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Joburg launches backup power partnership project
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The City of Johannesburg has launched a backup power partnership with Wits University to keep traffic signals running during power outages, as part of the city’s Transport Month campaign.
The Johannesburg Roads Agency says the initiative has provided backup power to more than 110 traffic intersections across Johannesburg.
Upgrades in Braamfontein include pedestrian countdown timers, backup power supplies
and audio push buttons to assist visually impared pedestrians.
The rollout forms part of a city-wide Traffic Signal Backup Power Initiative under the Johannesburg Road Agency's Intelligent Transport System Strategy.
The Johannesburg Roads Agency says the initiative has provided backup power to more than 110 traffic intersections across Johannesburg.
Upgrades in Braamfontein include pedestrian countdown timers, backup power supplies
and audio push buttons to assist visually impared pedestrians.
The rollout forms part of a city-wide Traffic Signal Backup Power Initiative under the Johannesburg Road Agency's Intelligent Transport System Strategy.
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Cape Town International Kite Festival to raise awareness for mental health
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The 32nd Cape Town International Kite Festival will take place at the Youngsfield Military Base in Ottery this month.
The initiative uses the colourful spectacle of kite flying to raise awareness on the importance of mental health.
The festival brings together families, communities, kite enthusiasts and advocates for a celebration of hope, resilience and connection and serves as a call for communities to unite in support of mental health awareness and to help build a brighter future for people living with mental health challenges.
Proceeds from every ticket purchased will assist the Cape Mental Health public benefit organization in continuing to provide essential free mental health services to communities across the Western Cape.
The initiative uses the colourful spectacle of kite flying to raise awareness on the importance of mental health.
The festival brings together families, communities, kite enthusiasts and advocates for a celebration of hope, resilience and connection and serves as a call for communities to unite in support of mental health awareness and to help build a brighter future for people living with mental health challenges.
Proceeds from every ticket purchased will assist the Cape Mental Health public benefit organization in continuing to provide essential free mental health services to communities across the Western Cape.
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Wits University announces R341 million Cultural Precinct development
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Wits University has announced the development of a R341 million Wits Cultural Precinct.
The investment aims to transform the university's south-eastern edge in Braamfontein into an accessible lifestyle hub for arts, culture, performance, heritage and creative innovation.
The five-year development will expand, integrate and link Wits' existing arts, performance and heritage facilities to create a vibrant cultural gateway between the institution and the city.
The precinct is expected to bring together new and upgraded academic facilities, theatres, exhibition and performance spaces and enhanced lifestyle areas, opening more of Wits' creative life to Joburgers.
The investment aims to transform the university's south-eastern edge in Braamfontein into an accessible lifestyle hub for arts, culture, performance, heritage and creative innovation.
The five-year development will expand, integrate and link Wits' existing arts, performance and heritage facilities to create a vibrant cultural gateway between the institution and the city.
The precinct is expected to bring together new and upgraded academic facilities, theatres, exhibition and performance spaces and enhanced lifestyle areas, opening more of Wits' creative life to Joburgers.
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