Publisher

The National Heritage Council (NHC) is a statutory body established in terms of Section 3 of the National Heritage Council Act No. 11 of 1999. It has, as one its key mandates, a responsibility of disbursing funds for approved heritage projects. In allocating these funds, the National Heritage Council aspires to expand the base of participation of heritage organisations in the country.

Compliments from visitors to our country during the 2010 FIFA World Cup included the warm and friendly welcome they received from South Africans. Building on this positive feedback, government called on individuals and members of organisations to join hands and say “NO” to xenophobia.

Since the Gautrain project got off the ground some two years ago, more than 100 000 direct and indirect jobs have been created. In the longer term, about 2 700 direct and indirect jobs a year would be created for operation and maintenance of the system.

2010 World Cup legacy

Before the 2010 FIFA World Cup, many people feared that crime would be out of control. But thanks to improved security measures, there was a marked drop in incidents of crime during the tournament. Government has promised to build on the best security practices used during the tournament to safeguard South Africans and visitors in the future.

Tourism is a major resource for creating jobs and growing the economy. The safety of tourists, both local and international, is therefore vitally important. Ensuring safe tourism is related to government's priorities of fighting crime and creating jobs.

State of the Nation
Great expectations for 2012

Health: On the road to recovery

South Africa’s health system is recovering following major initiatives to strengthen the system.

In June last year, the Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi noted that the health system needed a major overhaul to prevent a crisis. The Minister outlined his plan of action, which includes four key priorities:

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.