In Botshabelo, located in the Free State Province of South Africa, the Department of Tourism, along with the Department of Small Business Development and the Free State Department of Economic Development, Small Business, Tourism and Environment Affairs, is organizing a community engagement event aimed at empowering the youth in the tourism sector.
The Western Cape Government (WCG) of South Africa is dedicated to supporting and uplifting the youth by addressing the challenges they face, including unemployment. As the nation celebrates Youth Day on June 16th every year, the WCG is proactively seeking ways to engage with young people and help them realize their full potential.
The digital divide is a significant challenge in South Africa, with many citizens lacking access to essential services such as education and healthcare due to limited internet connectivity. To address this issue, the government has launched the SA Connect program, which aims to provide highspeed internet connectivity to all citizens, regardless of their location or economic status.
South Africa is facing a significant literacy crisis, with nearly 80% of Grade 4 students struggling to read for meaning despite the efforts of the Department of Basic Education’s National Reading Plan. In the town of Makhanda, where educational inequalities are prevalent, teachers are grappling with overcrowded classrooms and limited support in nofee schools.
Deputy Minister Philly Mapulane is scheduled to visit Langa Township in Cape Town, Western Cape Province on May 16, 2023. This visit is part of prebudget vote activations and will take place before the Departmental Budget Vote Speech on May 17, 2023. The event commemorates the centenary of Langa, the oldest township in the Western Cape.
The Loskop Bulk Water Supply Project is a significant initiative to address the water supply challenges experienced by communities in the Thembisile Hani Municipality and eight other villages in the Limpopo province of South Africa. The project is worth R1.67 billion and has five work packages, including laying 30 km of pipelines from Loskop Dam and constructing two water reservoirs, pump stations, and water treatment works.