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SA represented at World Innovative Science Project Olympiad
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South Africa is well represented at the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad in Bali, with 4 young scientists showcasing their award-winning innovations.
The competition brings together young scientists from around the world to showcase their research, innovation, and scientific projects.
The 4 won gold medals at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair and will showcase their innovative projects globally.
The students are Dzunisa Chauke, Milla Vorster, Ismaail Hassen, and Albertus van Niekerk.
The competition brings together young scientists from around the world to showcase their research, innovation, and scientific projects.
The 4 won gold medals at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair and will showcase their innovative projects globally.
The students are Dzunisa Chauke, Milla Vorster, Ismaail Hassen, and Albertus van Niekerk.
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Santa Shoebox Project gifts over 76,000 children
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The Santa Shoebox Project gave over 76,000 children gifts this festive season.
Volunteers from schools, families, and communities packed the boxes with toys, sweets, school supplies, and essential items.
The gifts were delivered across South Africa and Namibia yesterday.
The 2025 target was 80,000 children, but 76,565 pledged boxes is still a big effort, given many families are struggling.
Volunteers from schools, families, and communities packed the boxes with toys, sweets, school supplies, and essential items.
The gifts were delivered across South Africa and Namibia yesterday.
The 2025 target was 80,000 children, but 76,565 pledged boxes is still a big effort, given many families are struggling.
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21-children receive reconstructive surgeries
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21-children have received life-changing reconstructive surgeries at George Hospital, restoring smiles and boosting confidence.
The surgeries were provided through The Smile Foundation, which partners with academic hospitals across South Africa, to offer facial reconstructive procedures for children with correctable deformities and burn injuries.
Tshidi Chabane-Xaba, Chief Operating Officer of the Smile Foundation, says the work brings hope and transformation to children and their families:
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The surgeries were provided through The Smile Foundation, which partners with academic hospitals across South Africa, to offer facial reconstructive procedures for children with correctable deformities and burn injuries.
Tshidi Chabane-Xaba, Chief Operating Officer of the Smile Foundation, says the work brings hope and transformation to children and their families:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.03 to the US Dollar, 22.68 to the British Pound, and 19.82 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,209.44 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 90,563.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.03 to the US Dollar, 22.68 to the British Pound, and 19.82 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,209.44 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 90,563.00.
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