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Gauteng Tackles Transport Licence Backlog
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Gauteng is moving to clear an operating-licence backlog that dates back to 2009, with a new digital system for public transport operators.
The Gauteng Public Transport Regulatory Information System allows operators to apply, make payments and track their applications online.
The system will also automate parts of the licensing process and strengthen compliance checks, including for e-hailing operators.
Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says the system will help end the use of unlawful receipts and support the 60-day turnaround time for licence applications.
The Gauteng Public Transport Regulatory Information System allows operators to apply, make payments and track their applications online.
The system will also automate parts of the licensing process and strengthen compliance checks, including for e-hailing operators.
Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says the system will help end the use of unlawful receipts and support the 60-day turnaround time for licence applications.
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Northern Cape Film Selected for Oscars
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Variations on a Theme, a film made in the Northern Cape, has been selected as South Africa’s entry for the 2027 Oscars.
Set in Kharkams, the film stars 80-year-old Hettie Farmer, who made her acting debut in the lead role.
The film has already won awards at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, the Joburg Film Festival and other international festivals.
The National Film and Video Foundation has selected Variations on a Theme as South Africa’s Best International Feature Film entry, but it must still make the Academy’s shortlist to become an official Oscar nominee.
Set in Kharkams, the film stars 80-year-old Hettie Farmer, who made her acting debut in the lead role.
The film has already won awards at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, the Joburg Film Festival and other international festivals.
The National Film and Video Foundation has selected Variations on a Theme as South Africa’s Best International Feature Film entry, but it must still make the Academy’s shortlist to become an official Oscar nominee.
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Tanzania on Track for 2027 AFCON
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Tanzania says preparations to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations are on track, with infrastructure projects moving towards a December completion deadline.
Tanzania is co-hosting the tournament with Kenya and Uganda, with matches planned across the three East African countries.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe inspected preparations in Dar es Salaam last month and expressed confidence that the work can be completed on time, ruling out any move of the tournament.
Motsepe is expected to make his final assessment of Tanzania’s readiness in January:
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Tanzania is co-hosting the tournament with Kenya and Uganda, with matches planned across the three East African countries.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe inspected preparations in Dar es Salaam last month and expressed confidence that the work can be completed on time, ruling out any move of the tournament.
Motsepe is expected to make his final assessment of Tanzania’s readiness in January:
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The Rand is trading at 16.61 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 Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 82,807.00.
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