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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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Pretoria School earns global education recognition
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A Pretoria school has been recognised on the global stage for its commitment to inclusive education.
Eduplex School is one of just 27 organisations worldwide selected by the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund for its model that integrates learners with hearing impairments into mainstream classrooms.
The funding will help provide bursaries for disadvantaged learners and expand the school's programmes.
Founded more than 30 years ago, Eduplex now serves over 820 learners and is regarded as a leading example of inclusive education internationally.
Eduplex School is one of just 27 organisations worldwide selected by the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund for its model that integrates learners with hearing impairments into mainstream classrooms.
The funding will help provide bursaries for disadvantaged learners and expand the school's programmes.
Founded more than 30 years ago, Eduplex now serves over 820 learners and is regarded as a leading example of inclusive education internationally.
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Lorato Trok wins Pan-African literacy honour
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Lorato Trok has received a Pan-African award from the Association of Mental Health Reform Organisations in Africa for her work in literacy and education advocacy.
The honour recognises her more than 20 years of work promoting reading, mother-tongue education and children’s literature across South Africa and the continent.
Trok is the Executive Director of the Nal’ibali Trust, which runs programmes that encourage reading in homes, schools and communities.
The organisation says her work supports both learning and wellbeing by improving children’s access to books and storytelling.
The honour recognises her more than 20 years of work promoting reading, mother-tongue education and children’s literature across South Africa and the continent.
Trok is the Executive Director of the Nal’ibali Trust, which runs programmes that encourage reading in homes, schools and communities.
The organisation says her work supports both learning and wellbeing by improving children’s access to books and storytelling.
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The Rand is trading at 16.55 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 16.55 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 63,052.00.
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