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Qantas launches direct flights from Perth to Joburg
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Joburgers can now fly directly to major Australian cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide with global carrier, Qantas.
This as the carrier has launched a direct Johannesburg-to-Perth flight, cutting the travel time to 9-hours and 55 minutes.
The route was launched on Sunday and now operates 3-times a week, on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Australia's Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farell says this flight provides an opportunity to boost trade between the 2 counties:
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This as the carrier has launched a direct Johannesburg-to-Perth flight, cutting the travel time to 9-hours and 55 minutes.
The route was launched on Sunday and now operates 3-times a week, on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Australia's Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farell says this flight provides an opportunity to boost trade between the 2 counties:
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Woodrock Animal Rescue hosts Pup Pop-Up
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Woodrock Animal Rescue is hosting a Pup Pop-Up at The Garden Shop in Parktown North every weekend.
Locals can meet dogs looking for new homes between 9am and 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Adoption fees cover all vaccinations and treatments, starting at R1-700 for puppies and R1-500 for adult dogs.
Locals can meet dogs looking for new homes between 9am and 2pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
Adoption fees cover all vaccinations and treatments, starting at R1-700 for puppies and R1-500 for adult dogs.
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Rassie Erasmus's contract extended
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The contract of Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has been extended for a further 4-years.
The double Rugby World Cup-winning coach will remain with the Boks until after the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the USA.
SA Rugby President Mark Alexander says the decision to extend Rassie's contract reflects his success and impact on the game.
Under his leadership, the Springboks have achieved historic milestones, setting the standard for global performance.
Alexander says the coach has created a unique style of play that suits South Africa's strengths, making their rugby distinctive and formidable.
The double Rugby World Cup-winning coach will remain with the Boks until after the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the USA.
SA Rugby President Mark Alexander says the decision to extend Rassie's contract reflects his success and impact on the game.
Under his leadership, the Springboks have achieved historic milestones, setting the standard for global performance.
Alexander says the coach has created a unique style of play that suits South Africa's strengths, making their rugby distinctive and formidable.
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The Rand is trading at 17.03 to the US Dollar, 22.68 to the British Pound, and 19.82 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,209.44 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 89,927.00.
The Rand is trading at 17.03 to the US Dollar, 22.68 to the British Pound, and 19.82 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,209.44 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 89,927.00.
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