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Gauteng Health launches cataract surgery marathon in Tsakane
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The Gauteng health department has launched a cataract surgery marathon in Tsakane to restore sight to hundreds of patients and tackle the eye care backlog.
More than 160 patients began the process on Thursday with pre-screening, where doctors assessed their eyes and prepared them for surgery.
The surgeries will help elderly patients and people living with diabetes regain vision, reducing the number of people waiting for treatment.
Pholosong Hospital Acting CEO, Dr Trudy Tsumele, says the surgeries are giving patients a chance to see clearly again and improve their daily lives.
More than 160 patients began the process on Thursday with pre-screening, where doctors assessed their eyes and prepared them for surgery.
The surgeries will help elderly patients and people living with diabetes regain vision, reducing the number of people waiting for treatment.
Pholosong Hospital Acting CEO, Dr Trudy Tsumele, says the surgeries are giving patients a chance to see clearly again and improve their daily lives.
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Cape Town to boost jobs with R230m superyacht marina at V&A Waterfront
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Cape Town is set to create new jobs and business opportunities with a R230 million superyacht marina at the V&A Waterfront.
The Quay 7 facility, due for completion in October, will support growing superyacht traffic and boost Cape Town’s marine services sector, from engineers to refueling and supply companies.
The development aims to cement the city’s role as a working maritime hub while driving economic growth in the marine economy.
The Quay 7 facility, due for completion in October, will support growing superyacht traffic and boost Cape Town’s marine services sector, from engineers to refueling and supply companies.
The development aims to cement the city’s role as a working maritime hub while driving economic growth in the marine economy.
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Basketball Africa League tips off in Pretoria with 12 teams competing
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The sixth edition of the Basketball Africa League is underway in Pretoria, with 12 teams battling for a place in the playoffs.
The NBA-backed competition continues to grow in popularity, showcasing emerging talent and expanding professional basketball across the continent.
In a continent often challenged by health crisis, poverty and youth unemployment, the BAL is offering renewed hope.
Johannesburg Giants Captain Pieter Prinloo has this to say:
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The NBA-backed competition continues to grow in popularity, showcasing emerging talent and expanding professional basketball across the continent.
In a continent often challenged by health crisis, poverty and youth unemployment, the BAL is offering renewed hope.
Johannesburg Giants Captain Pieter Prinloo has this to say:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.10 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,495.15 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,707.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.10 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,495.15 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 67,707.00.
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