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The City of Cape Town held its third annual Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Awards ceremony on June 2, 2023, honoring the most successful public employment projects that have made significant differences in local communities. The EPWP has been providing over 35,000 temporary work opportunities for registered residents each fiscal year since its establishment in 2008.
Deputy Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), Bernice Swarts, will spearhead a threeday Imbizo in Mpumalanga Province, addressing major challenges faced by communities in the Ehlanzeni, Gert Sibande, and Nkangala districts. ### A Collaborative Effort to FastTrack Service Delivery
South Africa is facing unprecedented challenges, but a spirit of collaboration and unity between the government and organized businesses is helping to overcome obstacles and mobilize resources. This partnership is aimed at fostering inclusive economic growth and job creation across the country.
South Africa’s Ministry of Employment and Labour is seeking public feedback on the Draft Employment Equity (EE) Regulations 2023. The proposed changes aim to establish sectorspecific EE targets to ensure the equitable representation of suitably qualified individuals from designated groups across various occupational levels in the workforce. This article outlines the key details of the proposed regulations and the opportunities for public input.
On June 8, 2023, the South African Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Ms. Barbara Creecy, led the World Oceans Day celebration aboard the SA Agulhas II in Cape Town. This year’s theme, “Planet Ocean: Tides are Changing,” emphasized the oceans’ vastness and the need to protect them from unprecedented challenges.
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, the Minister of Human Settlements, addressed highlevel representatives from BRICS nations at the United Nations Office in Nairobi. The Minister emphasized the importance of urban resilience for sustainable urban development. This article summarizes her discourse and the key takeaways from the meeting.
Cape Town, known for its beautiful landscapes and vibrant culture, is taking a bold step towards addressing the country’s energy crisis. In an innovative move, the city’s Mayor, Geordin HillLewis, has announced an electricity wheeling pilot project in collaboration with 15 commercial electricity suppliers.
South Africa struggles to meet its energy demands, resulting in socioeconomic hardships, especially for vulnerable groups. Nevertheless, the government has been working with international partners to find solutions. One such effort is the recent handover of a 13,650 kW solar power system and mobile library by Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu.
Every year, on June 7th, World Food Safety Day serves as a reminder of the importance of food safety awareness and the necessary measures to prevent, detect, and manage foodborne risks and illnesses. In Cape Town, South Africa, Environmental Health is responsible for monitoring and educating the public about food safety.
On June 7th, South African Minister of Health, Dr. Joe Phaahla, and Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, came together to commemorate World Food Safety Day. This event aimed to spread awareness about proper food handling and the prevention of food contamination that can result in foodborne illnesses such as cholera, listeriosis, salmonella, typhoid, and campylobacter.
The Victoria and Alfred (V&A) Waterfront and Somerset Hospital areas will experience two planned power supply interruptions due to essential maintenance work. These interruptions are necessary for proper maintenance of a major substation in the area, ensuring reliable electricity supply to residents and businesses.
South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Mr. Gwede Mantashe, has recently announced fuel price adjustments that will take effect from the 7th of June 2023. These adjustments are conducted on a monthly basis and are based on a range of local and international factors.
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate has scheduled a series of maintenance activities for their water supply infrastructure from 7 to 14 June. The planned works include pipe and valve installations, repairs, replacements, and pressure management installations and operations. ## Maintenance Work: Pipes and Valves
The South African government and organized business have joined forces to address critical economic challenges and promote inclusive growth and job creation. This groundbreaking collaboration involves the CEOs of the country’s largest companies, who are committed to pooling their skills and resources to tackle key priorities.
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has lost an accomplished and dedicated military doctor, Lieutenant General (Dr) Zola Wiseman Songo Dabula. He passed away on June 4, 2023, at his home after being discharged from a hospital in Pretoria. His untimely demise has left a void in the military medical fraternity, as his extensive knowledge and significant contributions to the development of military health services will be greatly missed.
If you’re looking for a taste of Tuscany in the heart of South Africa, look no further than Terra del Capo at the Anthonij Rupert Estate in Franschhoek. This Italianstyle dining experience allows visitors to enjoy seasonally inspired dishes paired with worldclass estateproduced wines under the shade of olive trees. The stunning views of Franschhoek’s vineyards and mountains make it the perfect spot to relax on a summer afternoon.
