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Township economy gets a boost

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Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa (centre), Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko, and Acting National Commissioner Kgomotso Phahlane during the South African Police Services’ Annual Commemoration Day.

Police officers Top female farmers honoured honoured Page 10

Neo Semomo ficers who lost their lives dent Ramaphosa. have a voice in local po- between 1 April 2015 and The youngest of the po- licing and become aware eputy President 31 March 2016. lice officers who lost their of crime trends in their Cyril Ramapho- He added that citizens lives was Constable Sa- areas.” Dsa says the kill- should work together to belo Manyanga (28) who Deputy President Rama- ing of police can never create a nation that cares was shot two days before phosa told the families of be justified and must for each other. Christmas last year while the police officers that the come to an end. "Together we must build on duty in KwaZulu-Na- country was behind them. “We must build a culture a nation that values the tal. “May you all find com- that values police that sees sanctity of life and pro- He had three children fort in the knowledge that them not merely as pub- tects the most vulnerable. with the youngest being millions of South Africans lic servants, but as coura- “We ask our nation to one month old. truly value your loved ALSO AVALAIBLE ON: geous men and women unite in saying that the The Deputy President ones and the service they who have answered a murder of our police of- said the murder of police rendered with distinction calling.” ficers is unacceptable and officers should not only be to the people of South Af- The Deputy President it must end. condemned but that com- rica and our nation as a was speaking during the “The death of one po- munities should commit whole. @VukuzenzeleNews National Commemora- lice officer is one death to working with the jus- “As the names of your Vuk'uzenzele tion Day ceremony to re- too many. It is thus tice system to ensure that loved ones are engraved member members of the heart-breaking to learn those who commit these today on the monument, Websites: www.gcis.gov.za www.vukuzenzele.gov.za South African Police Ser- that during the last year crimes pay for their deeds. please know that your E-mail: [email protected] vice (SAPS) who lost their 72 members of the police “Communities have a pain and your sacrifices Tel: (+27) 12 473 0179 lives in the line of duty. service lost their lives, 40 vital role to play. By par- remain engraved in the The ceremony was held of them in the line of ser- ticipating in Community hearts of all of us as South in honour of police of- vice,” said Deputy Presi- Policing Forums they can Africans." v Free Copy 2 September 2016 Edition 2 EducationGENERAL / General Vuk’uzenzele

Crime fighting scores victories NEWS IN BRIEF Ingula Unit 1 Bathandwa Mbola community-based re- Crime statistics: comes into com- ported crimes, about  Sexual offences decreased mercial operation fforts by the 65.9 percent are a result by 3.2 percent with 51 895 Eskom’s Ingula Plant South African of contact and proper- cases reported. Pumped Storage Police Service ty-related crimes. Con- E  Robbery with aggravating Scheme’s third unit (SAPS) to fight crime tact crimes, which in- circumstances increased recently came into are bearing fruit in clude crimes against a by 2.7 percent to 132 527 operation and is currently some sectors. person, constituted the cases pumping an estimated The 2015/16 crime most charges reported  Common assault went up 1000MW into South statistics that the Po- by communities, at 2.2 percent to 164 958 cases Africa’s power grid. The lice Ministry released 35.2 percent. but robbery of residences commercial operation of in Parliament recently This was followed decreased by 2.7 percent the unit is further proof showed a decrease in by property-related  Robbery of non-residential that the utility is on its crimes committed in crimes at 30.7 per- properties increased by 2.8 way to ensure there is the country. cent and other serious percent enough supply for all The statistics for the crimes at 27 percent.  Car hijackings increased by 4.3 percent but truck hijackings fell by 7.4 percent South Africans. period 1 April 2015 to Provincially, crime  Arson decreased by 4.4 percent 31 March 2016 cover levels in Limpopo  Malicious damage to property decreased by 0.6 percent to 119 901 cases in Coega unveils various categories of and Mpumalanga in- the current financial year massive invest- crime. creased, while levels  Commercial crimes increased by 3.1 percent while shoplifting decreased by ment Serious crime report- all other provinces de- 3.6 percent to 68 786 cases. The Coega Industrial ed to the police de- creased. The Northern Minister Nhleko said many of the crimes were connected to the social chal- Development Zone creased by 1.4 percent, Cape remained stable. lenges faced by South Africans as well as drug use and alcohol consumption. (IDZ) unveiled a massive but contact crimes re- “As society as a whole, we need to put up quite an effort to deal with the historic R11 billion worth main a problem. Categories of social foundation of contact crime,” he said. of investment from “We are registering crime Beijing Automobile progress. We are begin- The statistics also show International ning to see a decreasing that the murder rate is Police committed to winning fight Corporation (BAIC) trend. The only prob- now 34 per 100 000, up for manufacturing of lem is contact crimes,” from 33 last year. For Acting National Police Com- tinue to work hard turn the picture automobile plant. said Police Minister the reporting period, missioner Lieutenant-General despite the profession being a thank- The BAIC investment Nathi Nhleko. 18 673 murders were Kgomotso Phahlane said the gains less job. was an outcome of the In total 2.1 million recorded nationally, up made in the fight against crime show “We remain loyal and committed to Forum on China Africa charges were report- from 17 805 in 2014/15. that police are working hard. the fight against crime.” Cooperation valued at ed to the police in Police said Northern “When we say that we have made Police attributed the success to their about R100 billion and 2015/16. Cape is the only prov- progress, sometimes it is not convinc- “Back to Basics” approach, which re- will have a positive About 1.7 million ince that has recorded a ing, especially when we talk of … quires that police act with integrity, impact on the GDP in the cases (or 83 percent) of decrease in the number lives being lost… But the downward discipline and professionalism. Eastern Cape Province these were reported by of murders. trend suggests our efforts are making Other efforts include enhanced estimated at R945.1 members of the public, Countrywide, at- a serious dent in reducing crime,” he police visibility, which implies the million. with the rest having tempted murder in- said during the release of the crime presence of more police officers in been detected by police creased by 3.4 percent statistics. uniform to minimise the chances of Gauteng online ad- activity. in 2015/16, with 18 127 Phahlane said the SAPS will con- crime being committed. v mission a success Of the 1.7 million cases reported. v The Gauteng Depart- ment of Education’s online application with HIV can also live long Access to ARTs made easy system has been very and healthy lives once they successful since it was Noluthando Mkhize (WHO) guidelines. Over the years the Depart- are on ARV medication. introduced earlier In May this year, Minis- ment of Health has made sure “The National Department this year. The online he Department of ter Aaron Motsoaledi an- that HIV-positive pregnant of Health is aware that this application system which Health is one step nounced during his budget women, children under five announcement will result in specifically targeted closer to ensuring speech that from 1 Septem- years as well as HIV and TB more HIV-positive people ac- T Grade 1 and 8 learners universal access to An- ber 2016 South Africa would co-infected patients receive cessing ART services, which has received a total of 682 ti-Retroviral Treatment implement the new WHO ART regardless of their CD4 may lead to congestion and 142 applications. (ART). guidelines. count. The department's new increased waiting times at To date 306 schools have The department announced The new guidelines state treatent plan will contribute health facilities.” successfully placed that from this month it will that people who are currently to the National Development To ease the burden the de- learners for the 2017 offer the test-and-treat ser- eligible to start treatment at Plan’s goal of increasing life partment has initiated a pro- academic year however vice to all HIV-positive pa- CD4 <500 can now be treat- expectancy to at least 70 cess of dispensing and dis- all applications received tients in line with the World ed, regardless of their CD4 years by 2030. The new pol- ributing medicine in a that after the closing date will Health Organisation’s levels. icy means people diagnosed is convenient to patients. v be. v

