On July 25th, 2023, the Minister of Transport, Ms. Sindisiwe Chikunga, visited the North West Province to address concerns regarding the state of roads and road infrastructure in the region. This visit reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing road infrastructure throughout the country.
Premier Alan Winde and Dr. Keith Cloete, Head of the Western Cape Department of Health, recently convened at the 17th Energy Digicon to discuss the persistent issue of power blackouts affecting the healthcare sector in Western Cape, South Africa. They examined the adverse effects of these blackouts on health services and possible solutions to tackle this crisis.
The Mossel Bay Municipality has taken a significant step forward in enhancing community safety by introducing two armored personnel carrier vehicles. Premier Alan Winde and provincial Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, were present at the launch of the MAX 3 Troupees vehicles at the Mossel Bay Town Hall. The municipality’s commitment to improving safety is crucial in curbing crime and promoting economic growth in the region.
The City of Cape Town’s Street People Programme Unit, part of the Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department, is an essential resource for the most vulnerable members of the community. In the 12month period ending in June 2023, the team provided support to over 51,000 homeless individuals, offering them a path towards a better future.
On July 20, 2023, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi, the MEC for Public Works and Roads, will lead the Nelson Mandela Day celebrations in Taung at the Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District. The event theme is “Climate, Food and Solidarity,” which is part of a monthlong commemoration in honor of South Africa’s first democratically elected president. The day will be filled with various activities that emphasize climate change, food security, and solidarity among the community.
MEC Nonkqubela Pieters has announced a new initiative aimed at commercializing agriculture and uplifting disadvantaged farmers in the Eastern Cape. The program involves the handover of 144 Dohne Merino rams with superior genetics and eight sheep shearing sheds to sheep farmers in Mafinini village.
The Langeberg region, located in the northeastern corner of the Cape Winelands District, comprises the charming towns of Robertson, Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor, and Montagu. Each of these towns offers visitors a unique experience with its rich history, natural beauty, and sense of community.
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.