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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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100 women honoured in Mbombela
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More than 100 women from provinces across the county were honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony in Mbombela in Mpumalanga.
The event celebrated the achievements and milestones of women who are making an impact across various industries.
The South African Council for Business Women, which has been empowering and recognising women in business for the past 37 years, continues to grow its reach and influence across the country.
The event celebrated the achievements and milestones of women who are making an impact across various industries.
The South African Council for Business Women, which has been empowering and recognising women in business for the past 37 years, continues to grow its reach and influence across the country.
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German government backs minimum wage increase
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The German government has backed an increase in the minimum wage to 291-rand per hour, the largest hike since the country adopted a minimum wage a decade ago.
The increase will come in two stages.
Germany's Labour Minister says six-million employees will receive noticeably more for their work and companies can responsibly spread the rising costs over two years.
The two-stage increase was recommended back in June by economists, trade union leaders and representatives from business and employer groups.
The increase will come in two stages.
Germany's Labour Minister says six-million employees will receive noticeably more for their work and companies can responsibly spread the rising costs over two years.
The two-stage increase was recommended back in June by economists, trade union leaders and representatives from business and employer groups.
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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 63.89 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,794.00.
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 63.89 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,794.00.
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