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Lesufi confirms final steps in R45b Gautrain expansion
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Premier Panyaza Lesufi has announced that the Gauteng Government has reached the final stages of appointing a preferred bidder for the long-awaited expansion of the Gautrain.
The project comes as the current concessionaire agreement is set to expire in March 2026, paving the way for the R45 billion asset to be transferred to the people of Gauteng.
The expansion is expected to bring the rapid rail network to Soweto, Mamelodi, and the Fourways, Roodepoort corridor, significantly extending its reach into areas that were previously underserved by the system.
Lesufi made this announcement during a media feedback session earlier this week, where he shared the key outcomes of the recent Executive Council Lekgotla.
The project comes as the current concessionaire agreement is set to expire in March 2026, paving the way for the R45 billion asset to be transferred to the people of Gauteng.
The expansion is expected to bring the rapid rail network to Soweto, Mamelodi, and the Fourways, Roodepoort corridor, significantly extending its reach into areas that were previously underserved by the system.
Lesufi made this announcement during a media feedback session earlier this week, where he shared the key outcomes of the recent Executive Council Lekgotla.
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National Township Economy Awards 2025 set to shine spotlight on township entrepreneurs
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The National Township Economy Awards 2025 is set to take place on 22 November 2025, in Tembisa.
The awards celebrate the power and resilience of township entrepreneurs across South Africa.
They recognize the significant contribution township enterprises make to the economy.
The recognition spans various categories, including social impact, manufacturing, and creative arts, showcasing the untapped potential thriving in townships.
The National Township Economy Awards aim to drive economic transformation and recognize the adaptive and community-rooted nature of township enterprises that form the backbone of South Africa's economy.
The awards celebrate the power and resilience of township entrepreneurs across South Africa.
They recognize the significant contribution township enterprises make to the economy.
The recognition spans various categories, including social impact, manufacturing, and creative arts, showcasing the untapped potential thriving in townships.
The National Township Economy Awards aim to drive economic transformation and recognize the adaptive and community-rooted nature of township enterprises that form the backbone of South Africa's economy.
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International Day of Charity 2025
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As the world commemorates International Day of Charity today, Inyathelo, the South African Institute for Advancement, is calling on citizens to support the non-profit sector.
This day is to raise awareness and mobilise people, NGOs, and stakeholders globally to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities.
Inyathelo’s Feryal Domingo says citizens must also engage in volunteer work and advocate for social justice and equity:
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This day is to raise awareness and mobilise people, NGOs, and stakeholders globally to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities.
Inyathelo’s Feryal Domingo says citizens must also engage in volunteer work and advocate for social justice and equity:
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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 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.82 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,297.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.77 to the US Dollar, 23.86 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.82 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,297.00.
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