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A government initiative has brought dramatic change to a semi-rural area between Soshanguve and Ga-Rankuwa, to the north-west of Pretoria.

The City of Tshwane is wasting no time in improving the lives of citizens. It is using the Extended Public Works Programme to create job opportunities and is investing in infrastructure for the supply of water and electricity.

Mayor of the City of Tshwane Solly Msimanga says the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipal Council will use the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP) to create over 20 000 jobs in an effort to reduce poverty. 

International relations / Africa news

The African Union and Rwanda recently commemorated the anniversary of the Rwandan genocide and reflected on the importance of never forgetting the genocide and never allowing it to recur.

The City of Ekurhuleni is developing infrastructure, making land available for housing and also undertaking the construction of six mega housing projects to improve the lives of residents of the municipality.

Sport, arts and culture

Now in its second year, Free State Fashion Week is not just about growing local designers and providing a platform for them to display their work but also aims to launch a school that will teach fashion design, crafts and how to manage finances and offer an NQF level-4 qualification.

Just a few weeks ago, I was deeply humbled and heartened by the well wishes of many South Africans who very kindly made a point of congratulating me on the milestone of my 75th birthday.

12 April 2017 was indeed a special personal milestone which also made me reflect on the many decades of my life during which I committed myself to serving the people of South Africa during our liberation Struggle and in our democratic dispensation.

More than eight businesses received recognition at the Ithala Business Achiever Awards held in Durban recently, for their contribution towards developing KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) as an entrepreneurial province.

Socio-economic transformation is at the top of government’s agenda yet the power to bring about change does not rest solely in its hands. The drivers of change should be located at national, provincial and local government level, making a visible difference in the lives of the citizens government serves.

About R4.5 billion will be invested in the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) as this was the preferred destination for foreign direct investment.

“Entrepreneurship must be part of the school curriculum. Young people must, from an early age, be encouraged to innovate and be problem-solvers.