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New Visa Schemes to Boost South Africa's Business Events and Creative Industries
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South Africa has introduced two new visa categories, STAGES and MEETS this is to attract international talent to the country's exhibitions, conferences, and film projects.
The schemes promise faster visa approvals, within hours through an online application process.
The Federated Hospitality Association's National Chairperson Rosemary Anderson says this move aims to revive the business events sector and strengthen South Africa's global position.
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The schemes promise faster visa approvals, within hours through an online application process.
The Federated Hospitality Association's National Chairperson Rosemary Anderson says this move aims to revive the business events sector and strengthen South Africa's global position.
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Sandtonview School Learners Benefit from E-Learning Initiative
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116 Grade 11 learners at Sandtonview Combined School have received e-learning devices as part of a sponsorship initiative by ElectroMechanica and Odin Education.
Each pupil was provided with a tablet loaded with educational resources and data, as well as access to a rewards programme.
The school will have a full-time liaison to help teachers use the technology well.
The initiative aims to prepare learners for the digital age and bridge the educational gap in disadvantaged communities.
Each pupil was provided with a tablet loaded with educational resources and data, as well as access to a rewards programme.
The school will have a full-time liaison to help teachers use the technology well.
The initiative aims to prepare learners for the digital age and bridge the educational gap in disadvantaged communities.
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South Africans Unite to Help Stranded Footballers Return Home
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South Africans are coming together to help bring home stranded young footballers from Europe.
34 Cape Town players and 4 coaches from BT Football Academy were left stuck after competing in a tournament in Spain earlier this month.
When it was time to return, they discovered their flights had never been booked.
Thanks to generous donations 11 players and one coach are set to return home today.
Donations are still ongoing to help bring the rest of the group home
34 Cape Town players and 4 coaches from BT Football Academy were left stuck after competing in a tournament in Spain earlier this month.
When it was time to return, they discovered their flights had never been booked.
Thanks to generous donations 11 players and one coach are set to return home today.
Donations are still ongoing to help bring the rest of the group home
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.55 to the US Dollar, 23.74 to the British Pound, and 20.62 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,392.10 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.81 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,891.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.55 to the US Dollar, 23.74 to the British Pound, and 20.62 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,392.10 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 68.81 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,891.00.
Split analysis
Local: 74 words (35%), National: 63 words (29%), International: 77 words (36%)