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Authorities encourage Gauteng residents to plan their travel this weekend
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As South Africa hosts global leaders for the G20 Summit this weekend, law enforcement agencies are urging Gauteng residents and commuters to plan their travel ahead of time, with significant traffic disruptions and road closures expected.
Operations will target high-security routes, including major national highways and central urban arteries, including the N1, N3 the N12 and N14, as well as Sandton's 5th Street; Maude Street; Daisy Street; Rivonia Road; Grayston Drive and Kathrine Street.
Authorities have assured the public that clear signage and traffic officers will be deployed to guide road users, with real-time updates provided to minimize disruptions.
Road closures will be in effect until Sunday and a full list of affected roads can be found on the JMPD's X account.
Operations will target high-security routes, including major national highways and central urban arteries, including the N1, N3 the N12 and N14, as well as Sandton's 5th Street; Maude Street; Daisy Street; Rivonia Road; Grayston Drive and Kathrine Street.
Authorities have assured the public that clear signage and traffic officers will be deployed to guide road users, with real-time updates provided to minimize disruptions.
Road closures will be in effect until Sunday and a full list of affected roads can be found on the JMPD's X account.
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Wits University receives R17-million from Google
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Wits University has received a major boost as Google awarded R17-million to its new MIND Institute, a centre focused on fundamental artificial intelligence research.
The funding will support new research projects, postgraduate training, and Africa’s growing role in shaping global AI.
Led by Professor Benjamin Rosman, the institute aims to produce original, African-led scientific work.
With a strong pan-African outlook, MIND hopes to develop talent across the continent and drive responsible, locally informed AI innovation.
The funding will support new research projects, postgraduate training, and Africa’s growing role in shaping global AI.
Led by Professor Benjamin Rosman, the institute aims to produce original, African-led scientific work.
With a strong pan-African outlook, MIND hopes to develop talent across the continent and drive responsible, locally informed AI innovation.
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Economist says lower interest rates and strong rand boost property market
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Homeowners and aspirant buyers have reason to be optimistic as the Monetary Policy Committee meets this week.
Economist Bradd Bendall says lower interest rates and a strengthening rand are easing bond repayments, while first-time buyers benefit from declining deposits and strong lending appetite.
Bendall says house price inflation remains high, reflecting property’s long-term value:
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Economist Bradd Bendall says lower interest rates and a strengthening rand are easing bond repayments, while first-time buyers benefit from declining deposits and strong lending appetite.
Bendall says house price inflation remains high, reflecting property’s long-term value:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.17 to the US Dollar, 22.57 to the British Pound, and 19.88 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,010.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,876.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.17 to the US Dollar, 22.57 to the British Pound, and 19.88 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,010.72 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,876.00.
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