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Government launches the second phase of Operation Vulindlela
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Government has officially launched the second phase of Operation Vulindlela, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria yesterday, with local government and digital transformation at the forefront of the programme’s agenda.
The joint initiative of the Presidency and the National Treasury was formed with the aim of driving rapid and inclusive economic growth and job creation.
President Ramaphosa says the agenda includes improving service delivery through strong regulation and oversight and to strengthen local government through the appointment of capable and qualified personnel.
The joint initiative of the Presidency and the National Treasury was formed with the aim of driving rapid and inclusive economic growth and job creation.
President Ramaphosa says the agenda includes improving service delivery through strong regulation and oversight and to strengthen local government through the appointment of capable and qualified personnel.
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The National Sea Rescue Institute re-opens its newly built Station 21 in St Francis Bay
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The National Sea Rescue Institute has re-opened its newly built Station 21 in St Francis Bay in the Eastern Cape.
Two state-of-the-art rescue vessels were also handed over to the station.
The Head of the NSRI Fleet and Facilities, Graeme Harding, says the upgraded station and vessel launch systems, represent a significant advancement in facilitating life-saving operations along the coastline.
The Institue says it remains committed to extend water safety initiatives through empowerment and visibility.
Two state-of-the-art rescue vessels were also handed over to the station.
The Head of the NSRI Fleet and Facilities, Graeme Harding, says the upgraded station and vessel launch systems, represent a significant advancement in facilitating life-saving operations along the coastline.
The Institue says it remains committed to extend water safety initiatives through empowerment and visibility.
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SABC Plus streaming platform reaches one million registered users
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The South African Broadcasting Corporation has announced that its SABC Plus, streaming platform, has reached one million registered users since its relaunch in July 2024.
The public broadcaster says the surge in registrations has been largely driven by live sports broadcasts, which have consistently attracted over 60,000 new users per major game.
The milestone highlights the success of SABC’s digital migration strategy and the growing demand for accessible, high-quality local content.
The public broadcaster says the surge in registrations has been largely driven by live sports broadcasts, which have consistently attracted over 60,000 new users per major game.
The milestone highlights the success of SABC’s digital migration strategy and the growing demand for accessible, high-quality local content.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 18.22 to the US Dollar, 24.19 to the British Pound, and 20.56 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,377.98 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 61.44 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 99,706.00.
The Rand is trading at 18.22 to the US Dollar, 24.19 to the British Pound, and 20.56 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,377.98 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 61.44 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 99,706.00.