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On July 27, 2023, a meeting was held in Kimberley, South Africa, where the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr. Senzo Mchunu, accompanied by Deputy Ministers, Mr. David Mahlobo and Ms. Judith Tshabalala, met with the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality to assess its water and sanitation situation. The Northern Cape province, particularly the Sol Plaatje Municipality, is facing significant challenges in this regard, making the meeting a crucial step towards finding sustainable solutions.
In a recent operation led by Crime Intelligence and Table View police, three foreign nationals were arrested for possession of abalone worth R2.8 million. The operation was intelligencedriven and highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat the illegal abalone trade in South Africa.
Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, recently conducted an oversight visit to the Zanokhanyo Agricultural Cooperative (ZAC) in Upper Gxulu Keiskammahoek. The project is funded by the National Development Agency (NDA) and is part of a series of engagements in Buffalo City and Amathole district ahead of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament on July 14, 2023.
On July 18th, the world celebrated International Nelson Mandela Day, a day that honors the life and legacy of the South African antiapartheid revolutionary and former president, Nelson Mandela. This year’s theme, “It is in Your Hands,” embodies Mandela’s belief that each individual has the power to make a difference in the lives of the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized.
On July 18th, 2023, an interdepartmental commemoration of International Mandela Day was held at Siphumelele Secondary School in Hazyview, Mpumalanga. The event was a collaboration between the Department of Basic Education (DBE), the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD), the Department of Correctional Services, and the Imbumba Foundation.
The Department of Employment and Labour in South Africa is committed to promoting inclusivity in its laws and policies. In a recent workshop organized by the Department in collaboration with the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), Deputy Director Niresh Singh emphasized that the employment equity (EE) laws encompass all racial and cultural groups, debunking the misconception that certain groups are excluded from the legislative framework.
On July 21, Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu launched the first phase of the Vulindlela Bulk Water Supply Scheme, a largescale water project aimed at providing safe drinking water to thousands of communities in the Umngeni and Msunduzi Local Municipalities and surrounding areas.
The Limpopo Department of Employment and Labour has launched a fourday registration drive from July 10th to 13th, 2023, aimed at providing free services to job seekers in Sekhukhune district. This initiative will empower individuals and enhance the workforce through the Public Employment Services (PES) unit, which will educate job seekers on the ESSA database and provide career counseling services.
The current energy crisis, characterized by frequent power outages, demands groundbreaking ideas and innovative solutions. As a response, Premier Alan Winde will host his 18th Energy Digicon on July 27, 2023, with the participation of Mark Allewell, the founder of Sensor Networks, as a special guest. The event aims to showcase inventive technologies that can alleviate the impact of power outages on households and businesses.
South Africa’s Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Sihle Zikalala, has recently visited the stalled construction site of the Port Shepstone Magistrates Court in KwaZulu Natal. The inspection took place on July 22, 2023, as part of Minister Zikalala’s Operation Siyahlola initiative, aimed at overseeing unfinished and obstructed construction projects managed by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI).
The City’s Recreation and Parks Department has announced plans to bring the Netball World Cup 2023 experience to local communities. The initiative involves setting up four public viewing areas (PVAs) to screen live games, with the aim of fostering social connections and promoting sports and recreational activities.
The recent passing of Dr. Essop Goolam Pahad was a great loss for the South African community. He had been an exceptional leader and advocate for the nation’s liberation. At his funeral, Acting President Paul Mashatile delivered a moving eulogy, emphasizing Pahad’s profound impact on South African society. This article explores the life and contributions of Essop Pahad.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), as the COP28 Presidencydesignate, has appointed South Africa’s Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, and Denmark’s Minister, Dan Jørgensen, to cofacilitate discussions at a political level on the Global Stocktake (GST) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
South Africa’s Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Mchunu, has praised two revolutionary water projects in Limpopo that have the potential to serve as trailblazers for other municipalities. The Masodi Waste Water Treatment Works project and the Olifantspoort Bulk Water Scheme showcase the impact of publicprivate partnerships on the socioeconomic development of local communities.
In the ongoing battle against crime, the K9 and Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in Swartland, Overstrand, and Mossel Bay are making significant progress. These units have been actively disrupting criminal activities in their respective municipalities and have recently achieved commendable successes.
On July 21, 2023, President Cyril Ramaphosa conducted an oversight visit to KwaZuluNatal to review the progress of water projects aimed at improving bulk water provision and maintaining crucial water infrastructure in the province. The following projects were the main focus of the visit:
