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FDR Primary Celebrates Gold Medal Hero
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Franklin D. Roosevelt Park Primary School in Johannesburg gave a hero’s welcome to Kyle Arm-dorff.
Kyle brought home two gold medals from the International President Cup 2025 Regatta in Azerbaijan.
He won the U14 Boys K1 200m and 500m races, proudly representing South Africa.
The school celebrated with songs, a poem, and a slideshow of his journey.
Staff said Kyle made history as their first international champion in 73 years.
Kyle thanked everyone who supported him, saying he was proud to represent his family, school, and friends.
Kyle brought home two gold medals from the International President Cup 2025 Regatta in Azerbaijan.
He won the U14 Boys K1 200m and 500m races, proudly representing South Africa.
The school celebrated with songs, a poem, and a slideshow of his journey.
Staff said Kyle made history as their first international champion in 73 years.
Kyle thanked everyone who supported him, saying he was proud to represent his family, school, and friends.
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Africa’s Leaders Tackle Infrastructure in Cape Town
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Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean McPherson, is hosting ministers, premiers, and MECs from across Africa.
The meeting is currently underway in Cape Town for the first day of the 2025 Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium.
The two-day meeting, known as the Infrastructure Leaders Forum, aims to fix poorly run municipalities, push for structural reform, reduce red tape, and boost infrastructure investment.
Minister of Communications and Digital Technology, Solly Malatsi, says South Africa is also focusing on attracting digital infrastructure investment to become a hub for data centres.
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The meeting is currently underway in Cape Town for the first day of the 2025 Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium.
The two-day meeting, known as the Infrastructure Leaders Forum, aims to fix poorly run municipalities, push for structural reform, reduce red tape, and boost infrastructure investment.
Minister of Communications and Digital Technology, Solly Malatsi, says South Africa is also focusing on attracting digital infrastructure investment to become a hub for data centres.
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Pick n Pay Unveils Smarter Shopping App
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Pick n Pay has launched a new all-in-one app that combines its asap delivery service, Smart Shopper loyalty programme, and other value-added services into a single, upgraded platform.
The retailer says the app was rebuilt over 18 months and now features faster performance, AI-powered tools, and advanced user experience that makes it easier for customers.
The app also aims to personalise shopping based on user behaviour.
Pick n Pay says, the new technology will enhance customer satisfaction, boost engagement, and support strong growth in the year ahead.
The retailer says the app was rebuilt over 18 months and now features faster performance, AI-powered tools, and advanced user experience that makes it easier for customers.
The app also aims to personalise shopping based on user behaviour.
Pick n Pay says, the new technology will enhance customer satisfaction, boost engagement, and support strong growth in the year ahead.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.85 to the US Dollar, 24.21 to the British Pound, and 20.32 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,347.64 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.04 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,730.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.85 to the US Dollar, 24.21 to the British Pound, and 20.32 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,347.64 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.04 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 109,730.00.
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