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South Africa announces 2026 science finalists
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South Africa’s top science awards have announced their 2026 finalists, shining a spotlight on researchers whose work is changing lives.
Among them are scientists developing medical devices, improving healthcare, strengthening food security, and using AI to protect vital resources.
This year’s awards also introduce new categories for research software and language technology.
Organisers say a 39% rise in nominations reflects growing innovation and scientific talent across the country.
Among them are scientists developing medical devices, improving healthcare, strengthening food security, and using AI to protect vital resources.
This year’s awards also introduce new categories for research software and language technology.
Organisers say a 39% rise in nominations reflects growing innovation and scientific talent across the country.
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UP radiography students support Tshwane orphanage
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Radiography students from the University of Pretoria are making a difference beyond the classroom through a Bags of Hope outreach project at a Tshwane orphanage for abandoned babies.
The students and lecturers delivered personalised gifts, spent time caring for the infants, and learned more about the challenges faced by vulnerable children.
They also gained insight into the health effects of substance exposure during pregnancy.
The initiative combines hands-on learning with community support, helping to shape compassionate future healthcare professionals.
The students and lecturers delivered personalised gifts, spent time caring for the infants, and learned more about the challenges faced by vulnerable children.
They also gained insight into the health effects of substance exposure during pregnancy.
The initiative combines hands-on learning with community support, helping to shape compassionate future healthcare professionals.
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Silindokuhle learners gain new computer lab
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Two hundred learners at Silindokuhle Special School in Mangweni, Nkomazi, now have access to a new digital computer laboratory.
The facility, provided through the Vodacom Foundation and the Mpumalanga Department of Education, includes assistive technology for deaf and visually impaired learners as well as upgraded learning spaces.
The initiative aims to improve ICT access, build digital skills and expand opportunities for learners with disabilities.
Vodacom regional managing executive Monde Ngcukana:
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The facility, provided through the Vodacom Foundation and the Mpumalanga Department of Education, includes assistive technology for deaf and visually impaired learners as well as upgraded learning spaces.
The initiative aims to improve ICT access, build digital skills and expand opportunities for learners with disabilities.
Vodacom regional managing executive Monde Ngcukana:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.55 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,324.27 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,636.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.55 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,324.27 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 62,636.00.
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