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Young Scientists Win Bursaries, Prizes
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The 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair has awarded university bursaries and other prizes to young scientists from across South Africa.
Two learners from the Nkangala region each received engineering bursaries worth R675,000, while a Bryanston High School learner received a R600,000 University of Pretoria bursary.
Six other young scientists were awarded provisional Eskom merit bursaries, with additional prizes including cash, laptops and tablets.
The awards are helping open pathways into science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers for young South Africans.
Two learners from the Nkangala region each received engineering bursaries worth R675,000, while a Bryanston High School learner received a R600,000 University of Pretoria bursary.
Six other young scientists were awarded provisional Eskom merit bursaries, with additional prizes including cash, laptops and tablets.
The awards are helping open pathways into science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers for young South Africans.
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Misha Schoeman Earns US Dance Opportunity
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Grade 12 learner Misha Schoeman has qualified to represent South Africa in the United States in 2027 after competing at the American Dance Awards.
The Curro Hazeldean learner earned Ultimate Gold for both her lyrical solo, 500 Miles, and her acrobatic solo, In Your Arms.
She also placed second in her lyrical category, while In Your Arms ranked among the competition’s top five acrobatic solos.
Schoeman prepared for the competition through Curro Create’s Advanced Mentorship Programme, spending eight weeks working with dancer and mentor Dr Bailey Snyman.
The Curro Hazeldean learner earned Ultimate Gold for both her lyrical solo, 500 Miles, and her acrobatic solo, In Your Arms.
She also placed second in her lyrical category, while In Your Arms ranked among the competition’s top five acrobatic solos.
Schoeman prepared for the competition through Curro Create’s Advanced Mentorship Programme, spending eight weeks working with dancer and mentor Dr Bailey Snyman.
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SIU Protects R28.5 Billion in Public Funds
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The Special Investigating Unit says it protected R28.5 billion in public funds during the 2025/26 financial year.
The SIU recovered R936 million, prevented potential losses of R1.9 billion and secured the setting aside of contracts worth more than R25.7 billion.
It also closed nearly 5,900 investigations, made 761 criminal referrals and sent 460 officials for disciplinary action.
SIU head Leonard Lekgetho says the fight against corruption must make it harder for people to commit wrongdoing, hide it and escape the consequences.
The SIU recovered R936 million, prevented potential losses of R1.9 billion and secured the setting aside of contracts worth more than R25.7 billion.
It also closed nearly 5,900 investigations, made 761 criminal referrals and sent 460 officials for disciplinary action.
SIU head Leonard Lekgetho says the fight against corruption must make it harder for people to commit wrongdoing, hide it and escape the consequences.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 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 84,223.00.
The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 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 84,223.00.
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