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Siviwe Gwarube Named Among TIME100 Next Rising Stars
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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has been named among TIME100 Next’s 100 emerging leaders for 2026.
The list, released on Wednesday, recognises people around the world who are shaping the future across fields including politics, science, business and entertainment.
TIME placed Gwarube in the Leaders category, recognising her work in education, including efforts to strengthen early childhood development, literacy and numeracy in South Africa.
The list, released on Wednesday, recognises people around the world who are shaping the future across fields including politics, science, business and entertainment.
TIME placed Gwarube in the Leaders category, recognising her work in education, including efforts to strengthen early childhood development, literacy and numeracy in South Africa.
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Home Affairs Launches Quantum Leap Digital Transformation Programme
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Home Affairs has launched its Quantum Leap programme, aimed at making government services more accessible through digital technology.
The programme includes expanding Smart ID and passport services at bank branches, with courier delivery allowing documents to be sent directly to citizens.
SARS Commissioner Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu says the digital transformation will also improve efficiency in tax administration
The programme includes expanding Smart ID and passport services at bank branches, with courier delivery allowing documents to be sent directly to citizens.
SARS Commissioner Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu says the digital transformation will also improve efficiency in tax administration
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Joburg Businesses Build Local Connections Through Hike
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Businesses, entrepreneurs, community organisations and government representatives came together at Kliprivierberg Nature Reserve for the Hike4MyBusiness initiative.
The event was designed to help local businesses get to know one another, share information and create stronger connections within the communities they serve.
Participants could also build relationships through a 7.5 kilometre hike, while senior citizens took part in a shorter 2 kilometre route.
The event was designed to help local businesses get to know one another, share information and create stronger connections within the communities they serve.
Participants could also build relationships through a 7.5 kilometre hike, while senior citizens took part in a shorter 2 kilometre route.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.59 to the US Dollar, 21.97 to the British Pound, and 18.70 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,184.74 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 102.31 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 85,607.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.59 to the US Dollar, 21.97 to the British Pound, and 18.70 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,184.74 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 102.31 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 85,607.00.
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