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Uplifting communities
Local government
City Power, is doing its part to empower communities in and around the city.
City Power lights up homes
Local government
The arrival of more people in the City of Johannesburg seeking economic opportunities puts pressure on the electrical infrastructure of the City.
Dredging simulator an African first
Transport Month
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has launched Africa’s first dredging simulator at the Port of Durban.
Sanral road upgrades to unlock growth
Transport Month
The national roads network, which spans the length and breadth of South Africa, plays an important role in the economy.
365-day Road Safety Programme on the cards
Transport Month
The Department of Transport and its roads agencies are in the process of developing a 365-day road safety programme that will be sustainable and run consistently.
Minister Dipuo Peters said the programme is expected to address various road user groups, ranging from pedestrians, passengers, scholar groups and drivers.
Safe, reliable transport for all
Transport Month
The transport sector is at the heart of the country’s development and it is Minister of Transport Dipuo Peters’ duty to ensure that it accommodates everyone.
Over 17 million receive social grants
More than 17 million poor South Africans are benefitting from government’s security net through social grants, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said.
Government strengthens social support
Government will open more facilities in four provinces to deal with substance abuse challenges.
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga, who is also the chairperson of the Social Protection, Community and Human Development Cluster, said government is working to address the shortage of treatment centres in the country.
Currently, there are seven public substance abuse treatment centres but they are not ideally located to serve all provinces.