ENTERPRENUERSHIP
When Tshwanelo Ntshudisane's (30) communications business failed to take off six year ago, she shifted her focus to brewing gemere.
Also known as ginger beer concentrated syrup, her produce is today found at selected retailers that include Pick n Pay, Makro, Spar and OK Foods in Gauteng.
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) continues its concerted efforts to strengthen international relations and ensure safe and reliable water.
In an effort to build good new relations, Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu has welcomed the new Denmark Ambassador to South Africa, Elsebeth Sondergaard Krone and new Water and Research Counsellor, Tine Anbæk.
A 29-year-old young man from Cape Town considers himself fortunate after being awarded a government-funded bursary to pursue his studies.
Lonwabo Mfubesi, who graduated with a BSc Degree in Construction Management from Nelson Mandela University, uses his expertise to serve his country as an employee of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI).
ENTERPRENUERSHIP
The business, which was founded by Lesedi Tshabalala, Mbongeni Fakude and Tsholofelo Mongwenyane in 2022, produces Ama Shwam-
Shwam puffs. Puffs are extruded corn snacks made with corn meal, and can be baked or fried
Leave No One Behind
Expanded social grants
Social grants for people most affected by COVID-19 were expanded, including the Special Social Relief of Distress Grant, which reached around 11 million unemployed people.
The National Strategic Plan on GBVF was developed, together with civil society, as a society-wide response to this national emergency.
Around R21 billion has been dedicated over the medium term to the implementation of the six pillars of the plan, including the economic empowerment of women.
Three new laws were introduced to strengthen the response of the criminal justice system to GBV in order to:
YES has created over 130 000 work experiences for young people to date.
Over 1.7 million work and livelihood opportunities for unemployed South Africans have been created through the Presidential Employment Stimulus.
New leadership was put in place in the South African Police Service (SAPS), Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) , National Prosecuting Authority and State Security Agency to ensure the stability, integrity and capability of these key crime-fighting bodies.
Increased police recruitment
This administration has increased numbers of police personnel, including the recruitment of:
The last five years has been a time of recovery and rebuilding.
From the outset, this administration has worked to address the immediate challenges facing South Africans and put in place the foundations for sustainable, inclusive growth and job creation into the future.
It has taken far-reaching actions to rebuild the economy, firstly in the wake of state capture and more than a decade of poor economic performance, secondly from a devastating global pandemic, and thirdly from a debilitating electricity crisis.
