south africa mining industry

Promoting Youth Participation: Shaping the Future of the Mining Sector in South Africa

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The SAYEC Business Dialogue at Mining Indaba 2024 highlighted the importance of youth participation in South Africa’s mining sector. The Deputy President emphasized the need for the youth to be involved in strategic decisionmaking and applauded SAYEC’s work in this area. The event showcased the active participation of the youth in significant economic sectors, including the successful acquisition of Shiva Uranium and Gold by Africa Gulf International Mining, and aimed to encourage diversity, inclusiveness, and sustainable growth. The dialogue identified opportunities for the youth in the industry and emphasized the need for equitable distribution of social and economic benefits.

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Embracing Democracy: South Africa’s Voter Registration Movement for 2024 Elections

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South Africa’s 2024 National and Provincial Elections saw over 2.9 million voters participate in the registration process, with 2.7 million physically attending voting stations and almost 200,000 using the online portal. The Voter Management Device (VMD) facilitated over 800,000 live transactions and captured 1.8 million transactions for later processing. The highest number of registration transactions were recorded in Gauteng, KwaZuluNatal, and the Eastern Cape, with females slightly outnumbering males at 52.52%. The online registration portal recorded almost 200,000 transactions during the Registration Weekend. The Electoral Commission’s dedication to fostering voter participation extends beyond the registration process and reflects its commitment to ensuring everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has the opportunity to register.

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Africa Public Service Day Ministerial Youth Outreach Dialogue: A Milestone for a United and Empowered Africa

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On June 20, 2023, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) hosted the Africa Public Service Day Ministerial Youth Outreach Dialogue, with Hon. Ms. Noxolo Kiviet, MP Minister for the Public Service and Administration in attendance. The event had the theme “The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will require a fit for purpose African public administration to succeed,” aligning with the Continental Africa Public Service Day (APSD) celebrated on June 23, 2023.