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Youth urged to seize energy sector opportunities
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Young South Africans are being encouraged to take up new opportunities in the country's growing energy sector.
Speaking at the Youth in Energy Conference in Johannesburg, Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said renewable energy, electricity transmission and critical minerals could create jobs and new businesses.
He said about 1.6 million South African households still do not have electricity, creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs to develop energy solutions.
Government says it wants young people to help build the country's future energy industry.
Speaking at the Youth in Energy Conference in Johannesburg, Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said renewable energy, electricity transmission and critical minerals could create jobs and new businesses.
He said about 1.6 million South African households still do not have electricity, creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs to develop energy solutions.
Government says it wants young people to help build the country's future energy industry.
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Amaoti bakkie delivers hope to families
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A community organisation in Amaoti , KwaZulu-Natal, is using a single bakkie to deliver food, transport families and support literacy programmes for children.
Lungisani Indlela uses the vehicle to take social workers into the community, collect food donations and help families access Home Affairs services.
The bakkie also transports volunteers to schools, where they help learners improve their reading skills.
The organisation is seeking support to cover fuel costs so it can continue providing these services.
Lungisani Indlela uses the vehicle to take social workers into the community, collect food donations and help families access Home Affairs services.
The bakkie also transports volunteers to schools, where they help learners improve their reading skills.
The organisation is seeking support to cover fuel costs so it can continue providing these services.
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Cape Town named world's most beautiful city
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Cape Town has been named the world's most beautiful city in Time Out's 2026 rankings.
The city received 86 percent of the vote, ahead of Edinburgh, Sydney, Chicago and Lisbon.
The recognition highlights Cape Town's natural beauty and appeal to visitors from around the world.
City officials say the honour also reflects the city's growing tourism and economic potential:
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The city received 86 percent of the vote, ahead of Edinburgh, Sydney, Chicago and Lisbon.
The recognition highlights Cape Town's natural beauty and appeal to visitors from around the world.
City officials say the honour also reflects the city's growing tourism and economic potential:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,070.86 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 59,993.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.41 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,070.86 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 59,993.00.
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