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The City of Cape Town’s dune rehabilitation project is transforming the picturesque Table View beachfront. Spearheaded by Alderman Eddie Andrews, the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, this initiative aims to rehabilitate, revitalize, and maintain one of the city’s prime tourist attractions along the Atlantic coastline.
Africa Communications Week is an annual event that brings together communication professionals and thought leaders from 20 African countries to discuss innovative ways of shaping the continent’s narrative. This year’s event was hosted by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in partnership with Freedom Park under the theme “Agenda 2063, The Africa We Want.”
On 30 May 2023, MEC Nono Maloyi will give a speech during the North West Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs Prov Budget Vote for 2023/24 in Mahikeng. The aim of the speech is to present Maloyi’s plans and proposals for transforming local government, resolving traditional leadership disputes, and improving housing delivery. Members of the media have been invited to attend.
South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana Receives African Banker Finance Minister of the Year Award Enoch Godongwana, the Finance Minister of South Africa, has been awarded the prestigious African Finance Minister of the Year Award 2023. The annual African Banker Awards, organized by African Banker magazine, recognize policymakers and bankers across Africa who have played a transformative role in reforming and modernizing the banking and financial sectors.
The De Aar Employment Centre, located in the heart of the Northern Cape, serves as a symbol of hope and opportunity for the local community. The centre is part of the Department of Employment and Labour’s Public Employment Services (PES) initiative, which aims to bridge the gap between job seekers and the job market by providing a range of invaluable tools and services.
Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Boitumelo Moloi, unveiled a new Employment Centre in De Aar, a significant railway junction and wool production hub in the Northern Cape, aimed at helping job seekers and promoting entrepreneurship in the community. ### Department of Employment and Labour’s Public Employment Services Initiative
The City of Cape Town is set to enhance urban mobility and intermodal connectivity by constructing a new integrated bus facility in Makhaza, Khayelitsha. The facility will be shared by the MyCiTi and Golden Arrow Bus Services and located adjacent to the Chris Hani rail station, with the new minibustaxi facility just a kilometre away. This initiative will streamline travel for commuters by providing seamless transfers between multiple modes of transportation.
The Africa Communications Week is an annual event aimed at enhancing communication in Africa. The 2023 edition of the event will be hosted by the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) in South Africa, with participation from 20 countries in the continent.
South Africa ranks 69th out of 180 countries in Transparency International’s 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index. Corruption in government institutions is a pervasive problem that undermines public trust and diverts resources from important public services. The Gauteng MEC’s celebration of the arrest of a corrupt official is a small but significant step towards combating corruption in the country.
South Africa’s tourism industry, a major contributor to the country’s economy, has been hit hard by the COVID19 pandemic. However, the government has been making efforts to boost the industry and help it recover. One such measure is the Tourism Sector Recovery Plan, launched in May 2020, which aims to recover the sector and create jobs.
During his address, Deputy President Mashatile touched upon a range of topics that have been affecting South Africa and its citizens. Apart from acknowledging the devastating impact of the COVID19 pandemic, he also spoke about the government’s efforts to combat it.
Despite recent rain showers, the Western Cape Province’s water situation is still a cause for concern. The hydrological report of May 22, 2023, shows that the Province’s dams are at 61.31% capacity, which is only a slight increase from last week’s level of 60.76%. However, this figure is lower than the same period last year by 2%.
On May 22nd, 2023, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, held a briefing that covered several pressing issues. The agenda included topics such as the issuance of an ID to Thabo Bester, the revocation of a South African passport, and Dr. Nandipha Magudumana’s urgent court application against the State.
During the recent budget vote presentations in the North West Province, three major departments outlined their proposals for the upcoming financial year. ### Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation, and Tourism
The Masakh’iSizwe Bursary Programme (MiS) is an initiative aimed at addressing the skills shortage in critical disciplines in the Western Cape region of South Africa. The programme provides financial support to deserving students, enabling them to pursue their academic goals and achieve their dreams.
South Africa is facing a serious water scarcity issue, as it is considered one of the driest countries in the world. To address the challenges associated with the country’s water sector, the National Ministerial Water Sector Sustainability Symposium is being organized. The symposium will bring together water experts, government officials, and other stakeholders to discuss key issues concerning the country’s water resources.