According to Food Value Chain Sub-unit Head at the City of Johannesburg, Simon Motsusi, the unit provides interested residents with the means to develop their own food gardens.
“We encourage residents to plant fruit and vegetables in their backyards, on rooftops or in open spaces near where they live,” Motsusi explains.
If you are between the ages of 18 to 35 you stand a chance to win data or airtime. All you have to do is write a 350-word essay explaining how the District Development Model will change your life if you live in three district municipalities - OR Tambo, Waterberg and eThekwini where it is being piloted.
The winning essay will also be printed in Vuk’uzenzele newspaper with the picture of the author.
What is the District Development Model?
The Mpilo – Healthcare App is the department’s digital platform that empowers residents with healthcare-related information.
In the wake a national disaster being declared by President Cyril Ramaphosa as a result of the new coronavirus, the department has added a COVID-19 feature to the app to help increase public education and awareness.
South Africa has imposed a travel ban on foreign nationals from high-risk countries such as Italy, Iran, South Korea, Spain, Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom and China as from 18 March 2020.
South African citizens are advised to refrain from all forms of travel to or through the European Union, United States, United Kingdom and other identified high-risk countries such as China, Iran and South Korea.
Springbok Women’s captain Babalwa Latsha (25) is leading the pack in women’s rugby at home and across the continent. She recently made history as the first African woman to become a professional rugby player after signing with Spanish team SD Eibar Femenino.
The forward can play in both the tighthead and loosehead prop positions, as well as the Number Eight position.
Latsha says her achievement means far more to her than personal glory – she hopes it will inspire other young women who play the sport.
According to Food Value Chain Sub-unit Head at the City of Johannesburg Simon Motsusi, the unit provides interested residents with the means to develop their own food gardens.
“We encourage residents to plant fruit and vegetables in their backyards, on rooftops or in open spaces near where they live,” Motsusi explains.
“We also support small, medium and large-scale farming co-operatives who wish to grow food to sell to the public,” he says.
Boland TVET College’s Centre of Specialisation in Welding, based at the college’s Worcester campus, is skilling youth and upskilling artisans.
