Publisher

President Zuma has promised that his administration would do things differently and faster. The Presidential Hotline is one of the things he initiated to promote a government that is accessible, cares about its people and responds to complaints and queries from the public.

Main complaints

Getting rid of poverty through social grants is one of government's main aims towards building a better life for all. People who want to apply for social grants are therefore urged to apply through the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) only, and not through any unauthorised persons or organisations.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

FROM UNEMPLOYED MECHANIC TO MENTOR AND TEACHER

Simon Ndlovu, a motorbike mechanic from Soweto, found himself without a job when a number of companies he worked for closed down. His only choice was to start his own business fixing bikes. 
"Losing my job has been a blessing. I regret not having started my own business a long time ago", he said. 

YOUTH

TOURISM OFFERS A HOST OF CAREERS

As part of plans to develop skills in the country, especially in the tourism sector, a school to train chefs was started in Pretoria in February.

Presidency

Opened by Deputy President, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the Compass Group Chef Academy, is supported by the Presidency under the Joint Initiative for Priority Skills Acquisition (Jipsa). 

JOIN THE POLICE

BECOME A CRIME BUSTER

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is increasing its efforts to fight crime. To help them do this, they are looking for keen, energetic and dedicated young people to join their ranks. 

loveLife, South Africa's National HIV Prevention Programme for Young People, is using cell phones to fight HIV and Aids among the youth. MYMsta is the world's first cell-based social network for youth empowerment and HIV prevention.

ECONOMIC LITERACY

WHY INTEREST RATES AFFECT US

An interest rate is the amount of money that a lender charges a borrower for a loan. The interest rate is usually given as a percentage of the total amount borrowed. 

KEEPING IT BRIEF

CALL FOR ENTRIES- POWA WOMEN'S WRITING COMPETITION 2008

Entries are now open for the People Opposing Women Abuse’s (POWA) Women’s Writing Competition. The theme for 2008 is: Journeys to Recovery. 

Entries can be submitted in the following categories:

The 2010 World Cup will benefit South Africans greatly because it will leave us with an improved public transport system. We will use these facilities long after the 2010 Soccer World Cup is over.

Ease traffic