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Cabinet approves Sports Department's request to bid to host Formula One Grand Prix
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Cabinet has approved the Sports Department's request to bid to host the Formula One Grand Prix at the Kyalami racecourse in 2027.
Kyalami has already received confirmation from the F1 Federation to upgrade its circuit to Grade 1 status, which is the highest international standard required to host F1 races.
The F1 Grand Prix was last hosted in South Africa in 1993.
At a media briefing on Friday, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said the bid will be to host the event for three years:
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Kyalami has already received confirmation from the F1 Federation to upgrade its circuit to Grade 1 status, which is the highest international standard required to host F1 races.
The F1 Grand Prix was last hosted in South Africa in 1993.
At a media briefing on Friday, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said the bid will be to host the event for three years:
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Pikitup adds 41 new caged trucks to enhance waste collection
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Johannesburg's waste management agency, Pikitup, has boosted its fleet with 12 new compactor trucks and 41 caged trucks to enhance waste collection and recycling in the city.
City of Johannesburg MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services, Jack Sekwaila, says the new vehicles will help enhance bulk and commercial waste services and support the metro’s Smart City agenda.
Sekwaila stressed that the new fleet will not only improve service delivery but also generate revenue and support recycling cooperatives through new waste-sorting facilities.
City of Johannesburg MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services, Jack Sekwaila, says the new vehicles will help enhance bulk and commercial waste services and support the metro’s Smart City agenda.
Sekwaila stressed that 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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August events boost Cape Town's local economy
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The City of Cape Town says events hosted in August have boosted the local economy, generating economic activity of around 200-million-rand.
The metro hosted 104 events which included rugby, film and lifestyle festivals, attracting thousands of people, including spectators and participants.
The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia attracted August’s biggest crowd, with over 62-thousand fans at the Cape Town Stadium.
Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security JP Smith says they are already gearing up for an even busier September.
The metro hosted 104 events which included rugby, film and lifestyle festivals, attracting thousands of people, including spectators and participants.
The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Australia attracted August’s biggest crowd, with over 62-thousand fans at the Cape Town Stadium.
Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security JP Smith says they are already gearing up for an even busier September.
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