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City of Johannesburg grants R2.7 billion in property rebates
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The City of Johannesburg says it has granted over R2.7 billion in property rebates to homeowners in the 2024/2025 financial year.
The rebates ease the financial burden on property owners, especially pensioners, indigents, the education sector and high-density residential developments, amongst others.
The metro’s spokesperson, Nkosana Lekotjolo, says that through various rebates, they continue to respond to the financial difficulties facing property owners:
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The rebates ease the financial burden on property owners, especially pensioners, indigents, the education sector and high-density residential developments, amongst others.
The metro’s spokesperson, Nkosana Lekotjolo, says that through various rebates, they continue to respond to the financial difficulties facing property owners:
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Local businesses connect and thrive at Witpoortjie Library event
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A recent event at Witpoortjie Library in Roodepoort brought together entrepreneurs, service providers, and community members to connect and learn.
The networking initiative, hosted by Xolani Spogter, provided a platform for local businesses to access vital information and collaborate.
Key stakeholders shared guidance on funding, compliance, and financial management.
Spogter advised businesses to focus on online presence, community relationships, customer loyalty, and customer experience to drive growth and success.
The networking initiative, hosted by Xolani Spogter, provided a platform for local businesses to access vital information and collaborate.
Key stakeholders shared guidance on funding, compliance, and financial management.
Spogter advised businesses to focus on online presence, community relationships, customer loyalty, and customer experience to drive growth and success.
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The Western Cape Education Department celebrates its top teachers
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The Western Cape Education Department has celebrated its top teachers at the recently held 2025 Provincial Teaching Awards.
15 outstanding teachers were recognized across various categories, for their dedication and impact in the classroom.
Charissa Shay-Sithole from Apex High School, received the Excellence in Teaching Mathematics award, while the National Best Teacher award went to Wedaad Esau from Bridgeville Primary School.
15 outstanding teachers were recognized across various categories, for their dedication and impact in the classroom.
Charissa Shay-Sithole from Apex High School, received the Excellence in Teaching Mathematics award, while the National Best Teacher award went to Wedaad Esau from Bridgeville Primary School.
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.77 to the US Dollar, 23.86 to the British Pound, and 20.70 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,530.31 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.66 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,869.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.77 to the US Dollar, 23.86 to the British Pound, and 20.70 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,530.31 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.66 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,869.00.
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