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Gautrain Turns 15 with Focus on Inclusive, Affordable Travel
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This month marks 15 years since the first Gautrain trip departed Sandton for OR Tambo International Airport, launching South Africa’s only rapid rail network.
Over 200 million passenger trips later, the Gautrain continues to power Gauteng’s growth—with a new focus on accessibility.
The recently launched KlevaMova programme offers 50% fare discounts to low-income earners, pensioners, learners, and students.
Gautrain bosses say planned route extensions to areas like Soweto, Fourways and Mamelodi aim to better connect communities.
With 1 200 staff and rising passenger numbers, the service remains a vital link in Gauteng’s economy and daily life.
Over 200 million passenger trips later, the Gautrain continues to power Gauteng’s growth—with a new focus on accessibility.
The recently launched KlevaMova programme offers 50% fare discounts to low-income earners, pensioners, learners, and students.
Gautrain bosses say planned route extensions to areas like Soweto, Fourways and Mamelodi aim to better connect communities.
With 1 200 staff and rising passenger numbers, the service remains a vital link in Gauteng’s economy and daily life.
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Italy’s R110-Billion Africa Plan Targets Jobs and Trade Boost
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Italy is strengthening ties with African nations through a R110-billion investment plan aimed at boosting sectors like energy and healthcare.
Prime Minister Georgia Meloni will host EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen in Rome to advance the initiative.
The plan supports 14 countries, including Kenya, Senegal and Ethiopia, and hopes to curb illegal migration by creating local opportunities.
Projects include a railway between Zambia and Angola and a R1.3-billion biofuel investment in Kenya.
Kenyan President William Ruto has welcomed the plan, calling it ambitious and a move towards deeper partnerships.
Prime Minister Georgia Meloni will host EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen in Rome to advance the initiative.
The plan supports 14 countries, including Kenya, Senegal and Ethiopia, and hopes to curb illegal migration by creating local opportunities.
Projects include a railway between Zambia and Angola and a R1.3-billion biofuel investment in Kenya.
Kenyan President William Ruto has welcomed the plan, calling it ambitious and a move towards deeper partnerships.
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Soweto Film Market Launches to Empower African Storytelling
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The Soweto Film Market officially launched on June 12 at Eyethu Heritage Hall, marking a new era for African filmmakers.
Born from the Soweto International Film Festival’s mission, the market provides a platform for creatives to network, collaborate, and grow.
Festival director Thapelo ‘Tabz’ Motloung says the market aims to elevate South African content on the global stage and connect young filmmakers with opportunities.
Industry icons like Dr Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha and Motlatsi Mafatshe praised the initiative for nurturing talent and encouraging sustainability in the film industry.
Strong partnerships with Urban Brew Studios, Cape Town Film Studios, and others will help boost funding and production, strengthening Africa’s film future.
Born from the Soweto International Film Festival’s mission, the market provides a platform for creatives to network, collaborate, and grow.
Festival director Thapelo ‘Tabz’ Motloung says the market aims to elevate South African content on the global stage and connect young filmmakers with opportunities.
Industry icons like Dr Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha and Motlatsi Mafatshe praised the initiative for nurturing talent and encouraging sustainability in the film industry.
Strong partnerships with Urban Brew Studios, Cape Town Film Studios, and others will help boost funding and production, strengthening Africa’s film future.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at
18.01 to the US Dollar, 24.31 to the British Pound, and 20.75
to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,346.85 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 78.85 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 105,967.00.
The Rand is trading at
18.01 to the US Dollar, 24.31 to the British Pound, and 20.75
to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,346.85 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 78.85 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 105,967.00.
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