Vuk’uzenzele 50th Edition Special
Celebrating 50 editions of Vuk’uzenzele
Louise van Niekerk
You are holding in your hands the 50th edition of Vuk’uzenzele. The first edition saw the light in October 2005, and although it has since changed its format and appearance, it continues to communicate government’s programmes and policies to all South Africans.
International relations
President Zuma takes diplomats through SA’s vision
Chris Bathembu
South Africa will continue to create an environment that encourages investment in the country’s economy, said President Jacob Zuma. He was reaching out diplomats assuring them that in South Africa they have a stable, reliable partner.
Marilyn Williams - registered debt councilor
Imagine going to a bank to ask for finance only to find that you have been blacklisted by a credit bureau. Your dream of owning a car or a house is crushed.
International relations
US to help strengthen education
South African and the United States have pledged to strengthen their relationship following a recent visit by the US Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton.
International relations
Joining hands to tackle today’s challenges
SAnews.gov.za
President Jacob Zuma has called on China to deepen its partnership with Africa in tackling today’s challenges. He identified infrastructure development, information and communication technologies and energy as the key areas needing attention.
General
Switch off and save; it’s the right thing to do
Chris Bathembu
Spring is in the air and you can do with less electricity than you used during the cold winter days.
General
Don’t swim against the current if drowning in debt
Marilyn Williams - Registered debt counsellor
Are you drowning in debt? If the answer is yes, you are one of many South Africans who have been caught in the debt trap and are being harassed by debt collectors. The situation has been worsened by rising food and fuel prices and job losses.
To top this, we also live in a proud society where most people are embarrassed to admit that they are struggling to meet their monthly obligations, let alone discuss it with a total stranger.
General
Medals of recognition for military veterans
SAnews.gov.za
About 74 medals were awarded to former Umkhonto We Sizwe veterans in recognition of the sacrifices they made in bringing about peace, democracy and freedom. These are the people who contributed immensely and selflessly to the achievement of the country’s democracy.
Heritage and tourism
Free entry to national parks for a week
From 10 to 14 September, entrance to all the parks that fall under the South African National Parks (SANParks) will be free of charge. This forms part of SANParks Week, which serves to encourage people to visit national parks and to promote domestic tourism.