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Gauteng Tourism Authority Pushes Tourism-Led Job Creation
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The Gauteng Tourism Authority is calling on newly elected municipalities to make tourism a bigger part of their plans to grow local economies and create jobs.
The authority says well-maintained public spaces, safer streets, functioning facilities and better-managed tourist attractions can help bring more visitors and investment into communities.
It also plans to expand its Champion Host Programme, equipping residents with practical tourism skills and knowledge to promote local attractions.
The authority's Barba Gaoganediwe-Matshogo says municipalities should also make better use of public attractions to attract visitors and create local business opportunities:
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The authority says well-maintained public spaces, safer streets, functioning facilities and better-managed tourist attractions can help bring more visitors and investment into communities.
It also plans to expand its Champion Host Programme, equipping residents with practical tourism skills and knowledge to promote local attractions.
The authority's Barba Gaoganediwe-Matshogo says municipalities should also make better use of public attractions to attract visitors and create local business opportunities:
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KZN Schools Win R100 000 For Energy Saving
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Three KwaZulu-Natal primary schools have won equipment and improvements worth a combined 100,000 rand for their efforts to promote energy saving.
The schools were recognised in eThekwini Municipality's Schools Energy Efficiency Competition, where learners used posters and drama performances to share ideas about conserving electricity.
Sunford Primary School won two prizes worth a combined 50,000 rand, while Elangabini Primary School received 30,000 rand and St Theresa's Primary School won 20,000 rand.
The winning schools will use the prizes for projects such as energy-efficient lighting, helping them reduce electricity consumption.
The schools were recognised in eThekwini Municipality's Schools Energy Efficiency Competition, where learners used posters and drama performances to share ideas about conserving electricity.
Sunford Primary School won two prizes worth a combined 50,000 rand, while Elangabini Primary School received 30,000 rand and St Theresa's Primary School won 20,000 rand.
The winning schools will use the prizes for projects such as energy-efficient lighting, helping them reduce electricity consumption.
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Nine Young SA Compete In Botswana Tournament
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Nine young South African table tennis players are representing the country at the WTT Youth Contender tournament, which got underway in Botswana, yesterday.
The four-day competition runs until Saturday and brings together young players from several countries.
The tournament gives the South Africans an opportunity to test their skills against international opponents and gain valuable experience.
The team will compete in the Under-15 and Under-19 categories.
The four-day competition runs until Saturday and brings together young players from several countries.
The tournament gives the South Africans an opportunity to test their skills against international opponents and gain valuable experience.
The team will compete in the Under-15 and Under-19 categories.
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The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 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 73,483.00.
The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 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 73,483.00.
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