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City of Johannesburg Opens Applications for Latest Debt Relief Initiative
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The City of Johannesburg has launched Phase Four of its Debt Relief Programme, offering support to residents and businesses struggling with outstanding municipal accounts.
The initiative aims to provide financial relief, help regularise accounts, and promote responsible payment habits while strengthening the city’s revenue base.
Qualifying customers can apply for partial or full interest and penalty write-offs, enter affordable payment arrangements, and ensure continued access to essential services.
Residents can access information and submit applications at the Randburg Civic Customer Service Centre, other municipal service centres across the city, or online via the City of Johannesburg’s official website.
The initiative aims to provide financial relief, help regularise accounts, and promote responsible payment habits while strengthening the city’s revenue base.
Qualifying customers can apply for partial or full interest and penalty write-offs, enter affordable payment arrangements, and ensure continued access to essential services.
Residents can access information and submit applications at the Randburg Civic Customer Service Centre, other municipal service centres across the city, or online via the City of Johannesburg’s official website.
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Red Bull Flugtag thrills Cape Town crowd
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Eight of Cape Town’s most popular beaches have earned Blue Flag status for the 2025/26 season, recognising excellence in water quality, safety, and environmental management. The awards were announced at the annual Blue Flag ceremony in Port Alfred.
Bikini Beach, Camps Bay, Clifton 4th, Fish Hoek, Llandudno, Melkbosstrand, Muizenberg, and Silwerstroomstrand have all retained their prestigious status.
The certification, overseen locally by WESSA, requires clean water, effective waste management, visible safety measures, and environmental education activities.
The Blue Flag season runs from 1 December 2025 to 28 February 2026, highlighting Cape Town’s ongoing commitment to a clean, safe, and environmentally sound coastline.
Bikini Beach, Camps Bay, Clifton 4th, Fish Hoek, Llandudno, Melkbosstrand, Muizenberg, and Silwerstroomstrand have all retained their prestigious status.
The certification, overseen locally by WESSA, requires clean water, effective waste management, visible safety measures, and environmental education activities.
The Blue Flag season runs from 1 December 2025 to 28 February 2026, highlighting Cape Town’s ongoing commitment to a clean, safe, and environmentally sound coastline.
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Teacher Creates 3D-Printed Prosthetic for Student
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An elementary school teacher in Kentucky, USA, used a 3D printer to make a functional prosthetic hand for a young student born without one.
The student had been wearing a simple rubber hand for aesthetics, but the teacher wanted to create something practical and lightweight.
He designed the prosthetic using corn-based bioplastic, screws, rubber bands, and fishing line.
The project was guided by a global network of makers using 3D printing to provide low-cost prosthetics.
After months of development, the teacher revealed the fully functional prosthetic to the student and his family, who gave approval to proceed.
The final prosthetic allows the child to play, learn, and carry out everyday tasks more independently.
The student had been wearing a simple rubber hand for aesthetics, but the teacher wanted to create something practical and lightweight.
He designed the prosthetic using corn-based bioplastic, screws, rubber bands, and fishing line.
The project was guided by a global network of makers using 3D printing to provide low-cost prosthetics.
After months of development, the teacher revealed the fully functional prosthetic to the student and his family, who gave approval to proceed.
The final prosthetic allows the child to play, learn, and carry out everyday tasks more independently.
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Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.31 to the US Dollar, 22.72 to the British Pound, and 19.93 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,006.70 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.77 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,838.00..
The Rand is trading at 17.31 to the US Dollar, 22.72 to the British Pound, and 19.93 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,006.70 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.77 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,838.00..
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