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Lilian Ngoyi Street set to open on 12 September
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City of Johannesburg officials have announced that Lilian Ngoyi Street in the Johannesburg CBD will reopen on the 12th of September.
The street has been closed since July 2023 after a gas explosion that tore through several blocks, severely damaging infrastructure and disrupting businesses, transport routes, and daily life in the city centre.
Joburg mayor Dada Morero has handed over the first phase of the street rebuilding project yesterday.
The street has been closed since July 2023 after a gas explosion that tore through several blocks, severely damaging infrastructure and disrupting businesses, transport routes, and daily life in the city centre.
Joburg mayor Dada Morero has handed over the first phase of the street rebuilding project yesterday.
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Lives of primary school learners changed through shoes and socks donation
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Isuzu Motors South Africa has donated 820 pairs of school shoes and socks to two primary schools in Gauteng and the Eastern Cape.
A school in Ivory Park received 500 pairs, while another in Gqeberha received 320-pairs.
The donation aims to support learners from disadvantaged communities by boosting their confidence and dignity.
A school in Ivory Park received 500 pairs, while another in Gqeberha received 320-pairs.
The donation aims to support learners from disadvantaged communities by boosting their confidence and dignity.
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R18 million allocated to Macufe
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R18 million has been allocated for the week-long Mangaung African Cultural Festival, known as Macufe.
The Free State Department of sports, arts, culture and recreation will manage the event.
Following a 2 year hiatus the event will focus on developing and creating a platform for local artists, as well as position the Free State as a destination of choice.
The Provincial MEC for Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Ntombizanele Sifuba:
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The Free State Department of sports, arts, culture and recreation will manage the event.
Following a 2 year hiatus the event will focus on developing and creating a platform for local artists, as well as position the Free State as a destination of choice.
The Provincial MEC for Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Ntombizanele Sifuba:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.61 to the US Dollar, 23.85 to the British Pound, and 20.62 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,474.84 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.79 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,083.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.61 to the US Dollar, 23.85 to the British Pound, and 20.62 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,474.84 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.79 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,083.00.
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