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SA's mining production increases by 1.2%
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Statistics South Africa says mining production rose by 1.2-percent in September compared with the same month last year.
The biggest contributors were platinum, gold, and coal, while manganese and iron ore declined.
Compared with August, production was 2.2-percent higher.
Stats SA’s Juan-Pierre Terblanche says sales were 8.2-percent higher than in August:
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The biggest contributors were platinum, gold, and coal, while manganese and iron ore declined.
Compared with August, production was 2.2-percent higher.
Stats SA’s Juan-Pierre Terblanche says sales were 8.2-percent higher than in August:
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Teen Universe SA contestant Iman Sekoto seeks Sandton community’s support
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Sandton resident Iman Sekoto is competing in the Teen Universe South Africa grand finale on 14-December and is asking for the community's support.
The 18-year-old, Crawford International Sandton student, describes the pageant as “an honour and an exciting step toward achieving her dream” of being crowned Teen Universe SA.
Sekoto promotes mental health awareness through her Glow from Within initiative and does charity work with Emandleleni Creche in Soweto.
She calls on the community to vote and support her journey as she aims to uplift youth and represent South Africa with pride.
The 18-year-old, Crawford International Sandton student, describes the pageant as “an honour and an exciting step toward achieving her dream” of being crowned Teen Universe SA.
Sekoto promotes mental health awareness through her Glow from Within initiative and does charity work with Emandleleni Creche in Soweto.
She calls on the community to vote and support her journey as she aims to uplift youth and represent South Africa with pride.
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Africa Tech Festival 2025
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The Africa Tech Festival 2025 this week gathered key stakeholders from government, global tech firms, and the startup ecosystem in Cape Town calling for responsible, inclusive, and people-centred innovation to drive the continent’s digital future.
The 28th edition of the festival emphasized that Africa’s digital transformation must be guided by ethical governance, equitable access, and meaningful social impact.
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi reinforced the government’s commitment to inclusive digital development.
Malatsi highlighted the importance of three foundational pillars for the country to fully benefit from emerging technologies like AI: affordable connectivity and devices, reliable digital public infrastructure, and widespread digital literacy.
The 28th edition of the festival emphasized that Africa’s digital transformation must be guided by ethical governance, equitable access, and meaningful social impact.
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi reinforced the government’s commitment to inclusive digital development.
Malatsi highlighted the importance of three foundational pillars for the country to fully benefit from emerging technologies like AI: affordable connectivity and devices, reliable digital public infrastructure, and widespread digital literacy.
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.03 to the US Dollar, 22.46 to the British Pound, and 19.81 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,209.08 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 96,988.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.03 to the US Dollar, 22.46 to the British Pound, and 19.81 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,209.08 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 96,988.00.
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