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Rand Water exploring alternative forms of water supply

Bulk water supplier Rand Water says they are exploring alternative forms of water supply including ground water, to ensure that Gautengs water table is stable heading into the future. This emerged during the Gauteng Water Imbizo, in Boks
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14 Sep 2024

Over 500 firearm crimes recorded between April to June in Gauteng

More than 500 crime incidents were committed using firearms between the period April to June this year in Gauteng. This emerged during a briefing by Gauteng Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni, speaking to the Gauteng Legislatures Portfo
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13 Sep 2024

Okmalumkoolkat to pay special tribute to Riky Rick at DSTV Delicious Festival

Okmalumkoolkat, who is a South African rapper, is set to honour the late legendary Hip-Hop artist Riky Rick at the DSTV Delicious International Food Music Festival. The event will take place on September 21 at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circ
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13 Sep 2024

Greening the Jukskei River - nature-based solutions bring hope for climate resilience in Johannesburg

Alexandra Township, one of Johannesburgs most densely populated areas, has long battled environmental challenges, exacerbated by rapid urbanisation and inadequate waste management. The Jukskei River, which runs through the township, has
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13 Sep 2024

Gordhan to be buried next Thursday in official state funeral

The late former Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan , will be laid to rest next week Thursday in an official state funeral in Durban. Gordhan died in the early hours of this morning following a battle with cancer. The
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13 Sep 2024

Old foes, Sharks and Bulls ready for Loftus Versfeld battle in Currie Cup semi

The old foes will once again face-off in the Currie Cup semi-finals with the Bulls and the Sharks taking centre stage this weekend. The Bulls will host the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld in the second semi-final in Pretoria on Saturday, with
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13 Sep 2024

Ever wanted an armoured Ford Ranger Raptor? SVI has answered your prayers

The Ford Ranger Raptor is unique among South Africans bakkies, for its combination of performance and 4x4 capabilities. And now this high-speed off-roader is available with B4-level armoured protection through Johannesburg-based manufact
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13 Sep 2024

Victor Matfield: Eben Etzebeth will be the best Springbok ever

In the next few weeks, one legend of Springbok rugby will happily pass on his record to another. In the next two Bok matches if selected to play against the Pumas in Argentina and then a week after that against the same opposition at Mbo
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13 Sep 2024

New Africa routes for SAA

South African Airways intends to open routes from Johannesburg to Lubumbashi and Dar es Salaam in November, according to a statement issued on September 10. The airline also reports steady, sustainable growth three years after returning to
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13 Sep 2024

We cannot ignore Africa: F1 fans on continent add to calls by Lewis Hamilton for grand prix

New wave of Formula One fans fuelled by Netflix series Drive to Survive say it is time for an African country to host a race Sandile Banks Ngwenya was bored and flicking through Netflix when he came across the series Drive to Survive, which chronicle
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13 Sep 2024

Hijacking plague in South Africa as online shopping soars

New international entrants to the market such as US e-commerce giant Amazon.com and fast-fashion online retailers Shein and Temu have also intensified the competition for a greater share of online wallets. Logistics trucks transporting g
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13 Sep 2024

Amazon is in South Africa to stay, marketplace head says

South Africa is usually seen as a good entry point for companies to expand into the continent and Amazon could be doing the same, analysts have said. Its entry comes amid a sharp rise in online shopping in South Africa after the pandemic
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13 Sep 2024