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Joburg empowers seniors with safety tips
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The City of Johannesburg's Department of Human Settlements has educated senior residents on safety, dignity, and well-being.
Officials shared tips on having a valid will, safe financial transactions, and fire safety practices.
Seniors were also reminded to maintain their rental properties and respect community living.
The City reaffirmed its commitment to protecting elderly residents' well-being.
Officials shared tips on having a valid will, safe financial transactions, and fire safety practices.
Seniors were also reminded to maintain their rental properties and respect community living.
The City reaffirmed its commitment to protecting elderly residents' well-being.
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UFS students get recognized at 2025 GradStar Awards
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The University of the Free State ranked among the top 3-universities in South Africa at the 2025 GradStar Awards.
The institution has 53 students recognized in the Top 500 list for their employability skills and leadership qualities.
The GradStar Awards, now in their tenth year, highlight students across South African universities who demonstrate leadership qualities and the potential to make a meaningful impact in the workplace.
UFS says this achievement highlights the university's commitment to academic excellence and student success.
The institution has 53 students recognized in the Top 500 list for their employability skills and leadership qualities.
The GradStar Awards, now in their tenth year, highlight students across South African universities who demonstrate leadership qualities and the potential to make a meaningful impact in the workplace.
UFS says this achievement highlights the university's commitment to academic excellence and student success.
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MR DIY opens in SA
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Malaysian retail giant MR DIY has officially entered the South African market, opening stores in Pretoria’s Menlyn Mall and Irene Village.
With nearly 5,000 outlets across Asia and Europe, this marks its first African expansion.
MR DIY focuses on mall-based stores and home DIY products, offering over 17,000 affordable items.
Its entry comes as hardware demand shows signs of recovery, driven by easing inflation, interest rate cuts, and renewed household investment in property improvements after years of economic stagnation.
With nearly 5,000 outlets across Asia and Europe, this marks its first African expansion.
MR DIY focuses on mall-based stores and home DIY products, offering over 17,000 affordable items.
Its entry comes as hardware demand shows signs of recovery, driven by easing inflation, interest rate cuts, and renewed household investment in property improvements after years of economic stagnation.
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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 67.61 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,804.00.
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 67.61 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 115,804.00.
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