The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) have joined hands to organize an online webinar to support artists with disabilities. The main objective of this initiative is to integrate and promote disabled artists into the mainstream arts and culture sector. The webinar aims to eliminate the barriers that limit their participation in the country’s arts and cultural programs.

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) in South Africa recently conducted a weeklong refresher course for over 40 staff members to enhance water and sanitation services across the country. This initiative aimed to reinforce the government’s commitment to prioritizing public needs while executing public service duties.

On September 14, 2023, the Hangberg Sports and Recreation Centre in Hangberg will host the Urban Waste Management (UWM) Directorate’s Basket of Waste Services Roadshow. This event provides an exceptional opportunity for the community to learn about waste management and interact with representatives from the City’s UWM Directorate.

On September 12, 2023, the Nyanga community in Cape Town will experience temporary roadworks as part of the city’s ongoing urban mobility efforts. The Road Infrastructure Management Department will be in charge of the project, which is expected to finish by early October, depending on weather conditions.

On September 13, 2023, Premier Alan Winde visited the Nampo Cape 2023 exhibition in Bredasdorp, engaging with key stakeholders in the agricultural sector. Agriculture has always been a vital component of the Western Cape’s economy, contributing significantly to its growth and job creation.

In response to the pressing issues of unemployment, poverty, and inequality, the North West Provincial Government will host a dinner with potential investors. With an alarming unemployment rate of 53 percent, the North West Executive Council members are concerned and aim to expedite the coordination of investments into the region.

In today’s digital age, many municipalities are transitioning from paperbased accounts to emailed statements. This approach offers numerous benefits such as greater efficiency, costeffectiveness, easier recordkeeping, and better resource allocation. ## The Benefits of Emailed Accounts

Africa’s potential lies in its young population, a demographic that presents both a challenge and an opportunity for the continent. The Forty Under 40 South Africa Awards Ceremony highlights the importance of investing in African youth by celebrating their achievements and unlocking the demographic dividend.

Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo, South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Health, was recently called upon to provide emergency medical assistance on a flight from Durban to Cape Town. His quick actions saved the life of a fellow passenger and prevented an emergency landing.

In South Africa, the SOLA Group is progressing with the construction of Africa’s largest renewable energy project under a corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in Lichtenburg, NorthWest. The project has created employment opportunities and increased economic activity in the region.

At the recent G20 Leaders’ Summit, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a speech on the importance of global collaboration and solidarity to address the challenges posed by climate change. Ramaphosa highlighted the unique opportunity presented by the postCOVID19 reconstruction to accelerate the transition to sustainable societies.

President Cyril Ramaphosa, the leader of South Africa, recently participated in the G20 Leaders’ Summit, where he addressed several crucial topics with an emphasis on sustainable development and collaboration. ## Multilateral Cooperation for Sustainable Development

The City of Cape Town is working closely with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) and the Housing Development Agency (HDA) in the development application process for the relocation of unlawful occupants on the central line. Despite being an independent planning authority, the city is impartially administering the application process under the Municipal Planning ByLaw.