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Johannesburg Mayor urges G20 to empower cities
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Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has called on G20 leaders to recognize the crucial role of cities in addressing global challenges.
Morero emphasized the need for direct funding, stronger partnerships, and a greater role for local governments in shaping global decisions.
The U20 declaration, developed during the U20 summit in Sandton, is a collective voice demanding action and resources for cities.
It will be delivered to the G20 Summit in November.
Morero emphasized the need for direct funding, stronger partnerships, and a greater role for local governments in shaping global decisions.
The U20 declaration, developed during the U20 summit in Sandton, is a collective voice demanding action and resources for cities.
It will be delivered to the G20 Summit in November.
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South African NGOs feed and educate children
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Two South African non-profit organisations, Soul Food and The Love Trust, have partnered to provide nutritious meals and quality education to children in need.
At a school in Thembisa, learners receive daily breakfast and lunch, boosting their energy to learn.
The organisations rescue surplus food, reducing waste and feeding thousands of children daily.
The initiative supports education, teacher training, and classroom resources, empowering learners to succeed.
At a school in Thembisa, learners receive daily breakfast and lunch, boosting their energy to learn.
The organisations rescue surplus food, reducing waste and feeding thousands of children daily.
The initiative supports education, teacher training, and classroom resources, empowering learners to succeed.
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City libraries launch new digital services
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Cape Town's libraries are now digital, making it easier for book lovers to access their favorite reads.
City libraries have launched new digital services, allowing online library card registration.
The City libraries’ entire physical catalogue is now also online, in addition to thousands of e-books and audiobooks.
Mayoral committee member for Health, Francine Higham says once registered, patrons can pop into their local library to collect their cards to unlock physical and digital collections:
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City libraries have launched new digital services, allowing online library card registration.
The City libraries’ entire physical catalogue is now also online, in addition to thousands of e-books and audiobooks.
Mayoral committee member for Health, Francine Higham says once registered, patrons can pop into their local library to collect their cards to unlock physical and digital collections:
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.35 to the US Dollar, 23.59 to the British Pound, and 20.40 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,646.58 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.58 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,280.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.35 to the US Dollar, 23.59 to the British Pound, and 20.40 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,646.58 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.58 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,280.00.
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