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Douglasdale CPF makes strides in improving neighbourhood safety
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The Douglasdale Community Policing Forum is making strides in improving neighbourhood safety.
A CPF member took the initiative to install six solar-powered lights in the public car park opposite the Douglasdale Police Station, transforming the area into a safer and more welcoming space.
The improved lighting is expected to deter crime and provide visibility, especially during evening hours.
CPF public relations officer Freda Boiles applauded the initiative, stating that the dedication of CPF members keeps the community strong and ensures residents feel safe, supported, and seen.
A CPF member took the initiative to install six solar-powered lights in the public car park opposite the Douglasdale Police Station, transforming the area into a safer and more welcoming space.
The improved lighting is expected to deter crime and provide visibility, especially during evening hours.
CPF public relations officer Freda Boiles applauded the initiative, stating that the dedication of CPF members keeps the community strong and ensures residents feel safe, supported, and seen.
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Sport, Arts and Culture Department honours Esther Mahlangu
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The Sport, Arts and Culture Department has honoured the world-renowned artist Esther Mahlangu with the Van Toeka Af Living Legends Recognition.
The Department's Deputy Minister, Peace Mabe, hosted the Series in honour of Mahlangu, who is a celebrated Living Legend and custodian of South Africa’s cultural and artistic heritage.
The Living Legends Recognition is a government initiative launched in 2023 to honour individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to South Africa’s arts and cultural heritage.
Mahlangu has established the Esther Mahlangu Art School in her village, dedicated to preserving and passing on traditional Ndebele painting techniques to younger generations.
The Department's Deputy Minister, Peace Mabe, hosted the Series in honour of Mahlangu, who is a celebrated Living Legend and custodian of South Africa’s cultural and artistic heritage.
The Living Legends Recognition is a government initiative launched in 2023 to honour individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to South Africa’s arts and cultural heritage.
Mahlangu has established the Esther Mahlangu Art School in her village, dedicated to preserving and passing on traditional Ndebele painting techniques to younger generations.
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Netflix opens its first permanent theme park
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Netflix has opened its first permanent theme park, Netflix House, at the King of Prussia mall, one of the largest shopping centres in the United States.
The theme park, which will offer free admission, plans to host a wide range of dining and activities, all decorated to resemble some of the platform's most popular shows and movies, including "Bridgerton," "Stranger Things," "Squid Game" and "KPop Demon Hunters."
Netflix Chief Marketing Officer Marian Lee says the company opted against charging for admission because they wanted accessibility, aiming to be an everyday destination.Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket with two NASA spacecraft on board, destined for Mars.
The ESCAPADE mission is the first coordinated multi-spacecraft orbital science mission to the red planet.
The mission’s lead scientist, Rob Lillis, says the twin Escapade orbiters will spend a year near Earth before using a gravity assist to reach Mars in 2027, where they will study the planet’s upper atmosphere and magnetic fields:
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The theme park, which will offer free admission, plans to host a wide range of dining and activities, all decorated to resemble some of the platform's most popular shows and movies, including "Bridgerton," "Stranger Things," "Squid Game" and "KPop Demon Hunters."
Netflix Chief Marketing Officer Marian Lee says the company opted against charging for admission because they wanted accessibility, aiming to be an everyday destination.Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket with two NASA spacecraft on board, destined for Mars.
The ESCAPADE mission is the first coordinated multi-spacecraft orbital science mission to the red planet.
The mission’s lead scientist, Rob Lillis, says the twin Escapade orbiters will spend a year near Earth before using a gravity assist to reach Mars in 2027, where they will study the planet’s upper atmosphere and magnetic fields:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.07 to the US Dollar, 22.48 to the British Pound, and 19.84 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,084.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 95,594.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.07 to the US Dollar, 22.48 to the British Pound, and 19.84 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,084.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 95,594.00.
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