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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 city’s spokesperson, Nkosana Lekotjolo, says 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 city’s spokesperson, Nkosana Lekotjolo, says 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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FNB wins big at Global Finance Best Digital Banks 2025 Awards
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FNB has been recognized for its exceptional digital innovation, winning eight prestigious awards at the Global Finance Best Digital Banks 2025 Awards.
The awards celebrate institutions that are shaping the future of banking through innovation, security, and customer-centric digital transformation.
The institution’s awards include best consumer digital bank and best mobile banking app in South Africa, and best in transformation in Africa.
The bank's Jacqui O’Sullivan says they remain focused on setting the benchmark for digital excellence:
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The awards celebrate institutions that are shaping the future of banking through innovation, security, and customer-centric digital transformation.
The institution’s awards include best consumer digital bank and best mobile banking app in South Africa, and best in transformation in Africa.
The bank's Jacqui O’Sullivan says they remain focused on setting the benchmark for digital excellence:
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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 66.91 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,436.00.
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 66.91 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 111,436.00.
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