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G20 Presidency boosts SA Tourism
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Government says the momentum generated by South Africa’s G20 Presidency has provided a unique platform to showcase the country’s tourism offerings to thousands of international delegates.
More than 7.6-million international tourist arrivals were recorded between January and September this year.
Deputy government spokesperson, William Baloyi, says the country has reinforced its position as a thriving hub for leisure, business, and tourism:
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More than 7.6-million international tourist arrivals were recorded between January and September this year.
Deputy government spokesperson, William Baloyi, says the country has reinforced its position as a thriving hub for leisure, business, and tourism:
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Trail runners and citizen scientists unite at Melville Koppies
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The Melville Koppies Nature Reserve recently hosted trail runners and citizen scientists, highlighting its natural beauty and biodiversity.
The Trail Fund Project's virtual trail running race saw participants logging their runs on the Strava app over 3-weekends in October, raising an impressive R9 000 for nature reserve maintenance.
In a separate event, citizen scientists took part in the Great Southern Bioblitz, a southern hemisphere initiative to record organisms during spring.
Beyond trail running, Melville Koppies offers a range of activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and guided tours exploring the area's 3-billion-year-old rocks and rich history.
The Trail Fund Project's virtual trail running race saw participants logging their runs on the Strava app over 3-weekends in October, raising an impressive R9 000 for nature reserve maintenance.
In a separate event, citizen scientists took part in the Great Southern Bioblitz, a southern hemisphere initiative to record organisms during spring.
Beyond trail running, Melville Koppies offers a range of activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and guided tours exploring the area's 3-billion-year-old rocks and rich history.
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Cape Town volunteers show off skills at Disaster Response Competition
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The City of Cape Town’s corps of Disaster Risk Management volunteers showcased their skills at this year’s Disaster Risk Management Annual First Aid and Firefighting Competition.
Twenty-six teams were vying for top honours, 12 participating in the firefighting competition, and 14 in the first aid competition.
Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says the Mitchells Plain Unit won the firefighting competition while the Ottery unit won the first aid competition:
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Twenty-six teams were vying for top honours, 12 participating in the firefighting competition, and 14 in the first aid competition.
Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says the Mitchells Plain Unit won the firefighting competition while the Ottery unit won the first aid competition:
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
Financial indicators
Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.52 to the US Dollar, 22.81 to the British Pound, and 20.11 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,983.41 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.40 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 101,298.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.52 to the US Dollar, 22.81 to the British Pound, and 20.11 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,983.41 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.40 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 101,298.00.
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