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May is Africa Month which not only commemorates the foundation of the African Union (AU) more than half a century ago but gives us a chance to reflect on our past, present and future.

African unity should be close to the heart of every South African because the greater our level of regional and continental integration, and the more aware we are of what can be achieved collectively, the brighter Africa’s future will be.

The Mayibuye Game Reserve will grow the rural economy and create jobs for the community.

The Mayibuye Game Reserve is a success story that will transform the rural economic landscape for the Mayibuye community in KwaZulu-Natal.

Working in health care made mdubeki want to focus on healing.

Nqubeko Mdubeki’s (38) experience as a paramedic and interest in natural skincare products ensured the birth of his business, Umndeni Health and Beauty Products.

Government is determined to grow the tourism sector and to double the number of employment opportunities for youth.

A KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) community will soon be enjoying therewards of a successful land claim that they have turned into a private game reserve.

The first black-owned private game reserve is on the cards for KZN, thanks to a R15 million government investment to the Mayibuye Community Trust.

The National Minimum  Wage Bill proposes that wages be set at R20 per hour and be reviewed annually.

International Workers' Day is celebrated on 1 May with workers across the country celebrating their rights.

This year government was expected to introduce the National Minimum Wage Bill which would benefit about six million workers.

Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant announced that the Bill will not be implemented by 1 May 2018 due to the fact that Parliament won’t be able to finalise the new policy by that date.

Comments on Caster Semenya’s world record at the Commonwealth Games:

Tebogo Maseng‏@tebogo_maseng Apr 13

Our National Anthem will be sang now congrats Mokgadi GOLD #GC2018Athletics #CasterSemenya

#SENZOMEYIWA 
@WendyCharmaine6 Apr 13 Congrats to #CasterSemenya we raise that flag    up high we proud of you  

Sam Ratford‏@thesame4chords Apr 13

The Kouga Local Municipality has started using underground water resources as part of its drought relief programme.

The drought-stricken Eastern Cape-based Kouga Local Municipality is looking at ways to expand its drought relief programme by implementing new ways to boost water supply.

Parents who default on child maintenance could face jail time.

Child maintenance defaulters have nowhere to hide, thanks to a new law that could see them face serious consequences for failing to take care of their children financially.

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) introduced the new Maintenance Amendment Act in January 2018.

Yet again the National Flag is flying at half-mast at all flag stations countrywide and at South African Diplomatic Missions abroad as we mourn the passing of another gallant human rights fighter and servant of the people of South Africa:  Dr Zola Sydney Themba Skweyiya.