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he effect of an in- and facilitating food and jubilant after crease in VAT to nutrition initiatives. SoNA T15 percent from “Spending on social pro- 14 percent is going to be tection is set to rise from Page 4 buffered by South Afri- R193.4 billion in 2018/19 to ca's high level of social R223.9 billion by 2020/21, services. That's according growing by an average of to Finance Minister Malusi 7.9 percent. The number of Gigaba who says the in- social grant beneficiaries is crease, which takes effect on expected to reach 18.1 mil- 1 April, will also see South lion by the end of 2020/21.” Africans enjoy greater relief An estimated 12.8 million from below inflation in- people will receive the child creases in personal income support grant and 3.7 mil- tax rebates and brackets, lion people will receive the and steps government is old-age grant. taking towards free higher Growing the education. 2018 Tax proposals From 1 April 2018 old- ■ An increase in value-add- economy age disability grants will ed tax (VAT) from 14 to 15 increase from R1 600 to R1 percent, effective 1 April Page 10 690 and to R1 700 in Octo- 2018. ber. Child support grants ■ A below inflation increase will increase from R380 to Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba is delivering his maiden 2018 in personal income tax re- R400 in April, and to R410 Budget speech in the National Assembly. bates and brackets, with in October. greater relief for those in This is a 6.6 percent an- lative reform, growing the improving access to Early Cont. page 2 nual increase. Since Octo- number of social workers, Childhood Development ber 2017’s Medium-Term Budget an additional R2.6 billion has been added to social grants to enable these ALSO AVAILABLE ON: increases. “As highlighted by the President in the State of the Nation Address, govern- ment will ensure that social grants will continue to be paid without disruption,” said Minister Gigaba. @VukuzenzeleNews In its budget review, National Treasury said Vuk'uzenzele expenditure on social Websites: www.gcis.gov.za protection provides social www.vukuzenzele.gov.za security and a safety net for E-mail: [email protected] low-income South Africans. It also improves social Tel: (+27) 12 473 0353 welfare service delivery to vulnerable individuals Free Copy through policy and legis- 2 March 2018 Edition 1 general Vuk’uzenzele Voter registration to take place in March 2018

The Electoral Commission is making sure that as many South Africans as possible are registered to vote in the 2019 elections.

to 5pm, to make it easy and nity,” said Mamabolo. The commission sourced incorrect voting districts were convenient for voters to up- “The IEC still does not have addresses using different ini- moved, as provided for by Sec- date their registration details addresses for about 2.8 million tiatives, including reviewing tion 12 (1)(d) of the Electoral or register. voters. We have a further 3.5 records, files and archives to Act. If you have moved to a new million addresses that are check and capture addresses “We have received and used, area since you last registered to classified as ‘incomplete’ provided by voters over the where possible, address data vote, you have to re-reg- or ‘generic’. This past 20 years; collecting ad- from other state sources such ister in your category requires dresses during the 2016 munic- as Statistics South Africa, the new voting further analysis to ipal elections; and undertaking South African Social Security district. ascertain whether field work ahead of registration Agency, Telkom, the South South Af- there are any other weekends for the by-elections. African Post Office and the More Matshediso rica citizens details available,” Where necessary, voters Department of Home Affairs,” aged 16 and he added. found to be registered in the he said. v he Independent Elec- over and in toral Commission of possession SMS containing the address of their South Africa (IEC) of an official To Vote voting station (SMS costs R1). T • In October 2017 the Electoral has announced the first 2019 identity document or card Commission launched a website elections’ voters registration can register to vote. If you are What to take with you (www.elections.org.za) for registered weekend and has urged eli- not registered, you will not be • When visiting your voting station take voters who have internet access to your bar-coded ID book, smart ID gible voters across the coun- allowed to cast your vote in review and/or provide their address. try to visit their voting sta- 2019. • Voters can also call the Contact card or temporary ID certificate with tion to either update their Registered voters, whose Centre (0800 11 8000), from Monday you. details on the voters’ roll or address details are not on the to Friday during office hours, for • You will be assisted to complete a to register to vote. voters’ roll, can provide the assistance regarding the location registration form which details your The commission’s Chief Elec- required information at their of their voting station and any other physical address. This will enable the toral Officer Sy Mamabolo said voting station during registra- queries. commission to place you in the right all 22 612 voting stations will tion. • Registered voters can also SMS their voting district. Proof of residence is open on the weekend of 10 “We need voters to show up ID number to 32810 to receive an NOT required. and 11 March 2018, from 8am and make use of the opportu-

news in brief From page 1 priorities was on higher educa- Financial Aid Scheme stu- Isuzu Motors invest in SA tion and training, amounting to dents at universities will also The South African economy has received a major the lower income tax brack- additional funding of R57 bil- have their loans, for 2018 and boost with the Isuzu Motors purchase of the ets. lion over the medium term. As going forward, converted to Struandale plant in Port Elizabeth. ■ A 52 cent per litre increase in a result, this is the fastest-grow- bursaries. v Department of Trade and Industry Minister Rob the levies on fuel, made up of ing spending category, with an Davies said the investment will save jobs. 22 cents per litre for the gen- annual average growth of 13.7 “We know that this investment will mean that eral fuel levy and 30 cents in percent,” he said. 1 000 jobs in the facility will be saved and there the Road Accident Fund levy. Government will phase in are 3 000 jobs in the direct supply chain and many ■ Increases in alcohol and to- fee-free higher education and thousands more in the supply companies. Jobs will bacco excise duties of be- training to students from poor The National Treasury continue to be guaranteed in the future.” tween 6 and 10 percent. and working-class families. has launched CSIR brings technology to improve This means that all new first- Vulekamali, an online water safety, delivery A move towards fee-free year students, with a family budget data portal Low-cost technologies to improve the quality of education income below R350 000 per that will make budget water and service delivery in municipalities were Minister Gigaba said govern- annum, at universities and information more displayed at the 12th National Municipal Managers ment will spend about R57 technical vocational education accessible and user- Forum which took place in Mpumalanga in F billion on fee-free higher edu- and training colleges in 2018 friendly. Visit: www. ebruary. cation over the next three years. will be funded for the full cost vulekamali.gov.za for The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research “The largest reallocation of re- of their studies. more information. (CSIR) displayed these technologies at the forum. v sources towards government’s Returning National Student

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A new dawn for South Africa South Africa’s new President inspires hope with his drive to renew the nation.

