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Budget votes

Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko says government is working towards fighting crime from a different angle, one that takes into account societal issues, which influence the spread of crime.

School Health Screening Programme

Employment news
DAC bursaries for heritage related studies: 2012

The Department of Arts and Culture invites applications for bursaries from students who wish to pursue studies in heritage related programmes. The bursary will finance certificates, diplomas, and degree courses at accredited further and higher education institutions.

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An identity document (ID) holds the key to your future. It is required when you write your examinations, apply for further study or enter the job market. It is also essential when opening a bank account, applying for loans or acquiring assets. Learners who are completing Grade 12 or who are turning 16 this year are therefore urged to apply for their ID as soon as possible.

Library Building Programme

Thanks to the King Dinizulu Library, which was recently opened by the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism, learners in the community of Eshowe can now realise their dreams of following their chosen careers.

Employment news
Agri graduates call for more internships

Graduates from Potchefstroom College of Agriculture in North West called for government to increase the number of internships for agriculture students. This will help to reduce unemployment among students graduating from tertiary institutions.

The new First Automobile Works (FAW) South Africa vehicle assembly plant in the Eastern Cape will boost the country’s efforts to achieve growth of 5 per cent by 2019.

Employment news
Crafting an income brings hope and dignity

Delegates at the recent COP 17 Climate Change conference were in awe of the beautiful craftwork in the form of crochet, fabric painting, beading and wire art displayed at the Department of Arts and Culture's stand in the exhibition hall.

Small businesses and cooperatives can expect more support from government as the Department of Small Business Development gets to work.

South Africa is steadily making gains towards achieving women’s empowerment and gender equality.