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Standard Bank collaborates with DHA to roll out services to 20 additional branches
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Standard Bank is set to expand its collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs, rolling out services to 20 additional branches in early next year.
The bank has completed procurement of the necessary infrastructure, with two pilot branches already in testing.
The institution's Marius Le Roux says the rollout aims to improve access, convenience, and inclusion, particularly in areas with limited access to the department’s offices:
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The bank has completed procurement of the necessary infrastructure, with two pilot branches already in testing.
The institution's Marius Le Roux says the rollout aims to improve access, convenience, and inclusion, particularly in areas with limited access to the department’s offices:
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PRASA offers special train sevice for Carling Black Label Knockout Semi-Final
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The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has announced a special train service for spectators attending the Carling Black Label Knockout Semi-Final between Orlando Pirates and Richards FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, 8 November 2025.
The dedicated train service aims to ease traffic congestion and ensure a smooth experience for fans.
The return ticket costs R20 and is available from various stations.
Trains will run every 30 minutes from 11:55am to 2:25pm from Durban Station to Moses Mabhida Station, and return from 5:13pm to 6:43pm.
A park and ride service is also available at Durban Station, included in the ticket price.
The dedicated train service aims to ease traffic congestion and ensure a smooth experience for fans.
The return ticket costs R20 and is available from various stations.
Trains will run every 30 minutes from 11:55am to 2:25pm from Durban Station to Moses Mabhida Station, and return from 5:13pm to 6:43pm.
A park and ride service is also available at Durban Station, included in the ticket price.
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SAPS continues with recruitment of police trainees
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The South African Police Service says training of its police recruits is expected to begin in 2026.
The SAPS is continuing with the recruitment of five-thousand-five-hundred police trainees, inviting thousands of applicants across all nine provinces to undergo psychometric and integrity assessments.
Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says the multi-phase process includes physical fitness, vetting, and medical examinations.
She says preference is given to graduates with NQF six+ qualifications and driver’s licences:
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The SAPS is continuing with the recruitment of five-thousand-five-hundred police trainees, inviting thousands of applicants across all nine provinces to undergo psychometric and integrity assessments.
Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says the multi-phase process includes physical fitness, vetting, and medical examinations.
She says preference is given to graduates with NQF six+ qualifications and driver’s licences:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.36 to the US Dollar, 22.81 to the British Pound, and 20.05 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,988.97 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.08 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 101,518.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.36 to the US Dollar, 22.81 to the British Pound, and 20.05 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,988.97 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 64.08 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 101,518.00.
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