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Spaza shop owners urged to register for the Spaza Shop Support Fund
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The City of Johannesburg is urging all spaza shop and small business owners across South Africa to register for the Spaza Shop Support Fund, which has changed the landscape for small business owners across country.
The fund will provide support to eligible community convenience shops, to increase their participation in the township and rural areas’ retail trade sector.
The City says the funding aims to uplift local entrepreneurs and to build a stronger economy from the ground up.
The fund will provide support to eligible community convenience shops, to increase their participation in the township and rural areas’ retail trade sector.
The City says the funding aims to uplift local entrepreneurs and to build a stronger economy from the ground up.
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KZN appoints over 1000 new teachers
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The KwaZulu-Natal Education Department has successfully appointed over 1000 new teachers to ensure that no classroom is left without a qualified teacher.
Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka says over 1 530 Post Level 1 teachers, were appointed between January and April this year.
The MEC highlighted that most of the vacancies were in critical subject areas, including Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and technical subjects.
Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka says over 1 530 Post Level 1 teachers, were appointed between January and April this year.
The MEC highlighted that most of the vacancies were in critical subject areas, including Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and technical subjects.
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African Astronomical Society's Conference brings together experts, researchers, and policymakers
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The African Astronomical Society's 2025 Conference took place at the University of South Africa, bringing together experts, researchers, and policymakers from across Africa and beyond.
The hybrid event celebrates Africa's growing contributions to astronomy, featuring cutting-edge scientific advancements, impactful outreach, and exciting youth initiatives.
AFAS executive committee member, Dr. Sinenhlanhla Sikhosana.
The hybrid event celebrates Africa's growing contributions to astronomy, featuring cutting-edge scientific advancements, impactful outreach, and exciting youth initiatives.
AFAS executive committee member, Dr. Sinenhlanhla Sikhosana.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 18.87 to the US Dollar, 25.00 to the British Pound, and 21.45 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,341.22 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.00 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 84,723.00.
The Rand is trading at 18.87 to the US Dollar, 25.00 to the British Pound, and 21.45 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,341.22 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.00 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 84,723.00.