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FROM THE UNION BUILDINGS a message from the President Embracing our country, our heritage

he coming together of South Africans should conduct Heritage and Tourism themselves; racism belongs in TMonths in September our past and we must put and gives South Africans a keep it there with everything unique season each year to we do each day to build a non- reflect on who we are as a racial, inclusive society. diverse nation and explore The time for apologies and the sights, sounds and tastes explanations of racism is that make up our national over. We must act decisively fabric. against racists, and we expect Millions of younger South to see condemnation of racism Africans take up South African by South Africans of all Tourism’s Sho’t Left suggestions backgrounds. The fight against to get to places and indulge racism is not a fight Black in experiences with a sense Aerial view of Cape Town city centre, with Table Mountain, Cape Town Harbour, Lion's Head and Devil's Peak. South Africans should wage of freedom and limitless exclusively. Ending racism is possibility that is very different Africans to extend their “As we prepare for Heritage Day on everyone’s responsibility. from what older generations liberation and assert their Saturday 24 September, we will embrace I hope that as South Africans remember. heritage. criss-cross our country this South Africans in their 40s and In 2016, Heritage Month is our heritage and open our hearts and month, we will focus on those older will recall the decades being celebrated under the minds to the ideas our mentors and places and spaces that represent during which most black South theme, “Human Treasures and a transformed South Africa. Africans’ experience of tourism Legends: our Living Heritage”; legends will share with us.…” Already, it is encouraging to see was that of working in tourism our effort in asserting our how active black entrepreneurs services to make it possible for unique African identity. younger artists to hone their Radio Freedom message to the have become in the tourism our White compatriots to enjoy The aim of this year’s skills, offer mentorship to the people of South Africa on the sector – from the humblest our country’s many tourism celebrations is to put at the youth and guide society as we 67th Anniversary of the ANC township bed-and-breakfast attractions. forefront the living human actively embrace the fullness on 8 January 1979. to the top of a hospitality giant These were decades during treasures and the living of our African culture and In that message, President such as the Tsogo Sun group. which the words “Right of legends, the custodians of the knowledge in all aspects of Tambo referred to “the Just a few days ago, Ma Esther Admission Reserved” above a indigenous knowledge for our lives. march of the South African Mahlangu (81) one of our hotel door wasn’t just a warning their immense contribution to After 22 years of democracy, people towards a common best-known Ndebele artists, about rowdy behaviour but the arts, culture and heritage it is regrettable that not all nationhood, rich in its variety was at the centre of a launch rather a warning that anyone landscape. South Africans have embraced and experience, grounded of a collaboration between a who wasn’t White would not The celebration of the human the fullness of our African on the strongest foundations United States luxury brand and be welcome. treasures and living culture - a reality brought of human equality and non- musician John Legend on the These were decades during legends is an home recently at a racialism”. #MakeaDifference campaign which separate amenities integral part Pretoria school where He went on to say: “Let us in that will donate half of its meant Black and White South of asserting and brave learners South Africa learn to stop being profits to the Global Fund for Africans couldn’t share meals embracing our exposed racism and Bantus, Coloureds, Indians and HIV and AIDS. or drinks together, and couldn’t African identity. prejudice that had been Whites. Let us be what we are, The product features Ma even be in the same coach on The living human woven into the school’s code Africans in Africa. Let those Esther’s Ndebele patterns and a train. treasures and legends of conduct. who are committed racists, her signature. These were decades during have a fundamental It is at times like this, that who came to this continent This is how we fly our African which many South Africans role to play in society we remind ourselves of determined to keep Africans identity in our hearts and visited so-called cultural in assisting the words of African in chains, to be perpetual white around the world. villages to “observe Native National masters over blacks - let them As we prepare for Heritage culture”, much in the way they Congress persist in their role as foreigners Day on Saturday 24 September, would go on safari to follow President on African soil.” we will embrace our heritage game in the wild. OR Tambo Given our country’s history, and open our hearts and minds Today, Sho’t Left is a relaxing, in a we will not allow racists to to the ideas our mentors and enjoyable way for South decide how the majority of legends will share with us. v 4 September 2016 Edition 2 GENERAL Vuk’uzenzele NDP gets a new identity

Albert Pule for the statement made by young people who adopted ifferent sectors and the national youth policy and groupings should declared that they do not want Dwork together in a hand out but a hand up.” implementing the National Businesses and people in Development Plan (NDP) rural areas also have a role to and use the newly launched play. For example, a young brand identity of the NDP to man from the Eastern Cape move the country forward. created jobs in his community This is according to Minister by forming a vegetable grow- in the Presidency responsible ers association. for Performance, Monitoring “During Youth Month, I re- and Evaluation Jeff Radebe. alised that the NDP is alive “Each and every one of us when a young man from as South Africans we have to Mthatha shared his success play our part in implementing story of forming vegetable the National Development growers association to ensure Plan, our Vision 2030 and let food security, economic viabil- us use this NDP Brand Iden- ity and creation of jobs in his tity together to build a truly community. democratic, united, non-sex- “The young man through ist, non-racial and prosperous the association is propelling South Africa.” the ideals of the NDP for the In 2012, government adopt- Deputy Minister Buti Manamela, Minister Jeff Radebe and Acting Director-General Tshediso Matona with the NDP smallholder farmer develop- ed a long-term vision called mascot showing off the new logo. ment and agrarian transfor- the NDP. It is aimed at reduc- mation.” ing poverty, unemployment, gramme to implement the tion group that has developed preneurs, who have created Minister Radebe added that and inequality through the NDP. an edu-play on the NDP and employment. government welcomes the radical transformation of the The Minister said the work its important areas. This edu- “There are also young en- partnership with business economy by creating employ- done by various artists en- play is exemplary of socially trepreneurs from Cape Town and labour to rally behind the ment opportunities. courages South Africans to cohesive society that strives who have developed a busi- NDP in ensuring that there is a Two years after the adoption be a socially cohesive nation. for a common national iden- ness idea called Eza Sekasi Fri- collective effort in workplace of the NDP, in 2014, govern- ”We welcome initiatives that tity.” days which has created decent conflict reduction and im- ment adopted the Medium are already existing by various The Minster acknowledged employment in the townships proved cooperation between Term Strategic Plan (MTSF) sectors who are playing their the role played by entrepre- to champion the NDP. government, organised busi- 2014-2019 as the first pro- part such as the Eziko produc- neurs, especially youth entre- “This initiative is a stimulus ness and organised labour. v 2017 NSFAS applications now open

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intake, reduce the incidence He added that without the The Commission on Child- of obesity and ensure that tax, the consumption of soft hood Obesity, set up by the South Africans lead healthy drinks was projected to grow WHO Director-General, lifestyles. by 2.4 percent per year. recommended that taxes South Africa is looking to This trend will affect poor on drinks sweetened with decrease obesity by 10 percent people predominantly and sugar would be an impor- by 2020. can lead to a 16 percent tant mechanism to reduce Obesity is a global problem increase in obesity by 2017, childhood obesity. that is contributing to the of which 20 percent will be “It is important to note growing burden of non- attributable to sweetened that 330ml of soft drink has communicable disease (NCD) drinks. around eight teaspoons of ,including heart disease, He added that sugar also sugar and therefore just one diabetes, and some cancers. had a negative impact on den- cold-drink would take the According to National tal health and related costs. full recommended sugar Treasury, the problem of “While we do not have ex- intake a day. Many other obesity has grown over the act costs in South Africa the foods and sauces added to past 30 years in South Africa, treatment of dental diseases food also contain sugar,” resulting in South Africa is expensive, consuming 5 Maja said. being ranked the most obese to 10 percent of health-care He added that such a tax country in sub-Saharan budgets in industrialised will send a clear message Africa. countries.” to the public and raise According to the Department “Drinking just one sug- awareness about sugar of Health, the tax will help ar-sweetened drink per day so that consumers are Noluthando Mkhize and Finance Minister Pravin reduce the epidemic increase increases an adult’s likeli- equipped to make healthy More Matshediso Gordhan announced the in the incidence of NCDs and hood of being overweight choices. v proposed tax during his oral health problems. by 27 percent and a child’s s part of ensuring Budget Vote speech earlier “There is good reason by 55 percent.” that South Africans this year, indicating that the to believe that taxes are The World Health Organ- For more information Aare healthy and live new law will come into effect an excellent mediator of isation’s (WHO) guidelines on the proposed sugar longer, National Treasury from 1 April 2017. consumer behaviour,” said recommend that adults and tax visit: has proposed a tax on sugary The main aim of the tax is Popo Maja, spokesperson for children reduce their intake www.treasury.gov.za drinks. to reduce the nation’s sugar the Department of Health. of free sugars. Early birth registration improves service delivery

