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Government Giyani making every drop count wants to boost Gabi Khumalo the economy Thanks to the opening of Amukelani Chauke the Giyani Water Treatment Government is impl- Works, 55 villages in Mopani ementing financial District Municipality will interventions to boost receive clean running water. the economy in order wo months ago, Water and Sanita- tion Minister Nomvula Mokonyane to increase economic visited Giyani and promised the Tcommunities that when she returns, participation to create they would have access to clean water. The water plant was opened by President jobs and extend income Jacob Zuma during his recent monitoring visit to Giyani in Limpopo to assess the pro- support to the most vision of water following recent community complaints. vulnerable. The visit to the Greater Giyani Local Mu- nicipality in the Mopani District Municipal- inance Minister Nhlanhla Nene re- ity formed part of the Presidential Siyahlola cently tabled government’s Medi- Monitoring Programme through which the um Term Budget Policy Statement, President undertakes hands-on monitoring Falso known as the mini-budget, and of service delivery. announced that due to low tax revenue and other economic constraints, government Giyani Water Treatment needs to lower its expenditure spending Works ceiling in order to save R1,3 billion over The Giyani Water Treatment Works is part the next two years. of the 26 Water Treatment Works, which But, the Minister said, all social grants supplies the Mopani District. will be safe and will not be affected by The scope of the Giyani Water Treatment austerity measures. Works refurbishment project, which is 98 per “We have achieved much over the past cent complete, includes the construction of twenty years: we have expanded education additional 6.7 megalitres per day capacity and health care, broadened economic par- Water Treatment Works. ticipation and extended income support to It also includes the refurbishment of the ex- the most vulnerable. isting 30-megalitre Water Treatment Works “But we are not making enough progress to increase the supply to 36.7 megalitres per President Jacob Zuma and Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane with in raising incomes or reducing poverty. Far day. Emily Sambo, from Bonwami village, who now has running water in her yard. too many people are unemployed, which President Zuma visited Emily Sambo’s deepens inequality and heightens vulner- family in Bonwani village, where he opened ability,” he said. a water tap installed inside her yard. Stadium, President Zuma admitted that there shortage challenges, but many others in the Sambo, 68, has been struggling for years; was a shortage of water in Mopani District, country do. Where there is a shortage of wa- Tough economic climate waking up at 5am and walking kilometres adding that the scale of dependence on ter, sanitation is also poor and consequently The National Treasury has revised the to fetch water from a river. boreholes showed the seriousness of this health is affected. In other areas the biggest country’s economic growth downwards An emotional Sambo said she didn’t think challenge, even in the hospitals. challenge is ageing infrastructure,” President to 1,4 per cent, which is a stark contrast to that her life would change after so many “The rural areas in this part of the country Zuma said. the real Growth Domestic Product (GDP) years. She said since 1994, she had witnessed are suffering, particularly when you consider Government has made various interven- of 2,7 per cent that was projected in the a number of developmental changes in the that almost half of the boreholes drilled are tions to deal with the challenge of water February budget. province. for one or other reason not working,” Presi- supply in the country. These include expan- This is due to external and domestic con- “I’ve been waiting for this day for many dent Zuma said. sion of water infrastructure, building of straints, including a slowdown in Europe, years and it’s finally here. Government He also noted that water is a serious chal- dams and refurbishing and improving old China and other emerging economies. has done a lot to improve our lives. I first lenge in many communities and South Africa infrastructure. Locally, several factors have affected our received an RDP house, I have electricity, was growing into a water scarce country, President Zuma said government was also growth and these include energy con- now I have running water inside my yard,” particularly due to broader changes caused increasing the Municipal Infrastructure Grant straints, labour disputes, skills shortages said an elated Sambo. by climate change and global warming. to enable the municipalities to increase their Continued on page 2 Addressing the community at the Giyani “It is not this province which faces water scale of service delivery. Vuk’uzenzeleVuk’uzenzele is is FREE . . . but. . . but please please pass pass it on it whenon when you you are aredone done 2 Vuk’uzenzele December 2014 / January 2015 GENERAL Voice of citizens strengthened Noluthando Mkhize

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for – a government that and the slow industrialisation of our economy. listens to their needs and then As a result of slow growth, we are not raising enough from our tax collection delivers services that address and our revenue is below the projected target. those needs. Minister Nene said the National Treas- ury will be taking difficult tax decisions fter all, we all want to have a say in to boost revenue. that which impacts us directly in our “Revenue measures will also come day-to-day lives. into consideration in the period ahead. A Government is a step closer to the If we are to avoid reducing expenditure vision of building a capable state, with the in real terms, about R15 billion a year in Department of Planning, Monitoring and additional revenue will need to be raised. Evaluation’s (DPME) piloting of the Citizens- Through citizen-based monitoring government will be able to strengthen public Details will be announced in the 2015 based Monitoring (CBM) approach. accountability and improve service delivery. budget,” he said. CBM monitors government’s performance, focusing on the experience of ordinary citizens community surveys on locals’ experiences when The piloting of CBM More funds set aside for to strengthen public accountability and improve they receive government services. The first phase of the CBM pilot has already social grants service delivery. Short questionnaires are used to determine been completed in Msinga, KwaZulu-Natal According to the National Treasury CBM closes the gap between the perceived and from citizens what they think about the partici- and Phuthaditjhaba in the Free State. documents, government proposes to actual experiences of service delivery for both pating government departments. Timm says that a number of lessons were allocate just under R500 billion to social the user (citizen) and the provider (government). The surveys are also used to gather the views learnt in these two areas. protection over the next three years. of staff members providing the services, to get “In Msinga, for example, there was lack “Social grants, which are expected to How CBM works their opinion on the conditions that they work of communication between the local tradi- reach 17,3 million people by 2017/18, Jonathan Timm, the Director of CBM at DPME, under. tional leaders and the police. One of the key will account for nearly 85 per cent of says the programme utilises feedback from citi- “By listening to the community and staff, actions was to build healthy relationships this spending. zens to improve the services that are delivered. the CBM model is able to identify where the with the community through dialogue and “The Medium Tern Strategic Frame- “If you really want to understand whether challenges lie. People who use the service are participation in strengthening the commu- work focuses on enhancing the legisla- you are delivering the right services or whether asked to share their views about the quality of nity policing forum. tive and policy framework to improve government is doing what it has planned to do, the service, waiting times, bribery and the way “In Phuthaditjhaba, the community service delivery and access to social you need different sources of data. people are treated by officials,” explains Timm. raised concerns about the lack of police assistance. “CBM, in the context of water, could be finding The information is used to develop a plan to visibility in the area. This resulted in the “The national department will also out whether the community is able to get water improve services. police station installing tracking devices improve regulation and oversight of from a tap. Getting feedback from people who The third step includes community members, in all police vehicles to monitor where pa- the sector. are affected by the service is a very important staff, civil society and service delivery facility trols were taking place, which increased “Removal of the means test for access part of the monitoring cycle or system.” managers coming together to determine the way visibility.” to the old-age grant has been deferred Timm says that civil servants are also consulted forward. CBM is currently being piloted in Temba and will form part of comprehensive to determine what the challenges are in deliver- Timm adds that once a plan to improve ser- in Gauteng, Burgersfort in Limpopo and social security reforms,” the National ing services. vices has been discussed and agreed on, a public Jouberton in North West. Treasury said. “At times you find that the problem is not with commitment to the improvements is made at By 2015, CBM would have been piloted Details of what this means to the pock- the civil servant administering the service on the a community meeting, bringing together gov- in all nine provinces and DPME will work ets of the beneficiaries is expected to be ground, but that the challenge needs to be solved ernment officials, local councillors, traditional with sector departments to take CBM to a announced in the main budget in 2015. higher up in the system.” leaders and community members. bigger scale. CBM is a four-step process. The first step is The last phase of the programme ensures plans A five-year strategy will then be devel- Plans to create more meetings, facilitated by the DPME, within a are in place for improvements, including ways oped and policy recommendations will be jobs, continue allocat- specific community where citizens, civil society for community members to monitor progress submitted to Cabinet. CBM roll-out across ing free services and government officials discuss the challenges towards achieving agreed upon targets. the country will then be determined. The National Treasury Medium Term faced by that community. Budget Policy Statement documents Secondly, CBM teams from the community, For more information, call the Batho Pele call centre: 0860 428 392 further state that government supports which have been trained by the DPME, conduct employment growth directly in a variety of ways: - By improving the management of the Expanded Public Works Programme, combined with rapid SA’s ocean to boost economy growth in allocations, means that government is on track to achieve Nosihle Shelembe delivery of its Economic and Government services and ocean governance work stream its target of 6 million short- to overnment will implement ocean Transformation Programmes. has undertaken the task of developing a medium-term jobs between 2014 economy projects, which are expected President Zuma said the oceans have the comprehensive, integrated ocean governance and 2019. to contribute more than R20 billion to potential to contribute up to R177 billion to the framework for the sustainable growth of the - Implementing the employment tax Gthe Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by GDP and create just over one million jobs by ocean economy. incentive, which provides firms 2019. 2033. He said work on an Ocean Act was in progress with incentives to hire young “Going forward, delivery units have been es- He said teams from government, labour, and a draft Oceans Bill would be ready in 2015. workers, is already supporting at tablished in the lead departments to drive the business, academia and other sectors worked “The Oceans Act will provide a clear founda- least 209 000 young workers in implementation of the detailed delivery plans. together explore all possibilities and further un- tion for marine spatial planning,” he said. about 23 500 firms. We will achieve the growth and the jobs we need lock the potential of the country’s vast coastline. The marine transport work stream has de- - The Jobs Fund, which will spend in the economy,” President Jacob Zuma said. The work stream on offshore oil and gas explo- veloped 18 initiatives across three categories, about R3,9 billion over the next He said progress on the ocean economy initia- ration has set a target of drilling 30 exploration including infrastructure and operations, skills three years, will partner with the tives would be monitored on a weekly basis by wells in the next 10 years. and capacity building as well as market growth private sector and non-govern- the Department of Planning, Monitoring and “Over the next 20 years, this work could lead to accelerate sector growth. mental organisations on projects Evaluation. to the production of 370 000 barrels of oil and gas President Zuma said the initiatives would expected to create more than 167 President Zuma was speaking in Durban dur- per day. The result would be 130 000 jobs and a expand the South African port capacity for 000 jobs. ing the open day of Operation Phakisa, which contribution of US $2,2 billion [approximately repair work for oil ships and oil rigs. - To create platforms for the growth promotes economic growth and job creation R23.8 billion] to GDP,” said President Zuma. Another target included increasing the of export-oriented firms, a number in line with the goals outlined in the National South Africa’s coast and adjoining waters have amount of minerals exported on South Afri- of special economic zones are to be Development Plan (NDP). possible resources of approximately nine billion can ships, which would create more than 4 000 established, complementing exist- The open day was an opportunity for the barrels of oil. direct jobs. ing incentives for industrialisation. President to release the results of weeks of The aquaculture work stream underlined the President Zuma said some of the progress The Minister said on top of these job exploratory work of unlocking the country’s high growth potential of South Africa’s aquacul- made included the process of establishing a creation initiatives, government would ocean economy. ture sector due to an increasing demand for fish. National Shipping Company in partnership also continue to supply free basic Operation Phakisa has four priority areas, Eight initiatives that could spur growth in the with South Korea. electricity to vulnerable groups of the which include marine transport and manufac- sector have been identified. He said Operation Phakisa represented a new society. turing, offshore oil and gas exploration, aqua- One of the initiatives includes implementing spirit of moving faster in achieving a growth “Financial assistance to municipalities culture as well as marine protection services and 24 projects across South Africa, which are ex- target of five per cent by 2019. for free basic services will continue, ocean governance. pected to grow the aquaculture sector’s revenue ensuring that the poorest households The operation is an adaptation of the Big Fast from about R500 million today, to almost R1,4 For more information, call the Batho are protected against rising electricity Results methodology that was successfully billion in 2019. Pele call centre: 0860 428 392 tariffs,” he said. applied by the Malaysian Government in the President Zuma said the marine protection December 2014 / January 2015 Vuk’uzenzele 3 From the Union Buildings

a message from the President Ending a successful year and looking forward to a fruitful 2015