hen Cyril Rama- tional Congress. moved from Western Native came head of the ANC team Development Plan. phosa was “We should put behind us Township to Soweto in 1962, that negotiated the transition He moved into the private Wsworn in as the the era of diminishing trust where he attended Tshilidzi to democracy. sector in 1996, and in 2001 President of South Africa in public institutions and Primary School and complet- Following the country’s founded Shanduka Group, a on 15 February, South Afri- weakened confidence in ed his secondary education first democratic elections in diversified investment hold- cans were once again united leaders. We should put all the at Mphaphuli High School in ing company. He resigned in joy, peace and hope for a negativity that has dogged our Sibasa, Venda, in 1971. Together, we from Shanduka in 2012, fol- bright future. country behind us, because a In 1972 President Ramaphosa lowing his appointment as “Together, we are going to new dawn, inspired by our commenced his studies at the are going to Deputy President of South make history. We have done it collective memory of Nelson University of the North, where Africa. before and we will do it again,” Mandela and the changes that he became involved in student make history. President Ramaphosa holds said President Ramaphosa. are unfolding, is upon us. politics and joined the South We have done a law degree from the Uni- As South Africa prepares “As we rid our minds of all African Student Organisation versity of South Africa and to mark the centenary of the negativity, we should reaffirm and the Black People’s Con- it before and has received several honorary former statesman, South Af- our belief that South Africa vention. doctorates from local and in- ricans should honour Madiba belongs to all who live in it,” He played an important role we will do it ternational universities. and build the future that he the President confirmed. in the liberation struggle to President Ramaphosa is envisioned. ensure a democratic South again,” said married to Dr Tshepo Mot- President Ramaphosa took Get you know your Africa. President sepe-Ramaphosa, who was office as President following President The President was detained born in Soweto. A medical former President Jacob Zu- President Ramaphosa was in 1974 for organising pro-Fre- Ramaphosa. doctor by profession, she ma’s resignation after being born on 17 November 1952 in limo rallies that were held to holds a Master’s Degree in recalled by the African Na- Johannesburg. His family was celebrate the independence of public health from Harvard Mozambique. Two years later, 1994, President Ramaphosa University. Educational background after the Soweto student up- was elected chairperson of Dr Motsepe-Ramaphosa is rising, he was detained again. the Constitutional Assembly, the sister of business mogul Mphaphuli High School, B. Proc. Degree – Law In 1982 President Ramaphosa which wrote South Africa's and billionaire Patrice Mot- Sibasa, South Africa (1971) University of became the first general sec- new democratic constitu- sepe and Bridgette Radebe, University of the North Massachusetts retary of the National Union tion. He was also the deputy who is married to Minister in Baccalaureus Procurationis United States of America of Mineworkers, and he was chairperson of South Africa’s the Presidency, Jeff Radebe. – Law Honorary Doctorate elected as the African Nation- National Planning Commis- The first lady is also het cur- al Congress (ANC) secretary sion, which was responsible rent chairperson of the African National University of University of general in 1991. He then be- for compiling the National Self-Help Association Trust. v Lesotho Cape Town Awarded in 2002 Honorary Doctorate Honorary Doctor of Laws University of University of the North KwaZulu-Natal Awarded in 2002 Honorary Doctorate Honorary Doctorate University of University of South Africa Port Elizabeth Completed 1981 Honorary Doctorate

Awards • Olof Palme prize in Stockholm in 1987. • The National Order of the Baobab in Silver, in 2009, for his contribution to the multi-party negotiations and for chairing the Constitutional Assembly. President Cyril Ramaphosa and his wife Dr Tshepo Motsepe-Ramaphosa. 4 March 2018 Edition 1 Sona 2018 Vuk’uzenzele South Africans jubilant after SoNA

excitement has rippled through the business, organised labour investment in key manufac- country following the State of the Nation Address. and community represent- turing sectors, by means of atives. incentives; and stimulate In March government manufacturing by moving will launch the Youth forward with the localisa- Employment Service tion programme through Initiative that will place which products like textiles, unemployed youth in paid clothing, furniture, rail roll- apprenticeships. Together ing stock and water meters with business, one million will be bought locally." internships will be created The President said gov- in the next three years. ernment has already spent The President will also over R58 billion on locally establish a Youth Working produced products, as op- Group, that is represent- posed to imported ones. ative of all young South Africans, to ensure policies Crime and corruption and programmes advance “This is the year in which their interests. we will turn the tide of corruption in our public Growth, employment institutions,” the President and transformation announced. President Ramaphosa said A commission of inquiry government, with civil so- will seek to identify the ciety and the private sector, extent and nature of state ewly elected ethical leadership” said Education will introduce measures to capture, restore confidence President Cyr- President Ramaphosa Government has almost put South Africa on a new in public institutions and Nil Ramaphosa’s President Ramaphosa one million children in ear- path of growth, employ- identify wrongdoers. maiden State of the Na- said leaders agreed that ly childhood development ment and transformation. “The Commission should tion Address (SoNA), de- the main goal is to build a facilities and has improved The planned initiatives not displace the regular livered in Parliament on society defined by decency the basic education system. include a jobs summit, to work of the country’s law 16 February, has inspired and integrity, one that does In addition, almost one mil- unify sectors and stakehold- enforcement agencies in in- citizens across the coun- not tolerate the abuse of lion students are enrolled ers to find practical ways of vestigating and prosecuting try. public resources or theft by for higher education. tackling youth unemploy- all acts of corruption. This is a year of hope, corporations. This year government will ment; and an investment We must fight corruption, renewal and change with Economic growth has start introducing free high- conference, to encourage fraud and collusion in the government intent on been inadequate and er education and training significant new investment private sector with the same building a society in which public finances have been to first-year students from in the economy by local and purpose and intensity. everyone is free, equal be- constrained. This has lim- households with a gross international players. We must remember that fore the law, shares in the ited government’s ability combined annual income The President said the de- every time someone receives country’s wealth and has a to invest more in economic of up to R350 000. cline in manufacturing has a bribe there is someone better life. and social development to The Funza Lushaka Bur- deeply hurt employment who is prepared to pay it. Encouraging economic the benefit of its 57 million sary programme will award and exports. “Government We will make sure that we growth and inclusivity, job people. 39 500 bursaries for Initial will seek to reindustrialise deal with both,” President creation, improving access Government has taken Teacher Education over the on a massive scale; promote Ramaphosa confirmed. v to education, developing extra measures to reduce next three years and from infrastructure and access poverty and meet the needs 2018 all public schools offer to decent healthcare and of the unemployed. Public an African language as part dealing a meaningful blow employment programmes of the curriculum. to corruption were among have created over 3.2 the SoNA’s main themes. million opportunities that Youth unemployment The President recalled the provide: Youth unemployment values of late President Nel- • an income, work ex- is an urgent and serious son Mandela and struggle perience and training; challenge. “Young South heroine Albertina Sisulu, • the free basic services Africans will be moved to who would both have programme supports the centre of our economic turned 100 years old this over 3.5 million poor agenda,” he said. year. He recounted Presi- households; Young people can gain dent Mandela’s integrity • over 17 million so- exposure to the world of “We will use this year to cial grants are paid work through internships, reinforce our commitment monthly. apprenticeships and men- to ethical behaviour and torship, in partnership with Vuk’uzenzele Sona 2018 March 2018 Edition 1 5 SoNA in numbers

100th Anniversary South Africans pass rate in 2017. Economy and be combined by the • Celebrating the birth of whose earnings • 1 million – students investment free-trade area. former President Nelson are expected to enrolled in higher • R57 billion – amount Rolihlahla Mandela. increase. education in 2018. spent on locally pro- Tourism duced goods. • 700 000 – direct jobs Social development • 30 percent – value of being sustained by • 3.5 million – indigent public procurement tourism households being to be set aside for supported by gov- small, medium and ernment’s free basic micro enterprises, services programme. cooperatives, and • 17 million – social township and rural • 500 000 – students enterprises. Population enrolled in higher • R1.5 billion – the value • 57 million – South education in 1994. of the Small Business Africa’s diverse pop- • 39 500 – bursaries Fund established Infrastructure ulation. to be awarded by through the CEOs development the Funza Lushaka Initiative. • 187 – schools in rural Bursary Programme and underprivileged for Initial Teacher urban areas across grants being paid Education over the the country com- each month, benefit- next three years. pleted under the Ac- ing nearly a third of • 1 million – internships celerated Schools In- Employment the population. to be created in the frastructure Delivery • 3.2 million – work op- • 1 million – children in next three years. Initiative programme. portunities created early childhood de- • R350 000 – the gross • 26 – countries whose by public employ- velopment facilities. combined annual in- markets will be com- Health ment programmes. come of households bined by the free- • 2 million – additional • 1 million – public serv- Education of first-year students trade area. people to be initiat- ants employed by the • 60.6 percent matric benefiting from free • 625 million – popula- ed on antiretroviral State. pass rate in 2009. higher education in tion of 26 countries treatment by Decem- • 6 million – working • 75.1 percent – matric 2018. whose markets will ber 2020.

