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Joburg’s Drill Hall Transformed into Creative Arts Space
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The historic Drill Hall in Johannesburg’s city centre, once home to the 1956 Treason Trial and a prosthetic limb factory, is now being revitalised by local artists.
The space features vibrant art installations, recycled-material artworks, and greenery, including fruit trees and creative plant displays.
Artists from Exotically Divine Pulse are turning the building into a cultural hub while sharing the space with waste recyclers and supporting those experiencing homelessness.
The space features vibrant art installations, recycled-material artworks, and greenery, including fruit trees and creative plant displays.
Artists from Exotically Divine Pulse are turning the building into a cultural hub while sharing the space with waste recyclers and supporting those experiencing homelessness.
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Younger buyers boost confidence in South Africa’s property market
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South Africa’s property market is gaining momentum, with younger buyers leading the way.
Absa’s latest Homeowners Sentiment Index shows those under 44 are the most confident about property’s long-term value, driving buying, investing and renovations.
Inland homeowners are also more optimistic than coastal residents, signalling growing demand beyond traditional hotspots.
Absa’s Nondumiso Ncapai says for many, homeownership remains aspirational.
Absa’s latest Homeowners Sentiment Index shows those under 44 are the most confident about property’s long-term value, driving buying, investing and renovations.
Inland homeowners are also more optimistic than coastal residents, signalling growing demand beyond traditional hotspots.
Absa’s Nondumiso Ncapai says for many, homeownership remains aspirational.
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South Africa celebrates 16% drop in rhino poaching in 2025
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South Africa achieved a 16% decline in rhino poaching last year, with 352 rhinos lost nationwide, due to strong coordination between law enforcement, conservation authorities, and private rhino owners.
KwaZulu-Natal’s Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park recorded a sharp reduction in poaching, supported by advanced technology, early-warning systems, and integrity measures. The country’s efforts in wildlife protection earned international recognition, including the Asia Environmental Enforcement Recognition of Excellence Award.
KwaZulu-Natal’s Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park recorded a sharp reduction in poaching, supported by advanced technology, early-warning systems, and integrity measures. The country’s efforts in wildlife protection earned international recognition, including the Asia Environmental Enforcement Recognition of Excellence Award.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 15.86 to the US Dollar, 21.72 to the British Pound, and 18.89 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,068.60 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.80 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,755.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.86 to the US Dollar, 21.72 to the British Pound, and 18.89 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,068.60 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.80 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,755.00.
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