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The sky is not the limit for African astronaut Mandla Maseko
Nelson Mandela taught us not to let our circumstances stop us from achieving greatness. Mandla Maseko is doing just that. A part-time DJ from Mabopane who had to put his studies on hold because of financial constraints, is to become the first black astronaut.
The sky is not the limit for African astronaut Mandla Maseko
Nelson Mandela taught the world plenty of things; notably, don't let your circumstances stop you from achieving greatness. Mandla Maseko is doing just that. A part-time DJ from Mabopane who had to put his studies on hold because of financial constraints, he is to be the first black astronaut.
From township to space, the world’s first black African astronaut
It's a long way from Mabopane to outer space, but Mandla Maseko has strapped on his boots and is on the way there. The young DJ will be the first black African astronaut, after beating a million or so contestants to win the global Axe Apollo Space Academy competition.
From South Africa to space on Virgin
Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic has appointed its first accredited agent to sell space flights in South Africa. For R1.5-million or thereabouts, the company will treat Earthlings to sub-orbital flights reaching more than 100km above the planet - with zero gravity time and astronaut training thrown in.
The cellphone as learning tool
Amid debate on growing cellphone usage in schools, South Africa's Meraka Institute is piloting a project that makes use of innovative applications to turn the handheld devices into instruments of learning.
