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Gauteng launches e-Panic Button app for faster emergency response
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The Gauteng Provincial Government is encouraging residents to download the official Gauteng e-Panic Button mobile app to improve access to emergency help.
The app connects users directly to a province-wide network of private armed response and medical services for faster assistance during emergencies.
Residents can report crimes, request armed response or call for medical help at the touch of a button, with real-time updates showing when responders are on the way.
To set it up, users must download the app from the Google Play or Apple App Store, register with their cellphone number, and enable location and notification permissions.
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Allan Gray Orbis Foundation opens 2026 Fellowship applications
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The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 University Fellowship Programme for high-performing Grade 12 learners interested in entrepreneurship.
The programme offers needs-based funding for university studies, along with mentorship and skills development.
Applicants must be South African citizens under 21, meet minimum academic requirements, and plan to study approved degree programmes at selected universities.
Full funding is available to households earning one million rand or less a year.
Applications close on 30 April 2026. More information is available at allangrayorbis dot org
The programme offers needs-based funding for university studies, along with mentorship and skills development.
Applicants must be South African citizens under 21, meet minimum academic requirements, and plan to study approved degree programmes at selected universities.
Full funding is available to households earning one million rand or less a year.
Applications close on 30 April 2026. More information is available at allangrayorbis dot org
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African leaders to meet in Addis Ababa on water and sanitation
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Heads of State and Government will gather at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 14 to 15 February for the 39th AU Summit. The theme is “Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation,” with discussions focused on improving access to clean water, sanitation, and continental cooperation.
Delegates from across Africa, including South Africa, which continues to face water supply challenges, will explore strategies to strengthen water security and sanitation systems. Side events and civil society meetings are already shaping solutions to ensure safe water reaches communities across the continent.
Dirco Minister Ronald they will be dealing with various other issues affecting the continent
Delegates from across Africa, including South Africa, which continues to face water supply challenges, will explore strategies to strengthen water security and sanitation systems. Side events and civil society meetings are already shaping solutions to ensure safe water reaches communities across the continent.
Dirco Minister Ronald they will be dealing with various other issues affecting the continent
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 15.93 to the US Dollar, 21.73 to the British Pound, and 18.88 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,007.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.93 to the US Dollar, 21.73 to the British Pound, and 18.88 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,007.00.
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