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Sports Minister McKenzie says culture is key to inclusive growth
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Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, says culture has the potential of promoting inclusive economic growth and is a key driver for inclusive sustainable development.
McKenzie was addressing the 4th Culture Working Group meeting of the G20 in Ballito, before the ministerial meeting on Wednesday, the last before the G20 Johannesburg summit next month.
This year's discussion focussed on strengthening global collaboration, culture, sustainability and innovation with an aim of promoting culture as a driver of sustainable development and the creative economy:
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McKenzie was addressing the 4th Culture Working Group meeting of the G20 in Ballito, before the ministerial meeting on Wednesday, the last before the G20 Johannesburg summit next month.
This year's discussion focussed on strengthening global collaboration, culture, sustainability and innovation with an aim of promoting culture as a driver of sustainable development and the creative economy:
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Joburg EMS warns residents to stay safe around water
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The City of Johannesburg's emergency management services is urging residents to exercise extreme caution around water as the warmer weather sets in.
With more people planning outdoor activities, EMS is emphasizing the importance of avoiding unsafe water areas to prevent accidents and drownings.
In a recent media statement, EMS media liaison officer Kagiso Phasha stressed that rivers, dams, and lakes are not safe for swimming, urging residents to stick to designated swimming pools and municipal facilities where trained lifeguards are present.
The department also reminded parents and guardians to vigilantly supervise children near water, whether at home or in public spaces.
With more people planning outdoor activities, EMS is emphasizing the importance of avoiding unsafe water areas to prevent accidents and drownings.
In a recent media statement, EMS media liaison officer Kagiso Phasha stressed that rivers, dams, and lakes are not safe for swimming, urging residents to stick to designated swimming pools and municipal facilities where trained lifeguards are present.
The department also reminded parents and guardians to vigilantly supervise children near water, whether at home or in public spaces.
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SA Boat-Building Industry told to grow local skills and attract global players
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South Africa’s boat-building industry has been called to urgently grow local skills and attract international component manufacturers.
Ullman Sails International CEO, Michael England, told the African Boating Conference in Cape Town reliance on costly imports from the US, EU, and China threatens sustainability.
He called for a proper training facility to equip young people for marine manufacturing.
Meanwhile, Two Oceans Marine’s Nicole van de Wall echoed concerns, citing high staff turnover and limited expertise as barriers to industry growth.
Ullman Sails International CEO, Michael England, told the African Boating Conference in Cape Town reliance on costly imports from the US, EU, and China threatens sustainability.
He called for a proper training facility to equip young people for marine manufacturing.
Meanwhile, Two Oceans Marine’s Nicole van de Wall echoed concerns, citing high staff turnover and limited expertise as barriers to industry growth.
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The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 22.96 to the British Pound, and 20.05 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,064.99 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.52 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 113,789.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 22.96 to the British Pound, and 20.05 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,064.99 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.52 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 113,789.00.
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