his is the time of year when mil- Cutting back on the red tape involved in lions of South Africans – like starting a business, creating special economic millions of people around the and industrial development zones, improving Tworld – begin to “ease” into the our rail and port infrastructure, building new year-end, reflecting on the past 12 months, hospitals, clinics and residential settlements taking a breather from work (for the 15 have all been part of improving our economy million who are employed) and thinking and living conditions – and of creating jobs for up resolutions for the year ahead. people who need them the most. For government, where our financial South Africa’s built landscape is changing year ends on March 31, December is a fes- every day as we undertake ambitious projects tive year-end but not an official year-end. that are quickly changing the way we live and We will press on till the end of the financial do business, the way we feel about ourselves year, when we start the task all over again and the way the world looks at and interacts of working with all South Africans to with us. move South Africa even further forward. But our nation faces a much greater chal- There is no rest for the hard-working or lenge: that of building from the inside, not the the committed. outside. Even so, we look back on 2014 as a year As you read this, we are observing 16 Days of Many students received state funding to study at universities making it possible to in which we achieved many milestones Activism for No Violence Against Women and secure a better future. and were also deeply wounded as a Children as part of a year-round campaign to nation when we lost compatriots in the protect vulnerable groups in our society and to Africans, the majority of people are living lives take a stand against perpetrators of crime. church tragedy in Lagos, Nigeria, or, focus our attention on the values and principles with respect, dignity and empathy. Some of our However, our justice system should more recently, when we lost our sport- by which we live. poorest compatriots who live on the economic function as our last resort. ing personalities such as Senzo Meyiwa, This is also a period during which we observe margins and have the least to offer to others, Our thoughts and actions should be our Mbulaheni Mulaudzi, Shadrack Ngcobo, World Aids and the United Nations day dedi- often go out of their way the furthest to share first resort in the quest for a better society. Phindile Mwelase and Tinus Linee. Indeed cated to people with disability. their little with others and to do good. It is time we rebuilt our moral infra- we lost many more South Africans who In addition, with people preparing to head Much of the violence and conflict we experi- structure in the same way we are putting were very special to their families. home or on holiday to various parts of the ence in our communities arise from greed or up new houses, schools, bus rapid transit This was a year in which we reflected country, this is the disrespect for common systems or office parks. frequently on our nation’s achievements time our Arrive Alive This was a year in which we decency and the values The call to this effect was first made by during 20 Years of Freedom – 20 years that campaign advocates of living in harmony with our founding President Nelson Mandela brought opportunity and hope to millions safety on our roads reflected frequently on our those around us. who spoke of the reconstruction and de- of our people. From the deepest rural out- and responsible and nation’s achievements during Grandchildren who abuse velopment programme of the mind. posts in our country to the ever-changing respectful celebrations their elders, grandfathers Indeed, this December we unite again as skylines of our metropolitan centres, around Christmas, 20 Years of Freedom – 20 who abuse their descend- a nation to reflect on those sad moments there is no place or person who has not New Year and other ants, teachers who have in- on the evening of 5 December 2013, when been reached or touched by 20 years of festivities. years that brought opportunity appropriate relations with our beloved Madiba left us after an ex- transformation. Each year, as we expe- and hope to millions of our learners and workplace tended illness. Social grants, extended public works rience these campaigns, supervisors who sexually It was a heart-breaking moment for his programmes, community works pro- we are confronted by people. abuse or exploit staff tell family, for South Africa and for the world grammes, government support for frightening statistics, us we need to build hearts and it was a moment that challenged us cooperatives and emerging farmers, and stories and experiences and minds, not just bricks to ensure that Madiba's legacy as a moral free social housing, water and electricity arising from the actions of South Africans and mortar. beacon nationally and internationally - for millions of South Africans are among whose behaviours, attitudes and actions have People who do these terrible things do not and his many calls to action - would live in the ways we have brought dignity and not kept pace with the visible development we live on an island of their own. They live among our lives as individuals and communities. security to citizens. see around us. us. They are in our homes, in our neighbour- While December is indeed a time to take Giving students state funding to study There are just too many of us who live by the hoods, in our workplaces, in our church it easy and reflect, it's also a season of com- at our universities, making it possible for knife, the gun, the bottle neck or illicit drugs. groups, in our sports clubs. mitment not just to New Year's resolutions medical students to develop their careers There are too many of us who are quick to It is a tragedy - and very often a further but to a whole new life ahead. in a partner country such as Cuba and anger and disrespectful in the way we relate breaking of the law - that thousands of South As President of our Republic and on launching brand-new universities and to people around us, especially in situations Africans stand by idly or turn a blind eye to behalf of government and my family, I other institutions of higher learning are where we have differences or arguments over terrible events, adding to the misery, suffering wish you a joyous and safe festive season. among the ways we are investing in our the smallest things. and violation suffered by relatives, friends, I also look forward to seeing how the nation’s knowledge base for a more so- Much of this is driven by factors other than neighbours or colleagues. matric Class of 2014 have done all of us phisticated economy in the future. poverty. I say this because among poor South The law-abiding majority of South Africans proud. must take a stand that will show those who In 2015, government and I will be along- have no respect for the wishes, lives or prop- side you once again to move South Africa erty of others that they have no place in our forward. decent society. When people aren't able to or refuse conduct themselves with dignity and respect, it is our law enforcement agencies to whom we turn for justice, punishment, rehabilitation and restitution. In such cases, we welcome the occasions on which our courts send clear and severe mes- sages to criminals and show our communities that the courts are responsive to the outrage and trauma we all feel when individuals break the law or the codes of common decency. Daily, killers, rapists, cable thieves, members of mall heists and truck-jackings gangs are dealt with by our courts, thanks to the dedi- cated and often dangerous work of our police, Together we move prosecutors and cooperation of witnesses who South Africa forward! This year South Africa celebrated 20 Years of Freedom. are often terrified of retribution but choose to 4 Vuk’uzenzele December 2014 / January 2015 INFRASTRUCTURE Transnet injects life into sleepy De Aar Albert Pule Refurbishing The opening of Transnet wagons and lives Wagons Refurbishing Facility in De Aar has Albert Pule injected economic activity fter losing her job as a field worker in the Department into the quiet town south of Social Development’s Ba ALelapa programme, 29-year of Kimberly, Northern Cape. Nadia Khowa’s life was an uphill battle. For over 18 months she could not af- he Minister of Public Enterprises, ford the basics and was in a financially Lynne Brown, and the Premier of difficult space. the Northern Cape, Sylvia Lucas, Khowa’s contract as a field worker at Tofficially opened the wagon refur- the department’s regional office was not bishment facility, a Youth Multi-Purpose renewed. precinct and handed over two houses to “I was not in a good space and things poor families. were tough financially. I could not afford Transnet’s Profit Centre unit is responsible to get basic things and depending on my for the facility. husband was not easy.” The centre’s manager Timothy Jonas said The opening of the Transnet Wagon the facility had created jobs and some of Refurbishment Facility has changed those working at the facility had also bought The Transnet Refurbishment Facility repairs old and run down wagons that are due to Khowa’s life and given hope to the many property in De Aar, giving the economy of be scrapped. unemployed young people of De Aar in the small town a boost. Northern Cape. Currently, the facility is responsible for from De Aar and the others are from sur- information and health care. The aim Today she works as a technical worker repairing old and run down wagons that rounding towns. It is estimated that about of the centre is to give young people at the facility. Her life improved and she are 10 years old. 300 direct and indirect jobs will be created information and knowledge that will is able to buy groceries for her family. “We are responsible for refurbishing old through the facility. create informed and inspired young “This job has restored my dignity and wagons that are due to be scrapped,” ex- Jonas said the opening of the facility has people. given me confidence as a woman. You plained Jonas. sparked interest in rail engineering from the • A youth recreational park. The park is know that when you are not working, The facility repairs two types of wagons, community. a positive environment for the youth things can get a bit difficult, but with this the first type is NDZLJ 1 and NDZLJ 2. “Since we opened, most of the young peo- to socialise in safe surroundings. This job, I’m in a good space,” she says with NDZLJ1 wagons are used to carry rail tracks ple from De Aar have shown an interest in will consist of, amongst other things, a smile. while NDZJ 2 clalmp the rail tracks ensuring what we do.” an outdoor amphitheatre an outdoor Khowa is responsible for grinding, they don't fall off during transit. The wagons Transnet opened a Youth Precinct targeting chessboard and a basketball court. flame cutting, fitting components onto are 13 metres long and two metres wide, orphans and homeless people from De Aar. • A youth enterprise development pro- wagons, and assembling the wheels of weighing 42 800 kilograms. When it was It consists of: gramme. Funded by Transnet Property, wagons. opened, the facility set a target of repairing • A youth shelter for 20 homeless boys. this programme targets boys older than Although she is grateful for the oppor- 163 wagons for the current financial year. The shelter aims to take boys off the 18 who are working as artisans. The tunity, she said the facility should also By end of October, 83 NDZLJ 1 wagons streets and place them in a healthy en- boys will be trained to form their own concentrate on transferring skills. had been repaired and only 80 were still in vironment where they can be rehabili- small enterprises and contracted to “If the managers here can focus on need of repair. Twenty-five NDZLJ 2 wagons tated and equipped with self-sustaining maintain Transnet properties. skills transfer, especially to the young were repaired by end of October, with only life skills. • Youth volunteers. The volunteers will people from this town, I will be happy.” six more in need of repair. Jonas said they • A youth educational centre. The centre hold monthly activities aimed at help- She also urged management to create are expecting new targets from March 2015. offers, among others, access to a library, ing the youth to value and contribute more jobs for women from De Aar. The facility employs 47 people, 22 of them career information, higher education positively to their communities. Cycling: the future of South Africa’s transport

Ursula Graaff life,” said MEC Vadi, who is an avid cyclist. He stressed that using bicycles to get around was also better for the environment. Residents of Soweto will MEC Vadi said the population is increasing and finding alternative modes of transport now find it a little easier to would reduce time in traffic, increase health in the country and benefit the environment. leave their cars at home City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Parks Tau said he was happy about the new infra- and take to the streets on a structure in Orlando. “It is time to celebrate progress, progress that bicycle instead. is achieved in terms of the infrastructure in our communities and also progress with regard to he Department of Environmental Af- creating a consciousness about how we treat fairs, in partnership with the City of ourselves and our bodies,” he said. Johannesburg and the German gov- The Mayor added that this type of infrastruc- Ternment, recently launched the Or- ture aimed to improve people’s health and that lando Cycles Paths & Complete Streets project of the environment. in Orlando. “We ensure that we give you, our future a The project is aimed at making the city better chance for a better environment, with environmentally friendly, giving residents an limited impact of climate change and envi- alternative to private cars, reducing green- ronmental blue prints on your future and the house gas emissions, promoting renewable future of generations that come after you,” he energy sources and creating climate change added. awareness. Tlou Ramaru, Chief Director at Environmen- As part of the project, the city constructed tal Affairs, who represented the department 5km of walking and cycling paths in Orlando. at the launch, said the project had a socio- The route connects schools to residential areas economic impact on the environment. as well as schools and residents to facilities “This programme is a socio-economic benefit such as the Orlando Stadium and the police as it benefits your health, through cycling and station as well as Rea Vaya BRT and Metrorail saves you money on transport and petrol.” stations. He said the department hoped the project Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Is- would reduce carbon emission and greenhouse mail Vadi encouraged the community to use gases. City of Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau tries out a new 5km cycling path constructed bicycles to get around and keep fit. The project, valued at R16,2million, was Orlando, Soweto. The project aims to make the city environmentally friendly. “We are here to promote cycling as a way of funded by the German government. December 2014 / January 2015 Vuk’uzenzele 5 health SA’s efforts to fight HIV and AIDS

