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With fire season approaching Vuk’uzenzele found out about a successful government-funded programme that prevents and controls wild fires.

Working on Fire (WOF) manages an integrated fire management programme which has ensured employment for many youngsters from marginalised communities.

Funded by the Department of Environmental Affairs the programme falls under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

An Environmental Expanded Public Works Programme is ensuring both job creation and wildlife protection.

Free-spirited yet practical and proactive sums up the young and successful Dr Nhlakanipho Gumede (34), who firmly believes in leading by example, values, professionalism, respect and innovation.

Assistant State Attorney, (LP3-LP4)

Reference: 18/53/SA

Salary: R265 284 – R759 603. (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

The staff at Maphophoma clinic in Nongoma in KwaZulu-Natal are an example of how the community and public servant can work together to create excellence.

Maphophoma clinic received first place in the Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance category during the KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Sibongiseni Dhlomo’s Annual Service Excellence Awards held recently.

Zinto Dube, who is the Primary Healthcare Manager for Nongoma sub-district, said this would not have been possible if the local clinic did not include community members in its programmes through Operation Sukuma Sakhe.

For the first time in her 27 year-life, KwaNongomo resident Siphilile Gazu has received clean running water.

The passing of the National Minimum Wage Bill, which will ensure that employees are paid a decent wage and protected against exploitation in the workplace, has been hailed a victory for workers across South Africa.

The bill was approved during the plenary sitting of the National Assembly on Tuesday 30 May, along with the Basic Conditions of Employment Amendment Bill, the Labour Relations Amendment Bill and the Communal Property Associations Amendment Bill.

South African National Defence Force (SANDF) troops killed in the pursuit of peace have been honoured with a wall of remembrance at the SANDF Mobilisation Centre in De Brug, Bloemfontein.

The unveiling of the wall commemorated the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, which takes place annually on 29 May. On this day, the SANDF pays tribute to those SANDF members who died while serving under the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Missions Flag.

Like humans and all other living beings, animals also have a need when it comes to their health care needs.

This is why the North West Department of Rural Environment and Agricultural Development is increasing efforts to strengthen the veterinary services in the province.