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A group of South African learners has made the country proud by winning an international competition.

The eight youngsters from across the country proudly represented South Africa at the 2016 International Schools Moot Court competition at The Hague, in the Netherlands. 

The Eastern Cape Education Department is inviting professionally qualified educators to apply for employment to fill the 1 665 level 1 vacant posts in its 23 districts.

The department said the invitation to apply for posts is a bid to address the educator shortage and fill substantive vacant posts in the province.

The Department of Health in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has announced bold plans to train nurses, doctors and therapists in sign language. This is part of ensuring that people with disabilities have proper access to healthcare.

Nkqubela Tuberculosis Hospital in the Eastern Cape has opened a new extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) unit that will accommodate 60 more patients suffering from the illness.

The hospital is situated in Mdantsane near East London.

South Africans will have an opportunity to strengthen the country’s democracy by making their mark at the ballot box in the Local Government Elections later this year.

By casting their votes, South Africans elect leaders of their choice to help improve their quality of life. 

Citizens can check their voter registration status online, SMS their ID number to 32810 or make an appointment at a local IEC office.

Special votes

In 2030, Durban will be Africa’s most caring and liveable city. This is the long-term vision of eThekwini Municipality.

“The municipality has been transforming people’s lives for the better since the first democratic elections in South Africa in 1994.

Whenever rain clouds gathered over the Marikana sky during the rainy season, Katiso Emmanuel Makhabane would get anxious. Makhabane and his neighbours would wonder if their shacks would survive the downpours.

Delivering basic services to its citizens is a top priority for Mangaung Metro. The city, which is the only metropolitan municipality in the Free State, is made up of three main areas: Thaba Nchu, Botshabelo and Bloemfontein.

Mangaung Mayor Thabo Manyoni said it has been the municipality’s priority to drive development and ensure that basic services are modernised and upgraded on a regular basis.

DECENT HOMES FOR ALL

Since 2011, the municipality has provided housing to more than 69 000 people in more than 23 000 units. 

Director: Programme Management Support and Donor Funds
Reference: 6/13/COO

Package: R864 177 – R1 017 972 per annum (All inclusive). The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Requirements: An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA; At least 6 – 10 years’ experience of which 6 years must be at middle/senior management level; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and National Treasury Regulations; A valid driver’s licence.

Residents of Malamulele will now have an opportunity to become active citizens and take part in parliamentary activities.