Gabi Khumalo and this category, but who were HIV positive tions as well as deaths from TB by 50 per tion, which stipulates that every pregnant Noluthando Mkhize were put on treatment at 14 weeks of cent. HIV positive woman goes on life long pregnancy to protect the baby. In the past • Ensuring an enabling and accessible legal treatment regardless of their CD4 count this only started during the last term of framework that protected and promoted status. Currently, the HIV policy indicates As the world observed pregnancy. human rights in order to support the im- that pregnant women stay on treatment World Aids Day on the 1 These measures became effective from plementation of the NSP. only while breast-feeding and stop after April 2010. • Reducing stigma related to HIV and TB by termination of breastfeeding if their CD4 December, South Africa used at least 50 per cent. count is 350. 2010: SA launches the biggest In 2016 South Africa will host the 21st In- the opportunity to reflect on HIV testing campaign 2012: ARV roll-out boosts ternational AIDS Conference in Durban for the gains made in the fight In April 2010, President Zuma and Health life expectancy all those working in the HIV field, including Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi launched the In 2012, the Department of Health released a scientists, policymakers, activists political against HIV and AIDS. HIV Counselling and Testing campaign to report on research conducted by the Medical leaders, healthcare providers, people living encourage all South Africans to know their Research Council that estimated that the coun- with HIV and others committed to the global his year World Aids Day was com- HIV status and get screened for TB. try’s life expectancy, which stood at 56.5 years response to HIV and AIDS. memorated under the theme: “Zero Through the campaign, the department in 2009, had increased to 60 years in 2011 (57 Stigma and Discrimination”. targeted people from the age of 12 and older, years for men and 63 years for women). T While the country has made strides with the hope of reaching 15 million people Added to this, the under-five mortality rate in fighting the disease over the past 20 years, by June 2011. had also fallen - from 56 deaths per 1 000 live Vuk’uzenzele takes a look at the country’s By December 2010 more than four million births in 2009, to 42 deaths per 1 000 live births achievements since 2009. people had taken an HIV test. In the same in 2011. year up to a million people were already on 2009: The start of SA’s HIV, anti-retrovirals. By mid-2012, Health Minister 2013: The single dose pill AIDS revolution Aaron Motsoaledi announced that almost 20 In 2013, the Department of Health announced In 2009 President Jacob Zuma unveiled South million South Africans had been tested and the introduction of a single dose of the triple Africa’s AIDS policy. The following was an- knew their status. Millions were also screened combination of tenofovir, entricitabine and nounced: for TB. efavirenz for people living with HIV. • All children under one year of age would The new drug meant people living with HIV get treatment if they tested positive for 2011: The launch of the Na- had to take only one pill a day to maintain their HIV. Initiating treatment was no longer tional Strategic Plan health, saving up to R2,2 billion over two years determined by the level of CD4 count. In 2011, President Zuma launched the National with a 38 per cent reduction in drug costs. • All patients with both TB and HIV would Strategic Plan (NSP) for HIV and AIDS 2012- receive anti-retrovirals if their CD4 count 2016 to deal with TB, HIV, sexually transmit- 2014 and beyond was 350 or less. At the time treatment was ted infections and issues of violence against When Minister Motsoaledi presented his available when the CD4 count was less women. Its goals included: 2014/2015 Budget Vote this year, he announced than 200. • Reducing new HIV infections by at least the following: • All pregnant HIV positive women with 50 per cent by using a combination of • As from January 2015, HIV positive pa- a CD4 count of 350 or with symptoms, prevention approaches. tients on treatment at the CD4 count of regardless of CD4 count, would receive • Putting at least 80 per cent of eligible pa- 500 would be put on treatment compared treatment. Previously HIV positive preg- tients on anti-retroviral treatment with 70 to the current CD4 count of 350. nant women were eligible for treatment if per cent being alive and on treatment five • With regards to pregnant women the The new single dose pill was launched in their CD4 count was less than 200. years after initiation. Department of Health would now follow 2013. • Other pregnant women not falling into • Reducing the number of new TB infec- option B+ of the World Health Organisa- Vuk’uzenzele goes digital Living positively with HIV hen I found out I was “What people need to realise is that you need Andile Cele frightened and questioned to have a good quality of life when you are HIV what people would think positive. It’s very important to take your ARVs “Wof me. Eventually I de- but you also need psychological support from cided to stop worrying about other people and your family, support group or psychologist I chose to tell my story of living with the virus which must be on-going to help you cope.” as a way of healing,” explained Mqwathi, who She stressed that living with HIV was about is from Slovoville in Pretoria. more than juts taking medication Although she sometimes feels as if people “If you are an HIV positive person listen to are judging her for having HIV, Mqwathi is your body, know exactly what type of lifestyle determined to make her voice heard and in the you need to avoid. Make it your business to process, educate others about the disease. care about your well-being and ensuring your “When you tell people about your sickness, immune system is strong.” they automatically assume that you are promis- Young people in particular, need to take re- cuous and this is how you got the virus which sponsibility for their lives. is not always the case.” “Young people are aware of the virus but they Mqwathi said after discovering her status she are complacent when it comes to prevention. was immediately put on the Prevention of Moth- They don’t realise that being HIV positive is hard er to Child Transmission (PMTCT) programme and very costly, which puts a huge burden on to ensure that her baby did not contract the virus. our economy as a country because ARVs are The Department of Health runs the PMTCT expensive. programme. When a pregnant woman goes to a “How is it possible that as a young person clinic or hospital for her first antenatal visit, she decides not to use a condom or take ARVs when is offered routine HIV counselling and voluntary you they are aware of the devastating effects of testing. the HIV and AIDS?” ou can now access Vuk’- If she is found to be HIV positive, she will have Her message to all young people is to look after uzenzele on your smartphone, the option to join the PMTCT programme free of their health and make the right decisions, while tablet and other mobile HIV and AIDS Activist Zandile Mqwathi charge. Her CD4 count is also taken and she is she advises those living with the virus to have a devices thanks to the new says every young person is responsible for Y placed on anti-retroviral treatment (ARV). positive attitude. Vuk’uzenzele mobile app. It was this programme that helped ensure Apart from being an HIV and AIDS activist The app was launched recently and Noluthando Mkhize allows the user to view all Vuk’uzenzele Mqwathi’s son who is now eight years old is Mqwathi is also studying towards a degree in newspaper editions and download Eight years ago Zandile HIV negative. Drama Therapy. these editions onto mobile devices. Mqwathi said she has made taking care of A mobile app is designed to run on Mqwathi, 31, found out herself a priority. smartphones, tablets and other mobile “Living with HIV is not easy, its not just about Zandile Mqwathi is also a she was pregnant and HIV taking the medication but there is a whole sup- devices, which means that Vuk’uzenzele motivational speaker and will be accessible to any person who positive. She was scared and port system associated with ensuring that you has these devices. are healthy. I have to make sure I eat properly, can be reached on The Vuk’uzenzele app is available on unsure of how those around remind myself to take my medication at a par- [email protected] for Google Play Store and Apple Store for ticular time everyday, drink a lot of water and motivational speaking. download. her would treat her. rest.” 6 Vuk’uzenzele December 2014 / January 2015 health SA’s AIDS fight applauded

More Matshediso Deputy President. The 2016 International Aids Conference Deputy President Cyril will be held in Durban and the country will be hosting it for the second time in the same Ramaphosa has commended town since 2000. The Deputy President said the 2000 con- efforts from all role players ference was pivotal in focusing the world’s attention on the impact of HIV in sub- in the fight against HIV and Saharan Africa, fundamentally changing the course of the epidemic on the continent. AIDS, saying this has resulted “A decade and a half later, thanks in large measure to the deliberations at that confer- in important gains being ence and the unparalleled response of the global health community, we have made made towards reducing the much progress in tackling the epidemic in Africa and across the world,” he said. spread and impact of the The Deputy President quoted the late former President Nelson Mandela when he epidemic. said in his closing address to the 2000 con- ference: “AIDS today in Africa is claiming riefing reporters on the 2016 Interna- more lives than the sum total of all wars, tional Aids Conference, the Deputy famines and floods and the ravages of such President said the world could bring deadly diseases as malaria”. Bthe HIV and AIDS epidemic to an end The Deputy President said by the time through sustained collaboration between vari- the conference starts in Durban, “we will ous sectors of society. be able to report significant progress on all “We need to strengthen the social com- these fronts”. pacts that have been developed over the “If we are to achieve the objectives articu- course of many years. I wish to commend Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has applauded the country's fight against HIV and AIDS. lated at AIDS 2014 in Melbourne, Australia, all our partners in the SA National Aids earlier this year, we need to ensure that Council for the contribution they continue The Deputy President said while many “In our quest for social justice and equity, the response to AIDS remains prominent to make individually and collectively,” said achievements have been made, South Af- we need to ensure that the development in the post-2015 sustainable development Deputy President Ramaphosa. rica was not yet home free, as evidenced community, G8 and other global health framework,” he said. South Africa, which has the highest num- in the stubbornly high numbers of new platforms continue the focus on ensuring The conference is organised by the In- ber of people living with HIV in the world, infections. universal coverage. ternational Aids Society, with its partners has rolled out the world’s largest treatment Getting those on treatment not to default “As we prepare for the 21st International the United Nations, the South African programme, with over 2,7 million people and overcome stigma was still a tricky Aids Conference, we will intensify our ef- government and international civil society initiated on anti-retrovirals. hurdle to negotiate. forts to address these challenges,” said the organisations. South Africa ready for Ebola

The Ebola Virus Pelonomi in Free State, Kimberley in Northern Cape, Frere in East London Livingstone in Port Elizabeth in Eastern Cape and Tygerberg in Western Cape. All PPE kits include one overall, a pair of over shoes, a pair of N95 masks, two pairs of gloves, one white plastic apron and one set of goggles. Approximately 100 registered nurses at the South African Military Health Service have been trained in (biosafety level) BSL-4 assessed the situation as the outbreak un- isolation techniques. Aeromedical evacuation folded. Risk of infection for travellers is low, teams have also been trained in BSL-4 isolation since [EVD is] not transmitted through casual techniques, and they are able to collect and contact. However, preparedness and response transport Ebola patients by air using transport measures are needed due to the spread of EVD isolator and intensive care equipment. cases to capital cities,” Minister Motsoaledi said. How the Ebola Virus Disease spreads South African healthcare workers have been trained and are ready to handle Ebola Gauteng, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal cases in South Africa. have been identified as the provinces at the The EVD cannot be spread through casual highest risk for importation of cases. Priority contact but is rather transmitted from person of Ebola in the country and its neighbouring ports of entry are OR Tambo, Lanseria, Cape to person through direct contact with blood Noluthando Mkhize, SAnews states. Town and King Shaka Airports. or infected tissues from an infected person. Despite no Ebola cases reported in South The surveillance for viral hemorrhagic fevers, Health workers and family members of in- Since the outbreak of the Africa, government has stepped up its efforts in particular EVD, has been strengthened at fected persons would be at risk. to control the disease to ensure the country’s ports of entry and thermal scanners have The disease can then spread in the commu- Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) readiness. been installed at the OR Tambo and Lanseria nity through human-to-human transmission, The Department of Health has also reassured Airports. with infection resulting from direct contact some six months ago, South Africans that health care workers are The National Health Laboratory Service and through broken skin or mucous membranes ready to deal with any cases of infection. the National Institute for Communicable Dis- with the blood, secretions, organs or other countries across the world Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene also an- eases have also intensified laboratory surveil- bodily fluids of infected people, and indirect nounced during this Medium Term Budget lance and the port health services, including contact with environments contaminated with are scrambling to fight and Policy Statement, that Treasury allocated an public and private health care practitioners, are such fluids. additional R32,6 million to the department to on alert for any ill persons that have travelled control the disease. prevent the spread of Ebola to South Africa. to very high-risk areas. Signs and symptoms Each province has designated health facilities EVD is a severe acute viral illness often char- n recent months more than 5 500 people Outbreak response teams to manage EVD cases in 11 designated hospi- acterised by the sudden onset of fever, intense have contracted the disease and over 2 500 Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi an- tals. Personal protective equipment (PPE) has weakness, muscle pain, headache, and sore have died. nounced that all provinces have trained also been placed at designated hospitals. throat. I While African countries such as Guinea, outbreak response teams and have regular The 11 hospitals are Polokwane in Limpopo, This is followed by vomiting, diarrhea, rash, Sierra Leone and Liberia are still battling to meetings at national level to monitor the Ebola Rob Ferreira in Mpumalanga, Charlotte Max- impaired kidney and liver function, and in control the virus, South Africa is out of the outbreak and preparedness measures. eke and Steve Biko in Gauteng, Addington in some cases, both internal and external bleed- woods with no suspected or confirmed cases “The department monitored the risk and KwaZulu Natal, Klerksdorp in North West ing. December 2014 / January 2015 Vuk’uzenzele 7 EDUCATION NSFAS breaking new ground

