Serjio Zakharoff

On June 29, 2023, the City of Cape Town held an online property auction, where the public had the chance to purchase Cityowned land that is not needed for municipal purposes. The auction consisted of 32 properties of various sizes and zoning, including Community, Residential, and Business Residential. This auction was not only an innovative and transparent way of disposing of land but also generated revenue for service delivery throughout the region.

South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, recently spoke at the Black Business Council Summit, highlighting the country’s commitment to securing energy security and sovereignty while working towards a just energy transition. The minister emphasized the importance of balancing socioeconomic development with environmental preservation.

In an impressive achievement, Tertuis Simmers, the Western Cape’s Provincial Minister of Infrastructure, recently handed over 24 newly built houses to qualifying beneficiaries at the Metro Grounds Development in George. The project, which had its sod turning ceremony less than nine months ago, is progressing at an exceptional pace and aims to set a precedent for future housing developments.

Minister Senzo Mchunu of South Africa welcomes his counterparts from Botswana, Namibia, and the Kingdom of Lesotho on July 6, 2023, at the Sheraton Hotel in Pretoria for the OrangeSenqu River Commission (ORASECOM) Forum of Parties. This annual gathering rotates between the four member states and brings together ministers responsible for water in the OrangeSenqu River Basin.

In recent times, the Full Court, Gauteng Division, Pretoria, has delivered judgments that have placed the future of Zimbabwean exemption permits on the balance. The legal battle surrounding this immigration issue has brought to light the complexities and implications of these decisions.

The North West Province in South Africa has been grappling with various challenges in the realm of human settlements. One of the primary concerns is the blocked projects, and the illegal occupation of houses meant for beneficiaries. MEC for Human Settlements, Nono Maloyi, has taken the initiative to resolve these issues and alleviate the plight of deserving residents in the province.

The Black Business Council (BBC) annual Summit welcomed Dr. Blade Nzimande, the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, as a keynote speaker. The Summit, which had a theme of “20 Years of the BroadBased Black Economic Empowerment Act – Accelerating Implementation, Creating Jobs and Growing the Economy,” brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including thought leaders, government ministers, academics, economists, business professionals, and more.

Northern Cape Province in South Africa is an area with vast untapped potential in the fields of mining and energy. In a recent Northern Cape Mining and Energy Investment Conference, Mr. Gwede Mantashe, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, highlighted the opportunities and challenges faced by the province.

The bustling city streets can be a hazardous place, especially for its youngest inhabitants. The PartTime Traffic Attendants (PTAs) make up the Road Safety Education Unit of the Traffic Service and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of thousands of children as they navigate their way to and from school.

On June 30, 2023, Eastern Cape MEC Nonkqubela Pieters of the Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) unveiled a new R1.1 million shearing shed for farmers in Bell village, Ngqushwa. The project aims to promote youth participation in the wool industry and support local farmers.

On July 2, 2023, Minister of Electricity Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will be providing an update on the progress made in the implementation of the Energy Action Plan. Members of the media are invited to attend the briefing, which will take place at the GCIS Auditorium in Tshedimosetso House, Pretoria, and will also be streamed live on the GovernmentZA YouTube channel.

On June 29, 2023, the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) held its 8th Summit in Mandvulo, Eswatini. The summit brought together the Heads of State or Government of SACU member countries, including Eswatini, South Africa, Lesotho, Namibia, and Botswana. ### Welcoming the Executive Secretary and Addressing Global Developments

Diepsloot, a township in Johannesburg, South Africa, has been experiencing a surge in public unrest as of late. On Thursday, June 29th, 2023, local police arrested three individuals suspected of involvement in the violent protests. The police used rubber bullets to disperse the crowd, which had gathered to voice their grievances. The situation remains under close observation by the authorities, with the possibility of further tensions.