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Johannesburg hosts fourth SPAR International Netball Test Series
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Johannesburg will host the fourth edition of the SPAR International Netball Test Series this weekend, as the SPAR Proteas face England’s Vitality Roses at the Ellis Park Indoor Arena.
The three-match series kicks off South Africa’s 2026 season and serves as preparation for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow later this year.
The City of Joburg's Department of Community Development plays a key role in supporting women's sport and ensuring that girl children participate in sports.
South Africa and England which are ranked fifth and fourth in the world, will face off from the 29th of January to the 1st of February 2026.
The three-match series kicks off South Africa’s 2026 season and serves as preparation for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow later this year.
The City of Joburg's Department of Community Development plays a key role in supporting women's sport and ensuring that girl children participate in sports.
South Africa and England which are ranked fifth and fourth in the world, will face off from the 29th of January to the 1st of February 2026.
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Job market trends report shows positive outlook for 2026
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The Head of Insights and Customer Success at Pnet, Paul Byrne says their latest Job Market Trends Report highlights that the 2025 hiring season ended on a positive note.
The months of September, October and November, each showed a progressive year-on-year increase with more jobs available.
The Pnet report looks beyond short-term hiring trends and focuses on long-term, stable opportunities.
While Entry-level and operational roles remain highly competitive, specialist skills in healthcare, finance, engineering and IT are in short supply and consistently in demand.
Byrne says job availability will continue on an upward trajectory in 2026.
The months of September, October and November, each showed a progressive year-on-year increase with more jobs available.
The Pnet report looks beyond short-term hiring trends and focuses on long-term, stable opportunities.
While Entry-level and operational roles remain highly competitive, specialist skills in healthcare, finance, engineering and IT are in short supply and consistently in demand.
Byrne says job availability will continue on an upward trajectory in 2026.
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Gauteng accelerates rollout of smart driver licence testing centres
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The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is accelerating the rollout of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres across the province.
Smart DLTCs are currently operational in Atteridgeville, Denlyn, Maponya Mall, Centurion, Protea Glen and Midrand, while the Umphakathi centre is expected to open in the near future.
The department’s spokesperson, Lesiba Mpya, says the smart centres bring efficient, ethical and modern licensing services directly to communities while supporting the department’s road safety objectives
Smart DLTCs are currently operational in Atteridgeville, Denlyn, Maponya Mall, Centurion, Protea Glen and Midrand, while the Umphakathi centre is expected to open in the near future.
The department’s spokesperson, Lesiba Mpya, says the smart centres bring efficient, ethical and modern licensing services directly to communities while supporting the department’s road safety objectives
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The Rand is trading at 15.73 to the US Dollar, 0.00 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 Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,479.00.
The Rand is trading at 15.73 to the US Dollar, 0.00 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 Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,479.00.
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