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PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGER SEPTEMBER 2013 CoGTA moves up a gear THE MAGAZINE FOR PUBLIC SECTOR DECISION-MAKERS DECISION-MAKERS SECTOR PUBLIC FOR MAGAZINE THE DG Vusi Madonsela writes for us Provincial Focus Heritage and The Eastern Cape Tourism is looking up • Martinus van Schalkwyk’s growth spurt 20 Years of • Mapungubwe magic Freedom: The FIFA World Cup legacy lives on P r o fi l e Innovation Hub’s McLean SEPTEMBER 2013 SEPTEMBER Sibanda creates a pool of excellence PSM R29.95 (VAT INCL) SOUTH AFRICA Public Sector Manager THE MAGAZINE FOR PUBLIC SECTOR DECISION-MAKERS Publishers: Government Communication and Information System Information Enquiry Service: +27 (0)12 473 0269 Switchboard: +27 (0) 12 473 0000 Tshedimosetso House: 1035 Francis Baard Street (corner Festival Street), Hatfi eld, Pretoria Private Bag X745, Pretoria, South Africa, 0001 www.gcis.gov.za Head of Editorial and Production Harold Maloka [email protected] Content Manager Tyrone Seale [email protected] Managing Editor Dorris Simson [email protected] News Editor Thomas Thale 14 Copy editor Ongezwa Manyathi Contributors Ongezwa Manyathi Samona Murugan Albert Pule Noluthando Mkhize Xoliswa Zulu Contents Dorris Simpson September 2013 GCIS Photographic Unit Elmond Jiyane Ntswe Mokoena Siyabulela Duda Kopano Tlape Busisiwe Malungwane Regulars Katlholo Maifadi Senior Designer Tendai Gonese 14 Conversations with leaders Junior Designer Mulalo Mbango South Africa is fast becoming a popular destination Production Assistant Mduduzi Tshabangu 20 Profi les in leadership Advertising Sales, McLean Sibanda has a vision to turn Gauteng into an Distribution and Subscriptions Uhuru Communications innovators’ paradise (Pty) Ltd Tel: +27 (0)21 657 4800 Fax: +27 (0)21 657 4860 24 Women in the Public Sector Email: [email protected] Website: www.uhurucom.co.za Professor Muthuhadini Mawela is nursing infants to good health Managing Director: Thomas Sampson Business Director: 28 Trailblazer Vusi Mashabane Operations Director: How Gugu Ndima is living her political dream Tommy Wildschudt Sales: Key Accounts Manager 30 Upcoming events Nardine Nelson A look at local and international events for your Tel +27 (0)82 739 3932 information and diary [email protected] Advertising: Head O ffi ce, Cape Town 32 Vital Statistics Tel +27 (0)21 657 4800 Fax +27 (0)21 657 4860 Fast facts and figures that every manager should Subscriptions and know Distribution: Viola Josephs [email protected] 38 Aerial view Conelia Mbanjwa Advancing gender equality in the public service [email protected] ----------------------------------------------- 42 Management and professional development Acting Chief Executive Offi cer Phumla Williams Acting Deputy CEO: Project Khaedu is the answer to service-delivery Corporate Services Keitu Semakane challenges Deputy CEO: Government & Stakeholder Engagement Nebo Legoabe Deputy CEO: Content 44 Provincial Focus Processing & Dissemination Harold Maloka The Eastern Cape is on a recovery mode Chief Financial Offi cer Zwelinjani Momeka ----------------------------------------------- Copyright: GCIS 50 International relations Printed by Associated Printing South Africa and Vietnam refl ect on their strong relation Public Sector Manager • September 2013 Small. 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For SA to meet the National Development Plan vision, it needs a public service that is committed, focused and transparent 54 PSM Forum Three speakers talk about the impact of former President 84 Assessing the local tax system Nelson Mandela How South Africa’s tax levels compare to other countries 62 In other news Everything you need to know when you are on the go 88 Financial fi tness BetterBond uses their expertise to give people a greater chance of achieving home ownership 90 Opinion 104 It’s time for us to reclaim our African heritage, says Sandile Memela 94 Public Sector appointments Who is new on Persal? 102 Book Reviews A good mix of wholesome reads Features Lifestyle 56 Special Feature 34 Food and wine DG Vusi Madonsela spells out the road to recovery Recipes for the perfect braai for local government 96 Car reviews 64 SADC walks the gender talk A look at compact and aff ordable rides Two African women leaders are making history 98 Travel 70 Development indicators can aid government We explore the picture-perfect Cape West Coast offi cials fi shing village of Paternoster How the Development Indicators can help you understand the impact of various government 104 Health & well-being policies and service delivery initiatives Tips on how to apply make-up the right way 106 Grooming and style Colour yourself bold and beautiful this spring 108 Sports 50 The FIFA 2010 World Cup came and went but the legacy still lives on 110 Nice-to-haves It’s time to APP it up 112 Light relief The tricky side of sibling rivalry 4 Public Sector Manager • September 2013 A leader in its own right. 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Vehicle Specifications may vary for the South African market. **Please note that, due to Anti-trust legislation, MBSA is unable to dictate nor enforce discounts. A Daimler Brand Daimler A FROMMESSA THEGE MINISTER: FROM THE COLLINS MINISTER CHABANE The percentage of Matric passes has increased from under 60% in 1994 to 73% in 2012. Also, the dramatic increase in the number of learners attending Grade 1 who have attended Grade R shows that government interventions are yielding results. In the area of health, we are making commendable progress in improving the health status of the nation. The tide is turning and we are achieving more positive health outcomes. Free primary healthcare for children and pregnant mothers has had a significant, positive impact in terms of immunisation and child nutrition, among other benefits. South Africa’s bold leadership in turning the tide against the HIV and AIDS epidemic was also acknowl- edged by UNAIDS in its February 2013 publication. Our country has one of the largest ARV programmes internationally, with approximately two million people on treatment. As a result, data from the Rapid Mortal- ity Surveillance system shows that South Africa’s life expectancy has increased to 60 years, exceeding our 2014 targets. n 2009, the people of South Africa gave this administration the man- Inequities and the quality of healthcare remain an date to deliver against its priorities. area of concern. This applies also to the number of I These priorities include education, health, the fight against crime mothers who die due to direct and indirect factors and corruption, rural development and creating jobs. related to pregnancy. Many targeted health interven- Today, indications are clear that Government is indeed making pro- tions are in place to address these challenges, including gress and that life has changed for the better for the people of South the strengthening of health worker and management Africa since 1994. More importantly, the elevation of the priorities has capability, the establishment of the Office of Health yielded results, borne out by definitive numbers. Standards Compliance and the development of a Na-