The Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) together with Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) are partnering to host an outreach programme at the Cape Town Harbour in the Western Cape. The primary objective of the programme is to celebrate Women’s Month while highlighting the importance of women’s empowerment.
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) is proud to host this year’s Children’s Sector Parliament. The event, scheduled for Friday, August 4th, 2023, at the Laudium Community Centre in Tshwane, aims to give children in Gauteng a platform to engage with both the GPL and the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) on various service delivery and social empowerment issues affecting them.
As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, Cape Town shines a light on the entrepreneurial spirit of women who have made significant contributions to their local community. Womenowned businesses in diverse sectors showcase their creative energy and innovative spirit, leaving a lasting impression on the local landscape.
The Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) is joining forces with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), KwaZuluNatal Provincial Government, and other government entities to launch Women’s Month 2023 in Durban, KZN on August 1, 2023. The theme of the monthlong commemoration is “Accelerating SocioEconomic Opportunities for Women’s Empowerment,” with the aim of creating awareness and promoting gender mainstreaming across various initiatives.
The Community Services and Health Directorate of the City of Cape Town has organized a series of events to celebrate Women’s Month in August. The monthlong celebration is designed to recognize the valuable contributions of women in society and empower them through various activities.
The City of Cape Town is preparing a local spatial development framework for the picturesque town of Gordon’s Bay, and they’re inviting residents and other stakeholders to participate in the process. The LSDF will focus on the vacant, underdeveloped land to the north of the town, which holds significant potential for development. However, the proposed plan must also consider other factors, such as the upgrade of the Sir Lowry’s Pass River corridor and Sanral’s intentions to realign the N2 freeway section bordering the area.
The recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in favor of South African athlete Caster Semenya is a significant milestone in the fight against discriminatory regulations in the world of athletics. The ECHR upheld Semenya’s dignity and emphasized the importance of safeguarding women’s rights in sports, offering hope and support to female athletes who have faced unjust treatment.
The City’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department has taken a proactive step in empowering women and men through their Women and Men for Change programme. Over the past year, the programme has supported over 900 individuals, making a significant impact in the community.
The City of Cape Town’s libraries are committed to uplifting and inspiring women and youth by offering a series of programmes aimed at providing essential life skills and competencies needed to thrive in their communities. ### Women’s Information Skills Empowerment (WISE) Programme
The University of South Africa (UNISA) is celebrating its 150th anniversary, marking its significant contribution to the development of several renowned institutions and providing education access to individuals globally. This article explores UNISA’s history, achievements, challenges, and opportunities as it commemorates its milestone.
Former Springbok rugby player Lukas van Biljon and his family experienced a horrifying attack on their farm in Oranjeville, South Africa. The attackers left an indelible mark on their lives, highlighting the urgent need for security and protection for the farming communities of South Africa.
South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, commended the country’s law enforcement agencies for capturing Fulgence Kayishema, a Rwandan fugitive who had been on the run since 2001. Interpol had issued a Red Notice at the request of the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunal (IRMCT), which had sought Kayishema for genocide and crimes against humanity in Rwanda.
On May 25th, a tragic mass shooting in Constantia, Cape Town, claimed the lives of four individuals, two men and two women. The victims were believed to be connected to Krasimir Kamenov, a notorious figure from the Bulgarian underworld. Kamenov, his wife, their bodyguard, and their nanny were mercilessly executed in what authorities suspect was a targeted hit with roots in Kamenov’s criminal past.
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has allocated a budget of R8,478,597 billion for the fiscal year 2023/24 to accelerate the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of transport infrastructure projects. This is in response to Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s call for the improvement of previously neglected areas in the province. The budget reaffirms the department’s commitment to implementing the Gauteng Integrated Transport Master Plan in line with the province’s elevated priorities.
The Western Cape Government has launched an ambitious R1.2 billion #BackOnTrack programme to address the learning losses caused by the Covid19 pandemic. The initiative aims to improve learning outcomes and secure a brighter future for the province’s children. ## Teacher and Tutor Training
The Western Cape local government has launched a R1.2 billion educational initiative called #BackOnTrack to tackle the learning crisis, which COVID19 has worsened. According to the Western Cape Education Department (WCED)’s 2022 systemic test results, more than half of the learners in Grades 3, 6, and 9 in the region are unable to achieve basic pass scores in mathematics and reading.
