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#SilentWalk&Run entries open
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Organisers of the #SilentWalk&Run have announced the opening of entries for the 9th annual event, taking place on Saturday, 20 September, at Marks Park Sports Club in Emmarentia, Johannesburg.
The event is hosted as part of Deaf Awareness Month that is commemorated annually in September, and is also part of commemorating the International Week of Deaf People running from, 22 to 28 September, themed, "No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights".
The Neema Foundation for the Deaf says last year the silent-walk and run attracted more than 2 500 participants and it is expected to continue to grow.
The Foundation's Cebisile Ndebele says this event aims to promote the inclusion of the deaf community in mainstream society.
The event is hosted as part of Deaf Awareness Month that is commemorated annually in September, and is also part of commemorating the International Week of Deaf People running from, 22 to 28 September, themed, "No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights".
The Neema Foundation for the Deaf says last year the silent-walk and run attracted more than 2 500 participants and it is expected to continue to grow.
The Foundation's Cebisile Ndebele says this event aims to promote the inclusion of the deaf community in mainstream society.
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City of Joburg launches the Integrated Spatial Data Portal and Spatial Planning Management System
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The City of Johannesburg has introduced South Africa's first integrated digital platform that combines all spatial data, streamlining access and management.
The Integrated Spatial Data Platform and Spatial Plan Management System enables advanced analysis, evidence-based planning, and real-time data sharing, enhancing transparency, accountability, and service delivery.
The city’s Virgil James says the platforms mark a major step in Johannesburg’s Smart City journey, fostering collaboration, citizen engagement, and efficient urban development:
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The Integrated Spatial Data Platform and Spatial Plan Management System enables advanced analysis, evidence-based planning, and real-time data sharing, enhancing transparency, accountability, and service delivery.
The city’s Virgil James says the platforms mark a major step in Johannesburg’s Smart City journey, fostering collaboration, citizen engagement, and efficient urban development:
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Government unveils key priorities for economic growth
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Deputy minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, says the government has identified key priorities to boost economic growth, investment, and job creation.
These include investment in infrastructure, transportation, energy, and telecommunications infrastructure.
He addressed the 20th edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry Africa India Conclave in India last week.
Morolong says the government recognises the importance of trade facilitation in promoting economic growth and investment.
He adds that this will require streamlining customs procedures and improving logistics.
These include investment in infrastructure, transportation, energy, and telecommunications infrastructure.
He addressed the 20th edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry Africa India Conclave in India last week.
Morolong says the government recognises the importance of trade facilitation in promoting economic growth and investment.
He adds that this will require streamlining customs procedures and improving logistics.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.64 to the US Dollar, 23.82 to the British Pound, and 20.61 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,448.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.26 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,698.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.64 to the US Dollar, 23.82 to the British Pound, and 20.61 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,448.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.26 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,698.00.
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