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The people's priorities for the new year
Crime and corruption is still a major problem in South Africa. My wish for 2012 is that more measures will be taken to reduce it. I believe people such as the police and state prosecutors responsible for the administration of justice and combating crime, should get better salaries.
Crime and corruption is still a major problem in South Africa. My wish for 2012 is that more measures will be taken to reduce it. I believe people such as the police and state prosecutors responsible for the administration of justice and combating crime, should get better salaries.
Know your Minister: Meet Minister Tokyo Sexwale
Mosima Gabriel Sexwale, better known as Tokyo Sexwale is the first Minister of Human Settlements. Following changes made to Cabinet portfolios after the 2009 general elections, Minister Sexwale was appointed to his current position in May of that year.
Mosima Gabriel Sexwale, better known as Tokyo Sexwale is the first Minister of Human Settlements. Following changes made to Cabinet portfolios after the 2009 general elections, Minister Sexwale was appointed to his current position in May of that year.
Know your Minister: Each-One-Settle-One: houses for all
South Africa, like other developing countries, has a high number of households living below the poverty line. Because of unemployment and the high cost of building materials, these households do not have decent shelter.
South Africa, like other developing countries, has a high number of households living below the poverty line. Because of unemployment and the high cost of building materials, these households do not have decent shelter.
Know your Minister: 20 000 homes encourage ownership
Thousands of Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) mine workers who have struggled to access houses will soon benefit from the company's decision to build over 20 000 houses for its employees at a cost of R1,4 billion.
Thousands of Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) mine workers who have struggled to access houses will soon benefit from the company's decision to build over 20 000 houses for its employees at a cost of R1,4 billion.
Support for ill breadwinners
in Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga's Department of Social Development has assigned social workers to identify impoverished families whose breadwinners are too sick to work. The department spends 37 per cent of its annual budget funding projects aimed at minimising poverty.
Mpumalanga's Department of Social Development has assigned social workers to identify impoverished families whose breadwinners are too sick to work. The department spends 37 per cent of its annual budget funding projects aimed at minimising poverty.
Now you can collect your grant
anywhere in South Africa
The appointment of Cash Paymaster Services (Pty) Ltd as the new contractor for the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) for the payment of social grants, will allow beneficiaries the flexibility to be paid anywhere in the country.
The appointment of Cash Paymaster Services (Pty) Ltd as the new contractor for the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) for the payment of social grants, will allow beneficiaries the flexibility to be paid anywhere in the country.
Letters to the Editor
Give us a piece of your mind! All letters on these pages that require a response from government, will be handed over to the relevant department. We receive hundreds of letters and e-mails from you. Everyone will get a response
Give us a piece of your mind! All letters on these pages that require a response from government, will be handed over to the relevant department. We receive hundreds of letters and e-mails from you. Everyone will get a response
Youth matters: Girls go techno
South Africa has a shortage of skills in science, technology and engineering. While careers in these fields have traditionally been viewed more suitable for boys, girls can now gain first-hand insight into the exciting world of science and technology thanks to the Techno Girl programme.
South Africa has a shortage of skills in science, technology and engineering. While careers in these fields have traditionally been viewed more suitable for boys, girls can now gain first-hand insight into the exciting world of science and technology thanks to the Techno Girl programme.
Youth matters: Gauteng helps child-headed households
Dreams of pursuing further studies were brought to an abrupt end for Nthabiseng Ngalo when she had to leave school o look after her sickly mother. When her mother passed away, Nthabiseng became one of many young people who are forced to look after their siblings.
Dreams of pursuing further studies were brought to an abrupt end for Nthabiseng Ngalo when she had to leave school o look after her sickly mother. When her mother passed away, Nthabiseng became one of many young people who are forced to look after their siblings.
Youth matters: New year, new home
Duduza residents can start the New Year afresh with new homes. The community of Duduza suffered great losses when a tornado struck Ekurhuleni in October last year, leaving more than 160 people injured and/or homeless.
Duduza residents can start the New Year afresh with new homes. The community of Duduza suffered great losses when a tornado struck Ekurhuleni in October last year, leaving more than 160 people injured and/or homeless.
International relations: Wish-list of ideas to strengthen global ties
South Africa has, as President of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), presented a wish-list of priorities that would give the African continent, particularly the African Union (AU), a voice in the global body. South Africa assumed the presidency of the UNSC for the month of January.
South Africa has, as President of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), presented a wish-list of priorities that would give the African continent, particularly the African Union (AU), a voice in the global body. South Africa assumed the presidency of the UNSC for the month of January.
International relations: SA/Swazi rail line heads for success
South Africans and their Swazi counterparts are expected to enjoy various economic spin-offs from the development of a 146-kilometre rail line between the two countries. The Transnet Freight Rail infrastructure project is expected to create many jobs for locals.
South Africans and their Swazi counterparts are expected to enjoy various economic spin-offs from the development of a 146-kilometre rail line between the two countries. The Transnet Freight Rail infrastructure project is expected to create many jobs for locals.
International relations: Stronger defence relations with Cuba
South Africa and Cuba have strengthened cooperation in defence by signing a memorandum of understanding. Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and Cuban Vice-President of the Council of Ministers Ulises Rosales del Toro signed the Agreement on Defence Cooperation in Pretoria.
South Africa and Cuba have strengthened cooperation in defence by signing a memorandum of understanding. Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and Cuban Vice-President of the Council of Ministers Ulises Rosales del Toro signed the Agreement on Defence Cooperation in Pretoria.
International relations: Shaping new models
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum took place from 25 to 29 January in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme: "The Great Transformation: Shaping New Models". Leaders shared insights on what has changed fundamentally in the world.
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum took place from 25 to 29 January in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme: "The Great Transformation: Shaping New Models". Leaders shared insights on what has changed fundamentally in the world.
Sport & recreation: A sporting chance for schools
As from this year, all South African schools will be expected to participate in sport. This will see the re-introduction of School Sport Wednesdays, as well as the introduction of School Sport Olympics to boost sport participation.
As from this year, all South African schools will be expected to participate in sport. This will see the re-introduction of School Sport Wednesdays, as well as the introduction of School Sport Olympics to boost sport participation.
Sport & recreation: Banyana get ready to shine at Olympics
Judging from Banyana Banyana's excellent performance since the end of last year, the South African women's team is sure make us proud at the Cyprus Women's Cup from 28 February to 6 March. They are scheduled to take on some of the leading football nations.
Judging from Banyana Banyana's excellent performance since the end of last year, the South African women's team is sure make us proud at the Cyprus Women's Cup from 28 February to 6 March. They are scheduled to take on some of the leading football nations.
Sport & recreation: Mpumalanga comes alive with music and dance
Mpumalanga's first annual music and dance festival was a resounding success when more than 32 groups took part in a two-day event to celebrate the province's cultural diversity. In Africa, the rythhm and energy of life is expressed through music, song and dance.
Mpumalanga's first annual music and dance festival was a resounding success when more than 32 groups took part in a two-day event to celebrate the province's cultural diversity. In Africa, the rythhm and energy of life is expressed through music, song and dance.