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International relationsShaping new models

The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum took place from 25 to 29 January in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme: "The Great Transformation: Shaping New Models".

Department of Human Settlements, Public Safety and Liason

The North West Department of Human Settlements is an affirmative action employer with the intention of promoting representativity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of posts.

Applications : Completed applications should be forwarded to: The Director Human Resource Management: Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag x 2145 Mmabatho, 2735 or hand-delivered to Telkom Building, 3366 Besemmer Street, Industrial Site, Mahikeng (Behind the Crossing Shopping Complex).

International relations
Stronger defence relations with Cuba

South Africa and Cuba have strengthened cooperation in defence by signing a memorandum of understanding.

Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu and Cuban Vice-President of the Council of Ministers Ulises Rosales del Toro signed the Agreement on Defence Cooperation in Pretoria.

International relations
SA/Swazi rail line heads for success

South Africans and their Swazi counterparts are expected to enjoy various economic spin-offs from the development of a 146-kilometre rail line between the two countries.

The Transnet Freight Rail infrastructure project is expected to create many jobs for locals.

International relations
Wish-list of ideas to strengthen global ties

A passion for making beautiful things from recycled cans has changed many lives in the community of Mandeni, a small town along the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal. The man responsible for this positive change is 62-year-old crafter Muzi Mokoena.

APPLICATIONS: The Presidency, Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 535 Proes Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION : Ms M Makgae
CLOSING DATE : 22 April 2011 at 16:30

For many creative young South Africans, cooking is not only a hobby but a passion. For them, creating a mouth-watering dish is more than just cooking; it is a form of art. A group of 800 students are now getting a chance of a lifetime to realise their cooking passion and become qualified chefs. This is thanks to the National Department of Tourism's new National Youth Chefs' Training Programme in partnership with the South African Chef's Association.

2011 Municipal Elections

In preparation for the 2011 Municipal Elections due to take place on 18 May, the IEC hosted a pre-election summit in March.

Sport and Recreation

To ensure that learners get a balanced education by developing both their physical and creative abilities, physical education will be re-introduced as a stand-alone subject in schools.