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A number of initiatives are under way in the Eastern Cape to end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition and upskill communities.

Fifteen small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) from across the Free State were recently given an opportunity to showcase their businesses in front of potential private sector investors and government agencies. 

Siblings shatter perceptions about rural economies by establishing a thriving toilet paper factory in a small Eastern Cape village.

South Africa prides itself on being a country with a renowned democratic culture of engagement and negotiation.

South Africans pride themselves on robust and healthy debate, critical dialogue and exchange and a history of resolving seemingly intractable problems by coming together as one nation towards a common goal.

Small-scale farmers and small business have been given a shot in the arm by a newly launched programme in KwaZulu-Natal. Operation Vula will boost local economies through the buying power of the provincial government.

International relations / Africa news

A recent Department of Trade and Industry mission to East Africa has helped put South African exporters in contact with exciting new markets.

International relations / Africa news

The recently concluded 10th Binational Commission (BNC) between South Africa and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) helped to further strengthen ties between the two countries. 

Sport, arts and culture

There were calls  for an encore when six state-funded Performing Arts Institutions took centre stage recently and showcased the products of their development programmes.

Through collaborations between government and the private sector, all South Africans should have internet access by 2021.

Assistant Director: COIDA (3 posts)

Centres: Labour Centre Rustenburg, Labour Centre Klerksdorp, Provincial Office Mmabatho
Reference No: HR 4/4/9/230
Salary: Commencing: R334 545 per annum
Enquiries: Mr OPS Sebapatso, Tel: 018 387 8195
Applications: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Department of Labour, North West, Private Bag X2040, Mmabatho, 2735