More Matshediso She said early registration not bring their children for Registration of child birth ments of birth is important because vaccination. within 30 days is free and • Children born to non-South impopo Health MEC it ensures the credibility of To curb non-registration of a certificate is available on African citizens who are in Dr Phophi Ramathuba the South African population babies in Limpopo, the MEC the date of registration. the country illegally. Lhas urged parents to register. She said it is difficult said Home Affairs officials However, fees are charged in Birth, Marriages and Death register their babies at birth for various departments are allocated space in the case of late registration Registrations Director in with the Department of Home to render social services, Seshego Hospital and other of birth. the Limpopo Home Affairs Affairs. educational opportunities, health facilities to register Department, Dr Aaron This will help government health services and other babies online immediately Challenges to early birth Ramodumo, said upon in its planning so it can services that benefit children after birth and to issue an registration registration, mothers who better deliver services to if they do not have birth unabridged birth certificate. Factors that impact on birth are married can give the communities. certificatess. The Department of Home registration within 30 days particulars of the father MEC Ramathuba was The Department of Health Affairs said Limpopo has include: of the baby, which will be speaking during a visit said often children without 47 health facilities that are • Delays in registration of chil- captured on the system. to Seshego Hospital in birth certificates are unjustly connected online out of dren who have been sepa- However, if they are not Polokwane. The purpose treated and vulnerable to 391 health facilities that are rated from or who have lost married, they can provide of the visit was to highlight risks such as trafficking, connected nationally. their parents the father’s information the importance of early child labour, child marriage, “There are about 40 Home • Religious and cultural beliefs with his consent. registration of birth. illegal adoption, sexual Affairs offices that register and practices on the naming Dr Ramodumo reiterated “This is a very important exploitation and, in some births [in the province],” of the child that it is important to programme for us because instances, recruitment into said the MEC. • Home births and inadequate create a credible National we will plan knowing the armed forces. This makes it easy for statistics and information Population Register with exact population we are The MEC said early mothers, who qualify for about them birth registrations, from servicing. It will improve registration will also their children to get social • Accessibility of children liv- cradle to grave. service delivery. We want help the department to grants, to apply sooner, as ing in remote rural areas and “We cannot register you at to vaccinate [children] as investigate which clinics South African Social Security on farms death if we did not register prevention works better,” did not vaccinate children Agency (Sassa) officers are • Accessibility of border-lying you at birth,” said Dr she said. as well as mothers who did also deployed at hospitals. areas and informal settle- Ramodumo. v 6 September 2016 Edition 2 LOCAL GOVERNMENT Vuk’uzenzele Elderly woman gets new home

spokesperson Tshidiso Tlharipe, the municipality aims to be a local government that will provide decent shelter and efficient basic services to residents. “The grandmother was very excited to say the least because one of the things in her life had been restored. “She had received a roof over her head and she stated “I still can’t believe I have received this house and I still pinch myself to make sure that I’m not dreaming.” Rand West City Local Municipality Executive Mayor Mzi Khumalo sitting with homeowner Hlengiwe Gretta Dineka inside her new home. that even if she dies, she’ll Nonkululeko Mathebula people with decent shelter. Dineka told Vuk’uzenzele pinch myself to make sure be able to leave it behind for She is the first resident from that after spending more that I’m not dreaming. her family and that’s what he days of living in Bekkersdal to receive a house than 20 years living in a “I’ll forever be thankful to we ultimately wanted to a shack are over for from the newly formed/ shack her life has changed the Rand West City Local achieve. THlengiwe Gretta merged municipality which for the better. Municipality and TEMI “We are happy that we Dineka and her dignity has now goes by the name “I used to stay in a shack Construction for what they have started the 2016/2017 been restored. Dineka (63) of Rand West City Local with my family and in all have done for me,” said term on a high note where is yet another resident to Municipality. It services the honesty things were tough. Dineka. we have built a house for benefit from government’s jurisdiction of Randfontein I still can’t believe that I have According to Rand West an elderly person,” said ongoing initiative to provide and Westonaria as a whole. received this house and I still City Local Municipality Tlharipe. v Ekurhuleni youth get free ICT training

Nonkululeko Mathebula of our townships therefore we want to use and maximise that kurhuleni Metropolitan investment. Municipality is “We’ve realised that young Eproviding free digital people are roaming the streets training to young people to and are not participating in help them become confident the digital world so we want when using technology. to bring them on board and The free online Microsoft tap into their innovative and Information Communication creative minds so that they can Technology (ICT) training compete. programme will enable them She adds that it was important to write and create mobile for both young and old people applications as well as create to start using technology and games and websites. become computer literate so The training programme, that they don’t miss out on which started in mid-August, opportunities. is open to young people in The pilot programme, which Ekurhuleni aged between is now running, is expected seven and 21. Through the to continue until next year programme the youth will and has so far attracted more learn essential basic computer than 480 young people to the skills, digital literacy, creative city’s libraries. The Germiston Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality’s free digital training programme targets young people between the ages of coding, app studio and touch Library has an intake of 164 seven and 21. development. while the Ekurhuleni Library Ekurhuleni Metropolitan has 318 students. group of students from the end of the course and course for them to move on Municipality Head of Division “This is our first intake and January until March and we develop it from start to finish to the next level. for ICT Lydia Ntlhophi said whatever lessons are learnt will be expanding this to more with the support of their Learners are then given an the aim of the programme is from this, we’ll take them libraries,” she says. mentors. option to pursue a six-week to encourage an interest in ICT forward and perfect this The programme will see Learners are then expected course on computer analytics among young people. course. learners work in groups to to obtain an 80 percent pass which is also offered for free at “We have free Wi-Fi in most “We will take on another decide on a project towards rate in the digital numeracy Ekurhuleni libraries. v Vuk’uzenzele LOCAL GOVERNMENT September 2016 Edition 2 7 Municipal ward committees: What you need to know

