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Themba Mthembu (42) is proof that no number of challenges can stand in the way of dreams. It was Mthembu’s dream to work as a mechanical engineer, but poor health forced him to drop out of school in Grade 10. 

Government is investing millions in revitalising industrial parks across the country to breathe new life into communities that have been left out of the mainstream economy.

Transport Month

As a young girl from Umlazi in Kwa-Zulu Natal, Londiwe Phoswa (33) barely knew that maritime jobs existed or that she would one day have a career in the maritime industry.

The Bokamoso Agricultural Innovation Hub is having a positive impact on the community of Manyeledi in North West. The hub, situated in the Kagisano Molopo Local Municipality, is helping young people fight poverty and unemployment.

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: