Headline 1
UJ women win big at Global Design Competition
Story 1
A team of female honours stdents from the University of Johannesburg has won first place at the AAKRUTI Global Design Competition.
They created Latch, a pedal-powered breast pump that works without electricity, fits any bottle and reduces plastic waste.
Two team members presented the invention in Texas, impressing international judges with their innovation.
The students plan to launch Latch within a year, partnering with NGOs to help mothers in rural and low-resource communities.
They created Latch, a pedal-powered breast pump that works without electricity, fits any bottle and reduces plastic waste.
Two team members presented the invention in Texas, impressing international judges with their innovation.
The students plan to launch Latch within a year, partnering with NGOs to help mothers in rural and low-resource communities.
Story 1 category
Headline 2
Johannesburg’s Market Theatre marks 50 years
Story 2
Johannesburg’s Market Theatre marks 50 years of productions that have influenced South Africa’s cultural and political storytelling.
Since its founding, the theatre has staged works that challenged censorship, developed local talent and reflected social change.
Chief Operating Officer Lekgetho Makola says the theatre's longevity has been sustained through consistent artistic programming supported by leadership, administration and governance:
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Since its founding, the theatre has staged works that challenged censorship, developed local talent and reflected social change.
Chief Operating Officer Lekgetho Makola says the theatre's longevity has been sustained through consistent artistic programming supported by leadership, administration and governance:
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Story 2 category
Headline 3
Mothers in need get baby love
Story 3
Volunteers from The Robin Hood Foundation SA delivered baby essentials to 70 new mothers at Victoria Mxenge Hospital in Berea, Durban as part of their first Love the Babies project.
The team distributed clothes, diapers and other necessities, and also spent time connecting with mothers and their babies.
The organisation plans to continue distributing baby bundles throughout the year and is collecting pre-loved baby clothing and items to sustain the project.
The team distributed clothes, diapers and other necessities, and also spent time connecting with mothers and their babies.
The organisation plans to continue distributing baby bundles throughout the year and is collecting pre-loved baby clothing and items to sustain the project.
Story 3 category
Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.03 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,968.13 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,646.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.03 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,968.13 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 70,646.00.
Split analysis
Local: 59 words (29%), National: 70 words (35%), International: 73 words (36%)