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The 15th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and South Africa is a momentous occasion that will be celebrated in both countries throughout 2013.

In the coming year government will spend R134.9 billion on social grants, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced.

The Presidential Hotline is making significant headway in resolving the problems of South Africa’s citizens, having successfully dealt with about 87 per cent of queries by January 2013.

More than 154 549 calls have been received since the inception of the call centre in 2009.

State of the Province Addresses

Taking their cue from President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address, the country’s nine Premiers have declared themselves ready to lead economic development and job creation in their provinces.

Delivering the State of the Province Addresses in February, Premiers reviewed the progress made so far, while announcing measures to grow the economy in their provinces and create jobs.

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Youth matters

Despite growing up in a community ravaged by drugs, violence and crime, 20-year-old Lucretia Maarmen did not let circumstances deter her from chasing her dream of travelling overseas.

Youth matters

Four youngsters will be jetting off to the University of Cambridge soon after they impressed with their debating skills at the 2013 Africa Institute of South Africa’s ( AISA) Young Graduates and Scholars Conference.

For the past 13 years Sector Training and Education Authorities (SETAs) have been training young job seekers, preparing them for the world of work.

About a year ago Zethu Koma, of Mdansana in the Western Cape, did not know much about wine.

The fishermen of Lambert’s Bay in the Western Cape are looking forward to smooth sailing and better catches after they were given 16 boats by the Department of Trade Industry (dti).

The new boats are not only a boost for their businesses but could potentially be life saving, considering the state of the boats they relied on in the past.

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies handed over the boats to a local fishing cooperative recently.