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Formula 1 gears up for a major comeback in South Africa
Story 1
The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit has received approval to amend its design, creating the possibility of Formula One returning to the country.
The last F1 Grand Prix in South Africa was hosted in 1993, just a year before the country transitioned to democracy.
The current circuit layout was upgraded in 2016 and holds an FIA Grade 2 certification.
The circuit has now received confirmation that the International Federation has accepted proposals to upgrade the circuit to Grade 1 status.
This is the highest international standard for a racetrack and a key requirement to host an F1 race.
The last F1 Grand Prix in South Africa was hosted in 1993, just a year before the country transitioned to democracy.
The current circuit layout was upgraded in 2016 and holds an FIA Grade 2 certification.
The circuit has now received confirmation that the International Federation has accepted proposals to upgrade the circuit to Grade 1 status.
This is the highest international standard for a racetrack and a key requirement to host an F1 race.
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Headline 2
Tshwane rolls out new Cherry Pickers to Boost Service Delivery
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The City of Tshwane has unveiled the first 14 of its 100 Cherry-pickers in order to boost service delivery across the metro.
The rollout marks an important step in the City’s ongoing efforts to strengthen internal capacity, increase visibility on the ground, and respond more effectively to service-related challenges faced by communities.
The cherry pickers form part of a broader initiative aimed at reducing the City’s reliance on outsourced contractors, while improving turnaround times for essential services such as streetlight maintenance and electrical repairs.
The rollout marks an important step in the City’s ongoing efforts to strengthen internal capacity, increase visibility on the ground, and respond more effectively to service-related challenges faced by communities.
The cherry pickers form part of a broader initiative aimed at reducing the City’s reliance on outsourced contractors, while improving turnaround times for essential services such as streetlight maintenance and electrical repairs.
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Youth energy summit convenes young leaders across the continent
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The youth energy summit has convened hundreds of young leaders across the continent,
at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, to unpack youth participation in energy reform, with discussions on private sector involvement, skills development, bursaries and strategic partnerships.
This year’s summit features dynamic sessions on skills development and opportunities within the sector, as well as insights from recruiters, energy entrepreneurs, and industry experts.
at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, to unpack youth participation in energy reform, with discussions on private sector involvement, skills development, bursaries and strategic partnerships.
This year’s summit features dynamic sessions on skills development and opportunities within the sector, as well as insights from recruiters, energy entrepreneurs, and industry experts.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 18.04 to the US Dollar, 24.21 to the British Pound, and 20.70 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,390.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 76.97 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 104,887.00.
The Rand is trading at 18.04 to the US Dollar, 24.21 to the British Pound, and 20.70 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,390.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 76.97 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 104,887.00.
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