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Ivory Park Storm Drain Upgrade Aims to Curb Flooding and Save Lives
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The City of Johannesburg has launched a R6.9 million infrastructure project to convert open stormwater drains into a safer, closed system in Ivory Park.
The project, led by the Johannesburg Roads Agency, will target Haile Selassie and Poopedi streets in Ward 78, with completion expected by September 2025.
The upgrade aims to reduce flooding, improve water flow, and prevent drowning incidents that often occur during heavy rains.
Local labour is being prioritised, with four SMMEs and five EPWP workers already appointed.
Officials say the project is a critical step toward safer roads and healthier communities, while also creating much-needed job opportunities
The project, led by the Johannesburg Roads Agency, will target Haile Selassie and Poopedi streets in Ward 78, with completion expected by September 2025.
The upgrade aims to reduce flooding, improve water flow, and prevent drowning incidents that often occur during heavy rains.
Local labour is being prioritised, with four SMMEs and five EPWP workers already appointed.
Officials say the project is a critical step toward safer roads and healthier communities, while also creating much-needed job opportunities
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82-Year-Old Powerlifter Makes History at US National Senior Games
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An 82-year-old woman from the United States is showing the world that strength truly has no age limit.
Faith O’Reilly, a resident of Saguache, Colorado, has become the oldest female powerlifter ever to compete in the 2025 National Senior Games—an event that, for the first time, included powerlifting as an official sport.
O’Reilly discovered her passion for powerlifting while studying law, managing to balance tough workouts with her academic demands. She went on to win state championships in Iowa and later pursued a career in legal education.
Now retired, she picked up the sport again in 2007 and has remained committed ever since. Her journey is a powerful reminder that determination and passion can flourish at any stage of life.
Faith O’Reilly, a resident of Saguache, Colorado, has become the oldest female powerlifter ever to compete in the 2025 National Senior Games—an event that, for the first time, included powerlifting as an official sport.
O’Reilly discovered her passion for powerlifting while studying law, managing to balance tough workouts with her academic demands. She went on to win state championships in Iowa and later pursued a career in legal education.
Now retired, she picked up the sport again in 2007 and has remained committed ever since. Her journey is a powerful reminder that determination and passion can flourish at any stage of life.
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Youth-Owned Brands Awards Honour Africa’s Young Trailblazers in Sandton
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Hundreds gathered at Luxx Venue in Sandton on June 21 for the 4th annual Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards, celebrating the continent’s brightest young entrepreneurs.
The event recognised youth-led brands across sectors including technology, arts, health, tourism, and manufacturing.
Hosted by past winners, this year’s ceremony welcomed its first international awardee from Namibia.
Yoba founder Pat Mahlangu said the awards aim to support youth development and challenge the status quo.
Among the winners was Grace Mondlana, who took home the Top Personalities and Influencers Award for her standout work as a content creator.
The event recognised youth-led brands across sectors including technology, arts, health, tourism, and manufacturing.
Hosted by past winners, this year’s ceremony welcomed its first international awardee from Namibia.
Yoba founder Pat Mahlangu said the awards aim to support youth development and challenge the status quo.
Among the winners was Grace Mondlana, who took home the Top Personalities and Influencers Award for her standout work as a content creator.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.97 to the US Dollar, 24.26 to the British Pound, and 20.75 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,387.24 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 77.01 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 101,477.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.97 to the US Dollar, 24.26 to the British Pound, and 20.75 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,387.24 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 77.01 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 101,477.00.
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