tion between communities members, which is available and municipalities. at all municipalities. However, Terms of office for Ward committees give com- municipal councils must make ward committees munity members the oppor- the rules regarding the election The terms of office of tunity to express their needs, of ward committee members, ward committees are their opinions on issues that including how often meetings aligned to those of mu- affect their lives and to have take place and the closure of nicipal councils and the them heard at municipal level ward committees. municipality must, as via the ward councillor. The Speaker, who is appoint- soon as possible after the Wards committees are advi- ed by the majority of council results of the elections sory bodies created within the members, calls a meeting in have been declared, ar- sphere of civil society to assist the ward for the election of a range ward meetings so the ward councillor in carry- ward committee. that the interest groups ing out his or her mandate in Nominations shall be open in the ward can be iden- the most democratic manner for 10 but not more than 15 tified.Thereafter ward committees are elected Ward committees give community members a platform to make inputs into possible. nominees. decisions made at their local councils. according to the system Why are ward commit- What are the functions applicable in each re- tees important? of ward committees? spective municipality. Ward committees are impor- According to the Department tant to the local government of Cooperative Governance system as they are the link and Traditional Affairs, a ward of the community in the between the councillor and committee may make recom- municipality’s budgetary the community. mendations on any matter process. The ward committee system affecting its ward to the ward is also said to play an impor- councillor, or through the The role played by tant role in giving meaning to ward councillor to the munici- ward committees the notion of “the people shall pal council, the executive com- Ward committees have an im- govern”. This is because local mittee or support committee. portant role to play in bridging government is regarded as the The ward committee will the gap between the munici- level of government closest to be regarded as the statutory pality, its council and the com- the people and ward commit- structure recognised by the munity. Some of the objectives tees are just one way to ensure municipal council as its con- of ward committees are to: Ward committees attend to all matters that affect and benefit communi- ties. that citizens give input to the sultative body and commu-  create formal unbiased decisions that local councils nication channel on matters communication channels Chris Bathembu ly elected council must take make. affecting the ward, including, and co-operative partner- place within 14 days after the The South African Local but not limited to: ships between the munici- outh Africa recent- election results are gazetted. Government Association (Sal-  representing the communi- pality and the community ly held free and fair ga), which is the sole repre- ty in the compilation and within a ward SLocal Government What are ward sentative of all municipalities, implementation of the In-  ensure contact between the Elections. Now the focus committees? says ward committees are also tegrated Development Plan municipality and the com- is on another important Ward committees are made important in promoting rela- (IDP) munity through the use and aspect of the local govern- up of representatives of a par- tions between ward council-  ensuring constructive and payment of services ment system in South Afri- ticular ward. lors and key stakeholders at harmonious interaction be-  create harmonious relation- ca: the formation of ward They are made up of mem- ward level, such as traditional tween the municipality and ships between the residents committees. bers who represent various councils and community de- the community of a ward, ward councillor, Vuk’uzenzele looks at the interests within the ward velopment workers.  attending to all matters that geographically diverse role and functions of ward and are chaired by the ward affect and benefit the com- community and the mu- committees since the system councillor. Election of ward munity nicipality was introduced in 2005. They are meant to be an committees  acting in the best interest  facilitate public participa- According to legislation, institutionalised channel of Salga has developed a code of of the community, and en- tion in the process of man- the first meeting of the new- communication and interac- conduct for ward committee suring active participation aging the development, re- view, and implementation of the municipality’s IDP Minister wishes new councillors well  act as an advisory body on ooperative Govern- of the Republic of South Af- He also expressed confidence fulfil their constitutional ob- council policies and matters ance and Tradition- rica. in the councillors’ ability to ligations,” the Minister said. affecting communities in al Affairs (Cogta) “I urge you to remain true to carry out their duties with the All councillors will go the ward C  Minister Des van Rooyen the mandate of this important best interests of communities through an induction pro- monitor the implementa- has wished new councillors sphere of our government, as at heart. gramme. tion of ward plans, pro- well in their new responsi- established in terms of our “We urge all the 257 mu- The induction programme grammes and ward dis- bilities. Constitution as a distinctive nicipalities to ensure that the will enable councillors to cretionary funds (note that “In welcoming you all demo- sphere of government, inter- fourth term [of democratic lo- quickly become familiar with control of funds and imple- cratically elected councillors, I dependent and interrelated cal government] is guided by how the council works, the mentation rests with coun- urge you to remain true to the with national and provincial the vision of a democratic and rules under which a council cil)  democratic tenants, principles spheres,” said Minister Van developmental local govern- operates and the complexities coordinate ward pro- v and ethos of the Constitution Rooyen. ment in which municipalities of the role. v grammes. 8 September 2016 Edition 2 HERITAGE MONTH Vuk’uzenzele South Africa and Mozambique strengthen ties

threw the government. rican government announced A new political era followed that it would try to investigate with Samora Machel becom- the plane crash, which remains ing the country’s first black one of the great mysteries of president in 1975. He is often the apartheid era. likened to former President During the same year, the Nelson Mandela because he South African government too fought an oppressive co- opened a community library lonial regime. at Mbuzini in Mpumalanga, During apartheid, President known as the Mbuzini Samo- Machel helped most of the ra Machel Public Library. The South African Development opening commemorated the Community (SADC) countries 20th anniversary of Machel’s fight their colonial rulers. death and acknowledged the President Machel encour- assistance Mozambicans gave aged independent states and South Africa’s freedom fight- many leaders to help free other ers. countries that had not gained As the two countries mark their independence at the time. the 30th anniversary of his Mozambicans understood death, both governments will that their liberation was in- work together to commemo- complete unless the whole of rate the death Mozambique’s Southern Africa was liberated. first president. President Jacob Zuma and Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi during a tour of the Matola Memorial Monument and President Machel’s assistance President Machel supported Interactive Centre. for the freedom fighters and South African liberation fight- opposition to the apartheid ers in their struggle against Albert Pule government made him a target apartheid and allowed them to of apartheid security agents. operate within Mozambique. “International solidarity is not an act of here is an old Setswa- On 19 October 1986, Presi- Such friendship and support na proverb that says charity: It is an act of unity between allies dent Machel and his delega- meant that South Africa’s T“matlo go shwa ma- fighting on different terrains toward the same tion of ministers and senior struggle against apartheid was bapi”, which literally means government officials were a collective effort. v when one house burns, the objective. The foremost of these objectives travelling from a Frontline next house will also burn. is to aid the development of humanity to the State summit in Zambia when Mozambique and South Af- his presidential Tupolev Tu- rica have always had a close highest level possible.” 134 aircraft crashed in the relationship with the countries Samora Machel. Lebombo Mountains on the having trade, political, cultural border of Mozambique and and social ties. Both countries South Africa. also fought to attain democra- In 2015, bilateral trade be- of Africa’s largest game re- In 1998, 12 years after Pres- cy. tween the two countries serves, the Kruger National ident Machel’s death South Mozambique is one of South amounted to R39.9 billion. Park. Africa, under the Truth Africa’s top five trading part- South African exports to Mo- In addition, Xitsonga is spo- and Reconciliation Com- ners in the region. In 2014, zambique totalled of R29.5 ken in Mozambique and parts mission (TRC), special South African exports to Mo- billion, while Mozambican im- of Limpopo. investigation into his zambique amounted to R32.6 ports to South Africa amount- Mozambique was a Portu- death was launched. It billion, while imports from ed to R10.4 million. guese colony until 1974 when did not reveal any new Mozambique to South Africa The border between the two the Front for the Liberation of evidence. totalled R11.3 billion. countries passes through one Mozambique (Frelimo) over- In 2006 the South Af-

Remembering the life of Samora Machel

Albert Pule ga on 19 October 2016. South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma and Mozambique’s In celebration of the relationship between South Afri- President Filipe Nyusi are expected to address the event ca and Mozambique the two countries will mark the 30th and lay wreaths at the site. anniversary of the death of former Mozambican President Government officials from both Mozambique and South Samora Machel. Africa are expected to attend the ceremony. v On the day, the two countries will pay tribute to all the heroes and heroines who died in a mysterious aircraft accident and remember their contribution to South Africa’s struggle for freedom. The event will be held at the crash site in Mbuzini, Mpumalan- Vuk’uzenzele GENERAL September 2016 Edition 2 9 Township economies get a boost

“I’m looking forward to Lutando Ndamase seeing this initiative every Friday, not only here in Cape overnment has ple- Town but throughout the dged more sup- Republic of South Africa,” Gport for township the Minister said. economies. The Minister said Minister in the Presidency EZASE-KASI Business responsible for Planning, Fridays will be co-branded Monitoring and Evaluation, with the recently launched Jeff Radebe, recently launched National Development Plan EZASE-KASI Business (NDP) Brand Identity to Fridays. It is a campaign mobilise and actively engage aimed at supporting citizens in the NDP and township economies. township economies. EZASE-KASI, meaning ‘from the township’, aims to boost township economies “What I like about nationwide. this initiative is Speaking at the launch in that it brings big Cape Town, the Minister said the new programme, business and links which is the brainchild of it to our business local entrepreneur Siyanda Mtulu, is an initiative aimed people in our Minister Jeff Radebe seen here with Maymarie Du Plessis (left), Makagisho Mtulu, Lwazi Kanta and Justice Maphala during the launch of EZASE-KASE Business Fridays. at driving the city’s economic townships…” activity towards townships every Friday. help township businesses Mtulu urged South Africans support and do business with “When we talk about Vision Tourism Deputy Minister flourish. to wear items produced Broad-Based Black Economic 2030, it does not depend Tokozile Xasa, who also “There are lot of … by townships, eat lunch Empowerment companies,” only on government and the attended the launch, said this indigenous skills around in the townships as well he said. private sector. was one of the best initiatives crafting. There’s everything as participate in corporate Short-term insurance “What I like about this to boost economic growth in that tourists are looking for township tours and buy firm Santam is backing the initiative is that it brings townships. when they come to South goods from township initiative. big business and links it She said there is also poten- Africa,” she said. businesses. Santam’s John Lomberg to our business people in tial for infrastructure devel- The programme is expected “This would benefit said the firm would train our townships so that it opment, skills development to be rolled out across the ordinary South Africans by people, targeting 600 to 800 can be able to boost those and nurturing the kind of country to support township creating jobs and it is also a entrepreneurs across the economies. support that is needed to businesses. chance for big companies to country. v Claiming maternity benefits

