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Newly-Restored Wits Anglo American Digital Dome Honoured for Academic Excellence
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The newly-restored Wits Anglo American Digital Dome has been recognised for its outstanding contributions to academia and cultural heritage.
The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation has recognised the facility's importance with the unveiling of a historic Blue Plaque joining more than 300 others across the city all commemorating places that have helped shape Johannesburg’s identity.
This innovative facility has been acknowledged for its role in promoting digital literacy, education, and cultural preservation.
Located at the University of the Witwatersrand the Digital Dome has become a hub for digital innovation providing students and researchers with cutting-edge technology and resources.
The Johannesburg Heritage Foundation has recognised the facility's importance with the unveiling of a historic Blue Plaque joining more than 300 others across the city all commemorating places that have helped shape Johannesburg’s identity.
This innovative facility has been acknowledged for its role in promoting digital literacy, education, and cultural preservation.
Located at the University of the Witwatersrand the Digital Dome has become a hub for digital innovation providing students and researchers with cutting-edge technology and resources.
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Encounters Documentary Festival Comes to a Close
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The 27th Encounters South African International Documentary Festival has come to a close leaving a lasting impact on audiences with its showcase of powerful local and international stories.
The festival recognised outstanding documentary filmmaking honouring stories that inspire, educate and challenge perspectives.
Mothers of Chibok won Best African Feature for its moving portrayal of resilience after the Boko Haram abductions.
Emerging talents also gained support through the Rough Cut Lab Awards, ensuring a bright future for African documentary filmmaking.
Khethiwe Ngcobo who is one of the winners had this to say:
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The festival recognised outstanding documentary filmmaking honouring stories that inspire, educate and challenge perspectives.
Mothers of Chibok won Best African Feature for its moving portrayal of resilience after the Boko Haram abductions.
Emerging talents also gained support through the Rough Cut Lab Awards, ensuring a bright future for African documentary filmmaking.
Khethiwe Ngcobo who is one of the winners had this to say:
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Brics Leaders Sound the Alarm for Global Transformation
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Leaders attending the 2025 Brics summit have issued a call to action emphasizing the need for transformation and cooperation on a global scale.
The 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit got underway in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil yesterday under the theme "Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance".
It brought together leaders from Brics nations to discuss pressing global issues and forge new partnerships.
Speaking on the sidelines of the summit President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the transformation of the multi-lateral system:
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The 17th BRICS Leaders' Summit got underway in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil yesterday under the theme "Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance".
It brought together leaders from Brics nations to discuss pressing global issues and forge new partnerships.
Speaking on the sidelines of the summit President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the transformation of the multi-lateral system:
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.71 to the US Dollar, 24.12 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 68.00 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,069.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.71 to the US Dollar, 24.12 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 68.00 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,069.00.
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