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UJ celebrates first PhD graduate in Local Economic Development
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The University of Johannesburg has marked a significant milestone with the graduation of Dr Lebogang Matholwane Mathole, who is the first recipient of a PhD in Economics, with a specialisation in Local Economic Development.
The landmark achievement underscores the University's leadership in advancing applied research and professional practice in a field that is vital to building sustainable and inclusive local economies across South Africa.
Mathole’s achievement not only represents a personal triumph but also affirms the credibility and capacity of UJ’s LED programme, to generate research with real-world impact.
The landmark achievement underscores the University's leadership in advancing applied research and professional practice in a field that is vital to building sustainable and inclusive local economies across South Africa.
Mathole’s achievement not only represents a personal triumph but also affirms the credibility and capacity of UJ’s LED programme, to generate research with real-world impact.
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Fuel prices set to decrease in the month of May
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The Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has confirmed that fuel prices will decrease in the month of May.
The department says both grades of petrol will drop by 22 cents per litre, while diesel is set to decrease by 41 and 42 cents a litre, depending on the grade.
The official fuel price will come into effect on Wednesday.
The department says both grades of petrol will drop by 22 cents per litre, while diesel is set to decrease by 41 and 42 cents a litre, depending on the grade.
The official fuel price will come into effect on Wednesday.
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Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says no one should be left behind as the world transitions to new energy systems
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Electricity and Energy Minister Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says no one should be left behind as the world transitions to new energy systems.
The Minister was Speaking at the 2nd G20 Energy Transitions Working Group meeting in Cape Town.
Ramokgopa says energy transition cannot solely focus on decarbonization but says it must also enable nations to industrialize, create jobs, and broaden the scope of human development.
The Minister was Speaking at the 2nd G20 Energy Transitions Working Group meeting in Cape Town.
Ramokgopa says energy transition cannot solely focus on decarbonization but says it must also enable nations to industrialize, create jobs, and broaden the scope of human development.
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The Rand is trading at 18.32 to the US Dollar, 24.35 to the British Pound, and 20.76 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,241.06 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 59.87 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 94,575.00.
The Rand is trading at 18.32 to the US Dollar, 24.35 to the British Pound, and 20.76 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,241.06 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 59.87 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 94,575.00.