In a display of unity and cultural diplomacy, the Correctional Services of South Africa will host the Sports and Culture Games from August 14th to 18th, 2023, at the Kgoši Mampuru II Correctional Centre. This event will bring together countries from the Southern African Development Community (SADC), including Zambia, Botswana, Swaziland, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, to participate in various sporting games and cultural exchanges.
The Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES) branch of the Department of Employment and Labour is organizing a threeday Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) conference. The event will take place at the Emerald Resort & Casino in Sedibeng and will focus on the “Prevention of injuries and diseases in the Iron and Steel sector.” The conference aims to address workplace safety, especially in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic.
South African media personality and style icon, Bonang Matheba, also known as Queen B, is set to host and sponsor the Miss South Africa pageant on Sunday, August 13th. Matheba has maintained a longstanding connection with the pageant, having been part of the judging panel in 2014, and hosting the event during its 60th anniversary in 2018 and 2019 when Zozibini Tunzi became Miss Universe.
The Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) together with Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) are partnering to host an outreach programme at the Cape Town Harbour in the Western Cape. The primary objective of the programme is to celebrate Women’s Month while highlighting the importance of women’s empowerment.
Located in the heart of Cape Town, the Netball World Cup Fan Park is an unparalleled experience for sports enthusiasts, families, and visitors alike. The Fan Park has attracted approximately 40,716 people since its gates opened on Friday, 28 July 2023, and will remain open daily until Sunday, 6 August 2023.
Masjid AlKhair in Weltevreden, Mitchells Plain, is set to host a wellness outreach programme on August 5th. The event is a joint initiative of three community organizations, namely Goodwood Islamic Society, Al Azhar Primary School, and Masjid AlKhair. The mission of the programme is to promote community health and wellbeing by offering free health services to residents.
The Netball World Cup is an event that has captured the excitement of Cape Town, with the Fan Park outside the CTICC being the epicenter of activity during the tournament. This free, accessible space has welcomed an impressive 40,716 visitors since its opening on July 28, 2023, providing an unparalleled spectator experience for both ticket holders and nonticket holders alike.
The South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) and the Electoral Commission (IEC) have jointly organized a “Media in Elections Training” event scheduled for August 8, 2024. The training will be held at the Radisson Red Hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg, and aims to equip media professionals with the essential tools and knowledge to report effectively on the upcoming national and provincial elections.
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) is proud to host this year’s Children’s Sector Parliament. The event, scheduled for Friday, August 4th, 2023, at the Laudium Community Centre in Tshwane, aims to give children in Gauteng a platform to engage with both the GPL and the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) on various service delivery and social empowerment issues affecting them.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile is taking the lead in organizing an important National Dialogue on Coalition Governments. It is scheduled to take place on August 4th and 5th, 2023 at the University of the Western Cape, and the event is expected to play a crucial role in strengthening democracy and unity in South Africa.
The seventh round of the Power Series at Killarney featured an impressive 26 cars on the grid for the Formula Libre openwheelers. The highenergy competition between the racers resulted in some of the closest finishes of the day. ### Race 1
August brings a series of astronomical events to Cape Town’s night sky, with opportunities for stargazers to witness planets, meteor showers, and a Super Blue Moon. Here are the events to look out for: ### Moon and Saturn Close Approach (3rd August)
The National School of Government (NSG) is proud to host a MasterClass on August 3, 2023, that will be led by Dr Phumzile MlamboNgcuka. The MasterClass is a program designed to empower women in the public sector and is aptly titled “Breaking the Glass Ceiling through Coaching and Executive Leadership Programmes for Women in the Public Sector.”
South Africa is gearing up to host the 13th BRICS Health Ministers meeting from August 1st to 4th, 2023, in Durban, KwaZuluNatal. The meeting is significant as it brings together the health ministers from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to discuss critical issues regarding health system strengthening and achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030.
The GirlCode Hackathon 2023 is a unique opportunity for female IT students to showcase their technical prowess and innovative skills. This annual event serves as a platform for women in technology to collaborate and network in a supportive learning environment. With this year’s theme, ‘AI4Women,’ participants will leverage artificial intelligence to address realworld problems.
South African comedian, Schalk Bezuidenhout, is set to bring his unique humor to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland this August. The renowned comedian will perform from the 2nd until the 27th of August, promising to engage and entertain both South African expatriates and locals.
