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Minister Gwarube welcomes Bana Pele ECD Mass Registration Drive
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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has welcomed the Bana Pele ECD Mass Registration Drive, which has successfully registered 10,000 early childhood development centres.
This is 3-months ahead of the original 31-December deadline.
Gwarube hailed the milestone as a win for children, ECD practitioners, and communities nationwide.
Department spokesperson, Lukhanyo Vangqa, attributes the success to collaborative efforts between government, private sector, civil society, and communities:
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This is 3-months ahead of the original 31-December deadline.
Gwarube hailed the milestone as a win for children, ECD practitioners, and communities nationwide.
Department spokesperson, Lukhanyo Vangqa, attributes the success to collaborative efforts between government, private sector, civil society, and communities:
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Tshwane tightens air quality regulations to protect residents
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The City of Tshwane has updated its Air Quality Management By-law to reduce pollution and protect residents' health.
The amendments target key contributors to poor air quality, including vehicle emissions, fuel-burning appliances, and spray-painting activities.
A "duty of care" principle now requires individuals and businesses to take steps to prevent air pollution.
The by-law also mandates vehicle maintenance, appliance registration, and emissions reporting, while prohibiting open burning of waste.
The updated regulations align with national standards, demonstrating Tshwane's commitment to a cleaner, healthier environment.
The amendments target key contributors to poor air quality, including vehicle emissions, fuel-burning appliances, and spray-painting activities.
A "duty of care" principle now requires individuals and businesses to take steps to prevent air pollution.
The by-law also mandates vehicle maintenance, appliance registration, and emissions reporting, while prohibiting open burning of waste.
The updated regulations align with national standards, demonstrating Tshwane's commitment to a cleaner, healthier environment.
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SA launches One Health initiative to bolster pandemic preparedness
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South Africa has launched a groundbreaking project to boost its readiness for future health crises, supported by the Pandemic Fund.
The initiative brings together human, animal, and environmental health under a unified "One Health" approach, in partnership with WHO, UNICEF, FAO, and key government departments.
The project focuses on strengthening hospitals, labs, and early warning systems, as well as disease surveillance and emergency response in the region.
It aims to detect and respond to health threats before they escalate.
The initiative brings together human, animal, and environmental health under a unified "One Health" approach, in partnership with WHO, UNICEF, FAO, and key government departments.
The project focuses on strengthening hospitals, labs, and early warning systems, as well as disease surveillance and emergency response in the region.
It aims to detect and respond to health threats before they escalate.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.32 to the US Dollar, 23.41 to the British Pound, and 20.45 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,695.54 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.13 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,869.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.32 to the US Dollar, 23.41 to the British Pound, and 20.45 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,695.54 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.13 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,869.00.
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