Sekgabo Kedijang proval takes approximately six Step 2: Go to the nearest Note: Women who miscarry to eight weeks and payments labour centre in the third trimester or have earning that you are will only be made once the Pregnant women must go to a stillborn child can claim for pregnant is often the birth date is confirmed. the nearest labour centre them- six weeks. Lmost exciting yet If new mothers want to claim selves and hand in the docu- life-changing experience in a maternity benefits they must ments. If they are too ill, they How will I be paid? woman’s life. This can also be a use the following steps: can organise for someone else Benefit payments will be paid daunting and confusing experi- to go in their place. Staff at the into your bank account. ence for most women and may Step 1: labour centre will assist them raise concern about the possible Get the documents ready with all the processes and give Will I be taxed? loss of a regular income. Before new mothers can claim, them more information. No tax is payable on the ben- The Unemployment Insur- they must get the following Step 3: Follow all the efits. ance Fund (UIF) maternity documents ready: instructions of the staff at benefit fund allows pregnant the labour centre What should I do if I injury or disease; or any other women to take four consecu- • ID or passport Staff at the labour centre may get overpayment? unemployment fund; or have tive months of maternity leave • Form UI-2.8 for banking de- ask pregnant women to go to If you get more money than you been suspended from claiming and affords financial relief over tails the doctor again or to visit the should, you must pay back the because of fraud. v a short period of time to care for • Form UI-2.7 labour centre at certain times. extra money. their newborn babies. • Form UI-2.3 (application Applicants should do what is For more information To apply, new mothers can go form) asked of them, or they may not Important contact the call to their nearest labour centre • Medical certificate from a be able to claim. A person cannot claim for ma- centre on: 0800 843 at the start of their maternity doctor or birth certificate of ternity benefits if they receive 843/0800 or visit: leave. the baby How long can I claim? money from the Compensa- www.labour.gov.za The window period for ap- • Form UI-4 (follow-up form) Women can claim for 17 weeks. tion Fund for an occupational 10 September 2016 Edition 2 RURAL DEVELOPMENT Vuk’uzenzele Top female farmers honoured

Albert Pule quires aggressive attention to reduce food security threats.” he Department of He added that the depart- Agriculture, For- ment will continue to recog- Testry and Fisheries nise the contribution made by (DAFF) recently honoured women and encourage more the country’s best female women to join the agricultur- farmers. al sector. The 2016 DAFF Female En- During the awards top trepreneur Awards acknowl- female farmers received prize edged their contribution to money and sponsorships the agricultural sector and that include, among others, food security. study tours to Kenya and Established 17 years ago, the information about farming. awards are aimed at encour- Winners from the provincial aging and increasing the par- award ceremonies competed ticipation of women, youth in nine categories where each and people with disabilities winner was awarded a trophy in the agricultural sector. and prize money ranging Overall winner Venecia Janse (centre) with Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha, DG Mike Mlengana, Nyameka Makonya from Total SA and 2015 Overall winner Julia Shungube. The awards are a culmi- from R100 000 to R500 000. nation of provincial awards Lindela Elizabeth Mabuya ceremonies where winners from the Western Cape was 000, a tablet and a study tour and fertiliser worth R40 000 Eastern Cape won the Min- from each province compete named Best Female Work- to Kenya. from Omnia. isterial Award and R100 000. against each other in different er and received R100 000 in In the fourth category, Ma- Venecia Janse from the The main winner of the categories. prize money. bel Motlhele from Northern Eastern Cape was Top Entre- night was 54-year-old Vene- Minister of Agriculture, For- Nthabiseng Kgobokoe Cape won the Top Entrepre- preneur Export Market and cia Janse, an apple and pear estry and Fisheries Senzeni of North West was named neur Processing award. She won R250 000, a tablet and farmer from the Eastern Zokwana said the participa- Best Subsistence Produc- walked away with R150 000 fertiliser worth R40 000 from Cape. Janse won a trophy and tion of women in the agricul- er and walked away with and a tablet loaded with in- Omnia. R500 000. v tural sector was important for R150 000, a tablet and formation on agriculture. Candice Muriel Bostander government to ensure that a study tour to Kenya. In the category Top En- from the Northern Cape won For more information there is food security. Mpumalanga farmer Mak- trepreneurial Commercial, the Ministerial Award: Young on the Daff Female “The participation of wom- hosazane Sambo was named Western Cape-born Caroline Female Entrepreneur of the Entrepreneur Awards en in the mainstream of the the Top Entrepreneurial Small de Villiers won the award and Year and pocketed R100 000, visit: www.daff.gov.za sector and the economy re- Holder Farmer. She won R250 received R250 000, a tablet while Philisa Fadana from the

on her. Janse’s 300 hectare farm, Oudrif Trust No 2, lies 26km west of Louterwater EC farmer is on under the Koukamma Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape. top of her game “Being in charge of the farm is very difficult at times because you don’t Albert Pule 50 other competitors in the only manage the farm but 2016 Department of Agri- you also manage people enecia Janse’s culture, Forestry and Fish- who work on the farm”. love and passion eries Female Entrepreneur Despite the challenges, Vfor farming Awards. Janse sees a bright future started at a young age. Her experience, commit- for her farm and her As a teenager she worked ment and love of farming workers. at different farms as a paid off as she is was named She employs 44 permanent general worker and as the overall winner at the workers and 88 seasonal the years went by she rose awards. workers. up the ranks to become a This Eastern Cape pear and Janse said she would use supervisor and ultimately apple farmer, who was also her prize money to buy a farm owner. named top entrepreneur farm implements. During the many years she export markets, specialis- “I’m going to buy tractors worked on farms, she never es in producing Pink Lady, and sprayers and with the imagined that she would Royal Gala, Golden, Granny remaining money I will win awards for her work. Smith and Top Red apples. buy trees so that we can “The secret to my success On the pear side, she spe- increase our output to help has been discipline and do- cialises in the Forrelle and the farm grow.” ing things on time because Rosemary varieties. She said in the next five in farming timing is impor- She said the journey to years she would like to tant. I also have a passion for becoming the best has been see her farm growing to my work and I put my heart filled with challenges and a point where she can and soul into everything I managing a farm as big as employ more people on a Venecia Janse inspecting her apple trees at the Oudrif Trust No. 2 farm. do,” she said after beating hers sometimes takes its toll permanent basis. v Vuk’uzenzele TOURISM MONTH September 2016 Edition 2 11 Tourism boosts SA economy

Noluthando Mkhize on international arrivals. “This is, however, a long-term eputy Minister of Tour- objective as many factors affect ism Tokozile Xasa says the progressive development Dtourism has a major role of domestic tourism including to play in growing the country’s the affordability and cost of economy. touring the country, disposable “Tourism is deemed to be a income to spend on holidays, major player in its contribution unemployment and many oth- to the economy and is recog- er factors.” nised as a job creation sector By increasing tourism growth as it is, by [and] large, labour over the next decade the coun- intensive.” try can expect to see local econ- The Deputy Minister said omies benefiting from tourism the department is committed spending in their areas, which to boosting domestic tourism should support jobs in local over the next decade as it has tourism establishments, prof- the potential to increase the it margins and sustainability, tourism economy. This will points out the Deputy Minis- There has been an increase in the number of tourists visiting the country which means more job opportunities in the sector. avoid excessive dependency ter. v

