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Johannesburg Tourism and Hospitality Vocational Training Programme launched
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Johannesburg Tourism has launched the latest phase of its Tourism and Hospitality Vocational Training Programme, aiming to drive job creation and economic growth in the city's tourism sector.
The programme will train 300 participants for six months, providing them with on-the-job experience, mentorship, and practical training.
The initiative prioritizes youth, women, and people with disabilities, and participants will be placed with host employers across Johannesburg.
The programme aims to equip participants with skills to secure employment or start their own tourism-related ventures, contributing to the city's economic development.
The programme will train 300 participants for six months, providing them with on-the-job experience, mentorship, and practical training.
The initiative prioritizes youth, women, and people with disabilities, and participants will be placed with host employers across Johannesburg.
The programme aims to equip participants with skills to secure employment or start their own tourism-related ventures, contributing to the city's economic development.
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Johannesburg takes steps to support informal traders
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The City of Johannesburg is moving to boost informal trading in the inner city by developing new facilities, following concerns over limited designated areas for traders.
After a Gauteng High Court order, the metro has begun verifying and registering informal traders, ----with fewer than 300-approved trading stalls currently available in the CBD.
The city is creating more spaces for informal traders to support small businesses and boost the economy.
After a Gauteng High Court order, the metro has begun verifying and registering informal traders, ----with fewer than 300-approved trading stalls currently available in the CBD.
The city is creating more spaces for informal traders to support small businesses and boost the economy.
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Gautrain wraps up eyecare initiative
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The Gautrain Management Agency recently wrapped up a month-long eyecare initiative at Marlboro Station, providing free eye tests, prescription glasses, and sunglasses to 1,289 residents from Marlboro and Alexandra.
The project, which coincided with World Sight and Transport Month, also offered HIV and blood pressure screenings.
Gautrain spokesperson Albi Modise said the initiative aimed to improve the eye health and wellbeing of the community:
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The project, which coincided with World Sight and Transport Month, also offered HIV and blood pressure screenings.
Gautrain spokesperson Albi Modise said the initiative aimed to improve the eye health and wellbeing of the community:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.40 to the US Dollar, 22.70 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 63.60 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 103,257.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.40 to the US Dollar, 22.70 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 63.60 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 103,257.00.
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