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Sports Department's bid to host the Formula One Grand Prix gets approved
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Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has announced that Cabinet has approved the Sports Department's bid to host the Formula One Grand Prix at Kyalami racecourse in 2027.
The bid aims to secure a three-year hosting agreement.
Kyalami has already received the green light from the F1 Federation to upgrade its circuit to Grade 1 status, meeting the highest international standard required for F1 races.
Ntshavheni made the announcement at a media briefing on Friday:
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The bid aims to secure a three-year hosting agreement.
Kyalami has already received the green light from the F1 Federation to upgrade its circuit to Grade 1 status, meeting the highest international standard required for F1 races.
Ntshavheni made the announcement at a media briefing on Friday:
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Toyota South Africa Motors Hiace PWD
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Toyota South Africa Motors has launched the Hiace Persons with Disabilities model, a wheelchair-accessible people mover.
Based on the 16-seater Hiace, the PWD includes seating for 9-passengers, an automated rear ramp and secure wheelchair bay, ensuring that wheelchair access is easy and hassle-free.
Toyota says this model offers families, schools, and transport operators a chance to make every journey more inclusive, comfortable, and people-focused.
Based on the 16-seater Hiace, the PWD includes seating for 9-passengers, an automated rear ramp and secure wheelchair bay, ensuring that wheelchair access is easy and hassle-free.
Toyota says this model offers families, schools, and transport operators a chance to make every journey more inclusive, comfortable, and people-focused.
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Angola builds first oil refinery since independence
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Angola has built its first oil refinery 50 years after gaining independence.
The refinery will start with 30-thousand barrels per day and reach 60-thousand barrels per day later.
This refinery is Angola's first new facility of its kind in decades and aims to reduce the country's heavy reliance on imported fuel, increase local supply and allow exports.
Oil remains the backbone of Angola’s economy, accounting for the majority of government revenue and foreign exchange earnings.
The refinery will start with 30-thousand barrels per day and reach 60-thousand barrels per day later.
This refinery is Angola's first new facility of its kind in decades and aims to reduce the country's heavy reliance on imported fuel, increase local supply and allow exports.
Oil remains the backbone of Angola’s economy, accounting for the majority of government revenue and foreign exchange earnings.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 17.60 to the US Dollar, 23.76 to the British Pound, and 20.62 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,586.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.29 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,914.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.60 to the US Dollar, 23.76 to the British Pound, and 20.62 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 3,586.73 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 66.29 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 110,914.00.
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