*Melikhaya Bandla “In 2014, with the introduction of the pilot every student had to apply every year. They did Institutions participating in the pilot we have a direct relationship with more than not know if they would be funded from one year include Durban University of Technology, 65 000 students involved in the pilot phase of to the next,” said Sogayise. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in More than 65 000 students the new model.” For the second year of the pilot phase in 2015, the Eastern Cape, Sol Plaatje University in the at 11 universities and colleges With the new model students no longer returning students who were funded in 2014 do Northern Cape, University of Mpumalanga, receive cash instead they receive vouchers on not have to re-apply. University of South Africa, University of have received their loans and their cellphones, which they can use to buy “We already have their details in our system, Venda in Limpopo, Ekurhuleni East College their day-to-day necessities. and we will get their results automatically from in Gauteng, King Hintsa College in the East- bursaries through the new This voucher can be retrieved at any Spar or the university. This eases the administrative bur- ern Cape, Motheo College in the Free State, National Student Financial Shoprite store, where students can buy food, den on students, NSFAS and the institutions.” South Cape College in the Western Cape and as well as NSFAS accredited bookshops. He said NSFAS funds 450 000 students every Umfolozi College in KwaZulu-Natal. Aid Scheme (NSFAS) direct The tuition and the accommodation are paid year, providing loans and bursaries to the pilot model. directly to the university. value of R9,2 billion and reducing the number *Melikhaya Bandla is a communication “This innovation has helped us to distribute of students who have to re-apply every year officer at NSFAS. he new model has provided financial allowances to students within seven days of will make the administration much quicker and aid totalling R1,4 billion to pay for registration. Students have received R195 mil- easier. For more information about NSFAS, tuition, books, accommodation, food lion in allowances for books, accommodation, The NSFAS system also encourages students contact: 0860 067 327 Tand travel. food and travel sent by cellphone vouchers,” to excel at their studies by offering a conversion “We call this the ‘student-centred model’ said Sogayise. of up to 40 per cent of a student loan to a bursary of financial aid because we put the student Students apply directly to NSFAS for loans in each year of study. at the centre of everything that we do,” said and/or bursaries, and not through the uni- “This means that if you get a student loan of Zamayedwa Sogayise, Chairperson of the versity or college and they are also funded R50 000, study hard and pass well, you will only NSFAS board. for the duration of their studies, not one year have to repay R30 000, and R20 000 will be taken “For the first time in the history of NSFAS, at a time. off your loan.” we have a direct relationship with students. In “A big benefit of the new model is that Students are also incentivised through the the past, NSFAS did not even know a student students apply only once in their lives for NSFAS Final Year Programme where students until they had left university and we contacted financial aid. As long as they pass well, they who pass and graduate receive a conversion of them to repay their student loans. will continue to get funding. In the old system, their final year loan to a 100 per cent bursary.

School governing bodies help Maths made easy by ClickMaths schools function better

ClickMaths helps learners to understand maths and perform better at school.

The trio chose to translate maths lessons Minister Angie Motshekga launched the SGB elections campaign. Ursula Graaff into isiXhosa as it is widely spoken in South Africa, especially in many rural towns in the Albert Pule Basic Education. Students now have the op- Eastern Cape and Western Cape. According to Director of Education Man- They have also started translating maths While government is agement and Governance Development at portunity to learn maths in lessons into isiZulu and would like to trans- the department James Ndlebe, SGBs are late them into other South African languages. doing its best to ensure responsible for drafting and implementing their home language. “The long term vision of the project is, financial and religious policies. of course, not to stop here but to translate that all children receive Apart from policy implementation, his is all thanks to three South African the syllabus into all the official languages. the SGB is also responsible for drafting graduates - Adrian Cox, Pratik Pokharel ClickMaths has already started on Phase 2 quality education, parents the code of conduct, maintenance of the and Monique Baars - who founded of the project using undergraduates at the physical structure of the school, hiring of TClickMaths, a non-profit organisation University of the Witwatersrand to translate also need to make a teachers and any other activities relating in 2012. the lessons into isiZulu.” to the day to day running of the school. Cox, Pokharel and Baars were students at the There are 30 translators involved in the contribution to their “The size of the SGB depends on how big University of Cape Town when they had the programme, 20 dealing with isiXhosa and 10 the school is. For example, if you’ve got a idea to start ClickMaths. They then formed a with isiZulu. There are many students who child’s education. school of about 1 200 pupil, you’ll have partnership with the Khan Academy, a global benefit from this programme as the material 17 members of the SGB. Nine parents, 3 organisation that offers maths lessons on the is freely available online. ne of the best ways to do this teachers, 3 pupils, one admin clerk and Internet, to translate maths lessons into isiXhosa. ClickMaths has received an overwhelming is for parents to take an inter- the principal,” explained Ndlebe. ClickMaths offers mathematic tutorials online response from both teachers and students. est in the affairs of the school He said that it was important for parents through videos that can be accessed anywhere. The students feel they can finally under- Otheir child attends. to participate in the affairs of the schools “We became aware of the language barrier that stand concepts and the teachers appreciate From 6th to 28th March 2015, schools their children attend because their re- exists when students are trying to understand the videos and use them as extra teaching across the country will host elections for search showed that the performance of maths, and believe that maths skills will increase material in the classrooms. their School Governing Body (SGB). schools at which parents participated in if learned in a mother tongue language as well When asked why they chose the name During this period, parents who have the SGBs had increased. as English.” ClickMaths they said: “We control technology children at a particular school can be The Department of Basic Education Cox, Pokharel and Baars believe that there is a to improve education. [It also has to do with] elected to serve for a three-year term on meets with the SGBs four times in a year big difference between learning and understand- the ability to ‘click’ on a link and watch the that school’s governing body. to discuss and find solutions of the chal- ing a subject. video lesson and the focus on making edu- SGBs are made up of parents, teachers, lenges experienced. They view maths as a language on its own cational content available in South African pupils and people working in the school Other role players can also participate in and is therefore difficult to understand when it languages “many of which are famous for like clerks and cleaners. the affairs of SGBs. Churches, traditional is taught in a different language other than one’s the 'click' sounds”. Over the three-year term, the govern- authorities, non-governmental associa- mother tongue. ing body will be responsible for drafting tions, clubs and community organisations Being able to access maths in one’s home school policy, which should be in line are encouraged to serve on the SGB in their language makes it easier to understand and For more information visit: with the policies of the Department of community. eventually improve maths marks, even though www.clickmaths.org.za the tests are in English. 8 Vuk’uzenzele December 2014 / January 2015 RURAL DEVELOPMENT Permaculture project feeds the hungry

*Buyanima-Afrika Mkhulise effort between the Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Cooperative Gov- ernance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta). For many years, 56-year- “Cogta provided the funds to hire the Nkany- old Cabangile Mdletshe amba Development Trust as trainers to train residents. The department provided seeds and worked on other people’s agricultural technicians as local agents for food fields as a weeder. Mdletshe security.” Mdletshe says this method of planting does says life was difficult and she not demand a lot of strength. had to find ways to support “It is easy planting using this system because all you do is neatly place cardboard paper on top her eight dependants. of grass all over the area that you want to turn into a garden. Next step is to heap up layer of cow manure, leaves and grass over it. ife was tough for the resident of “After that I begin watering the layer with Khula village in Mtuba, northern either bath, washing or cooking water for a few KwaZulu-Natal, and she often had days so that the layer becomes compost. When Lto travel long distances to harvest that has happened I start planting seeds. The iKhwani (water straw grass), knit it to make grass that I put on top ensures that moisture grass mats, which she sold. remains in the soil and that encourages the Things have improved for Mdletshe, her earthworms to work the soil.” family and village as a result of Department She added that the programme has helped her of Agriculture and Rural Development’s and her family. training programme on the use of perma- “Sometimes neighbours buy from me and culture system. that gives me a little extra money to buy what I Permaculture is a system of agriculture need,” she adds with a smile. that is developed to be sustainable, ecologi- cally sound and self-sufficient. *Buyanima-Afrika Mkhulise works for the After receiving the training, Mdletshe and KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture 179 families were given a plot, which they and Rural Development. used to start a garden using a permaculture system. For more information, contact the The department’s Agricultural Techni- Cabangile Mdletshe is one of 180 residents of Dukuduku in Mtuba area that reaps the department of Agriculture and Rural cian, Samke Khanyile, says the project benefits of the One Home, One Garden project that has been implemented in the area to establish the gardens in impoverished Development: 0800 007 095 using the permaculture technique as a means of ensuring food security in the rural homesteads began in 2011 through a joint homesteads. Lubala village: a better place to live in *Ndyebo Kopo The community is also using water tanks In an effort to encourage the community of infrastructure for the bulk water supply to provided by Eastern Cape Department of Rural Lubala to be self-reliant, government has em- Lubala, while others were employed as part of The village of Lubala in the Development and Agrarian Reform. The instal- barked on a number of initiatives. builders training programme of Department of lation of taps is still in progress. The Department of Labour registered a number Roads and Public Works. Eastern Cape, has experienced The Department of Human Settlements has of people, particularly the youth, as job seekers started building 91 houses and to date 21 houses on the Employment Services System South Af- Rural Development and positive changes over the past have been completed. rica. Currently, 25 residents are participating in social relief The village will also get a community hall, the household contractor programme, receiving The Department of Rural Development and few years. which is being built by the Office of the Premier. a monthly stipend. Agrarian Reform have supported the com- Community members have also been em- munity with seedlings, garden implements, n 2008, when the War on Poverty campaign Creating of decent work ployed to help with the construction of the wheelbarrows, tanks, fencing of household was launched, the village was chosen as one gardens and ploughing fields. It also provided of the pilot sites to help improve the lives technical support during the construction of Iof residents. boiler units for the local poultry project. At the time, the village was among the coun- The Department of Social Development has try’s most poverty-stricken areas and faced also assisted with initiation grant funding for challenges such as a lack of basic services, high this project, while the Department of Economic illiteracy rate, no access to primary health care Development and Environmental Affairs helped services and lack of access to proper roads. fund the erection of boiler units. Based on the findings of the household profil- ing that was carried out in Lubala, government Skills development departments made commitments, some of With the help of the Department of Education which have been fulfilled and some are still a students were placed on an in-service training work in progress. contract. These students have since graduated Some six years later, the situation has im- and are now undergoing in-service training at proved and the village is on the mend. Lubala Village before. department and receive a R5 000 stipend. Twenty farmers were also trained in poultry Access to education and vegetable production. An early child development (ECD) centre and Statistics South Africa trained five auxiliary Grade R classroom was built by the Department social workers, three community development of Roads and Public Works. The Department practitioners, four auxiliary community devel- of Social Development provides funding for opment practitioners, five social workers and the ECD centre. SASSA also provided school 17 social development officials. uniforms to about 57 school learners. * Ndyebo Kopo works for the Department of Improved infrastructure Communications in the Eastern Cape. Eskom, together with Ingquza Hill Municipality, ensured that houses in the area have electricity. The Department of Water Affairs drilled three For more information, contact the boreholes to ensure ground water harvesting. Department of Agriculture and Rural The municipality also started building bulk Development: 0800 007 095 water infrastructure in Lubala and neighbour- The people of Lubala Village now have access to basic services and decent shelter. ing villages.

