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Shoe cleaning business shines
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.
Teacher invested in Science
High school science teacher Siphiwe Sibanyoni (27) could have chosen a career in the private sector but decided to share his passion for science with high school students.
“I did not go into the private sector because I want to see more leaders in the science industry through my students. We need more science experts in this country, which is one of the reasons I decided to be a teacher.”
From bank teller to business owner
Peggy Ndlovu (50), a former bank teller, always dreamed of owning her own business so when BP opened opportunities for franchisees in 2009, she resigned from her job to start her own BP petrol station in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal.
WC residents get homes
When Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu went to the Western Cape to hand over the Belhar Gardens Rental Estate, one of the new residents told how her new bachelor flat had changed her life.
Know your Minister
Minister Naledi Pandor
Naledi Grace Pandor is the Minister of Science and Technology. She leads a department that is responsible for creating an enabling environment, resources for science, technology and innovation in support of South Africa’s development.
Jobs: Justice & Constitutional Development Jun 2016 - 1
Family Advocate LP 7
Reference: 117/16/FA/WC
Package: R637 860 – R687 150 per annum. Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination. The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Requirements: An LLB Degree or a recognized four (4) year legal qualification; At least 5 years’ appropriate post qualification/litigation experience; Admitted as an Advocate; The right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa; A valid driver’s licence.
Jobs: Correctional Services Jun 2016
Appointment under the Correctional Services Act
Area Coordinator Corrections
Free State & Northern Cape Region: AC Bizzah Mxakhate (DCS5/01)
Inclusive package: R 632 589.00 per annum
Centre Coordinator Corrections
Free State & Northern Cape Region: Bizzah Makhate Centre B (DCS5/02)
Salary: R 376 227.00 per annum
Head Satellite Community Corrections
Free State & Northern Cape Regionn: Goldfields Comcorr (DCS5/03)
Salary: R 376 227.00 per annum
Jobs: Justice and Constitutional Development Jun 2016 - 2
State Law Adviser LP7 - LP8
Reference: 16/154/SLA
Package: R637 860 – R1 058 196 per annum. (Salary will be in accordance with OSD determination). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.
Boxing is back
Sport
The Department of Sport and Recreation has invested approximately R11 million into the roll-out of the Boxing is Back programme
This follows an open tender process to get the services of credible and capable boxing promoters - registered and licensed by Boxing South Africa (BSA) – to deliver television-ready tournaments.