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Bold plan to tackle HIV at universities
An HIV prevention pill will soon be available to university students as part of government’s measures to curb the spread of HIV/Aids.
The Higher Education and Training HIV/Aids (HEAIDS) programme will introduce new pills next year that reduce the risk of contracting HIV.
Creating jobs, growing the economy
The Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) has attracted investment from the chemical, logistics, automotive, services, agro processing and energy sectors.
Vuk’uzenzele recently visited the IDZ and spoke to two investors. The first, Chinese company FAW, has been operating in the IDZ since 2014.
New clinic brings relief
A newly-built clinic in Soshanguve is expected to provide health services to an increased number of patients.
Gauteng Health MEC, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, and City of Tshwane Mayor, Solly Msimanga, officially opened the newly-built Soshanguve Block JJ Clinic in Tshwane recently.
The clinic, which is expected to improve health care services in the area, is situated in ward 11.
Coega: A blueprint for economic development
An Eastern Cape industrial development zone is setting the pace in global competitiveness through world-class infrastructure, tax incentives, rebates and a duty-free zone. 
Located in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Coega – South Africa’s first and largest industrial development zone (IDZ) – is a world-class facility that ticks all the boxes when it comes to economic development and facilitating cross-border trade.
It’s never too late to improve yourself
Achieving matric is within reach of Western Cape adults who did not graduate high school. 
If you are an adult living in the Western Cape and are thinking of rewriting your matric, then 2018 might be your year.
The Western Cape Department of Education is calling on older people to register for their senior certificate.
Mine community uplifted
Better quality education can be achieved if there is co-operation between government and the private sector.
The community of Maruping village in Atok, Limpopo, are benefitting from a successful partnership between government and the private sector.
Bokoni Platinum Mine invested more than R8 million in community projects that aim to improve the lives of the people living close to the mine.
Speak out against domestic abuse
A 16-day annual awareness campaign pulls out all the stops to empower South Africans to take a stand against the abuse of women and children. 
He fastened a tie around my neck then pushed my face into a bowl full of water so that I would suffocate. After a few seconds, he pulled my face out and slapped me.”
These are the heart-breaking words of domestic violence survivor Mara Glennie (65) from Johannesburg.
Jobs: Department of Social Development- Nov 2017
Deputy Director-General: Specialised and Professional Services (REF NO: K3/A/2017)
Branch: Specialised and Professional Services
Total Cost-To Employer Package: R 1 370 973 00 per annum This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a fl exible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.
Centre: HSRC Building, Pretoria
Rethink your drink – choose water
Government wants citizens to make healthy choices when it comes to choosing their drink.
The national Department of Health is encouraging South African citizens to consider making water a beverage of choice each day, as it is essential for health and the best way to quench thirst.