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With the 2011 matric examinations just weeks away, every learner should be making the most of this time to prepare for the most important exams of their school careers.

For Grade 12 learners, the last and most important lap of their school careers starts on Monday 24 October 2011 when they will sit for the final matric exams.

Education empowers

To millions of people around the world, the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be remembered as the beginning of the biggest global education campaign ever. As part of the 2010 World Cup legacy, the 1 Goal Education for All campaign is bringing together footballers, fans, charities, corporations and individuals to help achieve its aim of quality education for everyone.

For some, the festive season was a wake-up call to be more cautious in future of excesses like drinking too much, driving under the influence of alcohol, unsafe sex an overspending. 

“Access to justice is a fundamental human and democratic right, a central pillar of a free and equal society,” said President Zuma.

Speaking at a recent conference on access to justice, President Jacob Zuma said that more courts were needed since some South Africans did not have transport to reach courts, which were often far from their homes.

Cases have been reported of people with albinism being abducted, killed or being discriminated against because of their skin colour.

The State of the Nation Address, (SoNA), is part of the opening of Parliament and is a key event on South Africa’s Parliamentary and political calendar. It is delivered to a joint sitting of Parliament’s National Assembly and National Council of Provinces.

Education empowers

Learners throughout South Africa are preparing to write their National Senior Certificate examinations. To raise awareness of the importance of the exams and rally support for learners, the Department of Basic Education started a campaign called Let’s Support the Class of 2010. So let us all as parents, guardians, siblings, friends give our heartfelt support to them during the coming exams.

Government’s focus on health as a national priority is gaining pace in South Africa’s economically most important province.

Gauteng’s Health and Social Development MEC Ntombi Mekgwe has set firm targets for providing anti- retroviral treatment to more people living with HIV, increasing male circumcision services and fighting the spread of tuberculosis.

His achievements, despite his disability, have turned South Africa’s top wheelchair tennis player and champion Lucas Sithole, into a formidable role model for many young people. And, despite being ranked among the top 20 in the world, this tennis ace remains modest and humble.