It’s a new era for SA, say Ministers

dawn of a new era – Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize stood up and they clapped at these were some of said the President’s speech the end of the speech. That A the words used by provided more details on is what South Africa needs. Ministers to describe Presi- how several programmes That is why we are happy.” dent Cyril Ramaphosa’s State would be funded. Agriculture, Forestry and of the Nation Address (SoNA) “There is absolute clarity Fisheries Minister Senzeni as he announced plans to deal as to where we are going Zokwana said all South Afri- with corruption, poor gov- and how we should make a cans should aspire to preserve ernance, slow growth and paradigm shift. the legacy of struggle icons unemployment. “But what I liked the most who fought to liberate the Speaking outside the National was emphasis on areas that country for the betterment of Assembly shortly after SoNA bring about growth of the the lives of all South Africans. some Ministers shared their gross domestic product be- “The speech was good – views. cause once you succeed with outlining our challenges, Communications Minister that one, support for phas- not shying from what we Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngu- ing in higher education and are faced with but coming bane said the speech drew the healthcare programmes up with possibilities about the inspiration of a country that he spoke about will be nation building, about turning over a new leaf. She said the speech gave of the economy is prioritised. easier to sustain,” she said. obligations, about being “The speech was well clarity on the issue of the re- Minister Davies said govern- Land Reform and Rural De- responsible and I think out received, well balanced, cently announced free higher ment had been emphasising velopment Minister Gugile of this we need to say South touched on critical areas – education and training as well that the global economies are Nkwinti said the speech in- Africa has changed and we investment, the economy, as the pronouncement on the shifting towards industrialis- spired hope. need to make sure all of us job creation and focused on Mining Charter. ing their economies and that “The SoNA ought to inspire make ourselves available to youth [jobs] and making sure Trade and Industry Minister it was good that the President people, not just the party that realise the dream of all those that young people get out and Rob Davies welcomed the aimed to put in motion prac- is leading government, but the who served at Robben Island, talk about skills,” said the President’s stance on ensur- tical measures. people of South Africa. Look including Nelson Mandela,” Minister. ing that the industrialisation Higher Education Minister at all the parties there, they he said. v 6 March 2018 Edition 1 Sona 2018 Vuk’uzenzele On the red carpet

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) to a joint sitting of Parliament on 16 February 2018 in what was a vibrant and glamorous affair. During his speech, the President talked about government’s achievements of the past year and looked to the future by presenting a programme for the coming year. Vuk’uzenzele captured all the highlights of the SoNA, including all the glitz of the red carpet. Vuk’uzenzele Sona 2018 March 2018 Edition 1 7 Economic recovery on the cards South Africa’s new President Cyril Ramaphosa has given the country and its people hope for the future.

More Matshediso delivered his first State there is a greater sense of hot emerging markets for This will be done, the of the Nation Address optimism among citizens. 2018. Our task, as South President said, by get- overnment and (SoNA) in Parliament in “Our people are hopeful Africans, is to seize this ting social partners in the South Africans Cape Town recently. about the future,” he said moment of hope and re- country to collaborate to Gare determined to For many years South to the applause of guests. newal, and to work togeth- build a social compact on confront the challenges Africa’s economy has not Business confidence er to ensure that it makes which the drivers of eco- facing the country to ac- grown at the pace needed among South African com- a meaningful difference in nomic recovery will be celerate progress in build- to create enough jobs or panies has improved and the lives of our people,” created. ing a more prosperous and lift citizens out of pover- foreign investors are look- the President said. "Tough decisions have to equitable society. ty. Even though poverty ing anew at opportunities This year government be made to close our fiscal These were some of the levels rose in 2015, unem- in South Africa. will initiate measures to gap, stabilise our debt and uplifting words President ployment increased and “Some financial insti- set the country on a new restore our state-owned Cyril Ramaphosa had for inequality persisted, Pres- tutions have identified path of growth, employ- enterprises to health,” he South Africans when he ident Ramaphosa said that South Africa as one of the ment and transformation. said. v Government’s priorities for 2018

More Matshediso will use to attract strate- gic foreign and domestic What to look forward to this year overnment will direct investment and ■ This month, government will launch the Youth Employment Service initiative, embark on a num- build targeted industrial which will place unemployed youth in paid internships in companies across Gber of measures to capabilities and establish the economy. Together with partners in business, government has agreed to address unemployment, new industrial hubs. create one million internships in the next three years. forge ahead with locali- President Ramaphosa ■ Government will convene a Jobs Summit in the next few months to align the sation and ensure trans- stressed that industrial- efforts of every sector and every stakeholder behind the imperative of job formation in industriali- isation must be under- creation. sation. pinned by transformation. ■ An Investment Conference will take place in the next three months, targeting “We are one people, Through measures like domestic and international investors, to market compelling investment committed to working preferential procurement opportunities in our country. together to find jobs for and the black industrial- our youth; build factories, ists programme, South Af- ■ President Ramaphosa will establish a Youth Working Group that is roads, houses and clinics; rica is developing a new representative of all young South Africans to ensure that policies and prepare our children for a generation of black and programmes advance their interests. world of change and pro- female producers that can gress; and build cities and build enterprises of signif- towns where families are icant scale and capability. Mining can intensify engagements also oversaw the safe, productive and con- The President said gov- revive the with all stakeholders Framework Agreement tent,” said President Cyril ernment will improve its economy on the Mining Charter for a Sustainable Mining Ramaphosa in his State of capacity to support black Mining has massive this year, to ensure that Industry signed between the Nation Address. professionals, deal deci- potential for growth and it is truly an effective government, business Government's localisa- sively with companies job creation. instrument to sustainably and labour to promote tion programme will help that resist transformation, President Ramaphosa transform the face of sustainable mining with stimulate manufacturing use competition policy to said that mining is South mining in South Africa. decent living conditions. and designate products open markets up to new Africa’s sunrise industry in “By working together, President Ramaphosa like textiles, clothing, fur- black entrants, and invest reviving the economy. in a genuine partnership, said he was concerned niture, rail rolling stock in the development of “With the revival in underscored by trust by the rise in mining and water meters for local businesses in townships commodity prices, we and a shared vision, I am fatalities that occurred procurement. and rural areas. are determined to work certain we will be able last year. “We have already spent “ Radical economic with mining companies, to resolve the current He called on mining over R57 billion on local- transformation requires unions and communities impasse and agree on companies to work ly-produced goods that that we fundamentally to grow the sector, a Charter that both together with all may have been imported improve the position of attract new investment, accelerates transformation stakeholders to ensure from other countries,” black women and com- create jobs and set the and grows this vital sector that mine accidents are said President Ramapho- munities in the economy, industry on a new path of our economy,” President dramatically reduced. sa. ensuring that they are of transformation and Ramaphosa said. “One mining fatality Special economic zones owners, managers, pro- sustainability.” In supporting the mining is one too many,” he remain important instru- ducers and financiers,” Government will sector, government stressed. ments that government he said. v 8 March 2018 Edition 1 SSoonana 2018 Vuk’uzenzele Increasing access to education

resident Cyril Rama- phosa outlined a Pnumber of successes with regard to education in his State of the Nation Address. Achievements in basic and higher education include: • Funding for • South Africa has nearly a million children in early the National childhood development fa- Student Financial cilities. Aid Scheme • The matric pass rate in- increased from creased from 60.6 percent in 2009 to 75.1 percent last R2.4 billion in year. 2008 to R15 • There are currently almost a billion in 2017. million students enrolled in • In 2017 over higher education, up from 460 000 students just over 500 000 in 1994. • Starting this year, free high- were funded by er education and training NSFAS for both will be available to first year university and students from households TVET colleges. with a gross combined an- • More than nine nual income of up to R350 000. 39 500 bursaries for Initial Education will also see the Infrastructure Delivery million children • Government will continue Teacher Education over the implementation of the first Initiative programme will attend no fee to invest in expanding ac- next three years. National Senior Certificate continue to build modern schools, which cess to quality basic edu- • From the beginning of this examination on South Afri- facilities to schools in rural represents at cation and improving the year, all public schools have can Sign Language, which and underprivileged urban outcomes of public schools. begun to offer an African will be offered to learners at areas across the country, least 80 percent • The Funza Lushaka Bursary language. the end of 2018. with about 187 schools be- of our schools. programme plans to award • The Department of Basic • The Accelerated Schools ing complete to date. v

