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Upgrades to the Rooiwal Water Treatment Plant to be completed by 2026
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The first phase of the Rooiwal Water Treatment Plant in Tshwane is expected to be completed by July 2026.
The plant is currently undergoing a R450 million refurbishment project which will see it expanding its treatment capacity and improve its infrastructure.
The Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya says the refurbishments would ensure the quality of water discharged from the plant is improved.
The Mayor says the improvements include equipment management and re-installation, which have all been dealt with according to schedule.
The plant is currently undergoing a R450 million refurbishment project which will see it expanding its treatment capacity and improve its infrastructure.
The Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya says the refurbishments would ensure the quality of water discharged from the plant is improved.
The Mayor says the improvements include equipment management and re-installation, which have all been dealt with according to schedule.
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Franschhoek Literary Festival kicks off
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The 18th annual Literary Festival brings together authors, poets, and thinkers from around the world for a weekend of literary exchange.
The 2025 programme has been shaped to prompt dialogue and participation, bringing together established literary voices with emerging talent.
The gathering aims to create a platform for writers, from across the country and the continent, bringing fresh perspectives on the most urgent and thought-provoking topics.
The 2025 programme has been shaped to prompt dialogue and participation, bringing together established literary voices with emerging talent.
The gathering aims to create a platform for writers, from across the country and the continent, bringing fresh perspectives on the most urgent and thought-provoking topics.
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Cape Town's Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden gains global recognition
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The 3rd edition of The Africa Business Forum will see key players from across Africa and Europe come together both virtually and in person to build the future of cross-continental business.
The forum has grown into a premier platform for forging strong partnerships between European and African businesses, with a focus on digitization, green innovation and smart solutions.
The Forum aims to empower and support sustainable economic growth and create new business opportunities that benefit both continents.
The forum has grown into a premier platform for forging strong partnerships between European and African businesses, with a focus on digitization, green innovation and smart solutions.
The Forum aims to empower and support sustainable economic growth and create new business opportunities that benefit both continents.
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 18.03 to the US Dollar, 24.13 to the British Pound, and 20.32 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,202.31 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.96 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 103,229.00.
The Rand is trading at 18.03 to the US Dollar, 24.13 to the British Pound, and 20.32 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,202.31 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.96 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 103,229.00.
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