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National grid expansion remains on track
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The Electricity and Energy Department and the National Treasury say the independent transmission projects programme remains on track to expand the national grid and attract private investment.
Pre-qualified bidders will be announced by 15 December, with final proposals expected next year.
Treasury, together with the World Bank, is also finalising a new credit guarantee vehicle to support infrastructure financing.
The government says aligning the projects will boost transparency and investor confidence in energy reforms.
Pre-qualified bidders will be announced by 15 December, with final proposals expected next year.
Treasury, together with the World Bank, is also finalising a new credit guarantee vehicle to support infrastructure financing.
The government says aligning the projects will boost transparency and investor confidence in energy reforms.
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Sandton SPCA fundraising event in November
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The Sandton SPCA is set to host a special fundraising event for animal welfare as renowned brand analyst, author, and speaker Dion Chang launches his new book, "A Pawfect Life".
The event, that is set for 6 November in Kramerville, promises to be a celebration of compassion for animals and those who care for them.
Sandton SPCA retail manager Kirsten Rolston says the book launch is more than just anevent, but an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of animals in need.
Every ticket purchased will support the SPCA's mission to protect and nurture animals.
The event, that is set for 6 November in Kramerville, promises to be a celebration of compassion for animals and those who care for them.
Sandton SPCA retail manager Kirsten Rolston says the book launch is more than just anevent, but an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of animals in need.
Every ticket purchased will support the SPCA's mission to protect and nurture animals.
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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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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 65.19 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,345.00.
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 65.19 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 107,345.00.
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