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Hlengiwe Mjiyako, a former risk management specialist, always knew that she would have her own business one day. In 2009, when Mjiyako heard that Greenlands Farm in Winterton was for sale, she didn't think twice about making it her own.

As we approach the most critical period in our annual academic calendar, we are united as South Africans in our hope that learners and students at all levels of our education system will succeed, not just in the classroom or lecture hall – but in life.

Education is the key to dealing with the poverty, unemployment and inequality that continues to affect a sizeable slice of our population.

Government is committed to progressively realise free post-school education for the poor and working class and assisting middle class families.

“This is demonstrated by the creation of the Presidential Commission of inquiry into higher education and training funding, which includes universities, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges, as well as the substantial increases in funding to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme since 2010,” said Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande during a special briefing recently.

Due to the effects of climate change, South Africa is currently undergoing a devastating drought that is affecting food production and depleting water systems.

In September last year, national dam levels stood at 72 percent.

Internship programme/ in-service training 2017-18

Duration: 12 months
Stipend: R4 989.51 per month
Closing date: 10 October 2016 at 16h30
Centre: All posts are based in Pretoria
Website: www.dpme.gov.za

Applicants for Internships are invited to apply for the following areas:

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is providing free digital training to young people to help them become confident when using technology.

The days of living in a shack are over for Hlengiwe Gretta Dineka and her dignity has been restored. Dineka (63) is yet another resident to benefit from government’s ongoing initiative to provide people with decent shelter.

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) intends to award comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/or intending to further their studies in a career in the agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors for the 2017 academic year. The bursary will cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals and monthly allowance. The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants who meet the post requirements and security vetting criteria are invited to apply for the following positions:

Deputy Director-General: Social Transformation and Economic Empowerment
Reference: DOW/05/2016
Salary package: R1,299,501 per annum (salary level 15)
National Office, Pretoria