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SA’s youth need a ‘hand up’
Youth matters
On 16 June we commemorated the 40th anniversary of the 1976 youth uprising and sacrifices made by people of that generation to build a democratic country.
Operation Phakisa trains artisans
Youth matters
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.
Skills centre for the youth
Youth matters
A newly-opened all-in-one centre is set to empower Central Karoo young people, before being rolled out nationally.
Tshwane gets tough on drugs
Local government
The City of Tshwane is spending millions of rands fighting drug abuse after a continued influx of Mandrax, Nyaope and other drugs.
Electricity to benefit thousands
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.
Make the right choice
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.
News in brief
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.