A stronger foundation for education

Government has built a new, state-of-the-art school for Westbury learners.

bricks and mortar and we are excited,” said MEC Lesufi. “We are not opening an ordi- nary school. We are opening a school that has childcare facilities, that cannot be matched by private schools; laboratories and a properly • Government constituted dining hall, with aims to build chairs and tables, so learners can sit and eat,” he added. one school every Government aims to build month until 2019. one school every month until 2019. Worth R97 million, Everest Children of Everest Primary School have access to quality education infrastructure. Primary School also has ers will want to attend them smart boards and can now instead of having to travel to Nonkululeko Mathebula them with bricks and mor- officially opened Everest accommodate 1120 learners, far-flung areas which is costly. tar. Primary School on the first from Grades R to 7. Last year The school was built in two earners from Ever- The school is one of 42 that day of school this year. it catered for 950 learners. phases. Phase one consisted est Primary School, the Gauteng Government has “We are in the process of The school recently cel- of the library, multi-purpose Lwest of Johannes- already rebuilt and opened. eliminating what we called ebrated its 40th birthday. centre, laboratory and nutri- burg, couldn’t wait for the Gauteng Education MEC ‘asbestos schools’ in the prov- The department said that tion hall; while phase two saw first day of school this year, Panyaza Lesufi, Gauteng ince. There are 21 of them. the idea behind upgrading the building of the classrooms, thanks to government’s Premier David Makhura Everest Primary School is schools, mainly located in including the separate Grade project to demolish asbes- and Infrastructure Develop- a major one that we had to townships, is to make them R classes, and the admin tos schools and replace ment MEC Jacob Mamabolo demolish and rebuild with attractive so that more learn- block. v Vuk’uzenzele SonaSona 2018 March 2018 Edition 1 9 Men in blue lay down the law south africans will feel much safer with all of government's plans to curb crime.

overnment will be focusing on en- Fast facts Gsuring that police • The SAPS has establish street committees to assist stations have resources to in the fight against crime. This goes hand in hand tackle crime. with reviewing the Community Police Forum “This will include person- Policy. nel and other resources to • Public order policing will be expanded, and R242 restore capacity and expe- rience at the level at which million in 2017/18 and R355.8 million in 2018/19, crime is most effectively will be made available for this task. combated,” said President • A total of R2.5 billion has been allocated over Cyril Ramaphosa when the MTEF period to build, upgrade and maintain delivering his State of the police stations. Nation Address (SoNA). • The department plans to build 63 additional police He said police stations stations over the period at an estimated cost of are grappling with detec- tive and vehicle shortages, R588.3 million. resulting in low staff mo- rale‚ which in turn cripples the police’s ability to ade- munity-based organisation improve the relationship quately serve the commu- play in tackling pover- between the state and civ- nity. ty, inequality and related il society and address the Government will imple- their full involvement in port young people to be social problems, a Social challenges that NGOs and ment the Community Po- the fight against crime. self-sufficient and become Sector Summit will be con- CBOs face. licing Strategy. In addition to this will be involved in crime fighting vened during the course of The President hopes This will be in line with the introduction of a Youth initiatives. this year. these initiatives will help gaining the trust of the Crime Prevention Strategy In recognising the critical Among other things, this address the county’s crime community and to secure will empower and sup- role that NGOs and com- Summit should seek to challenge. v No place for corruption in SA

outh Africa must improperly and unethically. fight corruption, “This requires that we Sfraud and collu- strengthen law enforcement sion in the private sector institutions and that we with the same purpose shield them from external and intensity, said Pres- interference or manipula- ident Cyril Ramaphosa. tion.” “We will make sure that we Adding that government stabilise and strengthen vi- and government that state into Tax Administration deal with both in an effec- will urgently attend to the tal institutions like the South spending provides value and Governance of SARS, tive manner.” leadership issues at the Na- African Revenue Service.” for money and is free from to ensure that credibility is President Ramaphosa tional Prosecuting Authori- He said tax morality is corruption. restored along with ensur- urged professional bodies ty to ensure that this critical dependent on an implicit The President will appoint ing that the revenue meets and regulatory authorities to institution is stabilised and contract between taxpayers a Commission of Inquiry its revenue targets. v take action against members able to perform its mandate. who are found to have acted “We will also take steps to Transforming the criminal justice system

In 2011 government took the art facility cost against women and totals R5 million firm steps to build its anti- R700 million. children. and the value corruption capacity in the ■ A new correctional ■ The High Court Public Service through centre was built in Division in Limpopo money of assets the creation of the: Kimberley for R932- was opened in recovered totalled ■ Public Service Anti- million. November 2016. R230 million while Corruption Unit ■ In 2015 was ■ By 2017 government • Since 2014 the Multi-Agency Working announced that announced an the value of the ■ number of persons Group the South African increase in police potential loss convicted in ■ National Anti- Police Service (SAPS) visibility and SAPS prevented came Corruption Hotline Family Violence, Child was to enhance the respect of high close to R1.4 billion ■ In 2011 government Protection and Sexual utilization of the priority matters (in completed a forensic Offences Investigation DNA database in over the same which potential laboratory for the Unit secured 659 life the identification of period. South African Police sentences against suspects. corruption per case Service. This state of perpetrators of crimes 10 March 2018 Edition 1 Sona 2018 Vuk’uzenzele Growing the economy

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nfrastructure in- vestment is key to Igrowing South Af- rica’s economy, to cre- ate jobs, empower small businesses and provide • The establish- services to citizens, said ment through the President Cyril Rama- phosa. CEOs Initiative of Delivering his first State a small business of the Nation Address in fund which cur- Parliament in Cape Town President Ramaphosa said rently stands at government has invested R1.5 billion is an heavily in new roads, pow- the new infrastructure, Government’s plans for outstanding ex- er stations, schools and which will inform our way infrastructure development ample of the role other infrastructure. ahead. We will focus on im- • To work with social partners to build a small Some of the projects are provements in our budget that the private business support ecosystem that assists, nourishes taking time to get off the and monitoring systems, sector can play. ground and are aimed at improve the integration of and promotes entrepreneurs. • The Small Enter- enhancing government’s projects and build a broad • To honour its undertaking to set aside at least 30 efforts to develop the coun- compact on infrastructure percent of public procurement to Small, Medium prise Finance try’s infrastructure. with business and organ- and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs), cooperatives Agency has To address this, Presi- ised labour,” said Presi- and township and rural enterprises. launched a dent Ramaphosa said he dent. • To continue to invest in small business incubation. scheme to devel- will put a team together Ultimately, he said, the to speed up implementa- growth of South Africa’s “We encourage business to do the same.” op and fund en- tion of new projects, par- economy will be sustained • To finalise a small business and innovation fund trepreneurs with ticularly water and health by small businesses, as is targeted at start-ups. disabilities called facilities as well as road the case in many countries. • To reduce the regulatory barriers for small the Amavulan- maintenance. “It is our shared respon- businesses. “We have learnt some sibility to grow this vital • To expand economic opportunities for people with dlela Funding valuable lessons from our sector of the economy,” he disabilities. Scheme. experience in building all said. v Better wages for workers

