On May 12, 2023, Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises, Obed Bapela, conducted an inspection of two StateOwned Enterprises (SOEs): Denel Land Systems (DLS) and Pretoria Metal Pressings (PMP). The purpose of the visit was to provide the Deputy Minister with an indepth view of the facilities and gain insight into the opportunities that the South African arms and technology manufacturer, Denel, offers. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the tour.
The City of Cape Town has taken a significant step in addressing the housing crisis by inaugurating the Maitland Mews social housing development project. The project, located on Voortrekker Road in central Cape Town, offers hundreds of residents safe, welllocated, and affordable housing, providing hope for a brighter future.
On April 26, 2023, the Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans in South Africa announced the rollout of the longawaited Military Veterans Pension. This financial support for veterans was legislated in the Military Veterans Act of 2011, Act no. 18 of 2011.
The Western Cape has launched the #BackOnTrack campaign, a massive R1.2 billion educational program aimed at addressing the significant decline in learning outcomes due to the Covid19 pandemic. The campaign aims to improve learning outcomes in the region over the next three years and secure a brighter future for children.
In recent years, South Africa has seen a positive shift in its approach to human settlements, thanks to Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete and the Department of Human Settlements. With the implementation of the innovative District Development Model, various spheres of government have been able to collaborate more effectively, resulting in improved service delivery.
Minister Patricia de Lille recently spoke at the Women in Tourism Breakfast during the Africa Travel Indaba. In her speech, the Minister emphasized the importance of supporting and uplifting women within the tourism sector and acknowledged the challenges faced by women in the industry. She urged them to rise to the occasion, claim their rights and act on them.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Western Cape has received a significant boost in law enforcement capabilities, with the delivery of 362 vehicles during the 2022/23 fiscal year. Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, is credited with this development, owing to his effective and enhanced oversight efforts.
Deputy Minister Fish Mahlalela recently lauded the launch of the KwaZuluNatal leg of the Basic Quality Verification (BQV) Programme during a connection session at Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban. The BQV Programme, which is introduced by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA), is designed to uplift small tourism establishments in underresourced villages, towns, and small dorpies (VTSDs) by providing them with the right training, resources, and expertise.
In the postapartheid era, South Africa saw a significant increase in the flow of people and goods, both legitimate and illegitimate. However, the existing border management system was not equipped to handle the challenges that arose from these flows. Numerous structures were implemented to coordinate operations within the border environment, but these structures failed to address systemic issues, leading to inefficiencies and vulnerabilities in the system.
The City of Cape Town is embarking on a 12month project beginning on May 15, 2023, to revamp the Sea Point Promenade and Granger Bay parking area. The project will transform public spaces while preserving the area’s heritage and charm. This overview provides details of the project and what visitors can expect upon completion.
The Informal and Micro Enterprise Development Programme (IMEDP) is an initiative designed to provide support to small businesses operating in rural and township areas of South Africa. The program focuses on designated groups such as women, youth, and people with disabilities, offering them developmental support to improve their competitiveness and sustainability.
The City of Cape Town’s Urban Planning and Design Department is leading a crucial community meeting on Saturday, 13 May 2023, at the Salt River Community Hall. This initiative invites residents of Woodstock, Salt River, University Estate, and Walmer Estate to actively participate in developing the area’s local spatial development framework (LSDF), or neighborhood plan.
In April 2021, the Gauteng High Court in South Africa ruled that free public health services must be provided to pregnant women and children under six years old, regardless of nationality or documentation status. The ruling resulted from a case brought by SECTION27, a public interest law center, on behalf of women who were denied access to care. However, many immigrant women, especially those from Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho, Malawi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, still struggle to register for prenatal care.
Betusile Mcinga, a renowned gospel music icon, has once again made history by winning the prestigious Song of the Year award in 2023. Betusile, who hails from Willowvale and was raised in Umtata in the Eastern Cape, comes from a musical family. His mother, Lusanda Mcinga, is an awardwinning gospel artist.
South African farmers have been facing the consequences of drought for the past few years, and the current shortage of animal vaccines poses more threats to their livelihood. The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Ivan Meyer, emphasized the urgency of the situation in response to a statement from the Red Meat Producers Organization’s National Chairperson, James Faber.
Itumeleng Khune is a household name in South African soccer, known for his remarkable reflexes and excellent distribution skills. The goalkeeper has captained both Kaizer Chiefs and the national team, earning a reputation as one of the sport’s alltime greats.
