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Strengthening Municipalities through the Deployment of Graduates

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In the North West Province, municipalities face significant capacity challenges in local governance. To address this issue, MEC Nono Maloyi, the head of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs, has partnered with North West University to deploy 100 skilled graduates from various disciplines. The collaboration aims to revitalize municipal operations and performance, enabling municipalities to handle the intricate challenges of urban planning, environmental management, and public administration more effectively.

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Accelerating Basic Service Provision and Infrastructure Development: Minister Thembi Nkadimeng’s Vision

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Minister Thembi Nkadimeng, responsible for CoGTA (Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs), delivered a speech to the South African Parliament on the Presidency budget vote debate. In her address, she emphasized the importance of increasing the state’s capacity and abilities to speed up the provision of essential services, infrastructure development, and maintenance.

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Building a Better Future: Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi’s Human Settlements Dept Budget Vote 2023/24

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On the 29th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s inaugural speech as the first president of a democratic South Africa, Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi highlighted the importance of delivering on the promise of a better life through service and economic empowerment. In the face of numerous challenges in the human settlements sector, she addressed the progress and plans for the Department in the 2023/24 financial year.

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The 5th Global Conference on Biodiversity Finance: A Pathway towards a Sustainable Future

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The 5th Global Conference on Biodiversity Finance is set to take place on May 9th, 2023, in Cape Town, South Africa. The event is a joint effort between the South African Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and will mark the 10th anniversary of the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (Biofin). The conference aims to bring together representatives from member countries, government officials, private sector stakeholders, experts, and academics to explore opportunities for biodiversity finance solutions and investments in Biofin countries and regions.

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African Dialogue on Tourism: Building a Sustainable Future

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A recent event brought together African Ministers and tourism leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the continent’s tourism sector. Minister Patricia De Lille of South Africa delivered an impassioned speech highlighting the potential of tourism as a catalyst for change and inclusive growth in Africa.