The President said this ernment, business, the was a historic achievement community sector and ■ Cabinet has ap- that is expected to increase two of the three labour proved the National the earnings of more than federations represented six million working South at the National Economic Minimum Wage Bill Africans and improve the Development and Labour which will be submit- living conditions of house- Council signed the nation- ted to Parliament for holds across the country. al minimum wage agree- discussion and ap- “The introduction of a ment. ■ In 2016 a National national minimum wage The minimum wage proval. Minimum Wage was was made possible by the agreement was overseen • The minimum wage determination of all social by President Ramaphosa agreed on by Nedlac for farm workers will resident Cyril partners to reduce wage while he was Deputy Pres- partners and the rate Ramaphosa says inequality while maintain- ident. be R18 per hour. is R20 per hour or R3 Pthe introduction ing economic growth and According to the Depart- • The minimum wage 500 per month. The of a national minimum employment creation,” ment of Labour, all work- for domestic workers wage is an example of said President Ramapho- ers who do not fall under National Minimum will be R15 per hour. what is possible when sa, delivering his maiden the farm/forestry, do- Wage aims to re- South Africans engage State of the Nation Ad- mestic sectors, Extended • The minimum wage duce inequality and in meaningful dialogue dress. Public Works Programme for workers on an ex- to resolve differences. Cabinet approved the (EPWP) and learnerships transform the inher- panded public works The national minimum National Minimum Wage should not be paid less ited apartheid wage wage will be introduced Bill in November last year. than the set R20 minimum programme is R11 structure. on 1 May 2018. Representatives of gov- wage per hour. v per hour. Vuk’uzenzele SSoonana 2018 March 2018 Edition 1 11 Improved health for all

world with over 3.9 million people on treatment by August 2017. • All HIV positive South Africans now • South Africa today have access to has the biggest anti-retroviral drugs HIV/AIDS treatment irrespective of their programme in the CD4 count.

Fast facts • The availability of anti-retroviral drugs has led to an increase in life expectancy and low levels of mother-to-child HIV transmission rates. • Life expectancy increased from 58.8 years in 2007 resident Cyr- blood pressure, diabe- continue to work towards to 64.3 in 2015 while the death rate fell from 11.6 il Ramaphosa tes, cancers and cardi- implementing universal to 9.6 percent over the same period (Institute of Pused the State of ovascular diseases. health coverage through the Nation Address to • In the next three the National Health Insur- Race Relations). outline government’s months the Depart- ance (NHI). He highlight- • Mother-to-child transmissions declined from plans to improve South ment of Health will ed the following: 8.5 percent in 2008 to 1.5 percent in 2015. As a Africa’s health system launch a huge cancer • The NHI Bill which is result, thousands of babies were protected from in the following ways: campaign similar to ready to be processed HIV infection (South African Medical Research • By scaling up the test- the HIV counselling through government Council). ing and treating cam- and testing campaign. and will be submitted • South Africa will in April 2018 introduce the new paign and initiating an This will also involve to Parliament in the additional two million the private sector as a next few weeks. fixed-dose combination of three drugs, Tenofovir, people on antiretroviral way of mobilising all • Certain NHI projects Lamivudine and Dolutegravir that will make it treatment by December resources to fight this targeting the most vul- easier for patients to adhere to treatment. 2020. disease. nerable people in soci- • Confront lifestyles President Ramaphosa also ety will commence in diseases such as high said government would April this year. v

Agriculture is key to SA's economic growth

More Matshediso al production, improves food resolution. security and ensures that the “We make a special call on resident Cyril land is returned to those from financial institutions to part- Ramaphosa said whom it was taken under co- ner with it in mobilising re- Pgovernment will ac- sources to accelerate the land celerate the land redistribu- “This year, redistribution programme as tion programme to redress increased investment will be historical injustice, to bring we will take needed in this sector,” the more producers into the decisive action President said. agricultural sector and to He said agriculture presents make more land available to realise the one of the greatest opportu- for cultivation. nities to significantly grow Agriculture made the larg- growth of the country’s econ- “Guided by the resolutions enormous South Africa’s economy and est contribution by a signifi- omy in the second and third of the 54th National Confer- economic to create jobs. cant margin to the improved quarters of 2017. v ence of the governing party, this approach will include potential of Growing the tourism sector the expropriation of land agriculture.” Tourism currently sustains about 700 000 direct jobs and is performing better than most without compensation,” said other growth sectors. President Ramaphosa. “There is no reason why it can’t double in size. This year, we will enhance support for He said government is lonialism and apartheid. destination marketing in key tourism markets and take further measures to reduce regulatory determined that expropria- Government will undertake barriers and develop emerging tourism businesses,” said President Ramaphosa. tion without compensation a process of consultation to The President called on all South Africans to open their homes and their hearts to the world. should be implemented in a determine the modalities of way that increases agricultur- the implementation of this 12 March 2018 Edition 1 generalSona 2018 Vuk’uzenzele Building a proud nation

President Cyril Ramaphosa is on a mission to transform the country and he wants to take all South Africans with him.

hen President They want to participate,” South Africans who have Cyril Rama- he said. the skills, experience and On social media... phosa took to The President explained capabilities to address the W Comment on our article about messages of congratulations from Heads of State the podium to deliver his that the job summit that he critical challenges that beset first State of the Nation spoke about in the SoNA was the country. Address (SoNA) he did not called for by the trade move- “I am confident that we only outline government’s ment in South Africa. can move with urgency and Comment on our article about President Cyril Ramaphosa hosting a cocktail function in honour of former President Jacob Zuma. plans to improve the lives “They represent the peo- purpose to forge a new so- of all South Africans, he ple and want to sit down cial compact, to revive our also called on citizens to with government, business, economy, create jobs, reduce Comment on an article about two cadets who recently returned on the SA training work with government to communities and ourselves inequality and effect funda- vessel SA Agulhas from an 80 day Indian Ocean research voyage. build a country of which as workers to chart a way mental social and economic we can be proud. forward to see how we can transformation. South Africans responded create jobs. A clever govern- “We want all South Afri- to his call and showed their ment would heed this call,” cans to participate but more patriotism with the message, he said. than this, we want all South ‘send me’. Africans to lend a hand,” he “They are galvanised by “We want said. a sense of patriotism that Addressing the issue of the elevates the interests of all South expropriation of land with- the country above narrow, Africans to out compensation, President selfish interests. They are Ramaphosa said that the tak- The Marikana tragedy This must be concluded in moved by a conviction that participate ing of land from indigenous Another issue raised in the the coming months,” he said. tomorrow will be better than but more people in the country was SoNA debate was the Mari- today. They are saying they the original sin. kana tragedy during which Protecting women are ready to lend a hand, than this, we “It caused divisions, hurt 44 people lost their lives. President Ramaphosa de- to build a South Africa that and pain amongst our peo- “Marikana was one of the scribed the economic ine- benefits all of its people." want all South ple. There are few in our darkest moments in our quality between men and Speaking at his reply to the Africans to country who would contest young democracy. I would women in the country as a SoNA debate in the Nation- that the dispossession of like to use this opportunity to grave injustice. al Assembly, the President lend a hand.” black South Africans of their address the role that I played “One of the programmes shared with members of land contributed fundamen- in my capacity as a Lonmin where we have sought to in- Parliament his plan to take tally to the impoverishment director in the events of that tegrate various approaches the country forward. Similarly, the and disempowerment of the tragic week.” is the ‘She Conquers’ ini- “I do have a plan. social sector majority of our people,” he “Notwithstanding the find- tiative, which aims to em- It’s the Nation- summit an- said. ings of the Farlam Commis- power adolescent girls and al Development nounced The expropriation of land sion on my responsibility for young women to reduce Plan and I call for in the without compensation is en- the events that unfolded, I HIV infections, tackle gen- consultative pro- SoNA visaged as one of the meas- am determined to play what- der-based violence, keep cesses and sum- aims to ures that government will ever role I can in the process girls in school and increase mits because our bring use to accelerate the redistri- of healing and atonement. economic opportunities,” people want to be together bution of land to black South In this, I am guided by the he noted. involved. Africans. needs and wishes of the fam- The President also called “We will need to deter- ilies of the 44 workers who for a united effort to tackle mine, collectively, how lost their lives,” said the the chauvinism experienced we can implement this President. by women in the workplace measure in a way that After investigations three and other social settings. promotes agricultur- broad areas were identified “We must confront the al production, im- for action, namely compen- social and economic factors proves food securi- sation for the injured and that prevent young women ty, advances rural the families of those who from completing school, en- development, re- lost their lives, examining tering higher education and duces poverty the procedures of public or- graduating,” he said. and strength- der policing and preparing Government has adopted ens our econ- valid cases for prosecution. an integrated programme of omy.” “Government is making action to eliminate all forms progress with continuous of violence against women engagement with the legal and children. representatives of the vic- “With the support of com- tims, especially on matters munities, we aim to prevent of families such violence by transform- who lost their ing attitudes, practices and loved ones. behaviours.” v Vuk’uzenzele geneJOBSral March 2018 Edition 1 13 Save our rhinos

