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Gauteng E-Hailing Industry Partners with Metro Police to Boost Safety
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Gauteng’s e-hailing structures have joined forces with metropolitan police departments to formalise safety plans for the sector.
The South African Meter Taxi and E-Hailing Association and Gauteng E-Hailing Services announced the partnership at a media briefing.
Their joint safety plan includes panic buttons linked to rapid response teams, centralised incident reporting, operator vetting, vehicle tracking, and roadside assistance.
The partnership aims to regulate and formalise the industry, protecting both drivers and passengers from criminal activities.
Operators are urged to apply for permits to comply with the National Land Transport Act, ensuring accountability and safer services.
The South African Meter Taxi and E-Hailing Association and Gauteng E-Hailing Services announced the partnership at a media briefing.
Their joint safety plan includes panic buttons linked to rapid response teams, centralised incident reporting, operator vetting, vehicle tracking, and roadside assistance.
The partnership aims to regulate and formalise the industry, protecting both drivers and passengers from criminal activities.
Operators are urged to apply for permits to comply with the National Land Transport Act, ensuring accountability and safer services.
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Siba Mtongana Celebrated as Global Trailblazer
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South African media personality and entrepreneur Siba Mtongana has been named one of the Top 20 Global Trailblazers at the Canadian Global Awards 2025.
This prestigious honour recognises innovators making bold impacts in technology, education, healthcare, sustainability and the arts worldwide.
Siba’s lifestyle brand, The Siba Co., spans television, publishing, hospitality and retail, building on her hit show Siba’s Table which aired in over 135 countries.
Her projects, including Siba, The Restaurant in Cape Town and The Siba Delis, have introduced her signature accessible luxury to many South Africans.
This award marks another milestone in her trailblazing career, celebrating her vision and influence on a global scale.
This prestigious honour recognises innovators making bold impacts in technology, education, healthcare, sustainability and the arts worldwide.
Siba’s lifestyle brand, The Siba Co., spans television, publishing, hospitality and retail, building on her hit show Siba’s Table which aired in over 135 countries.
Her projects, including Siba, The Restaurant in Cape Town and The Siba Delis, have introduced her signature accessible luxury to many South Africans.
This award marks another milestone in her trailblazing career, celebrating her vision and influence on a global scale.
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Alexandra Seniors Celebrate Grandparents’ Day with Support and Solidarity
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The Aging with Wisdom Region E Elderly Forum held a vibrant Grandparents’ Day event at the Methodist Church in Alexandra on July 29.
The gathering offered seniors a welcoming space to share challenges and discover valuable resources.
Focus was given to protecting elders from financial abuse and connecting them with social workers who provide care and safe housing options.
Seniors were encouraged to join community groups and speak up, building stronger networks of support.
The event celebrated the resilience of Alexandra’s elderly and strengthened unity in addressing their needs together.
The gathering offered seniors a welcoming space to share challenges and discover valuable resources.
Focus was given to protecting elders from financial abuse and connecting them with social workers who provide care and safe housing options.
Seniors were encouraged to join community groups and speak up, building stronger networks of support.
The event celebrated the resilience of Alexandra’s elderly and strengthened unity in addressing their needs together.
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Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 18.11 to the US Dollar, 23.97 to the British Pound, and 20.74 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at dollars a 3,297.02 fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 73.24 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,240.00.
The Rand is trading at 18.11 to the US Dollar, 23.97 to the British Pound, and 20.74 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at dollars a 3,297.02 fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 73.24 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 118,240.00.
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