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Johannesburg Learners Talk to Astronaut from Space
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Learners at CityKidz Pre and Primary School spoke live to astronaut Chris Williams aboard the International Space Station during a 12-minute flyover on 25 February.
The event was organised by ARISS, the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station program, which lets students around the world communicate directly with astronauts and inspires young people in science and technology.
The learners asked questions about life in space, from how power is generated to what happens to tears in zero gravity.
CityKidz, an inner-city school with nearly 900 learners, is the first in South Africa to hold live radio contact with the ISS, a milestone requiring months of preparation.
The event was organised by ARISS, the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station program, which lets students around the world communicate directly with astronauts and inspires young people in science and technology.
The learners asked questions about life in space, from how power is generated to what happens to tears in zero gravity.
CityKidz, an inner-city school with nearly 900 learners, is the first in South Africa to hold live radio contact with the ISS, a milestone requiring months of preparation.
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Ryan Gibbons Wins Cape Town Cycle Tour
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South African rider Ryan Gibbons sprinted to victory in the 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour, crossing the line first in the elite men’s 109 kilometre race around the Cape Peninsula. Gibbons finished in 2 hours 33 minutes and 6 seconds, edging fellow competitors in a tightly contested finish in Green Point. The women’s race was won by South African cyclist Lisa Bone after a strong sprint to the line.
The tour brought thousands of cyclists to the mother city, with riders starting at the Grand Parade in the city centre and finishing at Cape Town Stadium.
Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust Director David Bellairs says the event benefited 120 charities.
The tour brought thousands of cyclists to the mother city, with riders starting at the Grand Parade in the city centre and finishing at Cape Town Stadium.
Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust Director David Bellairs says the event benefited 120 charities.
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Johannesburg Shines in Global Family-Friendly City Rankings
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Johannesburg has been named the top South African city in a new global study ranking the world’s best places to raise a family in 2026, placing 41st overall.
Cape Town and Durban also made the international top 50, at 46th and 49th respectively.
The study by Compare the Market AU looked at factors like safety, education investment, green spaces, and family activities. Johannesburg families benefit from over 120 children’s activities, access to parks, museums, and science centres, and quick getaways to natural wonders like the Blyde River Canyon, Panorama Route, or Kruger National Park
Cape Town and Durban also made the international top 50, at 46th and 49th respectively.
The study by Compare the Market AU looked at factors like safety, education investment, green spaces, and family activities. Johannesburg families benefit from over 120 children’s activities, access to parks, museums, and science centres, and quick getaways to natural wonders like the Blyde River Canyon, Panorama Route, or Kruger National Park
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.78 to the US Dollar, 22.38 to the British Pound, and 19.40 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,097.02 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 92.69 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,652.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.78 to the US Dollar, 22.38 to the British Pound, and 19.40 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,097.02 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 92.69 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,652.00.
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