The Garden Route area in South Africa has been constantly striving to improve its safety measures. In line with this, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Reagen Allen recently celebrated the graduation of 40 Peace Officers (PO’s) in the province. This initiative forms a crucial part of the Western Cape Safety Plan (WCSP).
Cape Town’s efforts to address unemployment have been successful, as the city has the lowest unemployment rate among South Africa’s metros. Mayor Geordin HillLewis recognizes the progress made but acknowledges that there is still much to do to foster economic growth, lift people out of poverty, and create jobs.
FoodForward SA (FFSA), a registered nonprofit organization, has launched the Mother and Child Nutrition Programme in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, to tackle the critical issue of malnutrition in young children. The initiative, in partnership with the Philani Nutrition Centre, focuses on the first 1,000 days of a child’s life, a period crucial for physical and cognitive development.
Loadshedding has become a significant issue for the citizens of South Africa, with stage 6 blackouts occurring on a daily basis and the fear of even higher stages on the horizon. In this article, we explore eight essential products that can help households better cope with the challenges of loadshedding this winter.
Political scientist and awardwinning author Jonny Steinberg’s latest book, “Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage,” provides a detailed account of the lives of Nelson Mandela and Winnie MadikizelaMandela, two of South Africa’s celebrated liberation leaders. Through extensive research, including interviews with approximately 150 people who knew the couple and an analysis of their letters, Steinberg offers a vivid portrait of a complex and historically significant relationship.
The North West Provincial Legislature’s Standing Committee on Provincial Public Accounts (SCOPA) is scheduled to hold a series of virtual Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) public hearings. These hearings aim to scrutinize the 2021/22 audit reports of various key organizations. The primary objective is to provide a platform for indepth discussions and gather essential insights into the responses to questions arising from the Auditor General’s reports.
The Kaizer Chiefs’ lacklustre performance in the last season has led to the possibility of a coaching staff shakeup. The club seems to be on the hunt for a new direction to improve their performance and bring in new life to the team. One plan on the table is to bring in Pitso Mosimane to join forces with Arthur Zwane, which could be a winning combination.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) in Gauteng has achieved a significant win by successfully prosecuting a corrupt police officer for drug dealing. On May 16, 2023, Sergeant Vinesh Naidoo, a member of the OR Tambo International Airport Vispol Division, was sentenced in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court.
Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has achieved a significant global milestone by being recognized as Africa’s first Leading Utility of the World (LUOW) member. LUOW is an exclusive international network comprising the most successful and innovative water and wastewater utilities, and Cape Town’s inclusion has put Africa on the LUOW map. LUOW membership is considered the gold standard in utility performance.
South Africa’s Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) recently presented its Budget Vote for the 2023/24 financial year. In response to the challenges faced by rural communities due to extreme weather events, the COVID19 pandemic, and an ongoing electricity crisis, the department emphasized several key initiatives aimed at empowering and uplifting these communities. The following sections highlight some of the initiatives described in the budget vote.
On 19th May, President Cyril Ramaphosa led the District Development Model Presidential Imbizo in the Cape Winelands District Municipality, Western Cape. The Imbizo aimed to promote collaboration and open communication between citizens, community organizations, businesses, and the government for inclusive economic growth.
The Department of Employment and Labour in the Western Cape is extending its services to local communities through various initiatives ahead of the upcoming Presidential Imbizo in Paarl on 19th May 2023. These initiatives include Inspection and Enforcement Services (IES), the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), Public Employment Services (PES), and Compensation of Injury on Duty (COID). Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi will visit the area to support the Presidential Imbizo.
South Africa’s Minister of Social Development, Ms. Lindiwe Zulu, accepted the International Social Security Association (ISSA) Good Practice Award for Social Security in Africa on May 17, 2023, on behalf of the department. The award recognizes the country’s commitment to providing social security protection for vulnerable children, specifically the Child Support Grant (CSG) initiative.
The Western Cape Government has launched an ambitious R1.2 billion #BackOnTrack programme to address the learning losses caused by the Covid19 pandemic. The initiative aims to improve learning outcomes and secure a brighter future for the province’s children. ## Teacher and Tutor Training
On May 17, 2023, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) hosted the Positive Behaviour Day at the Positive Behaviour Intervention and Resource Centre (PBIRC) in Wynberg. The event aimed to address the challenge of learner discipline, which has been an ongoing issue since the COVID19 pandemic.
