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Maureen Mkhize spent years without a job before a training programme opened doors for her in the construction industry.

After idling at home with no prospects of employment, Maureen Mkhize has gone from struggling to make ends meet to establishing a formidable company in the space of six years.

The Chief Land Claims Commissioner, Ms Nomfundo Ntloko, invites all members of communities and individuals who have lodged their land claims with the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights before the cut-off-date of 31 December 1998, who have not been in touch with the commission, to visit the commission’s offices to check the status reports of their outstanding claims (old order claims).

Tourism Month

The Electoral Commission (IEC) in August published a myriad of draft regulations for public comment. 

In a statement, the IEC said these were a sequel to the promulgation of the Electoral Amendment Act.  “The Amendment Act heralds a new framework for the participation of independent candidates in national and provincial elections,” said the Commission. 

There are six published draft regulations; their salient aspects are:

Tourism Month

Local and international tourists now have an opportunity to learn more about the ancient and unique culture of the Khomani San in the Northern Cape.

That is thanks to the newly launched Twee Rivieren Interpretative Centre project in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

Located in the Kalahari, the park is known for its rich cultural and tourism offerings of the Kalahari Red Dune Route.

The youth of uMshwathi Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are set to benefit from the Hub of Hope – a health and skills development programme for youngsters in Gcumisa and neighbouring communities in that municipality.

Deputy Health Minister, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, in August presided over the launch of the Hub of Hope.

The Soweto Marathon, also known as the ‘The People’s Race’ is back on track and set to take place on 5 November 2023.

After overcoming some hurdles that put the marathon in doubt, it is now all systems go for the event, with entries now open.

Dear Vuk’uzenzele  

Thank you for an informative newspaper.

My name is Johannes Paaka, and I am long-distance truck driver from Ermelo in Mpumalanga.

Could you kindly explain the process of getting a new passport?  

Regards

Johannes Paaka

This has been a great year for women’s sports in South Africa.

Our female athletes have reached new heights across a number of sporting codes, and we have hosted several women’s international sports tournaments.