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South African Forestry Company (SAFCOL) is the Government's forestry company, conducting timber harvesting, timber processing and related activities both domestically and internationally. It is undergoing a strategy review for its eventual disposal.

Introduction

2010 World Cup legacy

Many South Africans and visiting football fans, had to use public transport during the FIFA World Cup. They were pleasantly surprised at how efficiently it worked. The country’s improved public transport system has been identified as one of the key legacy projects of the World Cup. This legacy will be enjoyed by generations of South Africans for many years to come.

The Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development has made a commitment to increase the intake of nursing students in the next five years to help build an effective health system.

The department aims to recruit a total of 2 660 new nursing students to start training in 2012.

In the next five years, the department aims to increase the intake by 25 per cent per year.

Mandela Day

"It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it." - Nelson Mandela

On 18 July, Nelson Mandela celebrated his 92nd birthday. Mandela’s birthday has now officially been declared “Nelson Mandela International Day” by the United Nations.

Job creation remains one of government's top priorities. The New Growth Path is designed to create five million jobs in the next decade. Skills development and education are key factors in achieving this goal.

Work opportunities beckon for 30 000 new artisan learners this year thanks to the signing of the National Skills Accords in July. The accords are a partnership between government, labour and business.

Advice and events

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)  has put in place measures that will ensure that every person who finds himself or herself in South Africa between 10 and 31 October is counted. This will avoid missing some people in large numbers as was the case during past censuses.

However, before you will even be invited for an interview, your prospective employer will want to see your CV.

What is a CV?

Sport & recreation

People who are older than 65 will have the opportunity to show how young and fit they still are when they compete in the Golden Games to be hosted in the Free State on 19 and 20 October. This is a national event where persons older than 65 compete in various sporting codes on a provincial level.

Sport & recreation

In September, South African athletes will compete at the All Africa Games in Mozambique and in October, the Springboks will represent the country at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand as the defending champions.