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8-hour power outages to hit several areas in Joburg
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Several areas in Johannesburg will experience 8-hour power outages this week, starting from today until the 12th.
The planned power interruptions will affect thousands of customers in the north, south, west and inner city areas.
City Power says the power outage is necessary for maintenance work, aimed at improving service delivery.
The Reuven and Midrand service delivery centres will be without power today.
The full list of areas and times can be found on City Power's website.
The planned power interruptions will affect thousands of customers in the north, south, west and inner city areas.
City Power says the power outage is necessary for maintenance work, aimed at improving service delivery.
The Reuven and Midrand service delivery centres will be without power today.
The full list of areas and times can be found on City Power's website.
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South Africa’s top grain producers honoured at Grow for Gold Awards
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South Africa’s top grain producers were honoured for their outstanding yields, innovation and contribution to national food security, at the recently held Grow for Gold Awards.
Grain SA’s Corné Louw described the awards as historic, highlighting a surge of new national records in maize, wheat, and soybean production.”
The awards acknowledge the resilience and adaptability of South African grain farmers who continue to thrive despite challenges such as climate change.
The Grow for Gold Awards also underscore the sector’s importance to the national economy.
Grain SA’s Corné Louw described the awards as historic, highlighting a surge of new national records in maize, wheat, and soybean production.”
The awards acknowledge the resilience and adaptability of South African grain farmers who continue to thrive despite challenges such as climate change.
The Grow for Gold Awards also underscore the sector’s importance to the national economy.
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MaXhosa Africa showcases latest collection at Paris Fashion Week
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Founder of fashion brand MaXhosa Africa, Laduma Ngxokolo, showcased his latest Spring/Summer 2026 collection at the Paris Fashion Week, over the weekend.
The “Izipho Zabadala/Gifts for the ancestors” is a collection of 30-looks.
Ngxokolo says being included in the Paris Fashion Week lineup for the 4th consecutive year is special:
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The “Izipho Zabadala/Gifts for the ancestors” is a collection of 30-looks.
Ngxokolo says being included in the Paris Fashion Week lineup for the 4th consecutive year is special:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.21 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 124,154.00.
The Rand is trading at 0.00 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 0.00 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.21 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 124,154.00.
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