South Africa’s efforts brought rhinos back a percentage decrease of 7.6 are rhino, lion, buffalo, leop- percent,” the Minister con- ard and elephant,” the De- from the brink of extinction in the 1960s, but the firmed. partment of Environmental species remains threatened with a population of only However, the number of Affairs said in a statement. rhinos poached in KwaZu- Rhino poaching has been 20 000. lu-Natal, the Northern Cape, recognised as a security risk Mpumalanga, the Free State to the country, which may and the North West has in- impact the number of tour- creased. ists visiting the country, and government has declared it Effect on the as a national priority crime. economy The illegal activities associ- Rhino poaching and wildlife ated with rhino poaching and trafficking negatively impact the trafficking of rhino horn the economic development of only benefit a relatively small the country and job creation, criminal fraternity. including the development “These criminal networks of the country’s biodiverse take advantage of the com- economy which incorporates plexity of this type of crime. the tourism sector. While the syndicates reap the “The loss of one of South benefits, government’s abili- Africa’s iconic wildlife spe- ty to ensure socio-economic cies such as the rhino, which development is hampered More Matshediso in 2017 (1 028), compared to have instituted various meas- is one of the ‘Big Five’ can because organised crime 2016 (1 054). ures to curb rhino poaching, have a negative impact on the syndicates and activities he Minister of Envi- In 2017 there were eight including patrol programmes number of tourists visiting become more embedded ronmental Affairs, seizures of rhino horn at OR at national parks and utilising South Africa. Many tourists in communities across the TEdna Molewa, has re- Tambo International Airport game-changing technology. visit South Africa to come country,” the department leased the first 2018 progress and 502 alleged rhino poach- Between January and and see the Big Five, which confirmed. v report on government’s inte- ers and 16 alleged traffickers December 2017, 504 rhinos grated strategic management were arrested, bringing the were poached at the Kruger Rhinos poached in numbers approach to combat rhino number to 518, a decrease National Park (KNP), which poaching. from 680 in 2016. is 24 percent less than the 662 The report, which also covers “Regrettably, 21 officials in 2016. 2016 the last quarter of 2017, shows from our own personnel were “As a result of our an- (1 054) progress in the number of arrested for poaching-related ti-poaching strategy in the 2017 (1 028) arrests, investigations and activities in 2017,” Minister KNP we are seeing a decrease successful convictions of rhino Molewa said. in the number of poacher ac- poachers and smugglers and a tivities in the park, with 2 662 minor decrease in the number Curbing poaching recorded in 2017 compared to of rhinos poached nationally Government and its partners 2 883 in 2016. This represents A new Randfontein for residents Job opportunities in the pipeline for Randfontein residents.

he Rand West City ipality spokesperson Tshidiso between R3 000 and R15 000 Local Municipality Tlharipe said the project will per month. Tis changing the face change the face of Randfon- The owner and chairperson of Randfontein through the tein. of Finsbury Middelvlei Con- Mantrose Mega City Project, “We are truly excited about sortium, Matshidiso Ngakane, which will see thousands of this project and we know that said the project will give them houses being built for locals it is going to bring about posi- an opportunity to be part of and will bring various job tive change for our people. something big in their own opportunities to community “Not only are we going to communities. members. build 15 000 houses, we will “This is the first project of its The recently launched R11 also provide thousands of job kind in Randfontein and we are billion project includes the opportunities for our locals thrilled as residents. The project building of a mall, clinic, rail- and that’s ultimately what we The houses will consist of al work, such as brick laying, will provide much-needed job way line and other amenities in want. We want to absorb them RDP and low-cost units. “We plastering and painting,” said opportunities for locals for at Middelvlei, which will ensure in projects in their own town have many business owners Tlharipe. least seven years and will see job creation and boost investor and we believe that this will who will sub-contract in the This will go a long way to- business owners able to sustain confidence in the area. uplift them as individuals,” development of this project, wards accommodating the less themselves as well,” said Nga- Rand West City Local Munic- he said. and locals who will do gener- fortunate and those who earn kane. v 14 March 2018 Edition 1 JOBS Vuk’uzenzele

Deputy Director: Auxiliary Services Deputy Director: Facilities Management Centre: Directorate: Fleet and Auxiliary Services, Head Office Centre:Directorate: Fleet and Auxiliary Services, Head Office Reference No: HR 4/18/02/38 HO Reference No: HR 4/18/02/34HO Salary: All inclusive: R 657 558 per annum Salary: All inclusive: R 657 558 per annum Enquiries: Ms T Malindzisa, Tel: (012) 309 4647 Enquiries: Ms T Malindzisa, Tel: (012) 309 4246

HEAD OFFICE HEAD OFFICE Chief Director: Human Resources Management: Private Bag X 117, Chief Director: Human Resources Management: Private Bag X 117, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street. Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street. POST: CHIEF DIRECTOR: POVERTY ALLEVIATION, SUSTAINA- Establish and manage the institutional mechanisms to ensure coordination Principal Inspector: Employment Equity Deputy Director: Beneficiary Services BLE LIVELIHOOD AND FOOD SECURITY (Ref: F1/A/2018) and driving, aligned to the three spheres of government (IGR). Facilitate Branch: Community Development the Joint Implementation Plans with sector departments, participating in- Centre: Provincial Office: Free State - Centre: Provincial Office: Western Cape TOTAL PACKAGE:R1 127 334.00 per annum stitutions and partnerships. Align the departmental programmes with the Reference No: HR 4/4/8/159 (1 post) Reference No: HR4/4/10/185 government’s broader priorities and strategies. Salary: Commencing: R417 552 per annum Salary: All inclusive: R 657 558 per annum This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ NOTE: In terms of the Branch’s employment equity targets, African Enquiries: Ms AZ Mantutle, Tel: (051) 5056347 Enquiries: Ms. Z Maimane, Tel: (021) 4418125 contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a fl exible por- and Coloured males, African females and persons with disabilities are PROVINCIAL OFFICE PROVINCIAL OFFICE tion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. encouraged to apply. CENTRE: HSRC Building, Pretoria ENQUIRIES: Ms L Oliphant, Tel (012) 312 7653 Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: PO Box 872, Cape Town, 8000

