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MEC Chiloane gives update on Grades 1 and 8 learner placements for the 2026 academic year
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Gauteng Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, will today hold a media briefing to provide an update on Grades 1 and 8 learner placements for the 2026 academic year.
The briefing will focus on the progress made through the #2026OnlineAdmissionsGP system.
He will also provide an update on the conduct of the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations across the province.
The briefing will take place at 9am this morning.
The briefing will focus on the progress made through the #2026OnlineAdmissionsGP system.
He will also provide an update on the conduct of the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations across the province.
The briefing will take place at 9am this morning.
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Absip honours top performers at 2025 Awards gala
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The Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals recently celebrated excellence at its 2025 Awards Gala in Johannesburg.
The event highlight the growing influence of Black-owned and Black managed firms across asset management.
Industry leaders praised the event, saying it showcases real progress in inclusive capital allocation, shaping how savings are managed and invested across the economy.
The awards honoured excellence in South Africa's R12 trillion financial sector, focusing on transformation, leadership and opportunities for women and youth.
The event highlight the growing influence of Black-owned and Black managed firms across asset management.
Industry leaders praised the event, saying it showcases real progress in inclusive capital allocation, shaping how savings are managed and invested across the economy.
The awards honoured excellence in South Africa's R12 trillion financial sector, focusing on transformation, leadership and opportunities for women and youth.
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SA celebrated National Disability Rights Awareness Month
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South Africa celebrated National Disability Rights Awareness Month between 3 November and 3 December.
Yesterday was the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and is also celebrated as National Disability Rights Awareness Day.
The Disability Awareness Month offers an opportunity for all of us to remove these barriers and to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities through concrete action.
Special Olympics SA CEO Ancilla Smith says this initiative encourages dialogue, education, and awareness to overcome stigma and promote inclusivity:
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Yesterday was the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and is also celebrated as National Disability Rights Awareness Day.
The Disability Awareness Month offers an opportunity for all of us to remove these barriers and to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities through concrete action.
Special Olympics SA CEO Ancilla Smith says this initiative encourages dialogue, education, and awareness to overcome stigma and promote inclusivity:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.03 to the US Dollar, 22.74 to the British Pound, and 19.88 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,223.55 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 93,311.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.03 to the US Dollar, 22.74 to the British Pound, and 19.88 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,223.55 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 93,311.00.
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