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Local government

The eThekwini Municipality has ploughed an additional R101 million  into the first phase of the Cornubia Integrated Human Settlement Development to ensure its completion.

Access to quality education is set to get a major boost in 2016 as the Department of Basic Education (DBE) implements initiatives aimed at improving education.

Plans are underway to ensure that learners learn African languages in schools next year, as part of the department’s plans to promote the use of African languages.

Minister Angie Motshekga said the Incremental Introduction of African Languages (IIAL) will be implemented across the country.

“The 2016 school year will see the department implementing two initiatives aimed at improving the quality of education.

Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has called on citizens to use water sparingly and responsibly because climate change has worsened the drought situation in the country.

The Minister also called on local government and those responsible for managing water to lead communities in using water wisely.

Opportunities

Human Capital is a key ingredient in the administration of DCS. This is a labour-intensive organisation whose ability to realise its Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives is directly related to the extent to which it is able to have the RIGHT PERSONS, at the RIGHT TIME, doing the RIGHT THINGS.

DIRECTOR: COURT OPERATIONS, (5 POSTS)

REFERENCE: 2015/238/GP, GAUTENG (1)
REFERENCE: 15/194/KZN, KWAZULU NATAL (1)
REFERENCE: 082/15/NC, NORTHERN CAPE (1)
REFERENCE: 15/VA127/NW, NORTH WEST (1)
REFERENCE: 207/15/WC, WESTERN CAPE (1)

Appointments under the Correctional Services Act

DEPUTY DIRECTOR REGIONAL COORDINATOR AFTER CARE

FS & NC Region: Regional Office (DCS01/11)
Inclusive package: R 587 907.00 per annum

AREA COORDINATOR CORRECTIONS

FS & NC Region: AC Upington (DCS02/11)
Inclusive package: R 587 907.00 per annum

The Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) technical secondary schools recapitalisation conditional grant is starting to bare fruit.

Sport, arts and culture, youth

In September the Commonwealth Games Federation announced it had chosen the City of Durban to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Sport, arts and culture, youth

The Department of Sport and Recreation will host the SA Sports Awards for the 10th year later this month. 

International relations

South African businesses and investors have been urged to make the most of the opportunities available in Mozambique, especially in light of the newly discovered gas reserves in the neighbouring country.