P O Box 522, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand or hand deliver at No.9 Long Street, Cnr Riebeeck REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualifi cation (NQF level 7) as recog- POST: DIRECTOR: SECTORAL PROGRAMME PLANNING AND Deliver at Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein. and Long Street Cape Town. nised by SAQA plus 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level COORDINATION (Ref: F1/C/2018) in the fi eld of community development. Knowledge of the Public Service Chief Directorate: Special Projects and Innovation CLOSINGDeputy Director: DATE FOR Risk APPLICATIONS: Management 5 March 2018Deputy | DirectorFor full Beneficiarydetails of the Services advertised (2 posts) posts visit Assistantour website: Director: www.labour. Risk Managementgov.za Centre: Provincial Office: Free State Office: Provincial Office: Gauteng Centre: Provincial Office: Kwa-Zulu Natal legislation. Knowledge of economic development programme. 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Knowledge of critical government transformation programmes. contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a fl exible including a SeniorPROVINCIAL Certificate OFFICE and ID-document [Driver’s license wherePROVINCIAL applicable]. OFFICE Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent ResidentPROVINCIAL Permit HoldersOFFICE must attach a Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Free State, Department Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Department of Labour, Chief Director: Provincial Operations: KwaZulu-Natal, Understanding of Poverty Alleviation Initiatives and Programmes. Under- portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. copy ofof theirLabour, Permanent PO Box 522, BLOEMFONTEIN, Residence Permits 9300 to their applications.Gauteng, POShould Box 4560, you JOHANNESBURG, be in possession 2000 of a foreign qualification,Department of itLabour, must PO be Box accompanied 940 DURBAN, 4000 by an standing of Census Report 2011 and Poverty Statistics. Understanding of CENTRE: HSRC Building, Pretoria evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, Principal Inspector: Employment Equity Principal Inspector: BCEA the National Development Plan (NDP) vision 2030. Knowledge of special Centre: Provincial Office: Braamfontein asCLOSING well as applications DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: received late, MONDAY, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via faxCentre: or Provincialemail. Failure Office: to Freesubmit State all the poverty relief projects. Understanding of the State of the Nation Address. REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualifi cation in Social Work (NQF Reference No: HR 4/4/4/10/05 Reference No: HR 4/4/8/124 20 NOVEMBER 2017 at 16:00 requested documents will result in the application not beingSalary: considered. 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Applicationstechnical competencymust be submitted exercise on form that Z83, intends obtainable to from test anyrelevant Public Service technical Department elements or on ofthe the internet job, atthe www.gov.za/documents. logistics of which Thebe fullycommunicated completed and bysigned the formDepartment. Z83 should be and customer focus. Service delivery innovation. Financial management Competencies needed: Strategic planning. Programme and project manage- accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as recently certified copies of all qualification(s) including a Senior Certificate and ID-document [Driver’s license where applicable]. Non-RSAFollowing Citizens/Permanent the interview Resident and technical Permit Holders exercise, must theattach selection a copy of theirpanel Permanent will recommend Residence Permits candidates to their toapplications. attend genericShould you managerial be in possession competencies of a foreign qualification,using the it and administration. Communication (verbal and written). Computer literacy. ment. Financial management. Policy analysis and development. Information must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as Stakeholder management. Planning and coordination. Presentation and and Knowledge management. Communication. Service delivery innovation. applicationsmandated received DPSA late,SMS willcompetency not be considered. assessment The Department tools. Successfuldoes not accept candidates applications will via befax appointedor email. Failure on toa probationsubmit all the requestedperiod of documents12 months. will resultThe inDepartment the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, facilitation. Quality management. Problem-solving. People Management and empowerment. Client orientation pleasereserves accept the that right your not application to make was any unsuccessful. appointment(s) Suitable tocandidates the above will post.be subjected The successful to a personnel candidate suitability will check be (criminal expected record, to signcitizenship, a performance credit record agreement. checks, qualification The verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical Attributes: Good interpersonal relationship. Ability to work under pressure. and customer focus. Stakeholder management. Planning and organising. competencyDepartment exercise of Labour that intends is an to equal test relevant opportunity technical affirmativeelements of the job, action the logistics employer. of which The be communicated employment bydecision the Department. shall be Followinginformed the byinterview the Employmentand technical exercise, Equity thePlan selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Compliant. Inde- Attributes: Good interpersonal relationship. Ability to work under pressure. onof a theprobation Department. period of It12 ismonths. the Department’s The Department intention reserves the to right promote not to makeequity any (race,appointment(s) gender to and the abovedisability) post. Thethrough successful the candidate filling ofwill thisbe expected post(s) to with sign aa performancecandidate agreement. The Department of Labour is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. pendent thinker. Cost consciousness. Honesty and Integrity. Creative and Innovative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adapt- Itwhose is the Department’s transfer / promotion intention to promote/ appointment equity (race, will gender promote and disability)representativity through the infilling line ofwith this thepost(s) numerical with a candidate targets whoseas contained transfer / inpromotion our Employment / appointment Equity will Plan.promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. DUTIES: Develop and review integrated Community empowerment frame- ability. Cost consciousness. Honesty and Integrity.

Stay in touch with the department, visit: website: www.labour.gov.za | Facebook: Department of Labour | twitter: @deptoflabour works (guidelines, policies, strategies, programmes and approaches) to fa- DUTIES: Identify and ensure the alignment of sectoral and special projects cilitate the implementation of poverty alleviation and sustainable livelihoods to social development sector strategic plans. Conduct strategy analysis to programmes. Design and facilitate the implementation of community-based inform the implementation of special projects and alignment with national poverty alleviation, sustainable livelihoods and economical empowerment and departmental priorities. Coordinate the development of project plans, interventions. Design, develop and coordinate food and nutrition security Programme management frameworks, guidelines and tools. Facilitate col- programmes. Design programmes to capacitate community members, laborations with national departments and relevant stakeholders on sectoral households, cooperatives and existing and emerging small and medium plans and implementation processes. Facilitate innovation, incubation and enterprises to effectively participate in the local economy value chain. replication of best practices in the social development sector. Provide ad- Facilitate and coordinate community development research, planning and vice on resource planning requirements to support the implementation of impact assessment. programmes. NOTE: In terms of the Branch’s employment equity targets, Coloured NOTE: In terms of the Branch’s employment equity targets, African and White males and females as well as persons with disabilities are and Coloured males, African females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. encouraged to apply. ENQUIRIES: Mr P Netshipale, Tel (012) 312 7662/ 7556 ENQUIRIES: Ms N Zonke, Tel (012) 312 7322

