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Gauteng residents lead SA in confidence & social connection in Joy Revolution study
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A recent Joy Revolution study found that Gauteng residents are leading South Africa in confidence and social connection as 2026 begins.
People in the province report stronger community ties, and greater engagement with local initiatives.
Johannesburg North, in particular, reflects this trend, with residents showing active participation in neighbourhood events and support networks.
Researchers say connection and positivity are growing, which could bring people together and make communities stronger.
People in the province report stronger community ties, and greater engagement with local initiatives.
Johannesburg North, in particular, reflects this trend, with residents showing active participation in neighbourhood events and support networks.
Researchers say connection and positivity are growing, which could bring people together and make communities stronger.
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Tshego Helping Hands expands farming project
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A Soshanguve community organisation, Tshego Helping Hands, is expanding its farming initiative to support vulnerable youth and reduce homelessness.
The programme trains young people in farming skills while keeping them engaged off the streets.
Tshego Helping Hands is partnering with local organisations and engaging the Department of Agriculture to grow the project.
The expansion responds to increasing social and economic pressures on families reliant on grants and rising youth exposure to crime.
The programme trains young people in farming skills while keeping them engaged off the streets.
Tshego Helping Hands is partnering with local organisations and engaging the Department of Agriculture to grow the project.
The expansion responds to increasing social and economic pressures on families reliant on grants and rising youth exposure to crime.
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Morocco and Egypt recorded historic tourism growth in 2025
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Morocco and Egypt have recorded historic tourism growth in 2025, reaffirming their status as Africa’s top destinations.
Morocco welcomed about 19.8-million visitors, up 14-percent year-on-year, while arrivals to Egypt surged by 21-percent to 19-million.
Growth was driven by new international flight links, major cultural attractions and high-profile sporting events.
Tourism officials say the boom has boosted jobs, foreign currency earnings and post-pandemic recovery.
Morocco welcomed about 19.8-million visitors, up 14-percent year-on-year, while arrivals to Egypt surged by 21-percent to 19-million.
Growth was driven by new international flight links, major cultural attractions and high-profile sporting events.
Tourism officials say the boom has boosted jobs, foreign currency earnings and post-pandemic recovery.
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The Rand is trading at 16.38 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 16.38 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,567.57 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,913.00.
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