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President Ramaphosa Launches Major Water Purification Plant
Story 1
The R4.8 billion System 5A Water Purification Plant has been launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa at Rand Water's Zuikerbosch Station.
The facility will supply 600 million litres of clean water daily to millions in Gauteng and neighbouring provinces.
It is part of a long-term plan to secure water for South Africa’s economic hub, creating jobs and supporting local businesses.
The plant provides clean water for communities, industry, and agriculture, boosting climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure.
The facility will supply 600 million litres of clean water daily to millions in Gauteng and neighbouring provinces.
It is part of a long-term plan to secure water for South Africa’s economic hub, creating jobs and supporting local businesses.
The plant provides clean water for communities, industry, and agriculture, boosting climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure.
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Headline 2
Cape Town Shines Spotlight on Women-Led Businesses' Economic Contributions
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The City of Cape Town is shining a spotlight on the contribution of women-led businesses to the local economy.
One such business is ABC Clothing which empowers local seamstresses and tailors.
Mayoral committee member for Economic Growth, James Vos, says Women in Business initiative has empowered more than 2-thousand female entrepreneurs in the last 25-years, with essential technology tools and business support to foster growth and sustainability:
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One such business is ABC Clothing which empowers local seamstresses and tailors.
Mayoral committee member for Economic Growth, James Vos, says Women in Business initiative has empowered more than 2-thousand female entrepreneurs in the last 25-years, with essential technology tools and business support to foster growth and sustainability:
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Collective Generosity Supports Wildlife Conservation
Story 3
In a heartwarming display of community support, a social media fundraiser by the Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary successfully raised funds for new boots for its dedicated rangers.
These boots-on-the-ground heroes brave harsh environments to protect endangered creatures, and their worn-out boots were in dire need of replacement.
Thanks to collective generosity, the rangers can continue their vital work, safeguarding wildlife with renewed support.
These boots-on-the-ground heroes brave harsh environments to protect endangered creatures, and their worn-out boots were in dire need of replacement.
Thanks to collective generosity, the rangers can continue their vital work, safeguarding wildlife with renewed support.
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.52 to the US Dollar, 23.78 to the British Pound, and 20.50 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,349.19 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.78 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 121,805.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.52 to the US Dollar, 23.78 to the British Pound, and 20.50 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,349.19 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.78 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 121,805.00.
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