The following vacancy exists within the Public Protector South Africa: POST: CHIEF DIRECTOR: SPECIAL PROJECTS AND INNOVA- APPLICATIONS: The Director General, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TION (Ref: F1/B/2018) Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, Location: Head Office, Pretoria | Ref: PPSA 01/2018 | Salary: All-inclusive salary package of Branch: Strategy and Organisational Transformation 0001, Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street R1 146 569 - R1 370 876 per annum TOTAL PACKAGE: R1 127 334.00 per annum FOR ATTENTION: Ms E Steenkamp Requirements: •Applicants must have a postgraduate qualification in Financial Management or be a qualified Chartered Accountant, coupled with 8 years relevant experience, of which 5 years should This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ CLOSING DATE: 16 March 2018 have been at Senior Management level •Experience in, and knowledge of financial management at contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a fl exible por- a strategic level - preferably in a service-orientated organisation •In-depth knowledge of functional tion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules. NOTE: Curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties, the names financial management, budgeting and corporate governance •Exposure to auditing practices CENTRE: HSRC Building, Pretoria of two referees and certifi ed copies of qualifi cations and identity document •Knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, project management and change management must accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). In the is essential •Knowledge of the Public Service, Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (GAAP) and event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) •Computer literacy, specifically MS Excel •A REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualifi cation (NQF level 7) as rec- register book as proof of submission. All shortlisted candidates for SMS valid driver’s licence is essential •Knowledge of Payroll Management would be an added advantage ognised by SAQA plus 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level. posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant •Good understanding and knowledge of the Public Protector’s mandate •Excellent communication Knowledge of the Public Service legislation. Knowledge and understanding technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated skills (verbal and written) •Report-writing skills •Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the •Excellent interpersonal skills •Willingness to work long hours •Management ability •Ethical conduct of the relevant legal framework. Knowledge of strategic planning and poli- selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic manage- •Ability to liaise with staff at all levels within the organisation •Accuracy •Service delivery orientated. cy development and implementation. Knowledge of design of Programme rial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on Key Responsibilities: •Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations •Advise and and Project Management Systems. Knowledge of Monitoring, Evaluation the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency guide management on annual budget and financial issues •Advise the Accounting Officer on strategic and Reporting. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA. Understanding of assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the financial and corporate governance issues •Provide management and administration to the Audit EPWP framework. Knowledge of special poverty relief allocations. Under- mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The successful Committee •Manage the Finance and Supply Chain Management Unit •Develop, implement and standing of the State of the Nation Address. Understanding of the National candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a maintain appropriate systems and policies •Ensure effective, efficient and economic management fi nancial discloser form and will also be required to undergo a security Development plan (Vision 2030). of financial resources and asset register for the office •Manage relationships with all stakeholders clearance. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certifi cates of including internal and external auditors •Manage and ensure proper implementation of payroll on Competencies needed: Financial management and administration. People service must be attached to the CV. It is the applicant’s responsibility to a monthly basis •Effectively manage all donor funds received by the office •Ensure effective risk management and empowerment. Communication. Analytical skills. Strate- have foreign qualifi cations evaluated by the South African Qualifi cation and internal control measures within financial management •Facilitate the submission of the office’s gic capabilities and leadership skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result annual budget vote and MTEF inputs. Programme and project management. Presentation and facilitation. Stra- in your application not being considered. Personnel suitability checks will be conducted on short listed candidates and the appointment is subject Enquiries: Mr G. Tyelela / Mr S. Maredi, tel. (012) 366 7079 / 7146. tegic planning. Computer literacy. Project Management Systems. Service to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will be limited to CLOSING DATE: 16 MARCH 2018 delivery innovation. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting. Policy analysis shortlisted candidates only. The selection of candidates will be done with and development. Information and knowledge management. Problem-solv- due regard to the relevant aspects of the selection process as set out in Note: All appointments will be done in terms of the Public Protector Act and a 6 month probation ing and change management. Stakeholder management. the Public Service Regulations, 2016 Chapter 4/67. Applications received period which may be extended to 12 months will be applicable. The successful candidates will be after the closing date will not be taken into consideration. No faxed or expected to sign the secrecy declaration form and performance agreement within 3 months of Attributes: Good interpersonal relationship. Ability to work under pressure. e-mailed applications will be considered. If you have not been contacted accepting the position. Innovative and creative. Ability to work in a team and independently. Ability within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please to inspire others. Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks. Confi den- All successful candidates will have to undergo security clearance and vetting; and accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates requiring competency assessments may be conducted. tiality. Adaptability. Diplomatic. Cost consciousness. Honesty and Integrity. additional information regarding the advertised posts may direct their en- DUTIES: Manage the strategic integration of special initiatives, esp. EPWP quiries to the person as indicated above. Internal applicants must submit The Public Protector South Africa reserves the right not to fill this vacancy. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Should you not be contacted within 2 months of the closing Social Sector Plan, into existing departmental and sector programmes. and register their employment applications at the register book in the DSD date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Manage and oversee the development of innovative mechanisms and reception area for the attention of Ms E Steenkamp. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service best practices towards institutionalising of special projects in the social Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter with a detailed CV and 3 references through the fi lling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/ promo- (including certified copies of qualifications and ID document). The Public Protector South Africa is an development sector. Provide institutional coordination, capacity building tion/ appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance and campaigns of special programmes in the social development sector. of representivity (race, gender and disability). Preference will be given to the candidates whose appointment or promotion meets the requirements for Employment Equity representivity in the Office and residing in the respective Province the post is located. People with Disabilities; Coloured and Indian candidates; and female candidates will be given preference. The Department of Social Development supports persons with disabilities. Please direct your application, stating the relevant reference number, for the attention of Mr T. Khunou to Private Bag X677, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver at 175 Lunnon Road, Hillcrest Office Park, Pretoria. Candidates may also email applications to: [email protected] Vuk’uzenzele JOBS March 2018 Edition 1 15 16 March 2018 Edition 1 Sport, Arts & Culture Vuk’uzenzele Learners get their own wheels There’s now a much faster way to get to school for learners who live in rural and remote communities.

Hlengiwe Ngobese

earners from Umfolozi District are now able Lto get to school much quicker and faster. This comesafter the Department of Transport and Umfolozi District Municipality donat- ed 750 bicycles to 15 disad- vantaged schools in the area. “Life has changed. The bicycles will not only serve as transport to school, but will also encouraged us to attend Learners from disadvantaged communities in the Umfolozi District Municipality can now cycle to school.

school gramme was launched as a provinces to maintain the bikes them to develop and advance resulted in her missing some regularly.” pilot project in 2001 and the and ensure job creation and our country and secure their of the lessons. initial target was one million SMME development. future. “Life has changed. The bi- bicycles by 2010. The project forms part of “The world demands more cycles will not only serve as The Deputy Minister of Trans- “The programme is an inter- a road safety initiative that sophisticated products and transport to school, but will port, Sindisiwe Chikunga, vention to improve mobility promotes non-motorised services and there is a great also encourage us to attend who attended the handover, and access to basic needs and transport and road safety need for skilled people to school regularly,” she said. explained that the initiative social and economic opportu- awareness. produce them,” she said. The municipality’s Mayor, aims to improve mobility for nities for people, especially in As well as making travel Asanda Fakazi (15), a bene- Smanga Mgenge, said they are learners in rural and remote rural, remote and poorly re- easier for the youth Deputy ficiary of a bicycle, is a Grade very grateful for the donation. areas who have to walk 5km sourced areas,” said Chikunga. Minister Chikunga said that 10 learner at Ntongande High “These bicycles are for learn- or more to school. Bicycle maintenance shops government must also pri- School. She said that walking ers, no one else. I urge you not The National Bicycle pro- were established in various oritise a future that enables the long distance to school to misuse them,” he said. v

#FeesMustFall production hits SA stage

Freedom the Musical urges the singing of songs of victory!

Thakgatso Setseta Fees Must Fall movement. Thokozile Ndimande. Her life takes a sharp turn The music composition is he South African after students protest at the raw and gritty and reflects State Theatre is Union Buildings in Pretoria. the rhythm and mood of the Tpresenting the pre- The story is a testament to times with Hip Hop genres. miere of Freedom the Mu- Phindile’s determination to Sekhabi reunites with his sical, the new production triumph regardless of the long-term creative partner by multi-award-winning odds stacked against her Wilhelm Disbergen. His playwright and director by the system and society. previous production, ‘Mari- Aubrey Sekhabi, from The production also fea- kana the Musical’ is still on 27 February to 31 March tures Hip Hop star Simph- the minds on many. 2018. ele ‘PdotO’ Mnyandu, The musical came out tops A strong cast of 47 members Simphiwe Ndlovu, Kabelo in the 2014 Naledi awards, and a 13-piece band tell the ‘Bonafide Billi’ Togoe, Mot- boldly scooping six awards tale of Phindile, a Tshwane swako rapper Chad da Don, from 14 nominations. University of Technology baritone Otto Maidi, and Tickets are available at student and leader of the 2017 Idols top-10 finalist Computicket. v