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Ellis Park precinct revitalised through Jozi My Jozi initiative
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The Jozi My Jozi movement is driving renewed efforts to restore key community spaces in Johannesburg.
CEO Innocent Mabuse says the Ellis Park precinct has undergone a major transformation, with more than 300 solar powered streetlights improving visibility and safety.
Roads have been repaired and walkways upgraded to make the area more accessible for residents, students and visitors.
The initiative forms part of a broader push to revive the inner city, attract investment and encourage community pride in shared public spaces.
CEO Innocent Mabuse says the Ellis Park precinct has undergone a major transformation, with more than 300 solar powered streetlights improving visibility and safety.
Roads have been repaired and walkways upgraded to make the area more accessible for residents, students and visitors.
The initiative forms part of a broader push to revive the inner city, attract investment and encourage community pride in shared public spaces.
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NRF boosts research at South African universities
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The National Research Foundation has launched 41 new research chairs at universities across South Africa to strengthen teaching and innovation.
The programme supports historically disadvantaged universities, universities of technology and emerging institutions, including the University of Fort Hare, University of Venda and Durban University of Technology.
The initiative aims to grow research capacity and attract top academics to these institutions through long term support and funding.
It forms part of a national effort to improve science and innovation in higher education.
The programme supports historically disadvantaged universities, universities of technology and emerging institutions, including the University of Fort Hare, University of Venda and Durban University of Technology.
The initiative aims to grow research capacity and attract top academics to these institutions through long term support and funding.
It forms part of a national effort to improve science and innovation in higher education.
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South African olive oil wins top prize at international awards
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De Rustica Olive Estate in the Western Cape has taken first place at the inaugural NOVA Awards in Spain, marking a major international win for South Africa’s olive oil industry.
The Estate Collection Favolosa extra virgin olive oil was recognised for its quality and balance by judges in Córdoba, who praised its complex flavour profile.
The awards focus on new olive cultivars designed for changing climates and higher standards of production.
Industry leaders say the win highlights South Africa’s growing reputation for producing world class olive oil despite smaller production volumes compared to global giants like Spain.
The Estate Collection Favolosa extra virgin olive oil was recognised for its quality and balance by judges in Córdoba, who praised its complex flavour profile.
The awards focus on new olive cultivars designed for changing climates and higher standards of production.
Industry leaders say the win highlights South Africa’s growing reputation for producing world class olive oil despite smaller production volumes compared to global giants like Spain.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.64 to the US Dollar, 22.44 to the British Pound, and 19.46 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,683.82 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 105.07 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,673.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.64 to the US Dollar, 22.44 to the British Pound, and 19.46 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,683.82 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 105.07 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 77,673.00.
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