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Gauteng Learner Wins Science Fair
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A Gauteng Grade-11 learner has won the top prize at the 2026 Eskom Expo International Science Fair.
Rudra Patel from UJ Academy Maths, Science and ICT School of Specialisation won the Top Senior Scientist Award and 75-thousand-rand for research into using plant extracts to improve wheat growth.
Free State Grade 8 learner Denica Swartz won the Top Junior Scientist Award, while Mpumalanga learner Tshepisho Vuyo Nkosi received the Best Development School Award.
The fair also awarded 25 gold, 100-silver and 111-bronze medals to young scientists.
Rudra Patel from UJ Academy Maths, Science and ICT School of Specialisation won the Top Senior Scientist Award and 75-thousand-rand for research into using plant extracts to improve wheat growth.
Free State Grade 8 learner Denica Swartz won the Top Junior Scientist Award, while Mpumalanga learner Tshepisho Vuyo Nkosi received the Best Development School Award.
The fair also awarded 25 gold, 100-silver and 111-bronze medals to young scientists.
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Gauteng Launches Digital Licence System
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Gauteng has launched a new digital system aimed at speeding up public transport operating licences and cutting queues.
The Gauteng Public Transport Regulatory Information System was launched in Tshwane and will allow operators to apply, make payments and track applications online.
The system will also automate parts of the licensing process and strengthen compliance checks, including for e-hailing operators.
The department says GPTRIS will support the 60-day turnaround time for operating licence applications.
The Gauteng Public Transport Regulatory Information System was launched in Tshwane and will allow operators to apply, make payments and track applications online.
The system will also automate parts of the licensing process and strengthen compliance checks, including for e-hailing operators.
The department says GPTRIS will support the 60-day turnaround time for operating licence applications.
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Salt River High Turns Rainwater Into Food
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Salt River High School in Cape Town is turning rainwater into food and climate action.
The school has revived unused rainwater tanks to irrigate its nursery and food garden, reducing its reliance on municipal water.
Working with Unnati Training Academy and the City of Cape Town, learners are gaining hands-on experience in water conservation and sustainable food production.
The initiative also included a community clean-up, where more than 400 bags of waste were removed from the Black River.
The school has revived unused rainwater tanks to irrigate its nursery and food garden, reducing its reliance on municipal water.
Working with Unnati Training Academy and the City of Cape Town, learners are gaining hands-on experience in water conservation and sustainable food production.
The initiative also included a community clean-up, where more than 400 bags of waste were removed from the Black River.
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The Rand is trading at 16.52 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 16.52 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,127.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 84,184.00.
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