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The aviation industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. It has been reported that by 2030 air traffic volume would increase by 50 percent. Although this is encouraging, the worry is that currently the aviation industry is dominated by a generation of individuals over the age of 40.

Poppy Khoza, the Director of Civil Aviation (an equivalent of CEO) at the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), said there are plans in place to introduce more people into the aviation industry.

The review of laws on the use of blue lights by private vehicles and the reintroduction of the dragger are amongst the measures to deal with drunken driving and the state of road safety in South Africa.

South Africa celebrates Transport Month in October. Here are some tips from Vuk’uzenzele to help you stay safe on the road. 

• Obey the speed limit.
• Do not use your cellphone while driving.
•  Do not drink and drive.
• Ensure that the vehicle is roadworthy and maintain a safe following distance.
• Always wear a seat belt, whether you are the driver or the passenger, even when travelling short distances.

The South African National Roads Agency’s (SANRAL) 32 roadwork construction projects in the Eastern Cape will change the quality of roads in the province.

President Jacob Zuma signed the Maintenance Amendment Act into law recently after it was passed by the National Council of Provinces. 

The aim of the Act is to improve the maintenance system.

The Department of Justice said the amendment of the Maintenance Act 1998 (Act No. 99 of 1998) has been its major priority as it will ensure that parents take responsibility for the upbringing of their children.

Government is working hard to improve maintenance systems and ensuring that parents take responsibility for the upbringing of their children.

Who should pay maintenance?

• It is a legal obligation of both the biological parents, grandparents or legal guardian of the child to pay maintenance.

Single parenting can be a tough and challenging experience and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, through its Operation Isondlo, continues to ensure that those responsible for paying maintenance are obliged to do so for their children’s well-being.

A South African company successfully attracted investment at the recently held Feira Internacional de Angola (FILDA) trade fair.

Fifty students from the Free State have received a once in a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to be part of a six-month Information Communication Technology (ICT) training programme in India.

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The Springboks will go into battle with the world’s best rugby playing countries in the International Rugby Board (IRB) 2015 Rugby World Cup.