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Small businesses can empower
Small businesses can make a meaningful contribution to empowering people and drawing new entrants into the economy. This is according to Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Gugile Nkwinti.
Government is transforming the economy
Various initiatives aimed at transforming sectors of the economy are at an advanced stage. The initiatives, which were planned from 2015, are setting in place conditions to meet the National Development Plan’s (NDP) goals of reducing poverty, promoting economic growth and job creation.
New changes to Cabinet
President Jacob Zuma has recently made changes to the National Executive in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
“The changes bring some younger members of Parliament (MPs) and women into the National Executive in order to benefit from their energy, experience and expertise.
“I have directed the new ministers and deputy ministers to work tirelessly with their colleagues to bring about radical socio-economic transformation and to ensure that the promise of a better life for the poor and the working class becomes a reality,” the President said.
Creating jobs, cleaning the environment
Young people in Secunda, Mpumalanga, have taken control of their future.
Durban to get massive automotive hub
Thousands of young people in KwaZulu-Natal stand to benefit from a R11 billion automotive hub.
Advertorial: Regulating lotteries
Running a Lottery in SA
1. What is a lottery?
The Lotteries Act 57 of 1997, as amended defines a lottery as any scheme, arrangement or plan, promotional competition or device for distributing prizes by lot or chance.
Networks to fight health threats launched
International relations
Two information-sharing networks have been launched in Africa to help the monitoring, detection and response to diseases.
SA, CAR vow to grow ties
International relations
South Africa and the Central African Republic have committed themselves to working together to enhance close political, economic and social cooperation for the mutual benefit of their people.
Ahmed Kathrada’s work lives on
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