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Joburg hosts U20 Mayors Summit
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Johannesburg is co-hosting the U20 Mayors Summit from today until Sunday, bringing together city leaders to discuss sustainable cities, climate action, and digital transformation.
The gathering is under the theme: ‘cities leading the way in reimagining global change'.
Yesterday mayors gathered for a tree-planting ceremony in Johannesburg's Mushroom Park, symbolizing their commitment to fighting climate change.
The tree planting ceremony highlights the importance of climate action, community unity, environmental sustainability, and local leadership.
The gathering is under the theme: ‘cities leading the way in reimagining global change'.
Yesterday mayors gathered for a tree-planting ceremony in Johannesburg's Mushroom Park, symbolizing their commitment to fighting climate change.
The tree planting ceremony highlights the importance of climate action, community unity, environmental sustainability, and local leadership.
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Young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg and Cape Town invited to apply for funding
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Young entrepreneurs in Johannesburg and Cape Town have a chance to secure vital support and funding to grow their businesses through the Orange Corners Designs Incubation programme.
The programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and is managed by the Craft and Design Institute.
This 12-month intensive programme will provide 20 entrepreneurs in each city with impactful workshops, mentoring, and training to improve their businesses.
Orange Corners Designs programme Manager, Khanya Mpuang:
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The programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and is managed by the Craft and Design Institute.
This 12-month intensive programme will provide 20 entrepreneurs in each city with impactful workshops, mentoring, and training to improve their businesses.
Orange Corners Designs programme Manager, Khanya Mpuang:
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Tyler Jacobs claims bronze medal 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships
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South Africa’s Tyler Jacobs has made history by claiming the bronze medal in the Under-23 Women's Short Track race at the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Switzerland.
This achievement marks the first-ever XCC World Championship medal for a South African female cyclist.
During the 8-lap final Tyler Jacobs positioned herself in the lead pack from the start, showing her tactical skills and racing determination.
Despite a fierce battle for the top spots, Jacobs secured third place, finishing with a time of 20-minutes, 18-seconds.
This achievement marks the first-ever XCC World Championship medal for a South African female cyclist.
During the 8-lap final Tyler Jacobs positioned herself in the lead pack from the start, showing her tactical skills and racing determination.
Despite a fierce battle for the top spots, Jacobs secured third place, finishing with a time of 20-minutes, 18-seconds.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.36 to the US Dollar, 23.56 to the British Pound, and 20.36 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,633.33 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.51 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,106.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.36 to the US Dollar, 23.56 to the British Pound, and 20.36 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,633.33 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.51 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,106.00.
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