On August 29, 2023, the Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, and representatives from the private sector held the second National Tourism Safety Forum in South Africa. The forum brought together stakeholders from various prominent organizations in the tourism sector to discuss the latest updates in tourism safety measures and strategies.

The North West Provincial Legislature is hosting an oversight week in various municipalities under Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality from August 29th to September 1st, 2023. The aim of the program is to promote accountability and transparency in government, strengthen oversight, and encourage public participation.

On Tuesday, the Gauteng Provincial Legislature will hold a briefing to discuss the province’s crime statistics for the first quarter of the 2023/24 financial year. The session will be attended by legislators, stakeholders, and law enforcement representatives. ### Presentations and Reports

The North West Police Management in South Africa has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to justice by launching Operation Shanela, which resulted in the arrest of 1,037 suspects over the weekend. This operation serves as a testament to the unwavering dedication of law enforcement officers in ensuring the safety and security of their communities.

Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in South Africa dates back to the 1800s when technical education was in high demand due to the country’s industrial development. Over the years, several government policies have been implemented to transform and strengthen the TVET sector to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving job market.

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Ms Thembi Nkadimeng, will be participating in an outreach programme aimed at empowering women and youth in Sekhukhune District Municipality. The programme, part of the monthlong women’s month celebrations, aims to promote women’s rights and undertake more interventions for their recognition.

The City of Cape Town’s Naming Committee has recently proposed renaming the Old Granary building to ‘Desmond and Leah Tutu House’ to honor the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his wife Leah Tutu. The iconic building located at 11 Buitenkant Street in Zonnebloem has a rich history dating back more than 200 years, serving various purposes, including functioning as a bakery, granary, court, police office, and public works offices. The move is meant to pay homage to the immense contributions of the couple to the political, sociocultural identity of Cape Town, South Africa, and the world.

Social housing is a governmentsubsidized rental housing option that provides affordable homes to families in urban areas. Accredited Social Housing Institutions (SHIs) own and manage these housing opportunities, offering accessible living spaces in prime locations close to urban centers. ### Qualifying Criteria and Fair Distribution

During the BRICS summit on August 28, 2023, representatives from the Ministry of Health in South Africa, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Africa Health Business, and the South African Chapter of the BRICS Business Council engaged in a discourse to establish a cooperative framework for Pandemic Preparedness, Prevention, Response, and Recovery (3P2R) between the African Union (AU) and BRICS member nations.

Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms. Candith MashegoDlamini, attended the Fourth Singapore–SubSaharan Africa HighLevel Ministerial Exchange Conference (SSSAHLME) and the Sixth Africa–Singapore Business Forum in Singapore from 2931 August 2023. The conference was based on the theme “Singapore and Africa: Partners in Digitalization and Sustainability,” highlighting digitalization, manufacturing, and sustainability as significant areas of cooperation between South Africa, Africa, Singapore, and Southeast Asia.

In South Africa, a majority of young people leaving secondary school struggle to find employment or pursue higher education. Recognizing this issue, Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Kenneth Morolong, is spearheading the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) to address this urgent challenge.

Minister of Police General Bheki Cele recently addressed law enforcement officers, calling on them to use proportional force when facing threats. This plea comes in the wake of the tragic death of Sergeant Kediemetse Masilo, who was killed while tracking a stolen vehicle in Kimberley. Unfortunately, this incident is not an isolated case, as 31 police officers have lost their lives in the past three months.

Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr. Senzo Mchunu, has urged officials to prioritize addressing the disputes hindering the implementation of water projects for communities in need of basic water services in the Capricorn District, Sekhukhune District, Polokwane Local Municipalities, and surrounding areas.

South Africa’s Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has called on the City of Johannesburg to expedite the delivery of social housing units to address the escalating demand for affordable housing. The continuous influx of people migrating to Gauteng, the economic center of South Africa, has contributed to the evergrowing demand. In response, Minister Kubayi has urged the government to collaborate with the private sector to increase the number of social housing units in the city and beyond.