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Nkuri village gets a new library
Norah Ngoveni of Nkuri village in Giyani, Limpopo, dreamt of having a community library.
She wrote to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to request a library to meet her community’s need for easier access to information and resources. In response the Department of Arts and Culture handed over a modular library (in a prefabricated building) to the village of Nkuri at the start of June.
Transnet launches training programmes
If you are a South African Grade 12 learner with outstanding achievements in Mathematics and Physical Science then Transnet is looking for you. The state-owned entity has launched a bursary recruitment drive that offers over 170 bursaries and a training programme for chartered accountants.
Remembering Madiba’s legacy
Mandela Day 2016 is particularly significant as it is also the day that the 21st International AIDS Conference officially opens in South Africa. It also takes place at a time when the country marks 20 years of the Constitution.
Making a difference for Madiba
On 18 July, South Africans and people across the world will take time to serve others in honour of former President Nelson Mandela.
The world commemorates Nelson Mandela International Day, commonly known as Mandela Day, on Madiba’s birthday, 18 July.
Working towards zero deaths
Government is on a mission to curb the loss of lives of initiates, who go through the cultural practice to transition into adulthood.
Technology pinpoints beds
The Gauteng Department of Health has introduced an Electronic Bed Management System (eBMS) to reduce waiting time for beds.
MEC for Health Qedani Mahlangu said the eBMS was one of the department’s initiatives to improve healthcare provision through technology.
Using the eBMS some hospitals – such as those in the Steve Biko Academic Cluster – have reduced patient waiting times by at least two hours.