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Rand Water's new System 5A Purification Plant to boost water capacity in Gauteng
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The new System 5A Water Purification Plant at Rand Water’s Zuikerbosch Station in Vereeniging, in Gauteng, has officially been commissioned as part of the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Works System.
The largest of its kind in Africa, the newly constructed System 5A, will benefit municipalities in Gauteng, parts of Mpumalanga, the North West and the Free State, strengthening the region’s resilience against water shortages.
The plant is a key part of Rand Water’s long-term infrastructure plan, which will add 600 million litres of potable water per day to the network — enough to supply an additional 2.4 million people.
The project’s strategic importance lies in its ability to enhance water security for Gauteng’s major metros and surrounding municipalities.
The largest of its kind in Africa, the newly constructed System 5A, will benefit municipalities in Gauteng, parts of Mpumalanga, the North West and the Free State, strengthening the region’s resilience against water shortages.
The plant is a key part of Rand Water’s long-term infrastructure plan, which will add 600 million litres of potable water per day to the network — enough to supply an additional 2.4 million people.
The project’s strategic importance lies in its ability to enhance water security for Gauteng’s major metros and surrounding municipalities.
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50 Young South Africans graduate from the Forvis Mazars Digital Skills Programme
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The Forvis Mazars Institute of Development celebrated its inaugural graduation ceremony yesterday, in recognition of 50 young South Africans from underserved communities, who have successfully completed its digital skills development programme.
The achievement follows closely on the heels of International Youth Day, observed globally on the 12th of August, dedicated to recognizing young people as powerful agents of change and drivers of sustainable development.
The graduates are now certified in cutting-edge fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing and Data Analytics skills that are essential to South Africa's digital future.
The achievement follows closely on the heels of International Youth Day, observed globally on the 12th of August, dedicated to recognizing young people as powerful agents of change and drivers of sustainable development.
The graduates are now certified in cutting-edge fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing and Data Analytics skills that are essential to South Africa's digital future.
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Free State hosts inaugural G20 Cultural Diplomacy Roadshow
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The Free State province hosted the first chapter of the G20 Cultural Diplomacy Roadshow in Bloemfontein.
The initiative is designed to showcase the power of culture in fostering international exchanges between partners and serves as a platform to highlight the province’s rich cultural heritage, deepen international cooperation and advance the G20’s vision of inclusivity and collaboration.
More than 20 heads of commissions convened in the city, including China, Mali, Lesotho, Nigeria, and Bangladesh, to take part in the tours around the city and to foster international relationships.
The roadshow positions the Free State as a global cultural destination while advancing the G20 Presidency’s theme of “Solidarity, Equality & Sustainability.
The initiative is designed to showcase the power of culture in fostering international exchanges between partners and serves as a platform to highlight the province’s rich cultural heritage, deepen international cooperation and advance the G20’s vision of inclusivity and collaboration.
More than 20 heads of commissions convened in the city, including China, Mali, Lesotho, Nigeria, and Bangladesh, to take part in the tours around the city and to foster international relationships.
The roadshow positions the Free State as a global cultural destination while advancing the G20 Presidency’s theme of “Solidarity, Equality & Sustainability.
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The Rand is trading at 17.52 to the US Dollar, 23.78 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 65.78 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 121,666.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.52 to the US Dollar, 23.78 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 65.78 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 121,666.00.
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