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Brand-new Central Fire Station opens in Marshalltown
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The City of Joburg has unveiled a brand-new Central Fire Station in Marshalltown.
The facility is expected to speed up emergency responses in areas like Hillbrow and Braamfontein.
The New Central Fire Station includes support vehicles, 9 fire engines, training tower, firefighters' wellness centre, lecture rooms, and a BE-SAFE Centre for public fire-safety programmes.
Joburg EMS Spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi:
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The facility is expected to speed up emergency responses in areas like Hillbrow and Braamfontein.
The New Central Fire Station includes support vehicles, 9 fire engines, training tower, firefighters' wellness centre, lecture rooms, and a BE-SAFE Centre for public fire-safety programmes.
Joburg EMS Spokesperson, Robert Mulaudzi:
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UJ secures 2 top spots at the G20 Tourism Hackathon
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The University of Johannesburg has emerged victorious at the inaugural G20 Tourism Hackathon, with two of its student teams claiming the top two positions.
The Catalysts team secured first place and a prize of R175,000 for developing the Hologram Hub – an innovative platform preserving and showcasing rural communities' cultural heritage to enhance tourism.
UJ's Map My Biz team took second place, winning R140,000 for creating a solution that merges offline learning with AI tools, supporting local entrepreneurs and boosting their tourist visibility.
Both winning teams will present their solutions to global tourism ministers at the G20 Summit next month.
The Catalysts team secured first place and a prize of R175,000 for developing the Hologram Hub – an innovative platform preserving and showcasing rural communities' cultural heritage to enhance tourism.
UJ's Map My Biz team took second place, winning R140,000 for creating a solution that merges offline learning with AI tools, supporting local entrepreneurs and boosting their tourist visibility.
Both winning teams will present their solutions to global tourism ministers at the G20 Summit next month.
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Dancers from North-West University represent SA at 2025 World Dance Championships
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Two talented dancers from North-West University, are gearing up to represent South Africa at the 2025 World Dance Championships in the Netherlands, this November.
Tebogo Baas and Matlhogonolo Bodibe have clinched their spot in the Youth Championship Latin category thanks to their consistent podium wins and impressive qualifier performances.
The 2025 World Dance Championships will feature the world's top ballroom and Latin dancers.
Tebogo Baas and Matlhogonolo Bodibe have clinched their spot in the Youth Championship Latin category thanks to their consistent podium wins and impressive qualifier performances.
The 2025 World Dance Championships will feature the world's top ballroom and Latin dancers.
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Financial Indicators headline
Financial Indicators
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 23.21 to the British Pound, and 20.22 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,887.10 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.20 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 123,779.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.22 to the US Dollar, 23.21 to the British Pound, and 20.22 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,887.10 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.20 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 123,779.00.
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