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Motorists urged to renew their vehicle licence discs
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Motorists are urged to renew their vehicle licence discs before finalizing their travel plans, as the festive season draws close.
With millions of discs are set to expire in November and December, the Road Traffic Management Corporation is sending reminders to registered motorists and and encourages using its online platform for convenient renewal.
For added convenience, clients of major banks such as Capitec, FNB, and Nedbank can access the renewal platform directly through their banking apps.
RTMC warns that driving with an expired disc is illegal and can lead to fines or the impoundment of the vehicle.
With millions of discs are set to expire in November and December, the Road Traffic Management Corporation is sending reminders to registered motorists and and encourages using its online platform for convenient renewal.
For added convenience, clients of major banks such as Capitec, FNB, and Nedbank can access the renewal platform directly through their banking apps.
RTMC warns that driving with an expired disc is illegal and can lead to fines or the impoundment of the vehicle.
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SAPS continues with recruitment of police trainees
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The South African Police Service is continuing with the recruitment of five-thousand-five-hundred police trainees, inviting thousands of applicants across all nine provinces to undergo psychometric and integrity assessments.
Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says the multi-phase process includes physical fitness, vetting, and medical examinations.
She says preference is given to graduates with NQF six+ qualifications and driver’s licences. Van Wyk says training is expected to begin in 2026, with exact dates to be confirmed by SAPS:
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Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says the multi-phase process includes physical fitness, vetting, and medical examinations.
She says preference is given to graduates with NQF six+ qualifications and driver’s licences. Van Wyk says training is expected to begin in 2026, with exact dates to be confirmed by SAPS:
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Johannesburg-Zanzibar route launched for June 2026
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South African airline Airlink has announced the launch of a new route from Johannesburg-Zanzibar in June 2026, with tickets now available for purchase.
The Tanzanian island has seen a steady increase in visitor numbers from South Africa in recent years.
The airline will operate its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, which accommodates up to 136 passengers, on a twice-weekly schedule.
The schedule allows passengers from across South Africa and the SADC region to connect via Johannesburg, while facilitating onward connections on partner airlines globally.
The Tanzanian island has seen a steady increase in visitor numbers from South Africa in recent years.
The airline will operate its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, which accommodates up to 136 passengers, on a twice-weekly schedule.
The schedule allows passengers from across South Africa and the SADC region to connect via Johannesburg, while facilitating onward connections on partner airlines globally.
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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 19.97 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,001.82 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.93 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,938.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.31 to the US Dollar, 22.77 to the British Pound, and 19.97 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,001.82 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.93 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,938.00.
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