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Proposed extension of the Gauteng Rapid Rail Integrated Network to create over 211 000 direct jobs
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The proposed extension of the Gauteng Rapid Rail Integrated Network has been received with excitement among residents of Fourways and Randburg.
The project aims to connect the existing Marlboro Station to Soweto through Randburg, Fourways, and Little Falls amongst other areas.
Gautrain Senior Executive Manager for Communications, Albi Modise, says the project will create over 211 000 direct jobs and spend an estimated R1.6b on skills and enterprise development.
The project aims to connect the existing Marlboro Station to Soweto through Randburg, Fourways, and Little Falls amongst other areas.
Gautrain Senior Executive Manager for Communications, Albi Modise, says the project will create over 211 000 direct jobs and spend an estimated R1.6b on skills and enterprise development.
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Over 200 000 assistant teachers deployed across the country
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The Department of Basic Education says over 200 000 assistant teachers have been deployed to schools across the country, to help ease the daily workload of existing teachers.
The positions were made available through the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative, which offered unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34, positions as education assistants and general school assistants in public schools.
PSA’s, Claude Naicker, says the assistant teachers will be appointed for a six-month period with a R4000 stipend.
The positions were made available through the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative, which offered unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34, positions as education assistants and general school assistants in public schools.
PSA’s, Claude Naicker, says the assistant teachers will be appointed for a six-month period with a R4000 stipend.
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SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee bids for the 2036 and 2040 Olympics
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The South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee is currently undergoing a consultative process to bid for the 2036 and 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The International Olympic Committee welcomed a proposal from South Africa, in November last year, to begin outlining discussions over hosting the Olympic Games.
The International Olympic Committee welcomed a proposal from South Africa, in November last year, to begin outlining discussions over hosting the Olympic Games.
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The Rand is trading at 18.82 to the US Dollar, 25.04 to the British Pound, and 21.36 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,328.94 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.61 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 93,643.00.
The Rand is trading at 18.82 to the US Dollar, 25.04 to the British Pound, and 21.36 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,328.94 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.61 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 93,643.00.