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JCPZ and Fourways Improvement District hosts tree planting event
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The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo is teaming up with the Fourways Improvement District to host a major tree-planting event.
The event, "Planting 3000 Trees in Just One Hour," will take place next Tuesday from 9am to 12pm.
Residents are invited to join JCPZ at Winnie Mandela Drive, between Uranium and Summit Road, to participate in this community-driven initiative.
The event aims to contribute to a greener and healthier environment for future generations.
All Johannesburg residents are encouraged to attend and make a difference.
The event, "Planting 3000 Trees in Just One Hour," will take place next Tuesday from 9am to 12pm.
Residents are invited to join JCPZ at Winnie Mandela Drive, between Uranium and Summit Road, to participate in this community-driven initiative.
The event aims to contribute to a greener and healthier environment for future generations.
All Johannesburg residents are encouraged to attend and make a difference.
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Tourism boom boosts South Africa’s economy
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Government has welcomed the significant increase of international tourist arrivals between January and September.
The Department of Tourism confirmed more than 7.6-million tourist arrivals, reflecting sustained recovery and renewed confidence in South Africa as a premier global tourism destination.
This is an increase of more than 1.1-million visitors compared to the same period in 2024, with strong growth from key markets in Africa, Europe and Asia.
The rising numbers also affirm government’s efforts to expand the tourism sector, stimulate economic growth and create much-needed jobs.
The Department of Tourism confirmed more than 7.6-million tourist arrivals, reflecting sustained recovery and renewed confidence in South Africa as a premier global tourism destination.
This is an increase of more than 1.1-million visitors compared to the same period in 2024, with strong growth from key markets in Africa, Europe and Asia.
The rising numbers also affirm government’s efforts to expand the tourism sector, stimulate economic growth and create much-needed jobs.
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ECD in Mpumalanga receive learning kits
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5 Early Childhood Development centres in Govan Mbeki Municipality, in Mpumalanga have received learning kits and essential resources as part of the Bana Pele programme.
These were handed over during a visit by the MEC for Education, Lindi Masina, and Deputy Minister Dr. Reginah Mhaule.
The initiative aims to help ECD centres meet national quality standards and expand access to early learning for millions of children.
To further support ECD services, R210 million in new funding has been allocated to drive improvements.
These were handed over during a visit by the MEC for Education, Lindi Masina, and Deputy Minister Dr. Reginah Mhaule.
The initiative aims to help ECD centres meet national quality standards and expand access to early learning for millions of children.
To further support ECD services, R210 million in new funding has been allocated to drive improvements.
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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 19.99 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,970.90 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.74 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 103,177.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.40 to the US Dollar, 22.70 to the British Pound, and 19.99 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,970.90 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 63.74 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 103,177.00.
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