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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.

Education was one of the items on the agenda when President Jacob Zuma recently engaged listeners of different community radio stations across South Africa simultaneously.

An issue raised was that of financial assistance for higher education students.

The President said that he initially called a meeting with student and university leaders and the Department of Higher Education to discuss the issues around high tuition fees and the fact that those from disadvantaged backgrounds cannot afford to pay them.

President Jacob Zuma recently relaunched the Marabastad home affairs office and renamed it the Desmond Tutu Refugee Reception Centre.

The country’s largest social housing project, located in Westgate, KwaZulu-Natal, comprises 952 housing units that offer rental accommodation.

By using cinemas as theatres of learning Primestars Marketing is helping high-school learners from disadvantaged communities develop the skills they need to participate in the economy.

A nation-wide non-profit organisation’s programme is working to create an entrepreneurial culture in schools, with competition finalists gaining entry to a national competition that pays out handsome prize money.

Being an entrepreneur takes courage and skills but can be a viable employment option for school leavers, which is why educators are working on strengthening entrepreneurship and business-skills training.

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