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Joburg Water and Wits University partner to launch borehole system
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Johannesburg Water and Wits University are launching a new borehole system to provide water to informal settlements in the city.
The pilot project has identified 9 informal areas that will benefit from the initiative, including parts of Region G such as Lenasia and Soweto.
The utility says the joint effort is in response to recurrent water issues experienced by communities across Johannesburg.
Joburg Water's Managing Director, Ntshavheni Mukwevho:
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The pilot project has identified 9 informal areas that will benefit from the initiative, including parts of Region G such as Lenasia and Soweto.
The utility says the joint effort is in response to recurrent water issues experienced by communities across Johannesburg.
Joburg Water's Managing Director, Ntshavheni Mukwevho:
*sound*
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Nominations for 2025 Legends Awards open
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Nominations are now open for the 2025 Legends Awards, and the deadline is next Wednesday
The awards honour South Africa’s greatest living legends whose work, creativity, and impact continue to shape the nation’s story.
This year’s theme is Generations United.
The awards ceremony will be held on November-1st in Midrand, Johannesburg.
The awards honour South Africa’s greatest living legends whose work, creativity, and impact continue to shape the nation’s story.
This year’s theme is Generations United.
The awards ceremony will be held on November-1st in Midrand, Johannesburg.
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Table Mountain emphasizes commitment to conservation and community upliftment
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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company Managing Director Wahida Parker has highlighted the company's commitment to ongoing conservation, community upliftment, and tourism excellence.
Parker's comments come as the company marks 96-years of operations this month.
Since 1929, over 32-million people have enjoyed the scenic ride.
Parker is emphasizing their continued efforts to protect the mountain, while providing a top-tier experience for visitors, especially in anticipation of the upcoming festive season.
Parker's comments come as the company marks 96-years of operations this month.
Since 1929, over 32-million people have enjoyed the scenic ride.
Parker is emphasizing their continued efforts to protect the mountain, while providing a top-tier experience for visitors, especially in anticipation of the upcoming festive season.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.21 to the US Dollar, 23.10 to the British Pound, and 20.06 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,972.85 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.92 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 121,748.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.21 to the US Dollar, 23.10 to the British Pound, and 20.06 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,972.85 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 65.92 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 121,748.00.
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