More opportunities for youth programmes to ensure and produces globally com- that they impact positive- petitive chefs who are able ly on poverty reduction to compete with the best in Noluthando Mkhize Xasa says during the ed and 187 were women,” and inequality.” the world. 2015/16 financial year, the said Deputy Minister Xasa. South Africa does not have “In the 2015/16 financial he Department department enrolled 2 950 She said the Wine Service many qualified sommeliers year, the department en- of Tourism has learners for the National Training Programme is im- and it is considered a very rolled 577 learners for the Tlaunched a number Certificate Food and Bever- plemented under the de- scarce skill. Professional Cookery qual- initiatives aimed at getting ages NQF Level 4; and Na- partment’s social responsi- “This training involves ification, some were special- the youth involved in the tional Certificate Accommo- bility initiative. pairing food and wine. The ising in pastry. There will be tourism sector. dation Services NQF Level “The programme responds aim and objective of this pro- 470 learners graduating and The Tourism Buddies pro- 2. to the main objectives of gramme is to skill the unem- 405 of them are women.” v gramme is an experiential The department also runs the National Skills Devel- ployed youth to make sure hospitality training pro- the sommelier programme opment Strategy III, which they are employable within gramme that targets unem- that sees young people encourages and actively the hospitality sector.” DID YOU KNOW? ployed youth to enable them trained in wine service. supports the integration of The department also runs to acquire skills and gain “In the 2015/16 financial workplace training, with the National Youth Chefs More than a million work experience to enhance year, 270 learners were en- theoretical training and Training Programme, which tourists arrived in employability in the hospi- rolled in the Wine Service places great emphasis on ensures world-class service the country in the tality and tourism sector. Training Programme. Of relevance, quality and sus- standards, promotes South first quarter of 2016. Deputy Minister Tokozile these 243 learners graduat- tainability of skills training African indigenous cuisine

nership is to align to bigger “I decided to quit my busi- strategy of building a holiday ness and help my mother real- Gogos tour SA culture. We want to use this ac- ise her dream because it’s im- tivation as an opportunity to portant that as South Africans capture what Tourism for All we are aware of our country Noluthando Mkhize means to the elderly. and its beauty.” “This gives us an opportunity Gogo on Tour, which relies ourism South Africa to highlight the affordability on sponsorship, offers trips has taken 1 000 sen- and accessibility of domestic to people aged 60 years and Tior citizens to various travel. It will target the majori- older. tourist destinations as part of ty of adult South Africans who “We have been to so many Tourism Month. have not taken a holiday trip different places such as the During Tourism Month, within the country and help Kruger National Park, State which is traditionally in Sep- build the culture of travel.” Theatre and rides on the Gau- tember, the focus is showcas- Thokozile Matjokane (70) train so that they get to expe- ing the beauty of South Africa. started Gogo on Tour in 2012 rience the country.” This year’s theme is “Tour- after her two siblings passed Matjokane said some of the ism for All”. away. grannies who go on the tours Deputy Minister of Tourism “The plan was once Thokozile have not seen South Afri- Tokozile Xasa said the tour and her brother and sister ca since 1994 and observed was as a result of a partnership had retired they would travel how much the country has between Tourism South Africa, and see the world. Before this changed. an entity of her department, dream came true the siblings She added that she was and a non-profit organisation passed away,” said Khen- grateful for the partnership called Gogo on Tour, which is a sani Matjokane, Thokozile’s they had with Tourism South The Gogo on Tour initiative all senior citizens to visit different parts of the country. free travel club for the elderly. daughter and also Marketing Africa as it would make a dif- “The purpose of this part- Manager for Gogo on Tour. ference to the senior citizens. v 12 September 2016 Edition 2 ADVERTORIAL Vuk’uzenzele

HIGH SCAM ALERT TO SUPPLIERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS OF THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH It has come to the attention of the National Department of Health (NDoH) that there are certain unscrupulous companies and individuals disguised as representatives of the Department who are defrauding unsuspecting businesses. The Department is inundated with calls on a daily basis from people who have been defrauded by millions of rand. People have lost their businesses, pensions and investments. The scam involves the fraudsters using departmental letterheads to send out fake tenders to companies and requests to supply equipment and goods. Please note that, on these letters, the contact person’s name and telephone number is not the same as that of the NDoH in Pretoria. When searching the address on the Internet of the company that has sent the fake tender document, it is found that it does not exist. The banking details are in a private name and not a company name. Government will never ask you to deposit any funds for any business transaction. The NDoH has alerted the relevant law enforcement authorities to investigate this scam, to protect legitimate businesses and well as the name of the Department. Should you suspect that you are a victim of a scam, you must urgently contact the police and inform the National Department of Health. Examples of e-mails these fraudsters use are: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Their phone numbers are: +27 (0)12 743-5358 +27 (0)12 743-6854 +27 (0)12 755-3923 When the numbers above are called, a person picks up and says: “Department of Health, how can we help you?”. Alternatively, the call is diverted to a mobile number voicemail (063 354 8800). Government e-mails DO NOT have “org” in their addresses. All these fraudsters also use the same or very similar telephone numbers. Even though such numbers, with the “012” area code, seem to be landlines, they are in fact not fixed to any property. The National Department of Health will never send you an e-mail asking you to supply equipment and goods without a purchase/order number. The National Department of Health does not procure goods for another level of government. It will never ask you to deposit money into a private account. The Department will not be liable for actions that result in companies or individuals being victims of such scams. Should you suspect that you are a victim of this scam, please report the matter to the SAPS OR verify the legitimacy of the request with National Department Health on (012) 395-9591 or [email protected]

Kone Solutions K27180 Vuk’uzenzele JOBS September 2016 Edition 2 13

DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN

Interested applicants who meet the relevant NQF 8 qualification PLUS senior management and leadership formation and knowledge related to post requirements and security 15 years’ experience of which 8 years experience in a financial manage- social transformation and economic vetting criteria are invited to apply were at senior management level. ment environment PLUS proven empowerment of women and gender for the following positions: experience in strategic financial equality. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER management, financial accounting, REQUIREMENTS: appropriate NQF DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GEN- Reference: DOW/06/2016 planning and budgeting. Other than 7 qualification in Information and ERAL: SOCIAL TRANSFOR- accounting, the post holder must be Knowledge Management PLUS at MATION AND ECONOMIC Salary package: R1,068,564 per a professional with strong manage- least 5 year’s senior management EMPOWERMENT annum negotiable (salary level 14) ment skills to provide leadership to experience PLUS 10 year’s proven Reference: DOW/05/2016 National Office, Pretoria the strategic planning and budget experience in the management of processes. information and knowledge manage- Salary package: R1,299,501 per DUTIES: to plan, direct and coordi- ment across various platforms. annum (salary level 15) nate the financial operations of the CHIEF DIRECTOR: GENDER National Office, Pretoria Department in consultation with the SECTOR INFORMATION AND Director-General and senior manag- KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT ENQUIRIES: DUTIES: to facilitate and promote ers in terms of the Public Finance Reference: DOW/07/2016 Mr Mbhazima Shiviti (012) 359 0262 the attainment of women’s socio-eco- Management Act and Treasury Reg- Full details of the advertisements and nomic empowerment and gender ulations. Salary package: R1,068,564 per the application process are available equality through intervention mech- REQUIREMENTS: Technically annum (salary level 14) from the Department’s website www. anisms for gender mainstreaming. trained and proficient, appropriate National Office, Pretoria women.gov.za or DPSA Vacancy REQUIREMENTS: post-graduate postgraduate degree in Financial Circular www.dpsa,gov.za. degree in Social Sciences, Devel- Management or relevant NQF 8 DUTIES: to ensure the effective CLOSING DATE: opment Sciences/ Economics or qualification PLUS at least 5 year’s management of gender sector in- 27 September 2016.

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES BURSARY AWARDS FOR 2017

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) intends to award comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/or intending to further their studies in a career in the agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors for the 2017 academic year. The bursary will cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals and monthly allowance. The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Fields of studies Minimum requirements (National Senior Certificate)

1. B.Sc. Bioresource Engineering Mathematics and Physical Science 6 (70-79) (Agricultural Engineering) 2. Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.)

