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Joburg Water restores full operations at Eikenof Pumping Station
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Johannesburg Water has confirmed that its Eikenof pumping station is now operating at full capacity, following a power outage that affected water supply.
Parts of Johannesburg have been experiencing reduced water pressure, with some areas in Randburg reporting complete outages.
Although the Eikenhof station is now pumping at full capacity, water supply has yet to be fully restored.
Joburg water spokesperson Nombuso Shabalala says the entity’s systems are in the recovery process.
Parts of Johannesburg have been experiencing reduced water pressure, with some areas in Randburg reporting complete outages.
Although the Eikenhof station is now pumping at full capacity, water supply has yet to be fully restored.
Joburg water spokesperson Nombuso Shabalala says the entity’s systems are in the recovery process.
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Basic Education Department allocates R10 billion to boost Early Childhood Development
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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has announced that R10 billion in funding has been set aside to support early childhood development programmes nationwide.
The Minister was speaking at the launch of the Thrive by Five Index 2024 in Sandton in Johannesburg, which coincided with International Literacy Day and underscores the global focus on foundational learning and the importance of early education.
Gwarube emphasised that building a stronger, more stable education system starts with the foundations laid in early childhood.
The Minister was speaking at the launch of the Thrive by Five Index 2024 in Sandton in Johannesburg, which coincided with International Literacy Day and underscores the global focus on foundational learning and the importance of early education.
Gwarube emphasised that building a stronger, more stable education system starts with the foundations laid in early childhood.
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Today marks the final day to complete Gauteng online school applications for 2026
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Today marks the deadline for parents in Gauteng to submit outstanding documents for the 2026 online applications for Grade 1 and Grade 8 placements.
The Gauteng Education Department set the deadline for the submission of all required certified documents, with the application window having closed on the 29th of August.
The Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane says only complete applications, including the submission of necessary documents, will be prioritized for placement offers, which are scheduled to begin on the 16th of October.
The Gauteng Education Department set the deadline for the submission of all required certified documents, with the application window having closed on the 29th of August.
The Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane says only complete applications, including the submission of necessary documents, will be prioritized for placement offers, which are scheduled to begin on the 16th of October.
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The Rand is trading at Error to the US Dollar, Error to the British Pound, and Error to the Euro.
Gold is trading at Error dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,778.00.
The Rand is trading at Error to the US Dollar, Error to the British Pound, and Error to the Euro.
Gold is trading at Error dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 112,778.00.
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