Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Buti Manamela, will deliver a keynote address at the AntiGenderBased Violence and Femicide (GBV&F) Assembly in Cape Town on September 7, 2023. The event aims to address the persistent issues of genderbased violence and femicide, which continue to plague South African society.

Nonferrous metal and essential infrastructurerelated crimes are a significant threat to South Africa’s economy and social welfare. Gauteng province carries a significant responsibility and influence in ensuring the prevention and eradication of these crimes. ### Collaborative Efforts of Law Enforcement Agencies

The Importance of Transparency and Accountability In today’s world, transparency and accountability are highly valued. Organizations like the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) play a crucial role in promoting and protecting these principles. The HSF has issued a statement and court application, putting the Minister of Home Affairs on notice that they will not back down from ensuring that the rule of law is upheld in South Africa.

Libraries are often seen as antiquated institutions, but recent reports from the City’s Libraries and Information Service (LIS) suggest otherwise. The LIS annual report highlights impressive growth in library membership, with a 38.6% increase in just one year. This growth indicates that libraries are not only surviving the digital revolution but also thriving by integrating technology and evolving according to community needs.

The National Planning Commission (NPC) has conducted a tenyear review of South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP) since its adoption in 2012. The NDP is the country’s only longterm plan for national development, with strategic objectives aimed at reducing poverty, inequality, and unemployment by 2030.

Biotechnology has been identified as a powerful tool to drive innovation and sustainable development in Africa. With its vast biodiversity and indigenous knowledge base, Africa is wellpositioned to harness biotechnology to overcome its most pressing challenges, including healthcare, agriculture, climate change, and energy security.

The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has scheduled a series of planned water supply maintenance works to take place from 5 to 12 September 2023. While these works may cause some inconvenience, the Directorate’s proactive approach to infrastructure maintenance and upgrades will benefit residents in the long run by ensuring future continuity of water supply.

Employment and Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi is set to engage with the Northern Area of Gqeberha in an outreach session from September 5th to 7th. The focus of the outreach is on amendments to the Employment Equity Act (EEA), which includes sectorspecific targets.

South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, has released a Green Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in the country, signaling a renewed focus on the crucial sector during Tourism Month and the forthcoming Summer Campaign. ## The Vision for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth

The City of Cape Town is working towards creating a local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Blaauwberg Road Corridor in Table View. To gather feedback on the review of the 1998 Blaauwberg Road Growth Management Strategy, the city has invited residents and other stakeholders to participate in open days scheduled for September 2023.

On September 5th, 2023, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, presented an update on the performance of the country’s electricity grid. This update was significant as it shed light on the state of the power infrastructure, the challenges, and opportunities ahead. In this article, we will delve into the critical points highlighted by the minister.