3. B.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology Mathematics and Physical Science 5 (60-69) 4. B.Sc. Plant Pathology 5. B.Sc. Entomology 6. B.Sc. Forestry and Wood Science 7. B.Sc. Marine Biology 8. B.Sc. Oceanography and Marine Biology 9. B.Sc. Ichthyology specialising in Aquaculture

10. National Diploma: Food Technology Mathematics and Physical Science 4 (50-59) 11. National Diploma: Forestry 12. National Diploma: Marine Science

13. Postgraduate studies (B.Tech, B.Sc., Hons., M.Tech., M.Sc., D.Tech. and Ph.D.) in different agricultural, forestry and fisheries fields of study relating to DAFF priority research projects. Successful candidates will be appointed as interns and placed with the relevant industry/research institution/institution of higher learning as young professionals. Successful candidates will also be allocated a mentor and will receive a monthly allowance from the department.

NOTES 1. It is worth noting that certain fields of study are only available at certain institutions of higher learning: • B.Sc. Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering): University of KwaZulu-Natal • Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.): University of Pretoria • B.Sc. Viticulture and Oenology: University of Stellenbosch • B.Sc. Forestry and Wood Science: University of Stellenbosch • B.Sc. Oceanography and Marine Biology: University of Cape Town • B.Sc. Ichthyology specialising in Aquaculture: Rhodes University • National Diploma: Forestry: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University • National Diploma: Marine Science: Cape Peninsula University of Technology 2. Applicants must be South African citizens. 3. Applicants must complete the relevant bursary application forms available from the website address: www.daff.gov.za (Click the following: Food Security and Agrarian Reform Branch then Sector Education and Training and then Careers). 4. Applicants who apply for fields of study that are not listed above will not be considered. 5. Please note that communication will be limited to successful applicants only. If you have not received any communication from the department by15 January 2017, after the National Bursary Committee has finalised the selection process, consider your application unsuccessful. 6. All completed bursary application forms together with certified copies of ID and certificates/performance results should be sent to the following address:

The Director: Ms Amanda Shokane For further enquiries please contact

Directorate: Sector Education and Training Mr Frans Setseba : 012 319 7848 Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Mr Vusimuzi Mngomezulu : 012 319 7923 Private Bag X250 Ms Boitumelo Maleka : 012 319 7024 Pretoria 0001

NB. (i) The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reserves the right to determine the total number of bursary allocations for the academic year based on the total budget available. (ii) The National Bursary Committee will make use of the Bursary Scheme’s 14-point system to allocate points to shortlisted applicants. (iii) The Bursary Scheme of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is in fulfilment of the sector strategic objective of elimination of skewed participation in the agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors.

Closing date for all applications: 30 September 2016 DJULFXOWXUH IRUHVWU\ ILVKHULHV &GRCTVOGPV #ITKEWNVWTG(QTGUVT[CPF(KUJGTKGU 4'27$.+%1(5176*#(4+%# 14 September 2016 Edition 2 GENERAL Vuk’uzenzele New members for SAPS

Noluthando Mkhize He encouraged the new members to take their jobs ommunities across seriously. the country will start “This is the start of a new Cto feel safer as more journey. At times it will be police officers will be seen unsafe. Sometimes it will be patrolling in their neighbour- enjoyable. hoods. “But in all instances, act in This after the South African the way that would best mir- Police Service (SAPS) passed ror what you would like to out 3 641 men and women in hear as positive testimony by blue who are now part of the those whom you serve.” SAPS. He added that the new mem- The passing out ceremony bers should develop them- took place recently in Athlone, selves by continuing to study. Western Cape and in Pretoria, “This advice is not only di- Gauteng. rected at the new members Training the new police of- but to all of you. You cannot ficers is part of the SAPS’s lead if you do not read. There efforts to improve police visi- is a direct correlation between bility and response time when good leaders and reading attending to complaints. The new members of the South African Police Service will ensure that South Africans widely. Of the 3 641 new members, feel safer. Pictures: Captain Piet Smit “Make today the begin- about 1 324 will be placed in ning of your lifelong journey the Western Cape and the rest skills as part of preliminary cause most people have the to protect lives. of learning. I wish you well will be placed throughout the investigation towards solving first interaction with govern- “Refusing to succumb to in your future and make us country. crime. ment services through police making easy money is acting proud.” These recruits completed Speaking during the cere- and policing. ethically. Use the resources The SAPS will also get a fur- field training at police stations mony Minister of Police Nathi “As such you need to be that have been entrusted to ther boost with members that countrywide. They were also Nhleko said the new members aware that sometimes pro- you in order to achieve the will be re-enlisted shortly. trained in basic public order were ambassadors. fessionalism alone will not be objectives of your roles in a This follows an overwhelm- policing, preservation of a “You are ambassadors not enough.” manner that shows respon- ing response on a call by the crime scene, statement tak- only for the police service but Minister Nhleko said the pri- sibility, care and that you are SAPS on former members to ing, and general interviewing for the entire government be- mary role of a police officer is acting ethically.” rejoin the force. v Madadeni gets new police station

Malibongwe Nzuza closing down as many illegal legally owned and operated drinking spots as possible. taverns continue conducting olice Minister Nathi “Most crimes occur after business. Nhleko has called on people have had a good time “This area has more taverns Pthe Madadeni Com- intoxicating themselves, then than it has churches. We munity Policing Forum (CPF) suddenly there’s a fight, or cannot have a bright future to work together in the fight somebody gets knocked over as a nation if young people against crime. by a car or even killed.” are found drinking half the Minister Nhleko was The Minister said most time. Our people should be speaking during the official crimes happen because of engaged in activities that opening of Madadeni Police the drinking problem facing speak to empowerment and Station situated just outside many communities, especially advancement.” Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal. among the youth. The Minister Minister Nhleko said the Before the new police station added that parents should local CPF and Madadeni SAPS was opened the community be involved in resolving the members must find ways to had to travel to Newcastle to problem. work with the community to access a police station. “The police cannot stop find solutions and ensure that The new station has teenagers and adolescents all members of the community a boardroom, victim- from consuming alcohol are safe. friendly facility to interview unless the parents report it “Safety is a basic human right traumatised and abused and report the dealer who enshrined in the Constitution, victims of crime and sexual sold them that alcohol in the however we are still unable to assault, a kitchen and a first place,” said Minister guarantee that right because digital signage system used Nhleko. our communities are also a to communicate messages to The Minister also said that hiding ground for criminals. clients while they wait to be Madadeni is the abuse of problem as the South African the SAPS has already shut It should start with you.” v served. alcohol which leads to many Police Service (SAPS). Alcohol down 71 of the 102 illegally One of the main social issues serious crimes. is killing our youth and that operating taverns in the *Malibongwe Nzuza works for that face the community of “We are facing a terrible is why we have resorted to area of Madadeni, while 82 the SAPS in KwaZulu-Natal. Vuk’uzenzele September 2016 Edition 2 15 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Africa owns its destiny Know your Minister

