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Rea Vaya bus rapid transit system to launch new phase of expansion
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The Rea Vaya bus rapid transit system is set to launch a new phase of expansion, providing commuters with more options and convenience in Johannesburg.
The Phase 1C(a) in Alexandra will be launched next week, as part of Joburg Transport Month 2025.
The new route will connect the inner city to various suburbs, including Hillbrow, Yeoville, Orange Grove, Bramley, Wynberg, Alexandra, and Sandton.
This expansion aims to reduce congestion in some of the city's busiest areas while offering safe, affordable, and reliable transportation to residents.
The Phase 1C(a) in Alexandra will be launched next week, as part of Joburg Transport Month 2025.
The new route will connect the inner city to various suburbs, including Hillbrow, Yeoville, Orange Grove, Bramley, Wynberg, Alexandra, and Sandton.
This expansion aims to reduce congestion in some of the city's busiest areas while offering safe, affordable, and reliable transportation to residents.
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Eskom reports R16 billion after-tax profit
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Eskom has reported a 16-billion-rand after-tax profit for the year ending March 2025, its first profit in 8-years.
This is up from the 55-billion-rand loss recorded in the previous year.
The power utility's return to profit is largely due to a 12.74% tariff increase, debt relief, and a 14% reduction in primary energy costs.
Eskom chief executive Dan Marokane says they are reinvesting profits back into national assets:
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This is up from the 55-billion-rand loss recorded in the previous year.
The power utility's return to profit is largely due to a 12.74% tariff increase, debt relief, and a 14% reduction in primary energy costs.
Eskom chief executive Dan Marokane says they are reinvesting profits back into national assets:
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Learners and teachers get introduced to exciting opportunities in STEM
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100 learners and 16 teachers from underserved communities have been introduced to exciting opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through a recent STEM outreach event hosted by the University of Johannesburg's Faculties of Science and Engineering.
This event provided crucial exposure to academic and career prospects in STEM fields, aiming to bridge the gap in STEM education and encourage the breaking of barriers.
The initiative was made possible through partnerships with the Chayil Foundation and the UJ Habitable Planet Schools Programme.
This event provided crucial exposure to academic and career prospects in STEM fields, aiming to bridge the gap in STEM education and encourage the breaking of barriers.
The initiative was made possible through partnerships with the Chayil Foundation and the UJ Habitable Planet Schools Programme.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.25 to the US Dollar, 23.18 to the British Pound, and 20.25 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,865.53 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,316.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.25 to the US Dollar, 23.18 to the British Pound, and 20.25 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,865.53 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.32 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,316.00.
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