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Dis-Chem Ride for Sight marks 37 years
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The Dis-Chem Ride for Sight returns to Boksburg City Stadium on 15 February, marking its 37th year.
The event is organised by a team led by visually-impaired people and is among the few large cycling events in South Africa and internationally run by people living with vision loss.
Proceeds go to Retina South Africa, which supports people with retinal conditions and funds research.
Cyclists can take part in a 116-kilometre race, a 62-kilometre ride or a 10-kilometre fun ride, all with para-cycling categories.
Organisers say participation has grown in recent years and expect higher numbers this year.
The event is organised by a team led by visually-impaired people and is among the few large cycling events in South Africa and internationally run by people living with vision loss.
Proceeds go to Retina South Africa, which supports people with retinal conditions and funds research.
Cyclists can take part in a 116-kilometre race, a 62-kilometre ride or a 10-kilometre fun ride, all with para-cycling categories.
Organisers say participation has grown in recent years and expect higher numbers this year.
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Finance Minister Godongwana leads South African delegation to Davos
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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is leading South Africa’s delegation to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
The annual meeting runs from today until Friday.
Treasury says improvements to the electricity grid and an upgraded sovereign credit rating by Standard & Poor’s position South Africa as an attractive destination for investors.
The delegation will highlight the country’s improving economic outlook and ongoing reforms to support growth and stability.
The annual meeting runs from today until Friday.
Treasury says improvements to the electricity grid and an upgraded sovereign credit rating by Standard & Poor’s position South Africa as an attractive destination for investors.
The delegation will highlight the country’s improving economic outlook and ongoing reforms to support growth and stability.
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Windsor East pool cleaned up through community partnership
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Ward 98 councillor Beverley Jacobs joined forces with the Beagle Watch environmental team to restore the Windsor East swimming pool, which had been overrun by weeds and grass.
The clean-up made the facility accessible to residents again and improved the surrounding area.
Jacobs said the partnership with Beagle Watch allowed the work to be completed efficiently and showcased what can be achieved when the community and organisations work together.
The clean-up made the facility accessible to residents again and improved the surrounding area.
Jacobs said the partnership with Beagle Watch allowed the work to be completed efficiently and showcased what can be achieved when the community and organisations work together.
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The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 22.02 to the British Pound, and 19.09 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,670.89 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.13 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 93,060.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 22.02 to the British Pound, and 19.09 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,670.89 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.13 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 93,060.00.
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