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Lipschitz Wins Slovakia Marathon, Sets PB
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South African marathon runner Adam Lipschitz has won the International Peace Marathon in Slovakia, in 2-hours, 7-minutes and 21-seconds, setting a personal best.
He finished 32 seconds ahead of Kenya’s Abednego Cheruiyot, with defending champion Moses Kip-nge-tich Kemei third.
Lipschitz improved his previous personal best with the victory.
He says the victory fulfils a goal he set for himself 6-months ago.
He finished 32 seconds ahead of Kenya’s Abednego Cheruiyot, with defending champion Moses Kip-nge-tich Kemei third.
Lipschitz improved his previous personal best with the victory.
He says the victory fulfils a goal he set for himself 6-months ago.
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DUT Students Win GovTech Hackathon
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Students from Durban University of Technology have won the GovTech Hackathon after developing Rafiki, an AI assistant that makes official Statistics South Africa data easier to access.
The system can answer questions through a public portal and WhatsApp, using verified Stats SA data.
Rafiki retrieves information from approved sources, checks responses and refuses to answer when the required data is not available.
The project could lead to further work with Stats SA and give the students opportunities to gain professional experience.
The system can answer questions through a public portal and WhatsApp, using verified Stats SA data.
Rafiki retrieves information from approved sources, checks responses and refuses to answer when the required data is not available.
The project could lead to further work with Stats SA and give the students opportunities to gain professional experience.
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Western Cape Team Wins 18 Podiums
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Team Western Cape has secured 18 podium places at the 2026 National Skills Competition.
More than 17,000 learners took part in qualifying rounds, with 151 learners and 77 teachers reaching the national final.
Competitors tackled practical challenges in disciplines including electronics, automotive and woodworking, testing their technical skills, problem-solving and precision.
Education MEC Jaco Londt says the achievement shows what is possible when technical and vocational skills are invested in to prepare young people for the world of work.
More than 17,000 learners took part in qualifying rounds, with 151 learners and 77 teachers reaching the national final.
Competitors tackled practical challenges in disciplines including electronics, automotive and woodworking, testing their technical skills, problem-solving and precision.
Education MEC Jaco Londt says the achievement shows what is possible when technical and vocational skills are invested in to prepare young people for the world of work.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.61 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,144.57 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,768.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.61 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,144.57 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,768.00.
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