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An initiative in rural areas in the Eastern Cape is making strides in empowering women and youth.

A number of communities are reaping the benefits of Indibano Projects, an organisation chaired by former Minister Lindiwe Hendricks.

The North West Department of Tourism is planning initiatives to invest more in tourism related events to attract people to the province.

As result, the department will host an investment and trade lekgotla this month.

 “The aim and intention is to attract big business that will be given an opportunity to invest or give their inputs in terms of tourism growth in the province.

The community of Kolobetona in Mamaila, Limpopo, and surrounding areas are benefitting from the opening of the Nahakwe Lodge in the area.

Nineteen young people from the area have been permanently employed at the lodge while opportunities have also been created for local businesses.

The lodge was opened as part of the Department of Tourism’s Social Responsibility Investment project.

The North West Department of Tourism is stepping up efforts to attract more visitors to the province.

The province has impressive tourist attractions like the majestic Sun City, Pilanesburg National Park, Haartebeespoort Dam and the Magaliesburg mountain range.  

The days of travelling to the library to access reading material are a thing of the past for residents of Ekurhuleni. Residents can now use advanced technology to borrow books online.

Stipend R86 589.76 annum depending on the level of qualifications.

Residents of KwaZulu-Natal will soon be able to learn more about their heritage while also having access to much-needed job opportunities.

The successful local government elections held on 3 August build on the solid foundation laid by local government over the past 15 years.

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has urged social grant beneficiaries to make other arrangements with financial service providers to pay their premiums.

This follows the amendments of the regulations of the Social Assistance Act of 2004, where some social grant beneficiaries will have to make other arrangements regarding the payment of funeral insurance premiums.