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Ekurhuleni claims top spot at 2025 OR Tambo Soncini games
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Ekurhuleni has emerged victorious at the 2025 OR Tambo Soncini Social Cohesion Games, hosted by the City of Johannesburg this month.
The municipality's team clinched top honours with 44 points, narrowly beating defending champions Johannesburg, which scored 43 points.
The annual tournament brought together young athletes from five Gauteng municipalities, competing in basketball, netball, volleyball, rugby, and chess.
Community Development Member of the Mayoral Committee Tebogo Nkokou congratulated the winners and participants, honouring the legacy of OR Tambo.
The municipality's team clinched top honours with 44 points, narrowly beating defending champions Johannesburg, which scored 43 points.
The annual tournament brought together young athletes from five Gauteng municipalities, competing in basketball, netball, volleyball, rugby, and chess.
Community Development Member of the Mayoral Committee Tebogo Nkokou congratulated the winners and participants, honouring the legacy of OR Tambo.
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PRASA opens modern 12-storey building for students in Braamfontein
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has opened a modern 700-bed facility that provides affordable and conveniently located housing for students in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
The launch of the facility, marks a significant milestone in the agency’s efforts to boost socio-economic development and rail operations.
The 12-storey building houses students from surrounding institutions of higher learning that are located in close proximity to Johannesburg’s integrated public transport network as well as the retail precinct at Prasa-owned Johannesburg Park Station, ensuring access to mobility.
The launch of the facility, marks a significant milestone in the agency’s efforts to boost socio-economic development and rail operations.
The 12-storey building houses students from surrounding institutions of higher learning that are located in close proximity to Johannesburg’s integrated public transport network as well as the retail precinct at Prasa-owned Johannesburg Park Station, ensuring access to mobility.
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Ramaphosa's state visit to Southeast Asia a success
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says his three-nation state visit to Southeast Asia, which has been based on trade, investment, and reviving historical ties, has been a success.
The president visited Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia, where he also participated as a guest of the chair at the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit.
Briefing the media on the conclusion of his trip, Ramaphosa says all countries have agreed to increase mutually beneficial trade by improving market access and reducing non-tariff barriers:
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The president visited Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia, where he also participated as a guest of the chair at the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit.
Briefing the media on the conclusion of his trip, Ramaphosa says all countries have agreed to increase mutually beneficial trade by improving market access and reducing non-tariff barriers:
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The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 22.96 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
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The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 22.96 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 64.46 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114,324.00.
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