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Gautrain provides Marlboro and Alexandra residents with free eye tests, prescription glasses
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Gautrain Management Agency have assisted one-thousand-289 residents from Marlboro and Alexandra providing free eye tests, prescription glasses, and sunglasses during the month-long eyecare initiative.
The project based at Gautrain Marlboro Station operated over the weekends, marking World Sight and Transport Month.
Gautrain spokesperson Albi Modise says the initiative also offered HIV and blood pressure screenings:
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The project based at Gautrain Marlboro Station operated over the weekends, marking World Sight and Transport Month.
Gautrain spokesperson Albi Modise says the initiative also offered HIV and blood pressure screenings:
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Rea Vaya’s phase 1C(a) starts operations
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Rea Vaya’s long-awaited phase 1C(a) has started operations from Saturday, introducing a dedicated bus rapid transit corridor between Alexandra, Sandton, and Johannesburg’s inner city.
For thousands of commuters, Rea Vaya’s phase 1C(a), which was launched at Marlboro Community Centre last month, promises safer, faster, and more affordable transport.
The new corridor introduces 141 low-entry buses and a key interchange at Pan Africa Mall, integrating Rea Vaya with other public transport.
MMC for Transport, Kenny Kunene, says the city will launch its new bus service with 68 reconfigured Gautrain buses on Louis Botha Avenue, connecting several areas, while waiting for the full fleet in 18 months.
For thousands of commuters, Rea Vaya’s phase 1C(a), which was launched at Marlboro Community Centre last month, promises safer, faster, and more affordable transport.
The new corridor introduces 141 low-entry buses and a key interchange at Pan Africa Mall, integrating Rea Vaya with other public transport.
MMC for Transport, Kenny Kunene, says the city will launch its new bus service with 68 reconfigured Gautrain buses on Louis Botha Avenue, connecting several areas, while waiting for the full fleet in 18 months.
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inaugural Western Cape Investment Summit 2025
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The inaugural Western Cape Investment Summit 2025 will take place from November 5 to 7 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, connecting investors with over 100 high-impact projects across key sectors.
Premier Alan Winde says the event aims to streamline investment and fast-track approvals.
The province aims to build a trillion-rand economy and create sustainable jobs.
Premier Alan Winde says the event aims to streamline investment and fast-track approvals.
The province aims to build a trillion-rand economy and create sustainable jobs.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.31 to the US Dollar, 22.77 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 64.82 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,482.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.31 to the US Dollar, 22.77 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 64.82 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,482.00.
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Local: 56 words (26%), National: 107 words (50%), International: 53 words (25%)