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SoNA Special Feature

At the Opening of Parliament every February, the President of South Africa delivers the State of the Nation Address (SoNA), which outlines the country’s performance for the past year and plans for the year ahead.

I would like to extend to Vuk’uzenzele readers my best wishes for 2017 as a year in which our country must take serious steps to reduce poverty, unemployment and inequality.

As learners and workers settle in behind their desks, factory equipment, steering wheels and mining drills, we greet 2017 with the determination that this must be a year in which we transform South Africans.

Educational support for military veterans, dependents

About 9 000 military veterans and their dependents will this year be furthering their education - thanks to bursaries from the Department of Military Veterans (DMV).

Of the 9 000 beneficiaries, there are 5 000 continuing students while the rest, 4 000 are new beneficiaries. 

The department has to date provided support to approximately 5 800 education beneficiaries, to the tune of R142 million against the initial budget of R26.4 million in both basic and tertiary education.

One of the most keenly watched events on the public calendar is the annual delivery of the State of the Nation address (SoNA) byThe President.

On this occasion the President reports on the status of the nation, normally to a joint sitting of Parliament (the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces). The speech is also broadcast on television for the benefit of citizens.

The Department of Social Development, in partnership with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), is making sure that children who receive social grants are able to further their studies at institutions of higher learning.

As part of the partnership, social grant beneficiaries would not be double means tested for financial eligibility.

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) is offering internship opportunities to provide South African matriculants and graduates with the opportunity to gain workplace experience in the field that they have studied. The DOJ&CD is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Candidates with disability are encouraged to apply. Applicants must clearly state the area of choice (Region) and Reference number. Details of the Internship Programme are provided below.

Deputy Director: Labour Centre Operations (3 posts)

Centre:

Labour Centre: Bethal Reference No: HR4/4/7/29 (1 post)
Labour Centre: Mitchells Plain- Reference No: HR4/4/10/102(1 post)
Labour Centre: Beaufort West- Reference No: HR4/4/10/103 (1 post)

Salary: All Inclusive: R 726 276 .00 per annum

A long and healthy life for all South Africans!

Many studies are showing that a greater portion of crashes on South African roads are caused by human factors such as:

Distracted Drivers: Talking on the cell phone, sending a text message, eating, arguments/loud chatting or loud music

Speeding: Ignoring the speed limit – the faster you drive, the slower your reaction will be to stop in time to prevent an accident

The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) invites unemployed graduates, who wish to apply for the 2017/18 Internship Programme. The persons with disabilities will receive preference for the Internship programme, and therefore encouraged to apply. DEA is inviting applicants who have not previously participated in any Internship programme and currently unemployed. Candidates must have completed at least an undergraduate or post graduate qualification from a recognised Higher Education Institution in the following Study Fields. Correspondence will only be limited to successful candidates.