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Festival of Lights kicked off last night
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The Joburg City Theatres' annual Festival of Lights kicked off last night at the Joburg Zoo.
The festival features a range of entertainment, including local dance groups like Jozi Youth Dance and musicians like The Soil and BlaqDiamond.
New this year is a nativity-scene play at the Farmhouse, aiming to bring the true spirit of Christmas closer to visitors.
Tickets are available online for R175, with a 50% discount on Black Friday.
Children under 3 enter free, and the festival runs until January 4, 2026.
The festival features a range of entertainment, including local dance groups like Jozi Youth Dance and musicians like The Soil and BlaqDiamond.
New this year is a nativity-scene play at the Farmhouse, aiming to bring the true spirit of Christmas closer to visitors.
Tickets are available online for R175, with a 50% discount on Black Friday.
Children under 3 enter free, and the festival runs until January 4, 2026.
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Electronic Recycling Association tackles electronic waste issue
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The Electronic Recycling Association is tackling the growing problem of electronic waste in South Africa.
Electronic waste is growing at an alarming rate, expanding 4-times faster than municipal waste globally, posing a significant challenge.
The ERA is simplifying e-waste recycling by creating a bridge between consumers and producers.
They are installing collection bins in major retailers, as well as municipal offices, through the Extended Producer Responsibility regulations.
The organisation also works with buyback centres to ensure safe e-waste recycling.
Electronic waste is growing at an alarming rate, expanding 4-times faster than municipal waste globally, posing a significant challenge.
The ERA is simplifying e-waste recycling by creating a bridge between consumers and producers.
They are installing collection bins in major retailers, as well as municipal offices, through the Extended Producer Responsibility regulations.
The organisation also works with buyback centres to ensure safe e-waste recycling.
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Amazon Leo has launches in SA
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Amazon Leo has launched a webpage Amazon's Leo where users can register for satellite broadband service in South Africa.
However, the service is currently only in public testing with select enterprise partners and a general commercial launch is expected in 2026.
Amazon Leo's Ultra, is designed to deliver download speeds of up to 1 Gbps, which is faster than Starlink's current median speeds.
However, the service is currently only in public testing with select enterprise partners and a general commercial launch is expected in 2026.
Amazon Leo's Ultra, is designed to deliver download speeds of up to 1 Gbps, which is faster than Starlink's current median speeds.
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Financial Indicators headline
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Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.14 to the US Dollar, 22.70 to the British Pound, and 19.88 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,151.61 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,137.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.14 to the US Dollar, 22.70 to the British Pound, and 19.88 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,151.61 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 91,137.00.
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