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Job creation - Jobs flow from E Cape water projects
In line with government's focus on rural development, job creation and service delivery, the Alfred Nzo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape is taking great strides to better the lives of its residents. With its seat in Mount Ayliff, this district municipality is one of seven in the Eastern Cape.
In line with government's focus on rural development, job creation and service delivery, the Alfred Nzo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape is taking great strides to better the lives of its residents. With its seat in Mount Ayliff, this district municipality is one of seven in the Eastern Cape.
Indigenous knowledge vital to societies
Indigenous knowledge systems are vital in shaping and defining societies. Also known as IKS, indigenous knowledge systems refer to local knowledge that is unique to a given culture or society.
Indigenous knowledge systems are vital in shaping and defining societies. Also known as IKS, indigenous knowledge systems refer to local knowledge that is unique to a given culture or society.
Health - Your health will feel the pinch
The food industry may in the future be legally bound to reduce the salt content in its products. The move is aimed at reducing the rate of people suffering from non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
The food industry may in the future be legally bound to reduce the salt content in its products. The move is aimed at reducing the rate of people suffering from non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Health - Healthy living limits NCDs
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are currently causing 60 per cent of all deaths worldwide and it is estimated that this will rise to 75 per cent by 2030. About 80 per cent of deaths caused by these diseases occur in developing countries and about a quarter occur in people under the age of 60.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are currently causing 60 per cent of all deaths worldwide and it is estimated that this will rise to 75 per cent by 2030. About 80 per cent of deaths caused by these diseases occur in developing countries and about a quarter occur in people under the age of 60.
Health - Kick the habit before it's too late
He started smoking at the age of 22 and could easily finish the whole packet in one day. But 32 years later, death stared David Mkefa in the face as a result of his smoking habit.
He started smoking at the age of 22 and could easily finish the whole packet in one day. But 32 years later, death stared David Mkefa in the face as a result of his smoking habit.
Safety & security: More victims report rape
Recent crime statistics show a rise in the number of rape cases reported from April last year to March this year. The increase from 55 097 to 56 272 is unacceptably high, said Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.
Recent crime statistics show a rise in the number of rape cases reported from April last year to March this year. The increase from 55 097 to 56 272 is unacceptably high, said Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.
Safety & security: Stepping up support
When Zoe Harris (35) was gang-raped 13 years ago, five months after her marriage, she was not treated with respect or dignity at the police station where she reported the case. And when it happened a second time, she didn't report the incident or tell anyone.
When Zoe Harris (35) was gang-raped 13 years ago, five months after her marriage, she was not treated with respect or dignity at the police station where she reported the case. And when it happened a second time, she didn't report the incident or tell anyone.
Safety & security: Be safe this festive season
Family reunions and tragedies are two sides of South Africa's annual festive season, when the roads that lead to reunions and festivity also become places of death and injury.
Family reunions and tragedies are two sides of South Africa's annual festive season, when the roads that lead to reunions and festivity also become places of death and injury.
Education - Heading to Cuba for medical studies
A group of 10 aspiring medical students from Limpopo jetted off to Cuba recently to pursue studies as part of a South Africa-Cuba health agreement.
A group of 10 aspiring medical students from Limpopo jetted off to Cuba recently to pursue studies as part of a South Africa-Cuba health agreement.
Education - MXit added to education mix
With thousands of young people using MXit, the Department of Basic Education has found an effective and affordable way to reach learners. This instant messaging application for cellphones is a social network that forms an important part of the department's communication strategy for 2011.
With thousands of young people using MXit, the Department of Basic Education has found an effective and affordable way to reach learners. This instant messaging application for cellphones is a social network that forms an important part of the department's communication strategy for 2011.
Education - Final countdown for matrics . . .
More than 600 000 matric pupils across South Africa are presently buried in their books studying for their final examinations. For some, who started studying at the last minute, it is a very stressful time, but for those who started preparing well in advance, it is much easier.
More than 600 000 matric pupils across South Africa are presently buried in their books studying for their final examinations. For some, who started studying at the last minute, it is a very stressful time, but for those who started preparing well in advance, it is much easier.
Rural development - Tea estate turns over new leaf
More than 500 jobs will be created for the community of Greater Tzaneen, Limpopo, following plans to revive the Sapekoe Tea Estate. This number could more than double during harvesting.
More than 500 jobs will be created for the community of Greater Tzaneen, Limpopo, following plans to revive the Sapekoe Tea Estate. This number could more than double during harvesting.
Rural development - Pride and income from a load of rubbish
A group of Limpopo women were not going to sit around with nothing to do while watching their environment deteriorating into a dumping site. Instead, they not only teamed up to clean their village, but also made plans to earn an income.
A group of Limpopo women were not going to sit around with nothing to do while watching their environment deteriorating into a dumping site. Instead, they not only teamed up to clean their village, but also made plans to earn an income.
Rural development - Msinga lights up
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is ensuring that the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme sites are making progress in improving life for poor communities.
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform is ensuring that the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme sites are making progress in improving life for poor communities.