The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has achieved a remarkable milestone of producing and delivering one million vehicle driving licence discs. To mark the occasion, RTMC CEO Advocate Makhosini Msibi personally presented the millionth disc to Mr. Lukie Mashishi in Ivory Park, Tembisa. The NaTIS online system, a governmentprovided service, has rapidly grown into the most reliable and costeffective platform for renewing motor vehicle licenses across South Africa since its launch in February 2022.

The City of Cape Town is seeking public feedback on proposed traffic calming measures to improve pedestrian safety, especially in school zones where vulnerable road users are most prevalent. Feedback can be given through email, written responses, or inperson submissions. The initiative is dependent on funding availability, and the city aims to implement the measures across various locations. The city is emphasizing the importance of community involvement in the planning process to create a safer and more pedestrianfriendly environment.

The City of Cape Town is seeking public feedback on proposed traffic calming measures to enhance pedestrian safety in various neighborhoods. Residents can provide their opinions on the plans, which are available on the city’s website and at various subcouncil offices and libraries. The city is offering special assistance to disadvantaged groups to ensure their input is documented and submitted. Cape Town’s approach to involving local communities in urban planning serves as an example for others to follow in creating safer and more inclusive cities.

Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is seeking public feedback on proposed traffic calming measures for 14 communities, including school zones, to protect vulnerable road users. Residents can view the proposed designs and provide feedback through various channels until December 2, 2023. The City is dedicated to addressing each site and highlights the critical role of public participation in the decisionmaking process. Various channels are available for submitting feedback, including inperson at various Subcouncil offices and libraries throughout affected communities, ensuring all voices are heard.

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga inaugurated the R37 national road in Burgersfort, Limpopo Province on November 3rd, 2023, after a R780 million partnership with SANRAL to upgrade the road between Burgersfort and Polokwane, promoting better connectivity and addressing traffic demands and road safety concerns. The project aims to link rural areas to Central Business Districts, fostering socioeconomic activity for communities. Additionally, Minister Chikunga distributed Shova Kalula bicycles to selected learners in the Sekhukhune District Municipality, emphasizing the significance of connectivity for education and development.

South Africa is preparing for six municipal ward byelections on November 8th, 2023, across four provinces. 25 candidates from 11 different political parties are competing for seats in their respective wards, making the upcoming elections a critical test for political parties and their candidates. With a diverse range of contenders and different voter turnout percentages in previous elections, South Africa’s political environment is experiencing a dynamic period of growth and transformation. The candidates, their parties, and the voters all have a crucial role in shaping the future of their respective municipalities and the country as a whole.

The National Children’s Day Dialogue in South Africa brought together stakeholders to discuss investing in children’s wellbeing and growth. The dialogue addressed violence against children, with emphasis on proactive prevention and early intervention programs. The government has adopted a life cycle approach to violence prevention, including communitybased prevention and early identification programs to support the wellbeing of young children and their parents, and the goal is to ensure a brighter future for South Africa’s children.