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SA nears R900 billion in fresh investment pledges
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South Africa’s investment drive gained major momentum on Tuesday at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, where the country secured R889.8 billion in commitments across 81 projects from 22 source markets.
This builds on the success of the country’s first five year drive, which beat its initial R1.2 trillion target, prompting government to now aim for R3 trillion over the next five years.
The projects, spread across all nine provinces, are expected to create more than 230 000 permanent jobs, with funding set to strengthen infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and logistics.
This builds on the success of the country’s first five year drive, which beat its initial R1.2 trillion target, prompting government to now aim for R3 trillion over the next five years.
The projects, spread across all nine provinces, are expected to create more than 230 000 permanent jobs, with funding set to strengthen infrastructure, energy, manufacturing and logistics.
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Cape Town crowned world’s top mountain escape
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Cape Town has been named the world’s most stunning mountain escape for 2026, thanks largely to the iconic Table Mountain.
Research by eSIM provider Holafly ranked destinations based on accessibility, accommodation, hiking opportunities and overall liveability, placing Cape Town at the top for travellers seeking fresh mountain air and breathtaking scenery.
The city offers 281 hiking trails, over 3 600 accommodation options, and is just 17 kilometres from Cape Town International Airport, making it one of the most accessible mountain destinations in the world. Other top spots include Chamonix in France, Zakopane in Poland and Leh in India.
Research by eSIM provider Holafly ranked destinations based on accessibility, accommodation, hiking opportunities and overall liveability, placing Cape Town at the top for travellers seeking fresh mountain air and breathtaking scenery.
The city offers 281 hiking trails, over 3 600 accommodation options, and is just 17 kilometres from Cape Town International Airport, making it one of the most accessible mountain destinations in the world. Other top spots include Chamonix in France, Zakopane in Poland and Leh in India.
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Karyn White to headline global concert against gender-based violence
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International R&B star Karyn White will perform at the ICONIC GLOBAL Advocacy Concert Against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide in Durban on Saturday, 4 April. The event at the Olive Convention Centre brings together music, community leaders and activists to spotlight gender-based violence.
Presented by Dante’s Premiere Lounge in partnership with Noble Lounge, the concert promises a powerful evening of music and social action. White, known for hits like Superwoman, Romantic and Secret Rendezvous, embodies themes of strength and resilience that align with the event’s message.
Presented by Dante’s Premiere Lounge in partnership with Noble Lounge, the concert promises a powerful evening of music and social action. White, known for hits like Superwoman, Romantic and Secret Rendezvous, embodies themes of strength and resilience that align with the event’s message.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.97 to the US Dollar, 22.41 to the British Pound, and 19.56 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,622.42 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 101.16 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,232.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.97 to the US Dollar, 22.41 to the British Pound, and 19.56 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,622.42 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 101.16 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 66,232.00.
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