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Parents have until midnight to apply for the 2026 Gauteng Grade 1 and 8 admissions
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The Gauteng Department of Education says Parents have until midnight to apply online for the 2026 Gauteng school placements for Grade 1 and 8 learners.
The department says all public ordinary schools, district offices and 81 decentralised walk-in centres will remain open to assist parents with applications until the system closes.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane says Parents will have until the 9th of September to finalise all application documentation.
The placement process will begin on the 16th of October with offers sent via SMS.
The department says all public ordinary schools, district offices and 81 decentralised walk-in centres will remain open to assist parents with applications until the system closes.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane says Parents will have until the 9th of September to finalise all application documentation.
The placement process will begin on the 16th of October with offers sent via SMS.
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ACSA unveils R21.7bn five-year Investment plan
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The Airports Company South Africa has announced a R21.7 billion capital investment pipeline over the next five years.
The planned budget will be used to improve and modernise airports, focusing on new technology and better passenger experiences.
Among the proposed changes are the introduction of biometric systems enabling passengers to use fingerprints and facial recognition instead of traditional boarding passes.
The planned budget will be used to improve and modernise airports, focusing on new technology and better passenger experiences.
Among the proposed changes are the introduction of biometric systems enabling passengers to use fingerprints and facial recognition instead of traditional boarding passes.
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Kumba Iron Ore launches South Africa’s first Maternity safety gear
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Leading Mining company Kumba Iron Ore has taken a pioneering step towards inclusivity and workplace safety with the introduction of maternity personal protective equipment, becoming the first mining company in South Africa, to design specialised safety apparel tailored for expecting mothers.
The company-wide programme includes custom-designed maternity safety wear, comprehensive maternity hampers and dedicated breastfeeding facilities across all operations.
The new range includes modified overalls that accommodate changing body shapes, offering greater flexibility, mobility and breathability, while still meeting the stringent protective requirements of the mining environment.
The company-wide programme includes custom-designed maternity safety wear, comprehensive maternity hampers and dedicated breastfeeding facilities across all operations.
The new range includes modified overalls that accommodate changing body shapes, offering greater flexibility, mobility and breathability, while still meeting the stringent protective requirements of the mining environment.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.69 to the US Dollar, 23.90 to the British Pound, and 20.67 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,390.06 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.61 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,485.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.69 to the US Dollar, 23.90 to the British Pound, and 20.67 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,390.06 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 67.61 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,485.00.
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