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BULLETIN 19 July 2 pm

Good afternoon, here is your Good News:

# The Gauteng Health Department says it managed to exceed its target for the second edition of surgical marathons as part of Nelson Mandela International Day. This year’s target was 700, focusing on fast-tracking surgical operations for patients who are currently on the waiting lists across key specialities such as paediatrics, orthopaedic, neurology, and breast surgeries. The department’s spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, says 742 operations were performed by late yesterday afternoon:

A delegation from the US that is attending the ReSURGEnce Conference in Durban also participated in Mandela Day. Led by eThekwini deputy mayor, Zandile Myeni, and ReSURGEnce convener and New York Christian Times publisher, Reverend Dennis Dillon, they traced the footsteps of Mandela at Ohlange High School in Inanda, where the late former president voted for the first time in 1994. The Health Care Cost Institute’s Malcolm Ali Punter says Mandela was special:

# The University of Pretoria says with higher education in South Africa not cheap, its Giving Matters campaign is so important to restore hope to students who feel they have none. The institution says on average it costs 20-thousand-rand a month to put one student through an undergraduate degree at a contact university. Since the start of the Giving Matters Campaign in 2022, organisations and hundreds of individual donors have donated more than 82-million-rand. These funds have provided bursaries and scholarships to more than 400 students.

# The Tshwane University of Technology’s Soshanguve-based campus radio station, TUT FM, is celebrating 30 years, evolving from a small academic effort to a renowned broadcast platform. The institution says despite facing challenges such as financial constraints and shifting media consumer trends, the radio station has demonstrated remarkable adaptability and resilience. Station manager Kedibone Mahapa says the station’s journey reflects the power of resilience and innovation.

# And finally, the World Economic Forum believes artificial intelligence could create at least 97-million new jobs by next year. Despite concerns about job displacement, WEF remains optimistic about A-I’s potential to revolutionise industries and boost productivity. It highlights the need for continuous learning and adaptability in the evolving job market. As A-I technologies advance, opportunities in data science, healthcare, finance, education, and agriculture are expected to grow, empowering a new generation of workers.

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