Sarah Kendricks

The Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) branch of the Department of Employment and Labour demonstrated exceptional performance during the 2022/23 financial year, surpassing their inspection target by an impressive 105 percent. This notable achievement highlights the Department’s unwavering commitment to sustaining a just, equitable, and compliant labor market in South Africa.

Productivity SA, a public entity established under the Employment Services Act, No. 4 of 2014, is dedicated to promoting productivity, innovation, and sustainable growth. Its mission is to create a competitive and thriving ecosystem for Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa. The organization consistently supports businesses and entrepreneurs, contributing to the country’s socioeconomic development and competitiveness.

The coastal city of Cape Town is undergoing a transformation with the Coastal Management Branch spearheading the second phase of the Strand Seawall upgrade and refurbishment. Locals eagerly await the improvements to their cherished coastline, and city officials invite everyone to view the final designs and construction timeline on Wednesday, 4 October 2023, at the Strand Municipal building.

A chilling road rage situation occurred on the busy streets of Durbanville, leaving the victim deeply disturbed and the instigator confronting legal repercussions. The alleged attacker, 45yearold Juan Truter, is accused of firing shots towards another driver, Sharon van Wyk, in a dangerous fit of fury. This startling event has initiated an ongoing inquiry and reignited the conversation around road safety and responsible driving.

On September 19, 2022, Dr. Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, held a media briefing to share critical updates on the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). This significant event provided valuable insights into the organization’s role in enhancing the lives of numerous South African students.

South Africa’s Eastern Cape, a relatively untouched province, recently hosted the launch of the 2023 Tourism Summer Campaign. Led by Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille, the campaign’s primary goal is to highlight the lesserknown areas of South Africa, unveiling their hidden treasures and astonishing landscapes.

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development (DALRRD) and the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) have partnered to initiate a footandmouth disease (FMD) awareness campaign at the Mokwakwaila Stadium in Greater Letaba Municipality, Limpopo. Scheduled for September 21, the program is crucial in tackling the problems caused by FMD, a highly infectious disease that affects clovenhoofed animals in the province. In addition to FMD, the event also seeks to address other animal diseases and stock theft in farming communities.

The trial of seven Chinese nationals charged with human trafficking and child labour has been delayed until Thursday, 21 September. This postponement allows the defendants time to secure funds for their legal representation. J. Kruger, the counsel for the accused, announced his intention to withdraw from the case due to nonpayment by the main accused.