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Transnet has announced that it will spend R7.7 billion on training as it drives to meet capacity requirements in line with its Market Demand Strategy (MDS). As part of this initiative, the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has selected 18 candidates from the South Durban Basin for Operation Phakisa technical training.

Youth matters

A newly-opened all-in-one centre is set to empower Central Karoo young people, before being rolled out nationally.

Local government

The City of Tshwane is spending millions of rands fighting drug abuse after a continued influx of Mandrax, Nyaope and other drugs.

Local government

As part of government’s massive Comprehensive Development Programme the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs will provide electricity to 1 200 rural households.

From the Union Buildings

As we prepare for election day on 3 August, South Africans must use the time to, not only appreciate the right to vote, but to choose to do what is right to promote peace and tolerance within our communities.

Gauteng to build 50 000 houses

Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements, Paul Mashatile, has committed to building 50 000 housing units during the current financial year.

“… victory in the establishment of Mega Cities in this great province is most certainly within sight,” MEC Mashatile said when unveiling the department’s budget of R5.9 billion recently.

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Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is pleased to present to you, our valued reader, the 100th edition of the newspaper.

The R6.1 billion investment by Toyota, one of the country’s largest car manufacturers, will grow the local economy and create jobs.

High school science teacher Siphiwe Sibanyoni (27) was one of the educators honoured at the 2016 National Teaching Awards.

Sakhile Mbatha (24) and his brother Manqoba Mthembu (28) have taken charge of their lives and have found a way to be self-sustaining and create employment in their community.

The brothers are owners of Sizanayo Takkie Laundry, based in Spruitview on the East of Johannesburg, an innovative business that cleans people’s dirty shoes.

What started as a part-time business over the weekends has grown into a sustainable  business.