Scholar transport programme underway
At present, some 54 500 scholars benefit from the formal Scholar Transport Programme (STP). The programme allows scholars to be transported for free, while the Department of Basic Education pays the cost of the service.
All systems go with the new curriculum
Photo caption: From left: Masego Tlhabane, Bully Monyaki and Hendric Moeletsi during the Department of Basic Education’s orientation of provincial and district subject advisers on the changes that will be introduced to strengthen the implementation of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement in schools.
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Revamped library offers more than just books
Terri-liza Fortein - Gauteng Provincial Government
Johannesburg residents can justifiably be proud of their revamped city library which opened its doors recently after a multi-million rand makeover.
Melitha Madiba - Gauteng Department of Health
With more than 50 years in the healthcare industry under her belt, 73-year-old Alicia Mathope is as passionate about the profession as the day she started as a trainee nurse at the then Baragwanath Hospital in 1959. “Caring for people is all I know and I don’t think I could fit anywhere except in a profession that provides caring,” says the retired veteran from Rockville, Soweto.
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Healthcare in Cape Town’s Khayelitsha area has just entered a new era with the recently opened 240-bed Khayelitsha Hospital. This modern facility provides quality healthcare to as many as 1,5 million people.
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Home Affairs Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has launched a campaign against the scourge of duplicate IDs which has brought grief and pain to thousands of South Africans.
The first phase of the campaign will see the 29 000 affected South Africans’ names being published in several mainstream newspapers, including The Star and The Pretoria News.
Hamba kahle to servants of the people
As the country celebrated various national days in April and May, South Africans also mourned the passing away of two national leaders. Vuk’uzenzele pays tribute to the late Minister for the Public Service and Administration Roy Padayachie and former Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Sicelo Shiceka.
NYDA takes development of youth to another level
Chris Bathembu
Photo caption: The National Youth Development Agency encourages youth to reach their dreams through the Limitless Campaign.
For many matriculants from disadvantaged backgrounds tertiary studies seem like an impossible dream. However, if you don't have the financial means to fund your own studies you can apply for a loan from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
NSFAS study loans are meant for students who cannot pay for their own studies and/or cannot access bank funding, other study loans or bursaries.
A passenger rail transport system that will make South Africans proud will soon be on track. In addition, some 65 000 jobs will be created.
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa), which is responsible for the provision of passenger rail services, has rolled out a Stock Fleet Renewal Programme aimed at bringing passenger rail services up to standard and creating jobs.