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Mentorship for budding entrepreneurial artists
Choregraphers, actors and script writers have been given an opportunity to showcase their talents.
Young artists who have an interest in turning their art into a business will be showcasing their skills at this year’s South African State Theatre Incubator Programme.
The Incubation Programme aims to provide business, technical and artistic mentorship to semi-professional entrepreneurial artists.
EC bus operators provide safe, reliable transport
Transport Month
A black-owned bus company is making inroads in the transport sector while also creating sustainable jobs.
A group of bus operators in Butterworth, Eastern Cape are proof that a lot can be achieved when people work together. Pulling resources together resulted in the formation of a multi-million rand company for small bus owners in the Eastern Cape.
Africa’s Best 350 (AB350) came to life when about 243 bus operators joined hands to start a bigger bus company.
Learners in rural schools get a helping hand
A three-year programme is set to improve the quality of learning and teaching in rural areas.
The Department of Basic Education has launched a programme that will benefit the majority of learners in rural communities who are educationally disadvantaged.
Skin problem leads to success for KZN teen
Snikiwe Xaba’s acne problem gave birth to the start of a flourishing skin care range known as Natural Me.
For a long time the 16-year old’s confidence levels hit rock bottom due to her skin condition.
“Growing up I had horrible skin and that just killed my self-confidence. I couldn’t even take pictures with my friends let alone walk around in the streets without feeling like I have an egg on my face.
“I couldn’t afford expensive skin products so I took the matters into my own hands and did extensive research about natural skin products.”
Protecting the victims of sexual offences
Sexual offences are among the most widespread crimes in the world causing trauma to victims. In South Africa, victims of these crimes need to be aware that their rights are protected by the Sexual Offences and Related Matters Act, and that they have safe places to turn to for help.
Also known as the Sexual Offences Act, this law criminalises sexual abuse or exploitation, rape, sexual assault, bestiality, incest, indecent exposure, sexual exploitation of children, and compelling persons to witness sexual offences.
Jobs: Department of Labour - Oct
Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations
Labour Centre: De Aar, Ref No: HR 4/4/8/349
Salary: All inclusive: R 826 053 per annum
Enquiries: Mr. ZL Albanie, Tel: (053) 838 1500
PROVINCIAL OFFICE
Chief Director: Provincial Operations:
Private Bag X 5012, Kimberley, 8301
Deputy Director: COIDA (Re-advertisement)
Centre: Provincial Office: Braamfontein
Reference No: HR 4/4/4/07/17
Salary: All inclusive: R 826 053 per annum
Jobs: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Chief Director: ICT Infrastructure Management
(3 Years Contract Appointment)
Reference: 18/66/ISM
Package: R1 189 338 – R1 422 012 per annum (All inclusive Remuneration Package). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Russia looks to SA for fresh produce
International Relations / General
A strong partnership between the two countries resulted in local farmers being able to export their harvest.
Russia continues to be an important market for South African fresh produce, says the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum (FPEF).
SA deepens relations with Japan
International Relations / General
Economic cooperation was at the core of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (dti) investment mission to Japan.