Ninety-year-old graduates with degree from UJ

702 and CapeTalk’s Mandy Weiner speaks with Brent Lindeque, founder of The Good Things Guy.

Listen below:

Lindeque spotlights three good news stories to wrap up the week:

Baby Dan’s first flight proves kindness can travel far

On board a flight from Johannesburg to Upington, a mom of a four-month-old handed out small chocolates and a printed note to introduce her son, who was taking his very first flight.

She explained to passengers that she would do her best to keep him happy and comfortable, thanking everyone for their patience and kindness.

Read the full story here.

Mr Greeff graduates from UJ at 90: ‘My goal is to keep learning’

At 90, Caspar Greeff has graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy from the University of Johannesburg. 

After retiring five years ago, he decided to hit the books and study again.

Read the full story here.

Durban teens’ AI-powered robot built to combat microplastics earns spot on the global stage

Two teenagers created an AI-powered robotic that tackles plastic pollution in local rivers. 

They have already won prizes locally for their invention, and are now headed for Sweden.

Read the full story here. 

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