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Johannesburg public safety department intensifies its safety operations
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The Johannesburg public safety department is intensifying its safety operations in preparation for the festive season.
MMC Mgcini Tshwaku briefed the media in Johannesburg on Wednesday on plans for the Johannesburg Metro Police Department and emergency services.
Tshwaku says the operation forms part of the City’s broader festive season safety plan, which aims to reduce crime, manage traffic congestion, and boost community trust in law enforcement:
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MMC Mgcini Tshwaku briefed the media in Johannesburg on Wednesday on plans for the Johannesburg Metro Police Department and emergency services.
Tshwaku says the operation forms part of the City’s broader festive season safety plan, which aims to reduce crime, manage traffic congestion, and boost community trust in law enforcement:
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UJ graduate writtes and publishes educational children’s book
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University of Johannesburg graduate, Ntitiseng Moloi, has written and published an educational children’s book that introduces young readers to renewable energy in a fun and accessible way.
Titled “Winnie Catches the Sun,” uses a relatable South African story to teach children about solar energy and how it works.
Moloi says through this book, she hopes to inspire young readers to imagine how innovation and clean energy can power a brighter, more sustainable future for all.
She adds that she wants to ignite children’s curiosity about science and sustainability.
Titled “Winnie Catches the Sun,” uses a relatable South African story to teach children about solar energy and how it works.
Moloi says through this book, she hopes to inspire young readers to imagine how innovation and clean energy can power a brighter, more sustainable future for all.
She adds that she wants to ignite children’s curiosity about science and sustainability.
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Eskom targets end to load reduction by 2027
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Eskom is intensifying efforts to eliminate load reduction by 2027 as South Africa's electricity system stabilizes.
Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says generation performance has improved significantly, with the energy availability factor reaching 70% and surpassing this level over 22 times since August.
This reflects the success of Eskom's generation recovery plan and improved maintenance practices:
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Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says generation performance has improved significantly, with the energy availability factor reaching 70% and surpassing this level over 22 times since August.
This reflects the success of Eskom's generation recovery plan and improved maintenance practices:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.20 to the US Dollar, 22.69 to the British Pound, and 19.95 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,963.52 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.19 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,707.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.20 to the US Dollar, 22.69 to the British Pound, and 19.95 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,963.52 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.19 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,707.00.
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