The City of Cape Town’s Local Tourism Forum focuses on women in the tourism industry, highlighting their valuable contributions and advocating for increased representation in leadership roles. The forum challenges gender stereotypes and sets a benchmark for creating a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable industry. The city’s commitment towards responsible tourism aligns with its dedication to gender parity, and it serves as an excellent example for other cities to follow. Although the path towards complete equality is lengthy, Cape Town’s initiative shows that the ultimate goal is within reach.
The Thaba Chweu Local Municipality recently celebrated the graduation of 20 learners from the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). These learners successfully completed their landscaping training and received certificates of competence. The Executive Mayor of Thaba Chweu Local Municipality, Honourable Councillor M.F. Nkadimeng, urged the graduates to use their newly acquired skills to establish businesses and create employment opportunities for others in their communities.