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Community spirit saves the day for Sandton SPCA animals
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The Sandton SPCA is breathing a sigh of relief after days without a reliable water source.
The community rallied around the shelter, after a burnt-out borehole pump left them struggling to care for over 200 animals.
Rand Water stepped in, replacing the pump free of charge and pledging ongoing maintenance.
SPCA manager Stephen Maila thanked residents and businesses for their kindness, saying their generosity kept the shelter — and its animals — safe.
Donations of water and resources have been pouring in, helping to ensure the animals receive the care they need.
The community rallied around the shelter, after a burnt-out borehole pump left them struggling to care for over 200 animals.
Rand Water stepped in, replacing the pump free of charge and pledging ongoing maintenance.
SPCA manager Stephen Maila thanked residents and businesses for their kindness, saying their generosity kept the shelter — and its animals — safe.
Donations of water and resources have been pouring in, helping to ensure the animals receive the care they need.
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Africa Tech Festival 2025 calls for responsible, inclusive, and people-centred innovation
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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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Clipper Race heroes return to Cape Town
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The Clipper Race heroes have returned to Cape Town's V&A Waterfront.
The fleet, comprising ten ocean racing yachts, will dock at the marina, offering visitors a chance to meet the exceptional people taking on this adventure of a lifetime.
Hailed as one of the planet’s toughest endurance challenges, the Clipper Race sees10 teams of non-professional sailors push themselves to their absolute limit.
Race Manager Hana Bruce says sailors go through intense training before taking part in order to sail safely on their boats:
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The fleet, comprising ten ocean racing yachts, will dock at the marina, offering visitors a chance to meet the exceptional people taking on this adventure of a lifetime.
Hailed as one of the planet’s toughest endurance challenges, the Clipper Race sees10 teams of non-professional sailors push themselves to their absolute limit.
Race Manager Hana Bruce says sailors go through intense training before taking part in order to sail safely on their boats:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.03 to the US Dollar, 22.46 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 Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 97,060.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.03 to the US Dollar, 22.46 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 Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 97,060.00.
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