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Stamping out social grant fraud and corruption
Legitimate beneficiaries of government grants need not panic with the planned re-registration drive, said Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini. Through the re-registration drive government aims to make sure that grants is paid to the right people.
Legitimate beneficiaries of government grants need not panic with the planned re-registration drive, said Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini. Through the re-registration drive government aims to make sure that grants is paid to the right people.
Health: North West is best in EMRS training
North West is South Africa's best when it comes to emergency rescue service training. Before 2001, the North West province did not have a provincial college for Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS).
North West is South Africa's best when it comes to emergency rescue service training. Before 2001, the North West province did not have a provincial college for Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS).
Health: Catch-up jabs to save our children
"It is very worrying that a high number of our children die before their fifth birthday. Sadly, many of these deaths are caused by diseases that are vaccine-preventable," said Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.
"It is very worrying that a high number of our children die before their fifth birthday. Sadly, many of these deaths are caused by diseases that are vaccine-preventable," said Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.
Health: Share the care
Your unused items may help to make life more comfortable for terminally ill patients at the Sungardens Hospice in Pretoria. The hospice invites the public to ‘share the care’ by donating goods and buying items at the hospice shops to raise funds.
Your unused items may help to make life more comfortable for terminally ill patients at the Sungardens Hospice in Pretoria. The hospice invites the public to ‘share the care’ by donating goods and buying items at the hospice shops to raise funds.
Education: Better education begins with your vote
A school with an effective school governing body (SGB) is far more likely to achieve success than one with limited involvement from parents and the community. This was the message from Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga as her department launched the 2012 SGB elections.
A school with an effective school governing body (SGB) is far more likely to achieve success than one with limited involvement from parents and the community. This was the message from Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga as her department launched the 2012 SGB elections.
Education: Schools: second-most important elections in SA
A school with an effective school governing body (SGB) is far more likely to achieve success than one with limited involvement from parents and the community. This was the message from Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga as her department launched the 2012 SGB elections.
A school with an effective school governing body (SGB) is far more likely to achieve success than one with limited involvement from parents and the community. This was the message from Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga as her department launched the 2012 SGB elections.
Education: More schools for most populated province
Despite being the smallest in size, Gauteng is South Africa'a most populated province. With more than 11,3 million residents, Gauteng is also the economic hub of South Africa and the continent. As such, the province attracts people from all over Africa in search of better lives
Despite being the smallest in size, Gauteng is South Africa'a most populated province. With more than 11,3 million residents, Gauteng is also the economic hub of South Africa and the continent. As such, the province attracts people from all over Africa in search of better lives
Education: Full marks for Basic Education
Despite the challenges facing education, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has managed to scoop two Public Sector Excellence Awards recently. The department clinched awards in both Leadership and Community Engagement in the category Top Government Department.
Despite the challenges facing education, the Department of Basic Education (DBE) has managed to scoop two Public Sector Excellence Awards recently. The department clinched awards in both Leadership and Community Engagement in the category Top Government Department.
Education: It all adds up with Maths and Science
The performance of learners in Mathematics and Physical Science must be improved to generate a skilled workforce. This will boost economic development and address socio-economic challenges, said Gauteng Finance MEC Mandla Nkomfe.
The performance of learners in Mathematics and Physical Science must be improved to generate a skilled workforce. This will boost economic development and address socio-economic challenges, said Gauteng Finance MEC Mandla Nkomfe.
Rural development: Growing from a humble start to success
Situated 5 km from Ladybrand in the Manyatseng area, you will find a vibrant Agricultural Co-operative. From humble beginnings, a group of dedicated women who were farming vegetables in a small yard grew their project into a successful co-operative.
Situated 5 km from Ladybrand in the Manyatseng area, you will find a vibrant Agricultural Co-operative. From humble beginnings, a group of dedicated women who were farming vegetables in a small yard grew their project into a successful co-operative.
Rural development: Learn and serve with NARYSEC
Youth from South Africa's rural areas have an opportunity to develop their skills and serve their communities through government's National Rural Youth Service Corps. The unemployment rate and lack of skills among rural youth has prompted governmen to start the NARYSEC Programme.
Youth from South Africa's rural areas have an opportunity to develop their skills and serve their communities through government's National Rural Youth Service Corps. The unemployment rate and lack of skills among rural youth has prompted governmen to start the NARYSEC Programme.
Rural development: Hot water in the pipeline for Groutville
More than 500 Groutville families can look forward to enjoying the benefits of solar water heaters soon. Thanks to the iLanga Life Project, more than R685 000 was raised to help provide low-income households with safe and convenient warm water from solar water heaters.
More than 500 Groutville families can look forward to enjoying the benefits of solar water heaters soon. Thanks to the iLanga Life Project, more than R685 000 was raised to help provide low-income households with safe and convenient warm water from solar water heaters.
Rural development: Golden thread makes ends meet
They used to live below the bread line, surviving on menial jobs, but today they are proud entrepreneurs manufacturing school uniforms for learners from underprivileged families. Their project is like a golden thread that benefits more than 250 learners from six schools in the area.
They used to live below the bread line, surviving on menial jobs, but today they are proud entrepreneurs manufacturing school uniforms for learners from underprivileged families. Their project is like a golden thread that benefits more than 250 learners from six schools in the area.
Safety & security: Saluting those who serve
Policing should not just be a career but a special calling, said Deputy Police Minister Makhotso Sotyu. At the recent National Police Day celebrations in the Western Cape, Deputy Minister Sotyu saluted South Africa's men and women in blue for their work in keeping South Africa safe.
Policing should not just be a career but a special calling, said Deputy Police Minister Makhotso Sotyu. At the recent National Police Day celebrations in the Western Cape, Deputy Minister Sotyu saluted South Africa's men and women in blue for their work in keeping South Africa safe.
Safety & security: More bite for police watchdog
In April, the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) will be transformed into a new structure with more powers and stronger teeth. Come April, the ICD will be known as the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) and will report directly to the Police Ministry.
In April, the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) will be transformed into a new structure with more powers and stronger teeth. Come April, the ICD will be known as the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) and will report directly to the Police Ministry.
Safety & security: Stamping out piracy and forged goods
The effect of the recapitalisation and redevelopment of farms in the Free State gives us a taste of what the future could hold, once the principles of development are implemented countrywide.
The effect of the recapitalisation and redevelopment of farms in the Free State gives us a taste of what the future could hold, once the principles of development are implemented countrywide.
State of the Nation Address special
The focus of President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on 9 February 2012 was on infrastructure development and how this would grow the economy and create jobs. The SoNA is made annually by the President at the Opening of Parliament.
The focus of President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on 9 February 2012 was on infrastructure development and how this would grow the economy and create jobs. The SoNA is made annually by the President at the Opening of Parliament.