The lodge, located in the Waterberg Biosphere Reserve, was recognised at the international awards, with ceremonies held in Bucharest, Romania, and Bangkok, Thailand, in October.
The property opened in 2023 and offers accommodation alongside wildlife experiences, including predator-viewing suites overlooking lions and tigers.
The recognition brings attention to tourism businesses operating outside South Africa's major city centres.
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Heidelberg Aspiring Filmmakers Graduate From Free Training Programme
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Emerging filmmakers in Heidelberg have gained practical film industry skills after completing a free two-month training programme.
Icons Pictures partnered with the National Film and Video Foundation to run the Empowering Tomorrow Film Skills Training Project, teaching participants filmmaking, storytelling and film production.
The graduates showcased their newly acquired skills by producing and screening their own short films at a graduation gala held at the Ext 23 Community Hall in Heidelberg.
The programme also gave participants an opportunity to learn from industry professionals, including South African actress Noxolo Monama, who mentored the aspiring filmmakers.
Icons Pictures partnered with the National Film and Video Foundation to run the Empowering Tomorrow Film Skills Training Project, teaching participants filmmaking, storytelling and film production.
The graduates showcased their newly acquired skills by producing and screening their own short films at a graduation gala held at the Ext 23 Community Hall in Heidelberg.
The programme also gave participants an opportunity to learn from industry professionals, including South African actress Noxolo Monama, who mentored the aspiring filmmakers.
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