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Ekurhuleni Braces for Water Cuts as Rand Water Begins Maintenance
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The City of Ekurhuleni is implementing measures to address a planned water outage due to Rand Water's maintenance operations.
The maintenance is scheduled for the 29th of May to the 2nd of June, causing water supply interruptions in various areas in Ekurhuleni.
The City says it will be deploying water tankers to the affected areas during the five-day project.
Rand water says the maintenance aims to achieve improved plant availability, reliability and efficiency.
Residents are urged to store water for domestic use and to use water sparingly.
The maintenance is scheduled for the 29th of May to the 2nd of June, causing water supply interruptions in various areas in Ekurhuleni.
The City says it will be deploying water tankers to the affected areas during the five-day project.
Rand water says the maintenance aims to achieve improved plant availability, reliability and efficiency.
Residents are urged to store water for domestic use and to use water sparingly.
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Government Approves R51 Billion Boost for Transnet
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The Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, has approved a R51 billion guarantee facility for state-owned Transnet, in support of the entity's capital investment programme.
Transnet plays a central role in the South African economy and the government’s goal of inclusive growth.
The State Owned entity is engaged in a wide-ranging reform programme to improve operational performance in the short and medium term.
Creecy expressed confidence that the additional support provided to Transnet would enable the entity to continue to drive operational improvements in the business and implement reforms in line with the Freight Logistics Roadmap.
Transnet plays a central role in the South African economy and the government’s goal of inclusive growth.
The State Owned entity is engaged in a wide-ranging reform programme to improve operational performance in the short and medium term.
Creecy expressed confidence that the additional support provided to Transnet would enable the entity to continue to drive operational improvements in the business and implement reforms in line with the Freight Logistics Roadmap.
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Samthing Soweto Confirms Friday Release for Long-Awaited “Deda”
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After two years of public anticipation, South African artist Samthing Soweto has announced the official release of his long-awaited single “Deda”.
The singer confirmed on TikTok that the song will be available this Friday.
“Deda” gained popularity earlier this year despite not being on streaming platforms and first leaked in August 2023.
The amapiano track has been described as spiritual and soulful, touching on themes of divine protection and love.
Fans welcomed the news with excitement after months of requesting its release.
The singer confirmed on TikTok that the song will be available this Friday.
“Deda” gained popularity earlier this year despite not being on streaming platforms and first leaked in August 2023.
The amapiano track has been described as spiritual and soulful, touching on themes of divine protection and love.
Fans welcomed the news with excitement after months of requesting its release.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.09 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,900.00.
The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.09 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 108,900.00.
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