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Gautraung transpor MEC Diale-Tlabela launches major road maintenance activation in Mogale City
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Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela is launching a major road maintenance activation along Magalies Road in Mogale City in the West Rand District Municipality.
The initiative forms part of the province’s broader campaign to upgrade key mobility corridors, improve road safety, and strengthen municipal maintenance capacity.
Diale-Tlabela says Mogale City was prioritised due to high traffic volumes and its strategic economic importance.
She emphasised that Magalies Road remains a vital route supporting residents’ travel, business activity, tourism access, and regional freight movement.
The initiative forms part of the province’s broader campaign to upgrade key mobility corridors, improve road safety, and strengthen municipal maintenance capacity.
Diale-Tlabela says Mogale City was prioritised due to high traffic volumes and its strategic economic importance.
She emphasised that Magalies Road remains a vital route supporting residents’ travel, business activity, tourism access, and regional freight movement.
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Joburg to host major international physics conference in 2027
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Johannesburg is set to host a major international physics conference in 2027.
The city has been chosen to host the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics General Assembly and the Working Group 21 International Conference on Physics, themed "Physics for Regenerative Development".
The conference is expected to draw over 375 delegates from around the world, focusing on key topics such as sustainable development, climate resilience, and technological innovation.
Johannesburg Tourism Company Chairperson, Nandipha Zonela has welcomed the announcement, praising the city's knowledge economy, commitment to sustainability, and ability to deliver world-class events.
The city has been chosen to host the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics General Assembly and the Working Group 21 International Conference on Physics, themed "Physics for Regenerative Development".
The conference is expected to draw over 375 delegates from around the world, focusing on key topics such as sustainable development, climate resilience, and technological innovation.
Johannesburg Tourism Company Chairperson, Nandipha Zonela has welcomed the announcement, praising the city's knowledge economy, commitment to sustainability, and ability to deliver world-class events.
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16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign kicks off
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South Africa begins with its 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign today.
The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindiswe Chikunga, will launch the campaign in Midrand.
This year's campaign is observed under the theme Letsema, a Sesotho and Setswana word meaning people uniting to work towards a shared goal.
It calls on all men, women, boys and girls to work together to end GBV:
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The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindiswe Chikunga, will launch the campaign in Midrand.
This year's campaign is observed under the theme Letsema, a Sesotho and Setswana word meaning people uniting to work towards a shared goal.
It calls on all men, women, boys and girls to work together to end GBV:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.29 to the US Dollar, 22.66 to the British Pound, and 19.92 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,044.50 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,040.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.29 to the US Dollar, 22.66 to the British Pound, and 19.92 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,044.50 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 87,040.00.
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