Priscilla Khumalo ther extended to neighbour- ing states. This is but one resident Jacob Zuma good example of the success says Africa is increas- of these projects in our conti- Pingly taking owner- nent. There are massive mu- ship and responsibility for its tually beneficial opportunities socio-economic destiny. available in Africa,” President “We are committed to plac- Zuma said. ing the continent firmly on a He urged all parties in TI- Minister Thulas Nxesi. path of sustainable economic CAD to focus on its effective growth and development, and implementation, and for coun- Minister Thulas thus addressing the scourges tries to intensify their collab- Nxesi is the Minister of of inequality, poverty and un- orative efforts for the African Public Works of the Re- employment. Agenda. public of South Africa. He “Bearing this in mind, col- President Jacob Zuma and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe during the This year’s summit is sig- has held this position since Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Kenya. laboration and investments nificant as it is the first to be October 2011. by both the public and pri- hosted in Africa. vate sectors in infrastructure, aimed at mobilising humani- ample of what the continent Bilateral relations between About the Minister manufacturing and informa- tarian aid and Official Devel- is doing in terms of infrastruc- South Africa and Japan re- Minister Nxesi holds a tion and communications opment Assistance. ture development, namely main cordial and continue to Bachelor of Arts degree technology (ICT) are essential President Zuma noted that the Presidential Infrastruc- strengthen, with regular ex- from Fort Hare Universi- for regional and continental continental integration, boost- ture Championing Initiative, changes of high-level visits, ty, a Bachelor of Education growth,” said President Zuma. ing Intra-African trade and which is supported by Nepad. an increase in Japanese invest- degree from Witwaters- The President was speaking improving the continent’s ca- The Algerian section of the op- ments in South Africa and a rand University as well as at the 6th Summit of the Tokyo pacity to resolve its own chal- tic-fibre link between Algeria wide range of technical areas a Higher Diploma in Edu- International Conference on lenges, as identified by Agen- and Nigeria via Niger has of cooperation. cation from the University African Development (TICAD da 2063, have been woven into been completed and is now South Africa is Japan’s larg- of South Africa (UNISA). VI), held in Nairobi, Kenya. every discussion he had across fully operational, improving est trade partner in Africa. It Minister Nxesi began his The TICAD VI Summit is a the globe, from climate change Internet services and reducing is estimated that about 140 career as a teacher at Ikusa- process that was initiated in to governance and industrial- the cost of ICT. Japanese firms, employing sa Senior Secondary School 1993 as a platform for Afri- isation. “It is expected that the optic over 140 000 South Africans, between 1985 and 1990. can development, specifically “Let me briefly cite one ex- fibre [network] will be fur- operate in South Africa. v Between 1994 and 2010 he held the position of an As- sistant Secretary General Swaziland hosts successful SADC meeting and Secretary General at the South African Teacher’s he meeting of the mit was a success following lock regional growth. Plan for implementation of Union (SADTU). Summit of the Heads positive discussions and The Summit noted and wel- the SADC Regional Agri- Prior to being appointed Tof State and Govern- decisions and said the out- comed a report presented cultural Policy (RAP) 2014 Minister of Public Works, ment of the Southern African comes of the summit showed by the SADC Secretariat, to which seeks to ensure long he was the Deputy Minis- Development Community the commitment by member identify priority infrastruc- term food security and reduc- ter of Rural Development (SADC), held in Swaziland states to ensure integrated de- ture and energy projects to tion of social and economic and Land Reform between recently ended on a high note. velopment in the region. be implemented as part of vulnerability was finalised. November 2010 and Octo- The 36th Ordinary SADC “The summit was a success the Revised SADC Regional In the area of Infrastructure, ber 2011. He also served Summit of Heads of State as we dealt with a number of Indicative Strategic Plan to she reported that the roll out as President of Education and Government was held important issues that affect bring about regional econom- of regional projects by SADC International and Secretary under the theme: “Resource the region most in particular ic integration and eradicate Regional Infrastructure De- of National Education Un- Mobilisation for Investment issues around industrialisa- poverty. velopment Master Plan (RID- ion of South Africa (NEU- in Sustainable Energy Infra- tion, energy and infrastruc- President Zuma further said MP” is on course. SA). structure for an Inclusive ture development. the summit also received pro- The summit also elected SADC Industrialization and “As leaders we have further gress reports on various po- South Africa elected as the About the for the Prosperity of the Re- reiterated that the time to im- litical and security matters in- Incoming Chairperson of Department gion”. plement Harare decisions on cluding, in particular, issues SADC. The department is the The SADC Summit is a stat- industrialisation and creating relating to the Kingdom of “We are extremely hon- custodian for all national utory meeting of the 15-na- vibrant economies has come Lesotho and Democratic Re- oured to have been elected as governments’ fixed assets, tion regional body which to ensure that we develop public of Congo. the incoming Chairperson of for which other legislation meets annually in August. our economy, create jobs and “We have all committed SADC. This is a responsibility does not make another The Summit considers mat- fight poverty in our region. ourselves to swiftly imple- we take very seriously. department or institution ters from different sectors “The fact that we want to ment the recommendations “We equally wish to affirm responsible. This includes for decision and noting. The industrialise our region and as presented in the reports to our total commitment to car- the determination of ac- Summit also examines the create integrated economy, ensure peace, unity and sta- ry out this huge responsibil- commodation require- performance of SADC insti- we have all agreed that pro- bility in affected areas,” the ity to the best of our ability,” ments, rendering expert tutions and reviews the over- jects that should be priori- President said. President Jacob Zuma said in built environment services all implementation of the re- tised at a regional level for SADC Executive Secretary his acceptance speech. to client departments, the gional body's socio-economic the immediate term should Dr. Stergomena Lawrence Tax South Africa will host the acquisition, maintenance programmes. be those that will promote mentioned among others that 37th Ordinary SADC Summit and disposal of such as- President Zuma said sum- regional integration and un- a five-year Plan Investment scheduled for August 2017. v sets. v 16 September 2016 Edition 2 SPORT, ARTS & CULTURE Vuk’uzenzele SA aims for more gold Albert Pule

ollowing the successful showing of Team South FAfrica at the recent Rio Olympics, South African has sent another team to fly the flag even higher at the Rio 2016 Paralympics. The Olympic body has sent 45 athletes to the games with a target of 25 medals. The team will compete in nine sporting codes. The codes are swimming, athletics, para-canoeing, para- cycling, para-equestrian, para-powerlifting, para- cycling, para-shooting and wheelchair tennis. Chief Executive Officer of the South African Sports The South African Paralympic team plans to come back with a high number of medals from the Rio 2016 Paralympics. Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) Tubby Reddy said the offered financial support paid for athletes who are not the world. “Team SA has world-class Olympic body has done a lot to athletes including in on the Operation Excellence “We believe the team is a athletes who have performed in preparing the team for the qualification events, training (OPEX).” blend of experienced and well in various international Paralympic Games. camps and competition so Reddy added that the new talent with many team events and their names “We believe the team that they could prepare for team’s experience will members having worn the are well known on the is ready. Through the the Paralympic Games. As help it in representing the green and gold of Team international map thus they Operation Excellence the National Paralympic country and compete with South Africa at previous will be good ambassadors of programme SASCOC has Committee, SASCOC also the best from other parts of Olympic Games. the country,” he said. v Honouring a South African heroine

the terms for ending the first the grounds of the Castle of Dutch-Khoi War in the 17th Good Hope. century. About 100 years after she She was good with languag- was buried, her bones were es and later established her- removed from the grounds self as a reliable interpreter of the Castle of Good Hope between the Dutch and the and reburied in an unmarked Khoi tribes. grave at Die Groote Kerk, Krotoa also acted as a near what is now Church facilitator between the Dutch Square in Cape Town. and the Khoi, resulting in her When Minister Mapisa- being snubbed by the Khoi Nqakula visited Cape Town people. in August, during an occasion She was baptised as a that coincided with the 60th Christian and named Eva. anniversary of the Women’s Later she married a Danish March to the Union Buildings, surgeon called Pieter van she attended the repatriation Meerhof, in what was to of Krotoa’s spirit from the become the first recorded church to the Castle of Good official mixed race marriage Hope, where the Minister in South Africa. unveiled a monument to v Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula (centre) with Krotoa’s family. After her husband was killed honour the Khoi heroine. in a slave hunt in Madagascar, Krotoa returned to the Dutch DID YOU KNOW? Amukelani Chauke Defence and Military “We have chosen the life of Colony to reclaim her status, This year marks 350 years Veterans Minister Nosiviwe our mother Krotoa, to signify but was turned down. since the Castle of Good uring August South Mapisa-Nqakula unveiled the somehow uncelebrated Krotoa was later banished Hope was built. The Castle Africa celebrated the a monument in Krotoa’s role of women in shaping to Robben Island where she of Good Hope, which Dlife of Krotoa, a Khoi honour at the Castle of events that have crafted stayed until she died. housed the first formal woman who served as an Good Hope, which she said the destiny of our nation’s Her children were sent to seat of Parliament, is now interpreter between Jan van symbolised the painful role history,” she said. Mauritius, but returned to being restored to serve as a Riebeeck and the Khoi peo- that women have played in Krotoa is credited with being South Africa after her death. symbol of unity and hope. ple. the country’s history. instrumental in working out Her remains were buried on