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Rand Water initiates a major winter maintenance program in Gauteng
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Gauteng residents are urged to prepare for reduced water supply as Rand Water begins its winter maintenance at key pumping stations.
The water utility says pumping capacity will be reduced at the Eikenhof, Palmiet, Mapleton and Zwartkopies water plants.
As a result, areas within the cities of Joburg, including Ekurhuleni and Tshwane may experience low to irregular water supply.
The Rand West, Mogale City, Madibeng, Rustenburg and Emfuleni Municipalities will also be affected.
The water utility says pumping capacity will be reduced at the Eikenhof, Palmiet, Mapleton and Zwartkopies water plants.
As a result, areas within the cities of Joburg, including Ekurhuleni and Tshwane may experience low to irregular water supply.
The Rand West, Mogale City, Madibeng, Rustenburg and Emfuleni Municipalities will also be affected.
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Young minds shine at Eastern Cape robotics showdown
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The Springbots South Africa Regional Robotics competition brought excitement and innovation to Lawson Brown High School in the Eastern Cape yesterday, as learners showcased their skills in a thrilling display of teamwork and digital literacy.
The competition presented a learning platform where students discovered the joys of robotics, coding, and collaboration.
Organizers highlighted the overwhelming demand for robotics programs, but noted that limited resources are preventing many eager learners from participating.
The Springbots SA Champion in the Eastern Cape Kenneth Print
The competition presented a learning platform where students discovered the joys of robotics, coding, and collaboration.
Organizers highlighted the overwhelming demand for robotics programs, but noted that limited resources are preventing many eager learners from participating.
The Springbots SA Champion in the Eastern Cape Kenneth Print
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Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or award at Cannes Film Festival
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US. actor Denzel Washington received a surprise honorary Palme d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival, in recognition of his outstanding career.
The renowned Actor was attending the festival for the first time for the premiere of his latest film 'Highest 2 Lowest', alongside director Spike Lee.
The Palme d'Or is the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival, to both directors and actors who have, over the course of their career, achieved a remarkable body of work.
The renowned Actor was attending the festival for the first time for the premiere of his latest film 'Highest 2 Lowest', alongside director Spike Lee.
The Palme d'Or is the highest prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival, to both directors and actors who have, over the course of their career, achieved a remarkable body of work.
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.87 to the US Dollar, 24.23 to the British Pound, and 20.34 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,356.44 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.36 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,915.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.87 to the US Dollar, 24.23 to the British Pound, and 20.34 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,356.44 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.36 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,915.00.
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