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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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World Diabetes Day
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Today is World Diabetes Day observed annually to raise awareness about diabetes, promote its prevention and management, and improve access to care.
The day was created by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organisation and is the largest global campaign for diabetes.
It is recognized as an official United Nations Day, raising the profile of diabetes and its impact on health worldwide.
The theme for 2024–2026 is "Diabetes and Well-Being," which focuses on providing appropriate access to diabetes care and support.
The day was created by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organisation and is the largest global campaign for diabetes.
It is recognized as an official United Nations Day, raising the profile of diabetes and its impact on health worldwide.
The theme for 2024–2026 is "Diabetes and Well-Being," which focuses on providing appropriate access to diabetes care and support.
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Financial Indicators
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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 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 97,459.00.
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 97,459.00.
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