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City Power launches FBE registration drive in Alexandra
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City Power marked Mandela Day with a focused public service intervention at the Itlhokomeleng Home for the Aged and Disabled in Alexandra.
The campaign focused on guiding eligible residents through the Free Basic Electricity programme, providing on-the-spot registration assistance.
According to City Power’s general manager in the Department of Public Relations and Communication Isaac Mangena, the FBE initiative offers 50kWh of free electricity per month to qualifying low-income households, including pensioners, the unemployed, and those earning below R7 503.00.
Residents can continue to register for the FBE programme at City Power Service Delivery Centres, the City of Johannesburg's regional offices and pop-up sites at malls, taxi ranks, door-to-door campaigns and community imbizos.
The campaign focused on guiding eligible residents through the Free Basic Electricity programme, providing on-the-spot registration assistance.
According to City Power’s general manager in the Department of Public Relations and Communication Isaac Mangena, the FBE initiative offers 50kWh of free electricity per month to qualifying low-income households, including pensioners, the unemployed, and those earning below R7 503.00.
Residents can continue to register for the FBE programme at City Power Service Delivery Centres, the City of Johannesburg's regional offices and pop-up sites at malls, taxi ranks, door-to-door campaigns and community imbizos.
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AgriStar Macadamia Farming Initiative creates 400 jobs in Mpumalanga
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Nearly 400 job opportunities have been created through the AgriStar macadamia farming and processing, supported by the British International Investment in Mpumalanga.
The United Kingdom initiative has channelled investment into a locally based macadamia farm which produces high-quality macadamia nuts, which are exported to the UK, contributing to international trade.
The UK’s Minister for International Development, Jenny Chapman says the UK-South Africa partnership is delivering tangible benefits for local communities and the environment.
The United Kingdom initiative has channelled investment into a locally based macadamia farm which produces high-quality macadamia nuts, which are exported to the UK, contributing to international trade.
The UK’s Minister for International Development, Jenny Chapman says the UK-South Africa partnership is delivering tangible benefits for local communities and the environment.
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UCT advances to 150th position in QS Rankings
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The University of Cape Town has risen from 171st to 150th place in the latest QS World University Rankings, reinforcing its position as Africa’s leading academic institution.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela welcomed the achievement, describing it as a testament to UCT’s growing global influence and real-world impact in both research and teaching.
Moshabela emphasised that the university’s continued progress reflects its commitment to academic excellence and societal relevance.
UCT’s rise in the rankings is attributed to several key strengths, including strong global research networks, a high number of citations per faculty member, and its leadership in sustainability.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Mosa Moshabela welcomed the achievement, describing it as a testament to UCT’s growing global influence and real-world impact in both research and teaching.
Moshabela emphasised that the university’s continued progress reflects its commitment to academic excellence and societal relevance.
UCT’s rise in the rankings is attributed to several key strengths, including strong global research networks, a high number of citations per faculty member, and its leadership in sustainability.
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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 70.21 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,463.00.
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 70.21 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,463.00.
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