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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), along with the National Empowerment Fund and Industrial Development Corporation, recently unveiled their revamped film and television incentive guidelines. The launch of these guidelines aims to foster a positive environment of engagement and accessibility, promising a sustainable future for film and television production in South Africa.
On September 7th, 2023, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, will hand over a fullyfurnished house to Mme Maria Motale in Ntswelengwe Village, Kuruman. The house was constructed using offender labor, an innovative approach that provides skill development for inmates and empowers communities.
On September 56, 2023, the Speke Resort in Munyonyo, Kampala, will host the UgandaSouth Africa Investment and Trade Summit. This twoday event aims to foster collaboration, explore investment opportunities, and improve bilateral trade between the two nations. With over 65 South African business representatives attending, the event promises to be a milestone in the economic partnership between Uganda and South Africa.
The Department of Tourism (DT) is set to collaborate with the Culture Arts, Tourism, Hospitality & Sport Education Training Authority (CATHSSETA), the Gauteng Department of Economic Development, and the Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA) to host the 2023 National Tourism Careers Expo (NTCE). Deputy Minister of Tourism, Mr. Fish Mahlalela, made the announcement during a media briefing. The event is scheduled to take place at the Joburg Expo Centre in Nasrec from 29 September to 01 October 2023.
An InterMinisterial Committee (IMC) has taken on the responsibility of investigating politically motivated killings in KwaZuluNatal. The IMC, composed of ministers from various sectors, is chaired by the Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele. Their efforts aim to bring justice to those affected by the violence and ensure a safer environment in the province.
Paarl, located in South Africa’s Western Cape, regularly experiences power cuts. The nation’s stage 6 loadshedding poses a challenge for communities to maintain essential services. To address this issue, the Western Cape Government (WCG) allocated nearly R89 million in early 2023 for municipalities to purchase generators. The Drakenstein Municipality used this funding to purchase two generators, which were installed at the Paarl Wastewater Treatment Works to ensure that water and sanitation services could continue during power cuts.
The Milnerton Lagoon, situated in Cape Town, has suffered from poor water quality due to urban pollution for many years. However, the City of Cape Town has taken significant steps towards restoring this valuable natural resource. The City has implemented shortterm solutions that have had a considerable impact on the water quality of the lagoon. Nevertheless, the City’s longterm vision involves multibillion rand sewerage and stormwater infrastructure upgrades and ontheground pollution mitigation measures to restore the lagoon’s environment.
Cape Town is set to welcome a new, expansive clothing and textile distribution centre in King Air Industria, an industrial park located near the city’s international airport. This project is a partnership between Truworths International Limited and King Air Industria, which is a collaboration between Atterbury Property and Old Mutual Property. The upcoming facility is expected to be the largest of its kind in the Western Cape.
FAME Week Africa is an annual event held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), providing a platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work. Supported by the City of Cape Town, the weeklong festival is a hub of film, arts, music, and entertainment, attracting both local and international creatives.
The Western Cape Government has been actively working to coordinate and plan projects aimed at mitigating the extensive effects of climate change. Recently, a formal task team led by Minister Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, and supported by Minister Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, convened to discuss progress on multiple climate change initiatives.
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.