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Edwin Tshivhidzo fairs and Justice and Correctional Services. National Police Commissioner General Riah Phiyega also called on communities Police Minister Nkosinathi to expose any suspicious activities in their communities. Nhleko assured South “Ensuring your safety is our daily task. We do not only focus on it over the fes- Africans that security would tive season. We discuss and devise ways of responding to crime in South Africa be beefed up during the throughout the year. “We have realised the importance of in- festive season. volving you, the people we serve, to give you a say in how policing should be imple- e will increase the mented in your community,” she said. number of police of- She noted that high crime incidents occur ficers throughout the between October and January each year. “Wcountry to ensure the “The SAPS is particularly concerned about safety of all South Africans during the festive the high rate of armed robberies at malls and season,” he said. shopping centres in all the provinces, but Speaking at the launch of the festive season especially in Gauteng and the Western Cape. safety campaign Operation Duty Calls, in According to an analysis carried out by our Escourt, KwaZulu-Natal, Minister Nhleko Analysis and Monitoring Section, armed called on communities to report or expose robbers at shopping centres mostly target any criminal activities in their communities. chain cell phone shops as well as clothing “As government, we need your assistance shops, second-hand dealers and hardware in fighting crime,” he said. shops.” Minister Nhleko said the festive season General Phiyega said based on the analy- safety campaign would focus on armed rob- sis, the SAPS issued a new instructions beries, liquor outlets, social crimes, tracking dealing directly with these crimes. wanted criminals, road safety campaigns “We have therefore increased our efforts and border patrols. to curb these crimes. All Provincial Crime The campaign would also be extended to Combating Forums (PCCFs) are ready to rural communities throughout the country participate fully in our efforts to respond where stock theft was still a problem. to these robberies and related crimes in all Operation Duty Calls will run up to the the identified hotspots.” end of January 2015. The campaign will General Phiyega told the local community also focus on clamping down on a number that police had the safety and security of all of criminal activities, which include drug law-abiding citizens at heart. Operation Duty calls will run up to the end of January 2015. Security will be on the abuse and dealing as well as cash-in-transit “We are very concerned about criminality increase during the festive season. heists and ATM bombings. and we respond to any element of criminal- During the campaign, the South African ity in the best possible way,” she said. Police Service (SAPS) will raise awareness on General Phiyega said the campaign would nals who prey on them during the festive how people can ensure the safety of children also focus on ensuring the safety of women season. If you have any information about over the festive season. and children. Many locals shared Sikhakhane’s senti- criminal activities call Crime Stop on Also as part of Operation Duty Calls high A resident of Wembezi, an area within ments, saying there were many criminals visibility patrols will be increased along tour- Escourt, Sizakele Sikhakhane, said she was who must be arrested. 0860 0 10111 or SMS Crime Line on: ist destinations, especially in coastal cities. happy the number of police would be in- The launch of the campaign has brought 32211 or visit www.crimeline.co.za The campaign is being carried out jointly creased in her area during the festive season. hope to the locals, who said they were look- with the Departments of Defence, Home Af- She said the community was tired of crimi- ing forward to a crime-free festive season. Thuthuzela Care Centres provide safe havens for victims

Noluthando Mkhize to prevent HIV and pregnancy. Police then help the victim open a case. Staff at the TCC arrange on-going counselling and Every South African has court preparation if the trial continues. Every TCC has a doctor, nurse, member of a responsibility to report the police on call, social worker and a victim assistant officer. It also has child friendly rooms incidence of abuse against with teddy bears and colourful chairs that make a child feel more at ease when speaking women and children. to the police or a counsellor. Dombo adds that it helps with the inves- hese are sentiments shared by Nomsa tigation if the rape is reported immediately Dombo and Advocate Lida van as evidence can then be collected as soon as Schalkwyk - the two ladies who are possible. Tpart of a team that runs the Mamelodi “Once victims report the incident and all Thuthuzela Care Centre (TCC) in Pretoria. medical examinations have been done they Dombo is the site coordinator and Van receive counselling for as long as they need it.” Schalkwyk works with the National Prosecut- Van Schalkwyk gets involved when court ing Authority (NPA) as a state prosecutor processes begin. ensuring that victims of abuse get justice. “I prepare the victims and make sure they Thuthuzela Care Centres are one-stop know exactly what to expect when they are in facilities and are aimed at preventing second- court. I show them were the accused will be ary victimisation of rape and abuse victims, seated because some people have never been improving conviction rates, and reducing the to court. If a child is involved they are placed time taken to finalise cases. There are 50 TCCs with an intermediary in separate room from across the country. the court,” she explained. The Mamelodi TCC receives between 35 to With the country marking the 16 Days of 50 cases a month. Most of these involve young Nomsa Dombo and Advocate Lida van Schalkwyk are part of the team at the Mamelodi Activism for No Violence Against Women people between the age of 13 and 17. Thuthuzela Care Centre in Pretoria. and Children campaign (which started on Dombo and Van Schalkwyk have been work- 25 November ends on 10 December), Dombo ing at the TCC for six years and have witnessed “Some victims want to get the smell of the where incidences of rape are particularly high. stressed the importance of every member the impact of rape and abuse on a victim. perpetrator out of their skin and want to bath They are also linked to Sexual Offences Courts. society to playing a role in dealing with abuse. “Rape is a very traumatic experience, the over and over. Others relive the experience and TCCs are open 24 hours a day, seven days a “Parents need to know where their children victims that come in to see us are traumatised. experience flash backs, this is where counsel- week and a rape case can be reported directly are at all times, even when children are playing Some of them feel dirty and want to take a bath ling is crucial to empower the victims,” said at a TCC. they need to be constantly monitored. Mothers immediately after the incident, which is some- Dombo. When a victim walks into a TCC they receive also need to have a close relationship with their thing they should not do because specimens Most TCCs operate at public hospitals, clinics, immediate medical attention, which includes a teenage daughters teaching them more about are taken and form part of evidence collected. or police stations and are close to communities medical examination, counselling, medication the appropriate age to have sex,” she said. 10 Vuk’uzenzele December 2014 / January 2015 RuralYOUTH Development MATTERS Scholarship fund making dreams come true

Albert Pule (NYDA) contributed an addition R10 million. two younger sisters. Seerane is one of the students who have re- Though at the beginning of the term she Nineteen-year-old ceived the scholarship. She is currently study- struggled to cope, she says the support from the ing towards a Bachelor of Accounting degree National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Nonhlanhla Seerane is at the University of Johannesburg. has come in handy. She completed her matric in 2013 and got 63 “They check on us to see how we are doing following her dream of per cent Mathematics, 90 per cent Accounting, and the support from them is important, it 75 per cent Economics , 78 per cent Business helps us cope with the new environment,” becoming an accountant Studies, 77 per cent English, 89 per cent Se- she explained. pedi, 61 per cent Tourism and 81 per cent Life Nineteen-year-old Ben Hloai from Vereenig- thanks to the Solomon Orientaton. ing, Gauteng, has also been given a chance The scholarship covers tuition fees, food, to realise his dream of becoming a logistics Mahlangu Scholarship Fund. books, accommodation and a stipend. expert. Hloai is currently studying for a degree For more information about the Solomon The 19-year-old teenager, from Bushbuck- in Logistics Management at the University of Mahlangu Scholarship Fund go to the NYDA he R20 million Solomon Mahlangu ridge in Mpumalanga, says the scholarship Johannesburg. website: www.nyda.gov.za Scholarship Fund was launched by has given her a chance to realise her dreams. Just like Seerane, the scholarship pays for NYDA Call Centre: 0800 52 52 52 President Jacob Zuma early this year “This bursary will enable me to support his tuition, meals, books and accommodation. Email: [email protected] Tand targeted 200 young people who myself and my family and I’m also planning He added that the support received from the performed well in their 2013 matric exams but to give back to my community by volunteering NYDA psychologist came in handy when faced did not have the money to further their studies. to mentor young people from my school who with problems. Hloai says leaving his home in Vereenig- The Department of Higher Education and would like to become accountants.” “They’ve given us numbers of someone who ing to study Johannesburg required a lot of Training contributed R10 million to the fund Seerane is the only one from her family to go we can speak to when we have issues to deal adjustment but he is coping with his new while the National Youth Development Agency to university. She has three older sisters and with especially in this fast-paced environment.” environment.

Cleaning business making a difference Applications now open for NYDa’S Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund

Charlene Mazibuko, Collen Zwane and Siyabonga Skhosana are the brains behind he Solomon Mahlangu Scholar- accepted to pursue full-time degrees in Mnandi Global Cleaning Services, a company that provides chemical cleaning supplies ship Fund, a fund of the Nation- courses that fall within the priority growth to businesses and schools in Lekazi and neighbouring towns. al Youth Development Agency sectors and critical and scarce skills areas T(NYDA), is now accepting ap- as outlined in the labour planning frame- Maselaelo Seshotli The NYDA ensured that the trio got training plications for the 2015 scholarships. works of the country. in business management and also offered to This is the second year the Solomon International scholarships will be con- Shortly after Collen Zwa- do branding for their business. Mahlangu Scholarship Fund will be sidered if they have been endorsed by a “We consider the NYDA as mentors more awarded to students who excel in the South African government department or ne, Charlene Mazibuko than anything because not only have they classroom and wish to pursue studies in a credible public or private agency. given us funding and sent us for courses, but scarce skills at Universities, Universities The Scholarship Fund covers 100% costs and Siyabonga Skhosana they always come back to review how we were of Technology as well as all public Further of the student’s studies, including tuition, progressing,” said Zwane. Education and Training (FET) Colleges. books, meals and accommodation. matriculated, they decided Since the business started, it has secured 230 Established by the NYDA in 2013, the Students who will be considered for the customers. Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship Fund scholarship are those who have been ac- to start a cleaning services The company also employs a few part time is in honour of the late struggle icon, cepted to register in the following fields workers who do marketing and deliveries. Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu, a young of study: company to create jobs in “It has not been easy for us. There have been member of Umkhonto Wesizwe who was • ICT a few challenges we encountered in managing wrongfully arrested and in 1979, aged 23, • Law their community. the business but the most stressful one is the executed under apartheid laws. • Tourism lack of our own transport,” said Zwane. The Fund was officially launched by • Geology pumalanga-based Mnandi Global Mazibuko said it took hard work, determina- President Jacob Zuma in February 2014 • Logistics Cleaning Services, which started tion and discipline to run the business. – where the NYDA also unveiled the first • Pharmacy in January 2014, supplies cleaning “As a team we have all three qualities. We group of its beneficiaries. • Journalism chemical supplies to businesses understand that our business is still growing With additional financial assistance • Agriculture M • Engineering and schools in Lekazi and neighbouring towns. and we ensure that whatever income comes from the Department of Higher Educa- The team, who are all in their twenties, joined in goes into the business account,” said Mazi- tion the Solomon Mahlangu Scholarship • Development Studies forces with Greg Kihu, an established business- buko. Fund, last year, awarded R20 million in • Supply Chain Management man in the chemical manufacturing industry, For now the business is only selling cleaning scholarships to 236 students from previ- Applications are to be made directly to to gain knowledge about the industry. products as it focuses on generating income. ously disadvantaged backgrounds, across the participating Universities/Universities The partnership resulted in a contract be- “The income made will allow the business South Africa, for the duration of their of Technology (which have full responsibil- tween the two businesses in which they agreed to expand and we can buy our own cleaning studies. ity for receiving, processing applications to work together. machines and employ people to operate and “We are pleased, once again, to offer and selecting recipients). Today Mnandi Global Cleaning Services sells, do the physical cleaning,” said Mazibuko. young matriculants a chance to apply for distributes and markets cleaning chemical The trio’s future plans include being com- the scholarship that will ensure they get Applications to FET Colleges must products manufactured by Kihu’s company. pletely independent, employing more people to attend the best academic institutions in be submitted directly to NYDA for “We heard about the NYDA from a friend as permanent employees and expanding the the country because the NYDA has made the attention of Mr Sihle Mlaba, 11 who encouraged us to make contact and apply business to other areas. it possible. We also want to invite private Broadwalk Avenue, Halfway House for financial assistance,” said Skhosana. The advice the team offers to other young and public institutions to come on board Midrand, 1683 or e-mailed to: scholar- Within five months the NYDA gave the trio people is to make things happen for them- and partner with us to make it possible to [email protected]. R10 000 worth of funding to help them get their selves and stop relying on government for put more young South Africans at insti- Application forms are available on business off the ground. jobs. tutions of higher learning,” said Yershen the NYDA website and all NYDA “We used the money for our distribution Pillay, Chairperson of the NYDA. branches. The deadline for new ap- costs and uniforms. We were impressed by For more information, contact NYDA The Scholarship Fund provides financial plications is 23 January 2015. the NYDA as they gave us speedy and profes- call centre 0800 52 52 52 support to young people who have been sional assistance,” Mazibuko said. December 2014 / January 2015 Vuk’uzenzele 11 general Bursaries for children of MK soldiers Noluthando Mkhize honto we Sizwe during the struggle for freedom. Group Trust and ensures that the majority of a until now been mostly neglected by the indus- Tyodeka says she is proud of her father for third of all company profits made in South Africa try,” said the Deputy Minister of Defence and The future looks bright for his contribution to a free South Africa but more are spent on education and skills development Military Veterans Kebby Maphatsoe. importantly, because of his efforts she has been for descendants of military veterans. Those taking part in the programme will be 18-year-old Manala Mandisa handed great opportunities. The Trust, together with the department, identi- equipped with the high-tech knowledge based “I am really honoured and excited to have fied opportunities to transfer core skills to the skills required to keep Paramount Group and Tyodeka a Grade 12 pupil received this bursary. I am also grateful that next generation in order to ensure the defence South Africa at the forefront of the global defence because of the battles and hardship that my dad industry’s sustainability. industry. at Christ Church College in and his colleagues encountered I have so many “Veterans have made a huge contribution The chairman of the Paramount Group Trust, opportunities that would not have been afforded to this country and need to be recognised and Dr Mathews Phosa said: “Military veterans have Johannesburg. to me in the past.” valued for the role that they have played. It is been the key to the successful transformation of Tyodeka received a full bursary, which means our obligation to support their descendants and our country. This initiative will go a long way he is one of beneficiaries of the Depart- her tuition, books and accommodation will be give them an opportunity to secure their own to recognising their role and to enabling their ment of Military Veterans and Para- taken care of. futures and make a contribution to the future of descendants to benefit from the sacrifices they mount Group’s high-tech skills transfer Young descendants of military veterans, this industry,” said Ivor Ichikowitz, Executive made; to build a future for themselves and to Sprogramme. identified by the department, will through a Chairman of Paramount Group. play a role in driving this strategic industry Paramount Group is Africa’s largest non- programme of bursaries for tertiary education “The South African defence industry is gener- forward.” government-owned defence and aerospace placements and on the job apprenticeships, ally characterised by an aging workforce. For it to Tyodeka said she was most excited apart manufacturer. work with employees of the Paramount Group be sustainable it needs skills transfer, conducted from receiving the bursary, she would be able As a result of the partnership between the two to ensure their knowledge and world-class skills in a long-term, structured and controlled manner to work with people in industry of study during organisations, Tyodeka who is currently writing are passed on to the next generation of South that benefits the entire country.” the holidays. her final matric exams, will now have an op- Africans. “Through this programme and in partnership portunity to study towards a degree in actuarial The programme that supports Paramount with the Paramount Trust, there will be an invest- Department of Military Veterans science or mathematical science. Group’s existing internal initiative to invest in its ment in skills and it will additionally uplift the contacts: 0800 232 344 Tyodeka’s father used to be a member of Umk- current workforce, is funded by the Paramount military veterans’ family units which have up Living Conditions Survey 2014/15 The South Africa I know, the home I understand Living Condi- Households will be asked to answer questions relating to

