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For the first time in the history of road accident compensation in South Africa, the proposed new Road Accident Benefit Scheme Administrator (RABSA), as envisaged in the Road Accident Fund Benefit Scheme Bill published in Government Gazette No. 37612 on 9 May 2014, will offer benefits based on social security principles.

When Aphiwe Cengimbo (24) matriculated in 2011, what he knew for sure was that he wanted to be in the media and digital industry.

The Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) and its agency Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP) in partnership with Pick n Pay (PnP) are changing the way of doing business in townships. 

As part of revitalising township economies, the GDED, GEP and PnP have partnered to empower spaza shops and help grow their businesses.

The partnership involves spaza shops in townships buying stock from PnP in bulk and selling in townships using PnP’s model, infrastructure, corporate branding and pricing.

More than 100 informal traders have been empowered with skills to run their businesses efficiently and manage their finances.

Sports, arts, culture

The future looks bright for twin Thubelihle and Sphumelele Shamase (14) from Waterloo KwaZulu-Natal. This after the pair were chosen to be part of the Under 15 girl soccer team that will represent eThekwini Municipality and Africa in the One Nation Cup tournament in Germany end of May.

 President Jacob Zuma says government is working hard to protect South Africans against the effects of the negative global economic downturn on the local economy.

Sports, arts, cutlture

Sport and Recreation Minister Fikile Mbalula recently handed over sport equipment and attire to several schools in the Eastern Cape.

Many people don't know that by donating an organ after death they could save more than one life.

There are thousands of people who are waiting for someone to donate an organ in order to stay alive or live normal lives.

Organisations such as the Organ Donation Foundation provide communities with assistance and knowledge about organ donation and the urgent need for people to register as organ donors.

Determination and passion are key factors that have contributed to the success of Tumelo Pedi in realising and achieving his goals.