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Presidential Hotline: Still making a difference
Since its launch in September 2009, the Presidential Hotline continues to make a difference in the lives of many callers. By December 31 last year, 5 607 complaints had been successfully resolved out of the 120 306 calls logged.
Since its launch in September 2009, the Presidential Hotline continues to make a difference in the lives of many callers. By December 31 last year, 5 607 complaints had been successfully resolved out of the 120 306 calls logged.
Presidential Hotline: Gauteng hotline meets a dire need
A need for residents to have contact with their provincial government has led the Gauteng Provincial Government to launch its own Premier's Hotline last month. Gauteng residents can now take up issues directly with their provincial government through the recently launched Premier's Hotline.
A need for residents to have contact with their provincial government has led the Gauteng Provincial Government to launch its own Premier's Hotline last month. Gauteng residents can now take up issues directly with their provincial government through the recently launched Premier's Hotline.
Know your Minister: Meet Minister Jeff Radebe
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe, has been a member of the national executive committee and national working committee of the ANC since 1991. In addition he is also a member of the SACP Central Committee and head of the ANC Policy Unit.
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe, has been a member of the national executive committee and national working committee of the ANC since 1991. In addition he is also a member of the SACP Central Committee and head of the ANC Policy Unit.
Know your Minister: Settling small claims quickly and cheaply
With 240 small claims courts throughout the country, South Africans have a quick and cost effective way to resolve their disputes. The Department of Justice plans to establish one small claims court in each of South Africa's 387 magisterial districts.
With 240 small claims courts throughout the country, South Africans have a quick and cost effective way to resolve their disputes. The Department of Justice plans to establish one small claims court in each of South Africa's 387 magisterial districts.
Know your Minister: Claim your rightful reparation
All victims of human rights violations who were declared eligible for reparation during the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) can claim their once-off payment of R30 000. The TRC identified 21 769 people as victims of human-rights violations.
All victims of human rights violations who were declared eligible for reparation during the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) can claim their once-off payment of R30 000. The TRC identified 21 769 people as victims of human-rights violations.
Youth matters: Leading the NYDA to success
For many South Africans, the mere mention of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) conjures up a picture of a reckless band of young people who shot into fame with the events that overshadowed the 17th World Festival of Youth in December in 2010.
For many South Africans, the mere mention of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) conjures up a picture of a reckless band of young people who shot into fame with the events that overshadowed the 17th World Festival of Youth in December in 2010.
Youth matters: Setting the trend for arts skills
The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) have joined forces to support young South Africans who dream of careers in the arts, culture and heritage sector.
The Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) have joined forces to support young South Africans who dream of careers in the arts, culture and heritage sector.
Youth matters: A French connection for youth
The excitement of experiencing French culture, cuisine, couture and chic awaits a group of 10 young volunteers between the ages of 18 and 25 from the Western Cape. They left for France in late January as part of the National Youth Development Agency's (NYDA) French Exchange Programme.
The excitement of experiencing French culture, cuisine, couture and chic awaits a group of 10 young volunteers between the ages of 18 and 25 from the Western Cape. They left for France in late January as part of the National Youth Development Agency's (NYDA) French Exchange Programme.
International relations: SA to contest AU position again
South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will once again contest the position of chairperson on the African Union (AU) Commission in July after an earlier unsuccessful attempt. In January, Dlamini Zuma competed for the position with Jean Ping of Gabon.
South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will once again contest the position of chairperson on the African Union (AU) Commission in July after an earlier unsuccessful attempt. In January, Dlamini Zuma competed for the position with Jean Ping of Gabon.
International relations: SA, Qatar strengthen relations
Infrastructure development between South Africa and Qatar is set to intensify in the future. This emerged after a meeting between President Jacob Zuma and Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani in Doha.
Infrastructure development between South Africa and Qatar is set to intensify in the future. This emerged after a meeting between President Jacob Zuma and Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani in Doha.
International relations: Aiming to double SA-UK trade
South Africa and the United Kingdom (UK) are looking to increase economic and trade ties by focusing on exporting high-value-added goods to Britain, the Minister of International Relations and Co-operation Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said.
South Africa and the United Kingdom (UK) are looking to increase economic and trade ties by focusing on exporting high-value-added goods to Britain, the Minister of International Relations and Co-operation Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said.
Sports: Hotbed of talent produces a gem
Young girls who dream of wearing the Banyana Banyana jersey to represent their country overseas, now have a special role model to look up to. Refiloe Jane has been selected to the squad that will compete at the 2012 London Olympics.
Young girls who dream of wearing the Banyana Banyana jersey to represent their country overseas, now have a special role model to look up to. Refiloe Jane has been selected to the squad that will compete at the 2012 London Olympics.
Sports: 11 SA cities hoping to host Afcon
South African cities are ready to battle it out in a bid to serve as hosts for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament. Although the tournament requires only four venues, 11 cities are hoping to be hosts.
South African cities are ready to battle it out in a bid to serve as hosts for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament. Although the tournament requires only four venues, 11 cities are hoping to be hosts.
Sports: School sport scores with
"Magnificent Woensdag"
The Department of Basic Education and the Department of Sport and Recreation recently realised their combined dream to reintroduce physical education and sport in schools .Physical education and sport was officially reintroduced in schools on 15 February.
The Department of Basic Education and the Department of Sport and Recreation recently realised their combined dream to reintroduce physical education and sport in schools .Physical education and sport was officially reintroduced in schools on 15 February.