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Eskom rolls out its first fleet of 20 electric vehicles in shift to cleaner energy
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Eskom has launched its first fleet of 20 electric vehicles to support cleaner energy goals.
The vehicles, ranging from delivery vans to light trucks, will be primarily used in the distribution and generation divisions to cut costs and reduce emissions.
Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says the power utility plans to fully electrify its fleet by 2035 and will roll out 55 new public charging stations within two years:
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The vehicles, ranging from delivery vans to light trucks, will be primarily used in the distribution and generation divisions to cut costs and reduce emissions.
Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says the power utility plans to fully electrify its fleet by 2035 and will roll out 55 new public charging stations within two years:
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Gauteng property market booming
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The Gauteng property market is booming, with the province overtaking the Western Cape in the number of buildings completed in 2024.
ooba Group CEO, Rhys Dyer says Tshwane and Ekurhuleni are driving this growth, with Tshwane emerging as a particularly attractive destination for savvy investors.
Dyer notes that Tshwane has seen a big increase in buy-to-let investments, with 11.2% of home loans going to rental properties in 2025.
This represents a 1.37 percentage point increase compared to the same period in 2024.
The trend suggests that investors are increasingly looking to Tshwane as a prime location for property investment.
ooba Group CEO, Rhys Dyer says Tshwane and Ekurhuleni are driving this growth, with Tshwane emerging as a particularly attractive destination for savvy investors.
Dyer notes that Tshwane has seen a big increase in buy-to-let investments, with 11.2% of home loans going to rental properties in 2025.
This represents a 1.37 percentage point increase compared to the same period in 2024.
The trend suggests that investors are increasingly looking to Tshwane as a prime location for property investment.
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Vodacom boosts Northern Gauteng with R435 Million investment
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Vodacom has announced a significant investment of over R435 million in the Northern Gauteng region for the 2025/2026 financial year.
The investment aims to enhance digital inclusion, network excellence, and regional development in the region.
The company plans to upgrade infrastructure, deploy new sites, and rollout advanced technology in the North-West province and Tshwane to support economic growth and customer demand.
The investment aims to enhance digital inclusion, network excellence, and regional development in the region.
The company plans to upgrade infrastructure, deploy new sites, and rollout advanced technology in the North-West province and Tshwane to support economic growth and customer demand.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.47 to the US Dollar, 23.64 to the British Pound, and 20.43 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,636.91 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.36 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,283.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.47 to the US Dollar, 23.64 to the British Pound, and 20.43 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,636.91 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.36 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,283.00.
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