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Joburg ranked 11th among world’s most affordable cities
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Johannesburg has ranked 11th among the world’s most affordable cities in the latest Time Out Cities survey, which assessed the cost of going out.
The study surveyed more than 18,000 residents across over 100 cities, asking locals to rate the affordability of activities such as eating out, drinking coffee, and attending live entertainment.
Time Out’s results placed Joburg alongside cities including Medellín, Bogotá, Naples, and New Orleans, while Seoul, Oslo, and London ranked among the most expensive.
The survey measured social and leisure costs only, excluding housing and groceries.
Cape Town also featured on the list at 15th, positioning South African cities as affordable destinations for social life in a global comparison.
The study surveyed more than 18,000 residents across over 100 cities, asking locals to rate the affordability of activities such as eating out, drinking coffee, and attending live entertainment.
Time Out’s results placed Joburg alongside cities including Medellín, Bogotá, Naples, and New Orleans, while Seoul, Oslo, and London ranked among the most expensive.
The survey measured social and leisure costs only, excluding housing and groceries.
Cape Town also featured on the list at 15th, positioning South African cities as affordable destinations for social life in a global comparison.
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Families in Booysens receive food parcels
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The SA Faith Bible International Group has provided Christmas food parcels to underprivileged families in Booysens, south of Johannesburg, to help them during the festive season.
The annual outreach of this much needed relief to struggling households ahead of the festive season reinforcing the church's commitment to giving back to the community.
The Group's Dr. Samuel Getachew says they've been distributing food parcels in SA for 8 years:
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The annual outreach of this much needed relief to struggling households ahead of the festive season reinforcing the church's commitment to giving back to the community.
The Group's Dr. Samuel Getachew says they've been distributing food parcels in SA for 8 years:
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Workshop on AI and digital twin technology held for creatives
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A group of South African digital creators was introduced to artificial intelligence and digital twin technology at a workshop in Woodmead.
The session brought together over 20-award-winning creators with a combined online following of more than 15-million.
The workshop focused on practical uses of AI, including the creation of digital versions of creators to support content production, workflow automation and new income streams.
Organisers say the initiative aims to equip creators with immediately applicable skills, with plans to roll out similar workshops across South Africa and other African markets.
The session brought together over 20-award-winning creators with a combined online following of more than 15-million.
The workshop focused on practical uses of AI, including the creation of digital versions of creators to support content production, workflow automation and new income streams.
Organisers say the initiative aims to equip creators with immediately applicable skills, with plans to roll out similar workshops across South Africa and other African markets.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.72 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,332.62 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,784.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.72 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,332.62 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,784.00.
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