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Tshwane uses sport to tackle youth crime
Story 1
Young people in Tshwane are being encouraged to participate in sport as a pathway to personal development and crime prevention.
The Tshwane Metro Police Department and the Tiyani Mabunda Foundation have partnered to host a Sports Against Crime tournament aimed at engaging youth in constructive recreational activities.
Organisers say the initiative seeks to create opportunities for skills development, positive decision-making and a more prosperous future for young people in the city.
The Tshwane Metro Police Department and the Tiyani Mabunda Foundation have partnered to host a Sports Against Crime tournament aimed at engaging youth in constructive recreational activities.
Organisers say the initiative seeks to create opportunities for skills development, positive decision-making and a more prosperous future for young people in the city.
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Headline 2
Yellowwood Park youth champion environmental action
Story 2
KwaZulu Natal, a Youth Month environmental programme in Yellowwood Park is equipping participants with the skills to promote cleaner, greener communities.
The initiative focuses on nature conservation and recycling as practical ways to reduce waste and protect natural resources.
Participants are also learning about the importance of environmental stewardship and community action.
Organisers hope the programme will inspire lasting environmental responsibility among young people.
The initiative focuses on nature conservation and recycling as practical ways to reduce waste and protect natural resources.
Participants are also learning about the importance of environmental stewardship and community action.
Organisers hope the programme will inspire lasting environmental responsibility among young people.
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Headline 3
SA climbs 10 places in competitiveness rankings
Story 3
South Africa has improved its standing in the 2026 World Competitiveness Yearbook, climbing 10 places to rank 54th out of 70 economies.
The rankings, released by the Institute for Management Development and Productivity SA, point to gains in government efficiency, business confidence and infrastructure management.
Productivity SA, Juliet Mashabela, says the improvement reflects progress in several key areas of the economy.
She noted that although the country has climbed the rankings, structural challenges still need to be addressed to sustain progress:
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The rankings, released by the Institute for Management Development and Productivity SA, point to gains in government efficiency, business confidence and infrastructure management.
Productivity SA, Juliet Mashabela, says the improvement reflects progress in several key areas of the economy.
She noted that although the country has climbed the rankings, structural challenges still need to be addressed to sustain progress:
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,161.51 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,198.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.39 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,161.51 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 64,198.00.
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