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Joburg unveils 12 new Pikitup trucks to boost waste collection
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The City of Johannesburg has unveiled 12 new Pikitup compactor trucks at the Southdale Depot to strengthen waste collection and improve cleanliness.
The MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services, Councillor Jack Sekwaila, says the new vehicles will help enhance bulk and commercial waste services and support the City’s Smart City agenda.
Sekwaila says the new fleet will not only improve service delivery but also generate revenue and support recycling cooperatives through new waste-sorting facilities.
The MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services, Councillor Jack Sekwaila, says the new vehicles will help enhance bulk and commercial waste services and support the City’s Smart City agenda.
Sekwaila says the new fleet will not only improve service delivery but also generate revenue and support recycling cooperatives through new waste-sorting facilities.
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Gauteng launches phase 2 of the Nasi Ispani recruitment drive
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The Gauteng Provincial Government will launch the second phase of the Nasi Ispani programme today, creating 45 000 jobs and training opportunities for youth across the province.
The initiative will specifically target youth who are not in employment, education or training.
The training opportunities will include internships, work-integrated learning and artisanal development in mining communities.
Launched in June 2023, Nasi Ispani has generated substantial employment through its 13 special programmes.
The initiative will specifically target youth who are not in employment, education or training.
The training opportunities will include internships, work-integrated learning and artisanal development in mining communities.
Launched in June 2023, Nasi Ispani has generated substantial employment through its 13 special programmes.
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$90M Qala Shallows Gold Project to revive SA’s gold mining Industry
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South Africa is preparing to open its first new underground gold mine in 15 years.
The $90 million Qala Shallows Gold Project is spearheaded by the Australian-listed company West Wits Mining.
The investment signals renewed confidence in the potential of new gold projects and reaffirms South Africa as a mining investment country of choice.
With production scheduled to begin in 2026, the South African economy will receive a major boost in new jobs, skills development and broader economic growth.
The $90 million Qala Shallows Gold Project is spearheaded by the Australian-listed company West Wits Mining.
The investment signals renewed confidence in the potential of new gold projects and reaffirms South Africa as a mining investment country of choice.
With production scheduled to begin in 2026, the South African economy will receive a major boost in new jobs, skills development and broader economic growth.
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