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KZN pupil wins global competition with health-assistant robot

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A KwaZulu-Natal pupil who has won a Global Robotics title has described her creation as more than just a machine.

Sinead Samputh says her award-winning robot is a design to help people.

26 Nov 2025 2AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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