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SANRAL’s pre-tender training programme shared with SMMEs

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The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) shared its extensive training programme planned for SMMEs who are appointed to work on sub-contracting packages across its projects.SANRAL shared the pre-tender training details with business stakeholders during the Roundtable Discussion with the Nyandeni Local Municipality in Libode on Tuesday, 16 August 2022. ACS Tjeka JV, the appointed service provider to conduct the training, shared details of the course which will also include … [Read more...] about SANRAL’s pre-tender training programme shared with SMMEs

Get smart with your money!

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National Treasury and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) have launched Money Smart Week South Africa 2022 (MSWSA 2022), which will take place from 29 August until 4 September 2022.MSWSA 2022 is an initiative of the National Consumer Financial Education Committee (NCFEC). The NCFEC was established to secure active involvement, collaboration and coordination of various stakeholders in consumer financial education and is chaired by National Treasury. The objective of the launch is to … [Read more...] about Get smart with your money!

MATCHDAY 4 WRAP: Tuks win heated Tshwane derby, NWU dethroned

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Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. It was another action-packed round of Varsity Football, as 11 goals were scored across the four matches on Thursday evening. The University of Pretoria have won a heated Tshwane derby with the last kick of the game, collecting their third successive win and handing the Tshwane University of Technology their first defeat of the 2022 Varsity Football tournament. … [Read more...] about MATCHDAY 4 WRAP: Tuks win heated Tshwane derby, NWU dethroned

Growth in 2nd quarter residential building plans passed was solid but…

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“The release of StatsSA June residential building statistics completes the new residential building picture for the 2nd quarter of 2022. During that quarter, the numbers have held up well considering the mounting economic pressures as inflation and interest rate rise,” says John Loos, Property Sector Strategist at FNB Commercial Property Finance.Growth in the number of units of residential building plans passed remained positive albeit slowing to 10.6% year-on-year, following a year-on-year … [Read more...] about Growth in 2nd quarter residential building plans passed was solid but…

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South Africa now has 4 008 697 COVID-19 cases after 253 new infections were logged in the past seven days, the Department of Health said on Wednesday.Meanwhile, the death toll is sitting at 102 066 after 56 fatalities were recorded in the past week. The latest data also show that the country is now home to 5 299 active cases, of which 1 430 can be found in KwaZulu-Natal, 1 329 in the Western Cape and 578 in Gauteng. In addition, the recovery rate is standing at 97.3%, meaning 3 897 607 people … [Read more...] about 253

Applications for all-inclusive Shoprite bursaries now open

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Applications for all-inclusive Shoprite bursaries now open The Shoprite Group is offering all-inclusive bursaries for the 2023 academic year to high-performing students enrolled for degrees in Accounting, Information Technology, UI Design, Food Science and more. Every year the Group supports on average 300 students, at an investment of more than R17 million, with bursaries which cover tuition fees and on-campus accommodation. Bursary holders also have access to Shoprite’s employee wellness … [Read more...] about Applications for all-inclusive Shoprite bursaries now open

GTH Junior Riders – For The Love Of The Game

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Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Sunday’s event had two teams competing, giving each junior rider three to four opportunities to race, offering an exciting scaled down version of the GTH Live Series, taking place in August later this year. • Team-based horse racing targeted at the youth.• From novices to the more experienced riders – everybody had fun!• “Living” the experience leads to a love of … [Read more...] about GTH Junior Riders – For The Love Of The Game

Madibaz aim to pass USSA squash test with distinction

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Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Madibaz star Bianca Keeley will aim to go out on a high at the University Sport South Africa squash tournament in Makhanda from July 4 to 8. Photo: Oakpics As the varsity careers of several players wind down, the Madibaz squash team will look to pass next week’s University Sport South Africa tournament with distinction. The event – held in Makhanda from July 4 to 8 … [Read more...] about Madibaz aim to pass USSA squash test with distinction

Men’s Elite Field continues to deepen at Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K

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Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Expect fireworks at the 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K as South Africa’s best athletes descend on eThekweni on Sunday 10 July ready to #RunForDurban. Photo: Tobias Ginsberg / Action Photo Expect fireworks at the 2022 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K as South Africa’s best athletes, including the likes of Desmond Mokgobo, Collen Mulaudzi, Thabang Mosiako, Reghen … [Read more...] about Men’s Elite Field continues to deepen at Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K

‘Never give up’ mantra drives transplantee’s sporting success

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Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. South Africa’s Robyn Emslie delivers a dart during the World Transplant Games held in England in 2019. Emslie will be competing in the National Transplant Games in Gqeberha on July 8 and 9. Photo: Full Stop Communications Robyn Emslie’s mantra of “never give up” has seen her forge a sporting career in the transplantee arena which she will continue in Gqeberha next … [Read more...] about ‘Never give up’ mantra drives transplantee’s sporting success

Gqeberha in the News – 2 July 2022

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Something else from MyGqeberhaJean de Villiers (born 24 February 1981) is a South African former professional rugby union player. He started his career at wing, but played most of his career as an inside centre. De Villiers previously played for Western Province in the Currie Cup, the Stormers in Super Rugby, Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby and internationally for South Africa, for whom he was named captain in June 2012. He made his first senior-level appearance for South Africa in … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 2 July 2022

South Africa’s new vehicle market continues to perform against the odds

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“The South African new vehicle market continued to astound industry commentators and perform against the odds in June, when total sales of 41 019 units meant an improvement of 7.6% over the figure for the same month last year,” commented Mark Dommisse, Chairperson of the National Automobile Dealers’ Association (NADA) after analysing naamsa’s June sales report.“What is remarkable is that this improvement was achieved with Toyota, the long-time market leader, only being able to retail about half … [Read more...] about South Africa’s new vehicle market continues to perform against the odds

First half sales buoyed by June performance

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South African new vehicle sales have returned to first quarter levels with June sales once again moving above the 40,000-unit threshold. The result will have brought some reassurance to the market after more-depressed April and May sales, providing stronger growth year-on-year.According to naamsa | the Automotive Business Council, new vehicle sales grew 7.6% during June to 41,019 units. It represented a steady restoration of sales since the April slump but still remains some distance off the … [Read more...] about First half sales buoyed by June performance

Gqeberha in the News – 1 July 2022

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Something else from MyGqeberhaJean de Villiers (born 24 February 1981) is a South African former professional rugby union player. He started his career at wing, but played most of his career as an inside centre. De Villiers previously played for Western Province in the Currie Cup, the Stormers in Super Rugby, Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby and internationally for South Africa, for whom he was named captain in June 2012. He made his first senior-level appearance for South Africa in … [Read more...] about Gqeberha in the News – 1 July 2022