The Living Conditions Survey (LCS) collects information on tions Survey how and what households spend their money on. This information is used to paint a clear picture of the poverty situation in South Africa. ata Collection for the Liv- ing Conditions Survey (LCS) 2014/15 conducted by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) started D The information collected is also used to update the on 13 October 2014. The LCS data is used Consumer Price Index basket. to monitor and profile the poverty levels This basket is a list of the of the goods and services During any one of the four visits, all members of the average household spend their money on and the household will be measured and weighed. in the country and also provides the nec- is used to calculate the monthly inflation rate. CPI Basket This is done so that a person’s nutritional status can essary data to inform the development be determined. and maintenance of household national Living accounts and monitor inequality. Field- Conditions workers will visit households throughout Survey 2014/15 Survey officers can be identified the country to collect data from household The survey runs by the their official ID card members through a questionnaire. x12 over a period of 12 months The LCS is a household-based survey that collects detailed income and ex- 32 000 Data collection starts in penditure data, as well as information on October 2014 and education, housing, social welfare, health ends in October 2015 and living circumstances from households Around 32 000 households A survey officer will visit across South Africa. across the country have households once a been selected to participate week for four weeks to The survey will be conducted for a complete the questionnaire For more information, period of a year from October 2014 to contact us: October 2015. The data gathered from 012 310 8900 Each visit will last roughly the survey will also be used to update Households will also be asked to 30 minutes 012 310 8944 the Consumer Price Index (CPI) basket of keep a weekly diary of [email protected] goods and services and also to meet the expenses for two weeks international reporting obligations of the www.statssa.gov.za @StatsSA Millennium Development Goal (MDG’s). www.facebook.com/StatsSA The data will in addition be used to update and maintain poverty lines. A survey officer will visit the sampled household will also be required to keep all members of the household will be About 32 000 dwellings/houses across home to administer a questionnaire over a weekly diary of all expenses for two measured and weighed. This is done so the country’s nine provinces were scientifi- four weeks. Visits will be done weekly to weeks. that a person’s nutritional status can be cally selected to participate in the survey. complete the questionnaire. The sampled During any one of the four visits, determined.

Maselaelo Seshotli Today, Empire Cold Stones products are sold in petrol stations Ice business helps cool and shops in his community. The business has also created perma- After Simangaliso Khoza saw the difficulty nent jobs for two people and part-time employment for two others. Pienaar community “There is no bidding contract with most of the businesses I sup- people living in Pienaar, Mpumalanga, ply, but I always ensure that my product is of the best quality to satisfy my clients,” he said. would go through to find ice for functions, The 30-year-old explained that the ice is usually in demand during the weekends when people host functions. he decided to do something about it. To market the business Khoza uses word of mouth, social media and community radio stations. hoza did some research on ice manufacturing and puri- Khoza’s future plans for his business include getting a bigger fying and then started an ice-making business Empire manufacturing space, distributing to more businesses, and expand- Cold Stones. He started off with just one ice making ing the products. Kmachine, which he bought using his savings, and a “The business name will soon change to Empire Still Water and second-hand fridge. Ice because I plan to move into water bottling and branding as “It was not been easy to get the business off the ground as many the business grows,” said Khoza. people feared that the water was not purified and questioned He added said that the past 20 years since democracy had whether it was safe enough for them to consume,” said Khoza. brought a lot opportunities for the youth. But with support from the community, family and friends, “The youth just needs to find information that will empower the business is growing, which prompted Khoza to approach and help them move forward,” he said. the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) for financial assistance. Empire Cold Stones owner Simangaliso Khoza. The NYDA not only helped the business with an ice making Empire Cold Stone ice is sold at petrol stations and machine called MV 606, worth R50 000, and a plastic sealer, but For more information, contact NYDA call centre shops in Pienaar, Mpumalanga. also provided him with business management training, which 0800 52 52 52 he completed. 12 Vuk’uzenzele December 2014 / January 2015 employment news

DIRECTOR: Food and Nutrition Security Coordination, REF: 2014/19 (Three-Year Contract) BRANCH: Integrated Development

TOTAL PACKAGE: R819 126 per annum This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.

REQUIREMENTS: APPLICATIONS TO BE FORWARDED, QUOTING THE RELEVENT REFERENCE An appropriate Bachelors Degree or equivalent qualification in Food or Agricultural Science NUMBER TO: PLUS minimum of six years management experience of which three years should be in the The Director General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Food and Nutrition Environment. Post graduate training in food security and project management Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street , Pretoria. qualification will be an added advantage. Knowledge of relevant Public Service legislation. Knowledge of food and nutrition security policies and programmes. FOR ATTENTION: Ms E de Waal

Competencies needed CLOSING DATE: 19 December 2014 Strategic capability and leadership skills. Programme and project management skills. Financial management skills. Policy analysis, development and implementation skills. Change management NOTE A curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties, the names of two referees, certified skills. Knowledge management skills. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Planning and copies of qualifications and identity document must accompany your signed application for organising skills. Service delivery innovation skills. Negotiation and problem-solving skills. People employment (Z83). Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be required to undergo competence management and empowerment skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Stakeholder assessment. The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a management skills. Facilitation and coordination skills. Monitoring and evaluation skills. financial disclosure form and also be required to undergo a security clearance. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be attached to the CV. No faxed or e-mailed Personal attributes applications will be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications Interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovative and creative. Independent evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested thinker. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptive. Cost consciousness. Honesty and documents will result in your application not being considered. Personnel suitability checks will Integrity. Confidentiality. be conducted on short listed candidates and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that Develop and implement the food and nutrition security policy, strategies, guidelines, norms and your application was unsuccessful. “The Department of Social Development supports persons standards. Develop and implement food and nutrition security programme monitoring framework with disabilities” and report thereon for the social development sector. Coordinate and facilitate integration of food access and nutrition programme interventions implemented by the participating stakeholders. Facilitate resource mobilisation awareness programmes and institutional structures to implement It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the food access and nutrition security programmes. Conduct research on food and nutrition security Public Service through the filling of this post and candidates whose transfer / to enhance programme implementation. promotion/ appointment will promote representivity will receive preference.

ENQUIRIES: Mr P Netshipale Tel: (012) 312-7662

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The Department of Environmental Affairs offers Internship opportunities to unemployed South African under graduate and post CAPE TOWN – OCEAN & COAST AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMME graduate students who wish to apply in the fields that are in line with the departmental core business and who have not been CHIEF REFERENCE QUALIFICATION previously employed under any internship program. Applicants are encouraged to use the categories outlined below to indicate DIRECTORATE NO areas of interest. The stipend to participate in the internship programme is R4 500.00 per month. ODDG INTERN (012) 3 year Degree/National Diploma/BTECH: Public Management/Administration, Office PRETORIA – HEAD OFFICE Management, Business Management. REFERENCE SUPPLY CHAIN AND INTERN (013) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, BRANCH QUALIFICATION NO ASSET MNGT Internal Audit CHEMICAL INTERN (001) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Information Management, Environmental Science, HRM INTERN (014) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Human Resource Management, Human Resource AND WASTE Environmental Management, Environmental Law, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Development MANAGEMENT Industrial Engineering, Accounting, Environmental Health, Ecotoxicology, Chemical FINANCIAL INTERN (015) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Engineering, Biochemistry, Process Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Zoology, Botany. 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CONSERVATION CLIMATE CHANGE INTERN (003) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, OCEAN AND INTERN (017) 3 year Degree/National Diploma/BTECH/Honours: Environmental Management/Sciences, AND AIR QUALITY Office Management, Office Management and Technology, Chemistry, Process Engineering, COASTAL Natural Sciences, Conservation Biology, Town Planning, GIS, Policy and Development, Environmental Economics. CONSERVATION Chemistry. CHIEF OPERATING INTERN (004) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Public Management/Administration, Labour Relations, STRATEGIES OFFICER Human Resource Development, Management of Training, Human Resource Management, OCEANS RESEARCH INTERN (018) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Oceanography, Analytical Chemistry, Engineering, GIS, Social Sciences, Youth Development, Management Services, Workstudy, Social Work, Computer Science, Zoology, Psychology, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Multimedia, Marketing, Public Relations BIODIVERSITY AND INTERN (019) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Biological Science, Marine Biology (Honours), Zoology, Management, Brand Management, Web Development, Information Science, Call Centre COASTAL RESEARCH Biodiversity. Management, Media Studies, Journalism, Communication Science, Events Management, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Accounting, Information Systems, Information Management, MARINE INTERN (020) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Zoology, Ecology. Environmental Science/Management, Natural Sciences, GIS, IT Business Solution or BIODIVERSITY AND Infrastructure or A+ and N+ COASTAL RESEARCH LEGAL INTERN (005) Degree/ National Diploma: LLB, Public Management, BTech Nature Conservation/Policing COASTAL INTERN (021) 3 year Degree/National Diploma/BTECH: Environmental Management/Science, AUTHORIZATIONS POLLUTION MNGT Environment and Water Science, Social Science. AND COMPLIANCE SOUTHERN OCEANS INTERN (022) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Project Management. INSPECTORATE AND ANTARCTICA SUPPORT CHIEF FINANCIAL INTERN (006) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Public Management, Logistics Management, Purchasing COMMUNICATION INTERN (023) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Communication Science, Journalism OFFICER Management, Accounting, Finance. ENVIRONMENTAL INTERN (007) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Public Management/Administration, Biological Sciences, REQUIREMENTS ADVISORY SERVICES International Relations, Natural Sciences. Honours Degree: Environmental Management/Science, Land Development Planning. Masters: Environmental Management/Science Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service. Applicant must state the Branch, Reference Number and field of study in which the candidate is applying for (from the above list); attach your CV, certified copies of certificates, academic transcripts PRETORIA – HEAD OFFICE (record) and an identity document. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the application not being considered. Applicant ENVIRONMENTAL INTERN (008) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Office Management and Technology, Business must indicate whether they are applying for the internship based in Pretoria or Cape Town. PROGRAMME Administration, Management Assistant, Structural Engineering, Landscape Architecture/ Technology, Development Planning/Studies, Public Administration, Human Resource Application for Pretoria must be directed to Director-General, Private Bag X447 Pretoria 0001, or hand delivered to Corner Soutpansberg Development, Training, Industrial Psychology, Environmental Management, Public and Steve Biko Road, Environment House, Pretoria for attention Employee Development. Application for Cape Town must be directed Administration/Management, Natural Sciences. to the Director-General, PO Box 52126 Cape Town 8002 or hand delivered to, East Pier Building, V&A Waterfront Cape Town 8002 for attention Skills Development INTERN (009) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Natural Resource Management, Financial Management, Logistics Management, Office Administration, Environmental Management, Nature Enquiries: Pretoria - Mr Welcome Tshabalala (012) 399 8688, Ms Phindhani Maphete (012) 399 8687, Mr Steven Moloto (012) 399 Limpopo, Conservation, Environmental Education, Training. 8686. Cape Town - Mr Nkosikhona Zuma (021) 819 2407, Ms Nozuko Ndongeni (021) 819 2518 Mpumalanga (NRM) Note: You must be 18 – 35 of age and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. No faxed or e-mail applications will be considered. INTERN (010) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Public Administration/Management, Office Management, Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, Business Administration, Management Assistant, Financial Administration/Management, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Western Cape Geography, Nature Conservation, Forestry. INTERN (011) 3 year Degree/National Diploma: Public Management/Administration, Office Management. DURATION: The internship program is offered for a period of 12 months. The successful candidates will be required to sign an Free State internship contract for the duration of one year. CLOSING DATE: 12 December 2014

