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During August South Africa celebrated the life of Krotoa, a Khoi woman who served as an interpreter between Jan van Riebeeck and the Khoi people.

The coming together of Heritage and Tourism Months in September gives South Africans a unique season each year to reflect on who we are as a diverse nation and explore the sights, sounds and tastes that make up our national fabric.

Efforts by the South African Police Service (SAPS) to fight crime are bearing fruit in some sectors.

The 2015/16 crime statistics that the Police Ministry released in Parliament recently showed a decrease in crimes committed in the country.

The statistics for the period 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016 cover various categories of crime.

Serious crime reported to the police decreased by 1.4 percent, but contact crimes remain a problem.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says the killing of police can never be justified and must come to an end. 

“We must build a culture that values police that sees them not merely as public servants, but as courageous men and women who have answered a calling.”

Local Government

South Africa recently held free and fair Local Government Elections. Now the focus is on another important aspect of the local government system in South Africa: the formation of ward committees.

In celebration of the relationship between South Africa and Mozambique the two countries will mark the 30th anniversary of the death of former Mozambican President Samora Machel.

On the day, the two countries will pay tribute to all the heroes and heroines who died in a mysterious aircraft accident and remember their contribution to South Africa’s struggle for freedom.

The event will be held at the crash site in Mbuzini, Mpumalanga on 19 October 2016.

Heritage Month

There is an old Setswana proverb that says “matlo go shwa mabapi”, which literally means when one house burns, the next house will also burn.

Government has pledged more support for township economies.

Learning that you are pregnant is often the most exciting yet life-changing experience in a woman’s life. This can also be a daunting and confusing experience for most women and may raise concern about the possible loss of a regular income.

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) recently honoured the country’s best female farmers.