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Linden Market Celebrates 10 Years of Community and Creativity
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The Linden Market returned to Emmarentia Botanical Gardens this weekend, marking a decade of supporting local artisans and small businesses.
The event featured over 150 vendors, live music, gourmet street food, craft beverages and family-friendly activities in a festive atmosphere.
A highlight was the debut of the market’s first-ever anthem, We Build Together (Siyakhe Sonke), performed by Suzzi Swanepoel, Lungelo Moyo and the Greenside High School Choir.
The song celebrates the community, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that have defined the market over the past ten years.
Organisers say the market remains a key platform for fostering cultural connection and showcasing Johannesburg talent.
The event featured over 150 vendors, live music, gourmet street food, craft beverages and family-friendly activities in a festive atmosphere.
A highlight was the debut of the market’s first-ever anthem, We Build Together (Siyakhe Sonke), performed by Suzzi Swanepoel, Lungelo Moyo and the Greenside High School Choir.
The song celebrates the community, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that have defined the market over the past ten years.
Organisers say the market remains a key platform for fostering cultural connection and showcasing Johannesburg talent.
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eThekwini Strengthens Ties with Universities to Boost Innovation and Skills Development
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eThekwini Municipality has renewed a three-year partnership with five of South Africa’s top universities to drive innovation and improve service delivery.
The agreement with UKZN, Stellenbosch, Unisa, DUT and Mangosuthu University aims to merge academic expertise with the city’s development plans.
Officials say the collaboration will strengthen skills development, create opportunities for residents, and help build a smarter and more inclusive Durban.
At the centre of the initiative is the Municipal Institute of Learning, which has positioned the city as a global hub for municipal knowledge and innovation.
The partnership has already earned eThekwini recognition for having the highest number of PhD holders in the country, showcasing its commitment to intellectual growth.
The agreement with UKZN, Stellenbosch, Unisa, DUT and Mangosuthu University aims to merge academic expertise with the city’s development plans.
Officials say the collaboration will strengthen skills development, create opportunities for residents, and help build a smarter and more inclusive Durban.
At the centre of the initiative is the Municipal Institute of Learning, which has positioned the city as a global hub for municipal knowledge and innovation.
The partnership has already earned eThekwini recognition for having the highest number of PhD holders in the country, showcasing its commitment to intellectual growth.
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WhatsApp Adds On-Device Translation Feature
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Meta Platforms has introduced a new translation feature on WhatsApp to help users communicate across languages.
The tool works on personal and group chats as well as channel updates, with initial support for six languages on Android and 19 on iPhones.
Translations are processed directly on devices to protect user privacy, ensuring WhatsApp cannot access the content.
Android users can also enable automatic translations for entire chats, making ongoing conversations easier to follow.
The update is part of Meta’s effort to make messaging more seamless for its more than 3-billion users.
The tool works on personal and group chats as well as channel updates, with initial support for six languages on Android and 19 on iPhones.
Translations are processed directly on devices to protect user privacy, ensuring WhatsApp cannot access the content.
Android users can also enable automatic translations for entire chats, making ongoing conversations easier to follow.
The update is part of Meta’s effort to make messaging more seamless for its more than 3-billion users.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.27 to the US Dollar, 23.18 to the British Pound, and 20.27 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,825.07 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 70.13 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114 083,40
The Rand is trading at 17.27 to the US Dollar, 23.18 to the British Pound, and 20.27 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,825.07 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 70.13 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 114 083,40
Split analysis
Local: 102 words (33%), National: 114 words (37%), International: 91 words (30%)