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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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Cape Town joins global effort to tackle homelessness
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The City of Cape Town has signed a formal Memorandum of Agreement joining 17 others working with the Institute for Global Homelessness, to reduce the number of people sleeping on the streets.
The Institute of Global Homelessness launched the first Vanguard Cities cohort in 2017.
Mayoral committee member for Community Service and Health, Francine Higham, says the aim is to support and uplift local expertise and innovation in addressing homelessness, while fostering the benefits of both community and global exchange.
The Institute of Global Homelessness launched the first Vanguard Cities cohort in 2017.
Mayoral committee member for Community Service and Health, Francine Higham, says the aim is to support and uplift local expertise and innovation in addressing homelessness, while fostering the benefits of both community and global exchange.
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CAF announces expansion of Women's Africa Cup of Nations
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The Confederation of African Football has announced an expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations from 12 to 16 teams, starting with the 2026 edition in Morocco.
The decision was made by CAF's Executive Committee, aiming to strengthen women's football development and global visibility.
The four additional teams will be selected based on their FIFA Women's World Rankings.
The 2026 WAFCON will be held from March 17 to April 3, 2026, and will also serve as the African qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
The decision was made by CAF's Executive Committee, aiming to strengthen women's football development and global visibility.
The four additional teams will be selected based on their FIFA Women's World Rankings.
The 2026 WAFCON will be held from March 17 to April 3, 2026, and will also serve as the African qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
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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 64.10 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 101,864.00.
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 64.10 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 101,864.00.
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