environmental affairs Department: Call Centre: (086) 111 2468 Environmental Affairs Website: www.environment.gov.za REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA December 2014 / January 2015 Vuk’uzenzele 13 general Save and spend wisely Ursula Graaff spending it. “Saving should be a lifestyle and people The festive season is usually should make wise spending decisions.” Save for your the time when people spend Back to school child’s future When it comes to preparing for a new school too much and start the New year, parents should buy stationery and Maselaelo Seshotli uniforms in January when there are bargain Year in debt. prices. arents want the best for their This means that parents will need to save children and education is the uku’uzenzele spoke to the Savings money in December. best way to ensure a child has Institute of South Africa’s Gerald “Go to the bank and put money into a Pa successful future. Mwandiambira about how to be separate savings account and ask the bank With some form of tertiary education V smart with money. to release the money on a set date, that way being compulsory for almost every job, People often make the mistake of treating you are able to afford items for school for the today’s economy favours educated job money differently in December than other Don't spend your money on things you children.” seekers. months of the year and spend money on things did not budget for. Make wise spending Mwandiambira said South Africans should “With the cost of education expected decisions this festive season. they don’t need, he said. make saving part of their lifestyle. to increase by about nine per cent every “People should treat December like a normal “You should save all the time, regardless year, it is wise for parents to prepare for month and not spend on things not budgeted the costs of paying off your December credit. of the occasion or season of the year. Always the future while there is still time,” said for.” If you do not have a structured plan on how have an emergency savings account for ex- Sinenhlanhla Nzama, an investment Mwandiambira suggests that a budget you will pay back the debt on your credit card, penses not budgeted for,” he said. marketing actuary at Old Mutual. for the festive season be drawn up to guide do not use it until January the following year.” She said it is important to start saving spending habits. Going on holiday? Here’s as soon as possible. “If you have not budgeted for it, do not Shopping wisely how you can save and spend “Whether you are new parents, a single spend on it. Don’t impress people with money Before going to a shopping mall write a list of wisely: parent or an established family, the key you do not have.” the things that you need to buy and stick to it. • When eating out look out for meal spe- is to start saving early. Life can be very “Ask your bank to reduce your daily limit on cials to save costs. demanding so parents have to be aware Saving before the festive ATM withdrawals and pay point spending so • Instead of travelling to far away destina- of the future cost of quality high school season that you know where all your money went to.” tions opt for closer destinations not too and university education. The later you Saving before the festive season gives one He said when shopping consumers must far from your city or town. start saving, the more you will need to peace of mind knowing that extra expenses ask themselves whether they need or a want • Make your accommodation and car save per month.” have been saved for. an item. booking online rather than going direct By starting to save right away, parents “You make confident decisions as well, “If it is a need you can’t do without, you to an actual company. can pace themselves and contribute an when you have saved for the festive season,” can buy it. If it is a want, leave the item for • Save costs by booking into a bed-and- affordable amount each month. added Gerald. three days and then go back if you still want breakfast or self-catering units instead Whether you have high school or uni- Mwandiambira said although using a credit to purchase it. During the three days cool off of hotels. versity tuition in mind for your children card over the festive season was not a bad time, the consumer usually leaves it, as they • Find something to do in your own town. the cost of paying for good education thing, consumers must be wise about when see no need for it,” added Mwandiambira. increases every year. to use it. He said there was nothing wrong with For more information, NCR contacts: Nzama added that the tough reality “Know that you will be able to pay back the spending money during the festive season 0860 627 627 is that currently, one year’s education credit and that your budget is able to cover but the concern was the behaviour related to could cost between R23 000 and R42 000, depending on the level (primary school, high school, university) and type (private, public) of education. A 2033 forecast could result in a parent spending Be sun smart this festive season between R118 600 and R215 500 for one year’s education. Maselaelo Seshotli There are a few options to consider when opening an education fund such t is the festive season and many people as the Unit trust, Savings Policies and will be spending a lot of time outdoors, Fundisa. exposed to the sun. People prefer the unit trusts because I Spending too much time in the sun of it is a long term investment as there without protection can be bad for your skin are a lot of choices as well as funds that and can cause wrinkles, age spots and other specifically focus on beating the rate of skin problems as well as increase the risk of inflation by a certain percentage. This is skin cancer. important because education inflation is Vuk’uzenzele has compiled advice on how higher than normal inflation. both parents and children can protect them- “Unit trust investments are ideal for selves while having fun in the sun. Here are people who require flexibility and ac- some tips: cess to the funds, however you must be • Parents must take extra care of their chil- disciplined and avoid the temptation of dren’s, particularly infants, skin by ap- dipping into your child’s funds,” added plying sunscreen and insisting that they Nzama. wear a hat. Parents and guardians should Savings policies are fixed for a certain also consider choosing a baby sunscreen, period of time (for example five to 15 which contains a Sun Protection Factor years) depending on when your child (SPF) of at least 15. will go to school or university. • Contact a health professional to help you Parents can either pay fixed monthly choose the right sunscreen for your child. premiums or make lump sum payments • When spending time in the park for a into the policy. picnic or a day at the beach parents must Fundisa is a government initiative, keep children in the shade as much as which allows parents to save towards possible. an accredited qualification at a public • Parents should consider dressing chil - college or university. dren in loose fitting clothes and fabrics Parents are paid an annual bonus on the that have an Ultraviolet Protection Factor investment, which is about 25 per cent of (UPF) rating. the save annually, up to a maximum of • Parents should make use of a broad- R600 per child. spectrum sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or “Start [saving] early, even if it’s a small above and it should be applied 15 – 20 amount each month - it will always go minutes before going outside. a long way in the future after some in- Source: cansa.org.za vestment growth. Speak to your financial adviser who will help you choose the ap- propriate product and give you advice on how much you should save. This will put you on the right track to securing a good education for your children,” said Nzama. 14 Vuk’uzenzele December 2014 / January 2015 GENERAL Councillors should not turn people away Albert Pule supposed to help people, if not, and then they should refer them to someone who Speaker of Council Councillors cannot turn will be able to help them,” he said. Mogase said councillors are supposed to you away if you go to act the as ears and eyes of government on Chief Whip the ground. them with a complaint. If “We are supposed to be the link between government and the people we serve and Chairperson of Section 79 Committees portfolio Committe on Finance, they cannot deal with your we should fight for their interests.” Economic Development Ethics and Sports You can go to your local councillor to complaint, they should refer complain about water supply, electricity, Chairpersons of Section 79 Committee housing, refuse collection and services of- ( Rules, Ethics) you to a relevant department fered by municipalities. When you have a complaint against your Councillors or individual at a provincial councillor, you can raise it through the chief whip’s office of the political party the or national level who will be councillor belongs to, the speaker’s office Ward Councillors Proportional Representitives Councillors or send a petition to the council. (Elected by commities) (Nominated by political parties) able to help you. Mogase said councillors should have constant communication with the people ouncillors are people who provide in their respective wards. For more information call Mr Aubrey Ncongwane political leadership in wards in a Councillors are supposed to meet with Tell: 011 407 7339 email: [email protected] / municipality. They are either elected those in their wards at least once per quar- City of Johannesburg contacts: 0860 562 874 Cby the communities as independent ter to give them feedback about the issues candidates or they represent the different po- they raise and the decisions taken during litical parties. council meetings. Their term in office is five years in line with “However, due to the number of different the local government elections. issues communities raise with their council- According to Chair of Chairs at the City of lors, there are times when more than one Johannesburg Councillor Solly Mogase, coun- meeting is required. In some cases council- cillors are supposed to be able to help people lors meet with communities three times a in their ward or get someone to help them. quarter.” Chair of Chairs is a position in a metro- To ensure councillors have all the tools politan municipality occupied by a person to serve their communities, they receive who all chairpersons of the committees in the training in management and finance from municipality report to. the South African Local Government As- “Communities can bring almost every com- sociation. plaint to the councillor. They are supposed to Mogase added that full time councillors know almost everything about the function- were not allowed to hold other jobs while ing of the three spheres of government, from they were serving councillors but part time local, provincial and national. Councillors are councillors could. Nigeria church victims’ Keep safe this festive season • Plan your trip, the routes travelled and Ursula Graff remains are home where you will stop and rest overnight. • Make sure your car is road worthy. Bathandwa Mbola While the festive season is a • Make sure you have a spare wheel and that and Ongezwa Manyathi time for fun and excitement, it it is in good condition and a jack. The remains of 74 South • Make sure your luggage is in the boot and is also time to be extra careful that is closed properly. Africans, who died when a • Stop every two hours, taking 15 minute to ensure that by the end of breaks. multi-storey guest house of • Avoid driving between 1am and 5 am. the holidays you are still in one • If you feel tired or restless, pull over at a the Synagogue Church of All safe stop and rest for a little while. piece. If you are travelling at night: Nations in Nigeria collapsed • Be on the lookout for suspicious-looking t is important to be vigilant on the roads if people or vehicles. over two months ago, have you are travelling during the holidays and • Know where you are going, do not use been returned home. also ensure that your home is well protected. unfamiliar routes to get home. Minister Jeff Radebe. I Vuk’uzenzele put together some safety tips • Lock your doors and close your windows. for the home and road. • If you are bumped from behind, head to the The lengthy process to identify the bod- nearest police station or place of safety. ore than a 100 people, most of ies was made difficult by the nature of the Advice to keep your premises safe • Never leave keys in your ignition to open them South African, died in the incident. include: gates. collapse. Since then the South “The bodies of 11 other people from South • Ask your neighbours to take out the • Don’t wait for your passengers, drive MAfrican government has been Africa still have to be positively identified post. Post left in the mailbox indicates around the block or get out of the car working with the Nigerian government to in Lagos and will be repatriated later…the that nobody is home. and lock the doors. bring the remains home. job has not stopped for us,” said Minister • Make sure you have good light- • Never pick up hitchhikers. An 80-member specialist team from the Radebe. ing. Don’t leave outside lights • Don’t get out to assist Department of Health, the South African Family members of the victims travelled on during the day. someone who seems to be in Police Service and the South African Military to Pretoria to be part of an official reception, • Don’t let too many people trouble. Inform the police. Health Service, among others worked hard which was led by Deputy President Cyril know when you are going on to identify the bodies in Lagos, Nigeria. Ramaphosa last month. holiday, only those you trust. To ensure your safety while Chairperson of the Inter-Ministerial Task At the end of the formal reception ceremo- • Make sure your doors lock properly and shopping: Team, Minister Jeff Radebe, said the govern- ny, the mortal remains were transported by that you have burglar bars. • Avoid carrying large amounts of money. ment team in Lagos would continue to work road to government Forensic Pathology Ser- • If your house is broken into, notify the • Don’t leave valuable belongings in the trol- around the clock to identify the remaining vices mortuaries in the different provinces. police immediately. ley. South Africans and ensure their speedy From there, the mortal remains were • Don’t have your wallet or purse visible. repatriation. transported to the government mortuary If you are going on a road trip: Keep wallet in your front pocket and not Minister Radebe met with the Nigerian closest to the place of burial where they were • Buckle up. the back pocket. Federal Government authorities, as well received by their next-of-kin. • Don’t drink and drive. • Don’t let money be too visible, especially as Lagos State authorities to speed up the Individual families continued with their • Keep a safe following distance. large amounts. process. own private funeral arrangements. • Do not use up your energy on activities, • Hold your child’s hand and be alert of them South Africa agreed to repatriate three Nigeria and South Africa have enjoyed which will increase your fatigue. at all times. Always accompany them to the Zimbabwean nationals and one from the cordial relations for many years and this • Get enough sleep the night before, at least bathroom. DRC who were travelling on South African tragedy has brought the two countries even six hours. passports. closer and our relations will remain strong. • Do not travel when you are emotional or Source: SAPS, Department of Transport and stressed out. SANRAL. December 2014 / January 2015 Vuk’uzenzele 15 International RELATIONS SA called to seize investment opportunities in Burundi

