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Eco-activists work to transform Westbury into a community hub
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A group of eco-activists in Westbury, Gauteng, is transforming a neglected passageway into a safe, green space for the community.
Led by Elroy Daniels, alongside Debbie Cockerell, Evelyn Van Niekerk, and Quanit Soeker, the team has cleared waste, planted trees and flowers, installed benches, and created areas for sport and outdoor activities.
Their efforts aim to give children safe places to play, provide opportunities for residents to volunteer and earn, and shift the focus in Westbury from crime to community pride.
A clean-up campaign will take place on 31 January, inviting residents and volunteers to join in and support the project.
Led by Elroy Daniels, alongside Debbie Cockerell, Evelyn Van Niekerk, and Quanit Soeker, the team has cleared waste, planted trees and flowers, installed benches, and created areas for sport and outdoor activities.
Their efforts aim to give children safe places to play, provide opportunities for residents to volunteer and earn, and shift the focus in Westbury from crime to community pride.
A clean-up campaign will take place on 31 January, inviting residents and volunteers to join in and support the project.
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Headline 2
South Africa records highest tourism arrivals on record
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South Africa has recorded its highest ever number of international tourists.
The Department of Tourism says nearly 10.5 million visitors came to the country in 2025.
Cape Town International Airport processed more than 11.1 million two way passengers over the past year.
Nationally, South Africa recorded its strongest tourism performance in history, with growth beyond pre pandemic levels.
The department says the record numbers highlight tourism’s growing contribution to jobs and the economy.
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille credited several policies and industry stakeholders for helping achieve the milestone.
The Department of Tourism says nearly 10.5 million visitors came to the country in 2025.
Cape Town International Airport processed more than 11.1 million two way passengers over the past year.
Nationally, South Africa recorded its strongest tourism performance in history, with growth beyond pre pandemic levels.
The department says the record numbers highlight tourism’s growing contribution to jobs and the economy.
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille credited several policies and industry stakeholders for helping achieve the milestone.
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Gauteng expands smart licence centres for faster service
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The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is expanding its Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres across the province to make licensing faster, more convenient, and corruption-free.
Licence renewals can now take as little as 10 minutes, using cashless, appointment-based services fully integrated into the eNaTIS system.
Smart DLTCs are already operating in Atteridgeville, Midrand, Centurion, Denlyn, Maponya Mall, and Protea Glen, with more set to open in underserved communities.
The centres operate Monday to Saturday, create local jobs, and improve road safety by ensuring drivers are properly licensed.
Licence renewals can now take as little as 10 minutes, using cashless, appointment-based services fully integrated into the eNaTIS system.
Smart DLTCs are already operating in Atteridgeville, Midrand, Centurion, Denlyn, Maponya Mall, and Protea Glen, with more set to open in underserved communities.
The centres operate Monday to Saturday, create local jobs, and improve road safety by ensuring drivers are properly licensed.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 15.87 to the US Dollar, 21.86 to the British Pound, and 19.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,296.65 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.57 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 89,234.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.87 to the US Dollar, 21.86 to the British Pound, and 19.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 5,296.65 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.57 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 89,234.00.
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