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Johannesburg has received international recognition for its commitment to sustainability
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Johannesburg has received international recognition for its commitment to sustainability, urban greening, and inclusive public spaces, winning three prestigious awards at the World Urban Parks 2025 Awards.
The awards include the Best Entity Award for Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, acknowledging its exceptional leadership in managing parks, open spaces, and biodiversity assets.
The Large Urban Parks Award for Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, recognizes its excellence in conservation and community participation; and the Most Distinguished Individual Award for JCPZ Green Ambassador Bishop Ngobeli, honouring his passionate advocacy of tree planting and urban forestry.
Executive Mayor Dada Morero has congratulated JCPZ, stating, the global recognition reaffirms Johannesburg's determination to build a clean, green, and vibrant city that showcases the best of Africa.
The awards include the Best Entity Award for Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, acknowledging its exceptional leadership in managing parks, open spaces, and biodiversity assets.
The Large Urban Parks Award for Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, recognizes its excellence in conservation and community participation; and the Most Distinguished Individual Award for JCPZ Green Ambassador Bishop Ngobeli, honouring his passionate advocacy of tree planting and urban forestry.
Executive Mayor Dada Morero has congratulated JCPZ, stating, the global recognition reaffirms Johannesburg's determination to build a clean, green, and vibrant city that showcases the best of Africa.
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Broadacres Academy High School students spread holiday cheer
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Broadacres Academy High School students are spreading holiday cheer through their annual Santa Shoebox initiative.
This project is an annual tradition for the school in Fourways, and reflects the spirit of giving and compassion, with learners, parents, and staff contributing to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children.
The student-led drive collects gifts for children in need, supporting organisations like Miracle Mission Children’s Home and His Heart Ministry.
The school’s Anita Fourie says each term, they undertake a variety of outreach initiatives, aimed at engaging with the community and making the world a better place.
This project is an annual tradition for the school in Fourways, and reflects the spirit of giving and compassion, with learners, parents, and staff contributing to make a difference in the lives of underprivileged children.
The student-led drive collects gifts for children in need, supporting organisations like Miracle Mission Children’s Home and His Heart Ministry.
The school’s Anita Fourie says each term, they undertake a variety of outreach initiatives, aimed at engaging with the community and making the world a better place.
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Eskom plans to add 5.2 gigawatts of new nuclear capacity
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Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced that Eskom plans to add 5.2 gigawatts of new nuclear capacity to the national system through future nuclear builds.
This is part of a wider Integrated Resource Plan - aimed at diversifying the grid and providing stable, reliable power.
Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria yesterday, Ramokgopa, also annpounced that the power utility has successfully been granted licence extensions for both Unit One and Unit Two of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station:
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This is part of a wider Integrated Resource Plan - aimed at diversifying the grid and providing stable, reliable power.
Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria yesterday, Ramokgopa, also annpounced that the power utility has successfully been granted licence extensions for both Unit One and Unit Two of the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station:
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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 95,592.00.
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 95,592.00.
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