Amukelani Chauke President Jacob Zuma has called on the business sector to seize investment and trade opportunities in Burundi following his first official meeting with Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza.

he President said trade between the two countries have risen steadily from R47,7 million to R52 million in 2013. T “This visit should also enable us to discuss further how to take advantage of the potential that exists to enhance trade and invest- ment. “The business people from both countries should certainly improve these figures by further exploring opportunities in the two countries,” said President Zuma. President Pierre Kurunziza of the Republic of Burundi met with President Jacob Zuma during a recent visit to the country. The Burundi President was accompanied by a delegation of Ministers, from those responsible for arts and culture to those responsible for Nathi Mthethwa and Agriculture, Forestry He said the two countries had signed coop- struggle against discrimination and other ills. international relations. and Fisheries Minister Senzeni Zokwana, eration agreements in the fields of agriculture, “It is only proper that we should cooperate in President Zuma was accompanied by Inter- amongst others. arts and culture, commerce, education, politics, sharing this history through cultural tourism, national Relations and Cooperation Minister The President said the meeting led to the defence, sports, mining, women empowerment, museums, the restoration of historic sites, the Maite Nkoana-Mashamaite, Trade and Industry signing of an agreement to structure the investment, health, science and technology, com- preservation and conservation of monuments, Minister Rob Davies, Defence Minister Nosiviwe relationship through the Joint Commission munications, public works and finance. the study of languages, literature and lecture Mapisa-Nqakula, Arts and Culture Minister for Cooperation. “Our two countries share a rich history of tours,” President Zuma said. Denmark set Innovation key to economic growth for BRICS to improve Neo Semono trade with SA Minister in the Neo Semono enmark is expected to improve Presidency Jeff Radebe trade relations with South Africa following a meeting between the says BRICS countries must Dtwo countries’ trade ministers. Department of Trade and Industry (dti) continue to embrace Minister Rob Davies held a meeting with Danish Minister of Trade and Development innovation as a key driver Cooperation, Mogens Jensen, last month in Cape Town. for economic growth. Denmark is set to improve trade with South Africa by 50 per cent. nnovation is a powerful en- Minister Jensen said that they see South gine for development and for Africa as a port to the rest of Africa with addressing social and global 27 000 Danish citizens visiting South Africa “Ichallenges. I can also affirm yearly. that innovation is centrally located in Minister Jensen also said that they would South Africa’s long term economic growth like to have a direct flight connection to strategy, which includes a focus on the Denmark. pharmaceutical industry, indigenous South Africa and Denmark’s bilateral trade knowledge and rich biodiversity,” said and investment relations are governed by Minister Radebe. the European Union and South Africa, Trade, The Minister was speaking at the official Development, and Cooperation Agreement. opening of the third annual InnovaBRICS Total trade between South Africa and [Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Denmark have steadily been on the increase Africa] conference in London recently. with total trade at R2,9 billion in 2009 having Minister Radebe said South Africa was increased to R3,4 billion in 2011. In 2013, total determined to develop its research capac- trade increased to R4,8 billion. ity to fuel innovation to drive economic “The total exports to Denmark from South growth. The country would also have Minister in The Presidency Jeff Radebe believes that innovation is necessary for Africa increased from R1 billion in 2009, a special focus on development pro- development. R1,4 billion in 2011, with the exception of grammes to support young, female and 2010(R917 million), 2012 (R1 billion) and black researchers. velopment Plan, which is the blueprint for reduction objectives. 2013(R890 million). The decrease in total “In that regard, we are putting in place an ending poverty and reducing inequality by He said the BRICS grouping was not only exports from South Africa to Denmark in ambitious programme to develop the next 2030. one of the most recognised in the world but 2012 and 2013 can be attributed to decline generation of academics and researchers. “The NDP aims to unlock the institu- it also constituted in excess of a quarter of in external demand, due to slow recovery in Over the next five years, our target is to tional, human and structural impediments global GDP. the EU (28),” said Minister Davies. spend 1,5 per cent of GDP [gross domestic to higher growth in the country. It offers a BRICS countries account for 43 per cent The Ministers also discussed amongst product] on research and development.” framework for faster growth and socio-eco- of the world’s population and hold 40 per others Bilateral Investment Treaties and the Minister Radebe led the South African nomic transformation. The BRICS countries cent of global currency reserves, estimated Tripartite Free Trade Area. delegation at the conference, which in- are an important part of this strategy,” said at around US$4,4 trillion. On the Tripartite Free Trade Area, Min- cluded the Ministers of Trade and Industry Minister Radebe. South Africa also expressed its commit- ister Davies said that the approach is de- Rob Davies, Finance Nhlanhla Nene and He said InnovaBRICS was a unique op- ment to developing infrastructure that velopmental and has three pillars, namely Communications Faith Muthambi. portunity to promote closer cooperation connects it to the rest of the continent, as Infrastructure Development, Industrial South Africa used the conference as a between BRICS countries to support South part of the African Union’s Presidential Development and Market Integration. platform to popularise its National De- Africa’s growth, development and poverty Infrastructure Championing Initiative. He further added that the Tripartite Free Trade Area will be launched this month. 16 Vuk’uzenzele December 2014 / January 2015 SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE Transnet grooms future sport stars chess. Chess was only recently introduced, for its benefits in cognitive development. Soccer players Itumeleng Khune and Jabu Pule also shared their wisdom at the tourna- Proteas hope ment’s awards ceremony. Speaking at the tournament, Transnet Board to blow away Chairman Mafika Mkwanazi said: “We are dedicated to building a healthier, better Windies educated, safer and skilled population that is positive about our country and motivated to grab the opportunities that empower them to live fulfilled lives. And to our learners…may you continue to live by your passion in sport.” Only 2 000 students make it to the tourna- ment, after inter-house competitions with more than 22 000 learners competing from all over the country. Transnet Foundation’s Senior Sports Man- ager Michael Moloto said: “Each and every year we hold this competition, and see greater and more inspiring results. There’s an amaz- ing, positive spirit amongst learners and The Transnet Rural and Farm Schools tournament helps young sports stars to stay focused coaches, and we can see they’re motivated to on their dreams. win and do well. We are very happy and proud to help South African learners in this incredible Ursula Graaff The programme aims to develop South Af- journey from grassroots to glory.” rica’s sporting talents by granting teenagers During the athletics competition Eastern South Africa’s future from under privileged backgrounds with the Cape came out tops, claiming 22 gold medals, opportunity to showcase their talent. followed by KwaZulu-Natal with 20. sport stars are being given a This is done by providing sports training, fa- Northern Cape was overall winner for the cilities and infrastructure to rural communities chess category, with two gold medals and Albert Pule push towards their dreams, to benefit the young people living there. They KwaZulu-Natal was placed second. are also coached and managed by professionals Northern Cape also dominated on the soc- thanks to the Transnet who develop their raw talents. cer field with two gold medals. Mpumalanga The Proteas will battle Transnet also nurtures future sport stars in came in second place with two silver medals Rural and Farm Schools partnership with the South African Football As- and a bronze. the West Indies in an 11 sociation (SAFA) through the SAFA/Transnet KwaZulu-Natal was the best province over- Tournament. School of Excellence. all. match series to be hosted Scouts attend the Transnet Rural and Farm Khune encouraged the budding sports stars he tournament took place at the Ger- Schools Tournament in search for talented to dream big. in various provinces acro- miston Stadium in Gauteng recently youngsters, who are then given the opportunity “Like many of the learners sitting in the and saw upcoming sports stars be- to join the SAFA/Transnet School of Excellence. grand stands, I was one of you. When I was ss the country. Ttween the ages of 13 and 19 from Every year 120 boys are chosen to attend young, I would sit and watch the game, look- schools across the country battling it out for the school, where they receive comprehensive ing up to sports stars, such as Jabu Pule and he two teams are likely to use the top honours. education, with a focus on academic skills, dream about becoming a great soccer player. tour to put final preparations for The tournament is part of the Transnet Rural life skills and an opportunity to excel in their Now I am playing for one of the greatest teams next year’s World Cup to be co- and Farm Schools Sport Development Pro- sporting careers. and captained the national team, showing eve- Thosted by Australia and New gramme, which falls under Transnet’s sporting The tournament runs every year and includes ryone involved that determination can make Zealand. portfolio. sports such as soccer, netball, athletics and all your hopes a reality,” he said. The West Indies will bring all their big hitters including captain Dwayne Bravo, spinning sensation Sunil Narine as well SA bids farewell to sport stars as the reliable and hardworking Marlon Samuels who have been a thorn on the Ursula Graaff side of the Proteas during previous en- counters. outh Africa’s sporting fraternity and The teams play three test matches, fol- fans were dealt a blow recently when lowed by three T20 Internationals and four popular sports stars lost their five one day internationals. lives. S Fixtures are as follows: Soccer player Senzo Meyiwa, athlete Mbu- laeni Mulaudzi, boxer Phindile Mwelase and Test matches former rugby player Tinus Linee died in sepa- December 17 – 21, 1st Sunfoil Test at rate incidents. SuperSport Park in Centurion. Meyiwa was shot and killed in Vosloorus December 26 – 30, 2nd Sunfoil Test at during a robbery. He was the goalkeeper and Axxess St George’s Cricket Stadium in captain of Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates. Port Elizabeth. Meyiwa made his debut for Bafana Bafana in January 2 – 6, 3rd Sunfoil Test at Sahara 2013. Park in Newlands, Cape Town. Minister in The Presidency Jeff Radebe (far right), KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu (second Mbulaeni Mulaudzi, an 800m athlete, died from right), Orlando Pirates Chairman Irvin Khoza and SAFA President Danny Jordaan in a car crash in Mpumalanga. Mulaudzi with the late Senzo Meyiwa's family during the funeral. T20 Internationals won, among others, a silver medal at the 2004 January 9, South Africa v West Indies at Olympics in Athens, a gold medal in 2009 at Sahara Park, Newlands at 18h00. the World Athletics Championship. January 11, South Africa v West Indies, Boxer Mwelase was in a coma after being Bidvest Wanderers, Johannesburg at knocked out in just her fifth professional fight. 15h00. She died of her injuries two weeks later. January 14, South Africa v West Indies, Linee died after battling motor neuron dis- Sahara Kingsmead, Durban at 18h00. ease (MND). He played for the Springboks and Western Province. A memorial service was held One-day internationals in remembrance of Mulaudzi, Meyiwa and January 16, South Africa v West Indies, Mwelase. Linee had not yet passed away at Sahara Kingsmead, Durban at 13h30 the time of the memorial. January 18, South Africa v West Indies, Speaking at the memorial service, Sports Min- Bidvest Wanderers Stadium, Johannes- ister Fikile Mbalula said Mulaudzi, Meyiwa burg at 10h00 and Mwelase were unique, talented stars. January 21, South Africa v West Indies, “We can never compare them, they are not the Buffalo Park, East London at 13h30 same. All of them in their own way served their Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain, the late Senzo Meyiwa was tragically killed January 25, South Africa v West Indies, country to the best of their ability,” he said. during a robbery. He was described as a humble and hardworking soccer star. Axxess St George's Cricket, Port Eliza- Addressing mourners at Meyiwa’s funeral, beth at 10h00 Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe said the his footsteps. international prominence, he never came to January 28, South Africa v SuperSport goalkeeper was a humble person and should “Be modest in your achievements like Senzo look down upon his own township and its Park, Centurion at 13h30 be an example to all who wanted to follow in [Meyiwa], because even in his national and people,” said the Minister.