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Nearly R200 000 raised for rare diseases
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About R200 000 has been raised for rare diseases through the Ride Joburg race that took place last month.
Cyclist Mauritz van den Heever helped raise the money for Rare Diseases South Africa through the organisation’s #Ride4Rare campaign
He was inspired by his wife who lives with a rare condition.
RDSA's Judy McBeath says the funds will go directly toward treatments, therapies, and support programmes for patients and families affected by rare diseases.
Cyclist Mauritz van den Heever helped raise the money for Rare Diseases South Africa through the organisation’s #Ride4Rare campaign
He was inspired by his wife who lives with a rare condition.
RDSA's Judy McBeath says the funds will go directly toward treatments, therapies, and support programmes for patients and families affected by rare diseases.
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Joburg Market CEO Sello Makhubela wins Manager of the Year 2025
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Joburg Market CEO, Sello Makhubela, has been crowned Manager of the Year 2025 by the World Union of Wholesale Markets for his visionary leadership and commitment to sustainability.
Under his guidance, the market achieved record revenues above R1-billion and implemented a seven-point strategy to drive transformation, transparency, and empowerment.
Makhubela’s focus on supporting small farmers, women in agriculture, and eco-friendly operations has reshaped the industry.
City spokesperson Virgil James:
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Under his guidance, the market achieved record revenues above R1-billion and implemented a seven-point strategy to drive transformation, transparency, and empowerment.
Makhubela’s focus on supporting small farmers, women in agriculture, and eco-friendly operations has reshaped the industry.
City spokesperson Virgil James:
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City of Cape Town signs MoA with the Institute for Global Homelessness
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The City of Cape Town has signed a formal Memorandum of Agreement joining 17 others working with the Institute for Global Homelessness, to reduce the number of people sleeping on the streets.
The Institute of Global Homelessness launched the first Vanguard Cities cohort in 2017.
Mayoral committee member for Community Service and Health, Francine Higham, says the aim is to support and uplift local expertise and innovation in addressing homelessness, while fostering the benefits of both community and global exchange:
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The Institute of Global Homelessness launched the first Vanguard Cities cohort in 2017.
Mayoral committee member for Community Service and Health, Francine Higham, says the aim is to support and uplift local expertise and innovation in addressing homelessness, while fostering the benefits of both community and global exchange:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.08 to the US Dollar, 22.42 to the British Pound, and 19.79 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,107.13 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 103,701.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.08 to the US Dollar, 22.42 to the British Pound, and 19.79 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,107.13 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 103,701.00.
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