Andisiwe Gxabuza, a traffic officer in Cape Town, exemplifies the power of compassion and humanity in public service. Her recent act of combining maternal instincts and professional acumen has landed her in the spotlight, showcasing the heartwarming potential of empathy in public service.
West Pack, a leading retailer, has capitalized on a recent controversy surrounding Cotton On’s enamel mugs to boost sales and attract customers. Cotton On’s decision to sell the mugs at an exorbitant price of R199 has sparked public outrage, with many South African consumers expressing their dismay and frustration. In response, West Pack has cleverly advertised its own enamel mugs, priced at a mere R9.90 each, appealing to consumers seeking a more affordable option.
Kaizer Chiefs, a renowned football club, is on the verge of significant changes as it strives to achieve success. The management is looking to introduce a new coach and a possible change in captaincy to elevate the team to unprecedented heights.
Renowned actor, Bonko Khoza, and his wife Lesego, have shared the exciting news on social media that they are expecting their first child together. The couple, who recently celebrated their 10year anniversary, have been a symbol of love and companionship, both on and off the screen.
The Western Cape in South Africa is facing a slow refill of its dams despite recent rainfall, and the Water and Sanitation Department is encouraging residents to increase their conservation efforts. ### Dam Levels in the Western Cape
The Springboks, South Africa’s national rugby team, are gearing up for the 2023 Test season, including the Rugby Championship in July and the World Cup campaign from September to October. During a media briefing at the SA Rugby headquarters in Cape Town, Rassie Erasmus, the team’s director of rugby, and head coach Jacques Nienaber highlighted the team’s growing depth of talent and their strategies for ensuring peak physical and mental condition.
After evading arrest for more than two decades, Fulgence Kayishema, one of the world’s most wanted genocide fugitives, was arrested in Paarl, Western Cape, on 24 May. This has been a significant victory for international justice as Kayishema allegedly played a key role in orchestrating the murder of approximately 2,000 Tutsis during the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
The City of Cape Town has recently witnessed a surge in violence and threats against officials and contractors working on service delivery projects. These attacks have created a disturbing pattern of aggression towards service delivery teams, making it increasingly difficult to perform their work without armed patrols, as criminals demand protection money from the City and contractors, and threatened attacks or theft of machinery and assets.
On May 26th, 2023, the Lufhereng Social Housing Project was launched in South Africa’s Gauteng Province, with the aim of achieving a significant milestone towards integrated communities in Soweto. The project was inaugurated by the Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete, the Gauteng MEC of Human Settlements and Infrastructure Development, and the City of Johannesburg MMC for Housing, Cllr Anthea Leitch.
In a significant milestone for community safety and policing services, the South African government has officially opened the Chatty police station in the Eastern Cape. The station, one of 13 new establishments to be handed over during this financial year, aims to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement to address the needs of communities and bring police resources closer to the people.
The South African Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition has recently announced Energy Users and Energy Suppliers Block Exemptions to encourage collaboration among companies and institutions in the energy sector. These exemptions allow for joint investment in shared energy infrastructure, joint financing and risksharing, and collaborative training and skills development programs. This move aims to address the nation’s electricity supply constraints and improve the efficiency of energy use.
South Africa’s Deputy Minister Candith MashegoDlamini participated in the 12th South AfricaChina Strategic Dialogue in Beijing, cochaired by Vice Minister Deng Li. This momentous gathering signifies the strong bond of friendship shared between the two nations at both partytoparty and state levels.
On May 26th, Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr. Gwede Mantashe, inaugurated the Freedom Park Clinic and an Early Childhood Development Centre in Rustenburg. The facilities were officially handed over to the Departments of Health and Education in the North West Province to improve the quality of life in mining and labour sending communities.
The Role of Market Inquiries in Maintaining Fair Competition Market inquiries play a crucial role in ensuring a fair and balanced economic environment within trade, industry, and competition. These inquiries are conducted by the Competition Commission to assess competition levels for specific goods or services, and to determine the overall state of competition and market structure. Examples of market inquiries include the Banking Market Inquiry, Data Market Inquiry, Grocery Retail Market Inquiry, Healthcare Inquiry, LPG Market Inquiry, and Public Passenger Market Inquiry.
The South African government has launched the ‘One Country One Skills Development Plan’ to address skills supply and demand imbalances. The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is spearheading this innovative plan, which seeks to create a more skilled and diverse workforce that will drive economic growth and promote social inclusion.
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been making headlines and sparking interest among business communities across the African continent. The AfCFTA aims to boost intraAfrican trade by creating a single market for goods and services, free movement of people and investments, and eliminate tariffs among African Union (AU) member states.
