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Joburg Swimmer Qualifies for World Championships
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Johannesburg swimmer Lorenzo Cazzavillan has qualified for the World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships in Portugal, taking place from the 30th of October to the 7th of November.
The 21-year-old secured three qualifying A times and one B time after years of training and competing at national level.
His family is raising funds for flights, accommodation and specialist racing equipment to support his participation in the international competition.
The 21-year-old secured three qualifying A times and one B time after years of training and competing at national level.
His family is raising funds for flights, accommodation and specialist racing equipment to support his participation in the international competition.
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Tim Steyn Wins Top Landscape Design Award
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South African landscaper Tim Steyn says his work on the Serenity Garden aims to help visitors connect with nature, following his win at the 2026 Condé Nast House & Garden South Africa Designers of the Year Awards.
Steyn was named Landscape Designer of the Year for his work, which includes the Legacy Gardens at Brahman Hills in KwaZulu-Natal.
He is now working on the 22-hectare Serenity Garden, which will feature winding paths, waterfalls and quiet spaces for visitors.
The project is expected to be completed towards the end of 2026.
Steyn was named Landscape Designer of the Year for his work, which includes the Legacy Gardens at Brahman Hills in KwaZulu-Natal.
He is now working on the 22-hectare Serenity Garden, which will feature winding paths, waterfalls and quiet spaces for visitors.
The project is expected to be completed towards the end of 2026.
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Johannesburg Partners with Wits to Keep Traffic Lights Working
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The City of Johannesburg says its partnership with Wits University will help keep traffic lights working during power outages.
The Johannesburg Roads Agency says backup power has been installed at more than 110 intersections across the city.
In Braamfontein, the upgrades also include pedestrian countdown timers, audio buttons for visually impaired pedestrians and lane lights to improve safety.
The project forms part of the city’s efforts to reduce traffic disruptions and make roads safer for motorists and pedestrians.
The Johannesburg Roads Agency says backup power has been installed at more than 110 intersections across the city.
In Braamfontein, the upgrades also include pedestrian countdown timers, audio buttons for visually impaired pedestrians and lane lights to improve safety.
The project forms part of the city’s efforts to reduce traffic disruptions and make roads safer for motorists and pedestrians.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.59 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,162.49 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,605.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.59 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,162.49 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 81,605.00.
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