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South Africa’s economic challenges have been met with success in the Western Cape, which has become a beacon of hope for job creation. According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey by Statistics South Africa, the region has outperformed all other provinces. The Western Cape generated a remarkable 368,000 jobs between the second quarter of 2022 and the same period in 2023, marking a 15.7% increase in employment yearonyear, surpassing Gauteng.
The Water and Sanitation Directorate of the City of Cape Town proudly announces the successful utilisation of 95% of its capital budget for the 2022/23 fiscal year. The accomplishment reinforces the city’s commitment to investing in vital infrastructure to ensure the provision of highquality drinking water and dignified sanitation, particularly in informal settlements.
African penguins are on the brink of extinction, and if current trends continue, more than 500 breeding pairs could disappear annually over the next decade. This decline has already caused the number of breeding pairs to plummet to under 11,000 since records began in 1979. By 2035, this could spell disaster for the species, wiping them out from their natural habitat.
The National Football League (NFL) is set to bring its unique NFL Experience to Cape Town, South Africa, in September. The event, scheduled for the weekend of 16th and 17th September, marks a significant milestone in the NFL Africa program’s commitment to nurturing the sport on the continent.
Cape Town, a bustling city in South Africa, has experienced a recent surge in economic growth that has led to the creation of 263,000 new jobs in the past year. According to a quarterly labor survey by StatsSA, 56,000 of those jobs were added in the most recent quarter alone, resulting in a 7% yearonyear decrease in the city’s unemployment rate.
In Gauteng, South Africa, violence and crime in schools have become a growing concern that demands immediate attention and intervention. A recent incident involving a learner who was stabbed during an unannounced oversight visit by the Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and the Education Committee at Eldorado Park Secondary School has further highlighted the urgency of addressing this issue.
The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) is set to honor exceptional women in the agricultural sector at an upcoming event. The Women Entrepreneur Awards ceremony, an annual event, seeks to empower women by recognizing their contributions to the province’s agricultural economy.
Johaar Mosaval’s story is one of resilience and triumph over adversity. Born in District Six, South Africa, Mosaval faced significant challenges during the apartheid era in the 1940s. Despite these obstacles, he pursued his passion for dance and went on to become a celebrated ballet dancer, both in South Africa and on the world stage.
The Overstrand and Swartland Rural Safety Units (RSUs) and the Mossel Bay K9 unit work collaboratively to combat crime in their respective regions. Despite facing several challenges, these units have made significant strides in their ongoing battle against criminal activities.
The Police Force of Krugersdorp, South Africa, has recently apprehended three suspects who were found in possession of unlicensed firearms, housebreaking implements, suspected stolen vehicles, and false number plates. ### The Chase
The Department of Employment and Labour in South Africa has recently announced its plans to upgrade the employment equity (EE) reporting system. The goal of the new system is to provide continuous updates on the progress of EE targets and to hold employers accountable for their set objectives. These amendments will be discussed during the national Employment Equity workshops held across the country, under the theme “Real transformation makes business sense.”
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the energy generation industry presents significant opportunities for optimizing energy consumption, improving efficiency in power generation, and creating new opportunities for renewable energy sources. The 21st Energy Digicon, a virtual event hosted by Premier Alan Winde on August 17, 2023, will explore the role of AI in revolutionizing the energy industry.
The Gauteng police department has achieved remarkable success in their goal to curb the proliferation of illegal and unlicensed firearms on the streets. In the past two weeks, they have recovered over 400 firearms and approximately 7,581 rounds of ammunition through various crime prevention actions, intelligencedriven operations, and the weekly Operation Shanela initiative.
According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) conducted by Statistics South Africa, the Western Cape province has had a remarkable economic performance in recent times. The QLFS report reveals that the Western Cape created 368,000 jobs between Q2 2022 and Q2 2023, marking a 15.7% increase in employment yearonyear. This job creation rate outpaced every other province, with Gauteng coming in second place, creating 201,000 jobs during the same period.
South Africa is set to host the 15th Annual BRICS Summit from August 22nd to 24th, 2023. The summit will bring together heads of state from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to discuss economic opportunities in the postCOVID19 era.
Cape Town, a bustling and lively city in South Africa, has experienced an unparalleled surge in job creation. According to the latest StatsSA Quarterly Labour Force survey for April to June 2023, the city has added a staggering 263,000 new positions in just one year, with 56,000 new opportunities created in the last quarter alone. This growth has exceeded that of all other metros combined, making Cape Town the city with the lowest unemployment rate among metros.
