.......Employment news
Aiming high for job creation targets
The Eastern Cape aims to create a total of 116 958 jobs this year. Premier Noxolo Kiviet said although the country's unemployment rate had decreased, the provincial unemployment rate of 27,1 per cent was still high.
The Eastern Cape aims to create a total of 116 958 jobs this year. Premier Noxolo Kiviet said although the country's unemployment rate had decreased, the provincial unemployment rate of 27,1 per cent was still high.
Marula beer bears economic fruits
Hundreds of unemployed women in Limpopo have recently discovered that marula beer is more than just a traditional drink; they realised that it could also put money in their pockets.
Hundreds of unemployed women in Limpopo have recently discovered that marula beer is more than just a traditional drink; they realised that it could also put money in their pockets.
Relief for farm workers who reap a better wage
any farm workers will find it easier to make ends meet this month thanks to the rise in their minimum wages that took effect in March. Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant announced the rise as part of legislation to protect vulnerable workers.
any farm workers will find it easier to make ends meet this month thanks to the rise in their minimum wages that took effect in March. Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant announced the rise as part of legislation to protect vulnerable workers.
No more long walks to school
Days of young school children walking long distances to and from school will soon be a thing of the past for the secluded Ga-Mohale village residents. This follows the unveiling by Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane of a R120 million boarding school project in the farming community.
Days of young school children walking long distances to and from school will soon be a thing of the past for the secluded Ga-Mohale village residents. This follows the unveiling by Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane of a R120 million boarding school project in the farming community.
Trade port a major boost for economic growth
The Dube Trade Port is set to be a major logistics platform for Southern Africa, as the Port of Durban provides connectivity to 53 international destinations and access to local distribution networks, said President Jacob Zuma.
The Dube Trade Port is set to be a major logistics platform for Southern Africa, as the Port of Durban provides connectivity to 53 international destinations and access to local distribution networks, said President Jacob Zuma.
Great strides in rural job creation
Job creation initiatives in rural areas have seen positive strides in creating work opportunities during the past financial year especially for the youth.
Job creation initiatives in rural areas have seen positive strides in creating work opportunities during the past financial year especially for the youth.
Better trains to
steam in soon
A passenger rail transport system that will make South Africans proud will soon be on track. Some 65 000 jobs will be created. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has rolled out a Stock Fleet Renewal Programme aimed at bringing passenger rail services up to standard and creating jobs.
A passenger rail transport system that will make South Africans proud will soon be on track. Some 65 000 jobs will be created. The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa has rolled out a Stock Fleet Renewal Programme aimed at bringing passenger rail services up to standard and creating jobs.
Nursing opportunities
for Gauteng job seekers
The Gauteng Department of Labour, together with its counterpart in health, is offering hundreds of unemployed residents the opportunity to sign up for nursing courses. The departments have teamed up to recruit applicants for nursing opportunities.
The Gauteng Department of Labour, together with its counterpart in health, is offering hundreds of unemployed residents the opportunity to sign up for nursing courses. The departments have teamed up to recruit applicants for nursing opportunities.
National study loans change lives
For many matriculants from disadvantaged backgrounds tertiary studies seem like an impossible dream. However, if you don't have the financial means to fund your own studies you can apply for a loan from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
For many matriculants from disadvantaged backgrounds tertiary studies seem like an impossible dream. However, if you don't have the financial means to fund your own studies you can apply for a loan from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).