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Deon Malherbe Swimming Pool Reopens After Repairs
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The Deon Malherbe Swimming Pool in Sinoville, Petoria is now fully operational following essential electrical and plumbing repairs.
Metro officials confirmed that all safety and quality checks have been completed, ensuring the facility is safe for public use.
The closure was caused by an unexpected electrical fault affecting the pool’s pumping system.
Intensive work over several days included system repairs, refilling, and recalibration, allowing residents to once again enjoy the popular swimming facility
Metro officials confirmed that all safety and quality checks have been completed, ensuring the facility is safe for public use.
The closure was caused by an unexpected electrical fault affecting the pool’s pumping system.
Intensive work over several days included system repairs, refilling, and recalibration, allowing residents to once again enjoy the popular swimming facility
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Home Affairs Reports Major Improvements in Visas and Smart IDs
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According to the Department of Home Affairs’ latest annual report, visa processing times, smart ID issuance, and immigration services all improved significantly during the 2024/25 financial year.
Critical skills visa approvals rose from 52% to 89%, business visas from 61% to 97%, and general work visas from 10% to 98%.
The department also issued 3.6 million smart ID cards, nearly one million above its target. Reforms under the Medium Term Development Plan, including the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme, have helped boost tourism, job creation, and investment, demonstrating a marked turnaround in the department’s performance.
Critical skills visa approvals rose from 52% to 89%, business visas from 61% to 97%, and general work visas from 10% to 98%.
The department also issued 3.6 million smart ID cards, nearly one million above its target. Reforms under the Medium Term Development Plan, including the Trusted Tour Operator Scheme, have helped boost tourism, job creation, and investment, demonstrating a marked turnaround in the department’s performance.
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Cape Verde Makes History with First World Cup Qualification
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Cape Verde has made history by qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time.
The island nation secured its spot at the 2026 tournament after a 3-0 victory over Eswatini in their final qualifier.
The result saw them top Group D ahead of Cameroon, completing a dream campaign.
Cape Verde is now the second-smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup, after Iceland in 2018.
The achievement has sparked nationwide celebrations and marks a proud moment for African football.
The island nation secured its spot at the 2026 tournament after a 3-0 victory over Eswatini in their final qualifier.
The result saw them top Group D ahead of Cameroon, completing a dream campaign.
Cape Verde is now the second-smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup, after Iceland in 2018.
The achievement has sparked nationwide celebrations and marks a proud moment for African football.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.33 to the US Dollar, 23.14 to the British Pound, and 20.14 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,184.26 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 62.39 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111 648,00
The Rand is trading at 17.33 to the US Dollar, 23.14 to the British Pound, and 20.14 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,184.26 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 62.39 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111 648,00
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