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Government is winning the war against crime. This was confirmed during the recent release of the crime statistics for the year starting in April 2010 end in March 2011. Crime statistics showed a marked drop in all seven categories of contact crime. These include murder, attempted murder, sexual offences and assault with serious grievous bodily harm, common assault, aggravated robbery and common robbery.

Making progress

Young South Africans who want to pursue careers that are in line with the Department of Water and Sanitation’s core business are urged to apply for its bursary scheme programme for the 2016 academic year.

The department provides bursaries annually, through its Learning Academy external bursary scheme, to stem the shortage of skills in the water and sanitation sector.

The external bursary scheme aims to attract exceptional young and innovative talent to the department.

Three-and-a-half years ago, Stephen Phalatse and his business partner took a risk when they both left their jobs to start their own business - Hamisa Mining and Engineering, a holding company for Tshela Filling Station.

When Nada Zwane (29) started selling Brazilian weaves out of the boot of her car to substitute her income, she had no idea it would motivate her to start her own business. 

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries bursary awards for 2016

Fields of studies [Minimum requirements (National Senior Certificate)]

1. B.Sc. Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering)   [Mathematics and Physical Science 6 (70-79)]

2. Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.)    [Mathematics and Physical Science 6 (70-79)]

DIRECTOR: PUBLIC LIAISON AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT (Ref: 2015/22)

Chief Directorate: Communication

TOTAL PACKAGE: R 819 126 per annum 
Center: HSRC Building, Pretoria

This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules

Presidential hotline

Since its launch in 2009, the Presidential hotline has served as an important tool for South African citizens as well as government. It has enabled citizens to participate in government and help make it more efficient by voicing their opinions, concerns and complaints.

International relations

South Africa and Mozambique have signed an agreement that will be mutually beneficial to the two neighbouring countries.

The agreement, which was signed recently, aims to minimise potential radio frequency interference as a result of migrating from an analogue to a digital broadcasting system.

International relations

The interests of the African continent plays a key role in South Africa’s foreign policy, said International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.