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Basic More money education for SA's producing farmworkers results > P 4 > P 10 Special SoNA Supplement P11 President Zuma plots the way forward for SA Irene Naidoo He said that to improve these results, and are able to take care of their children.” has no place in our country,” the President President the Department of Basic Education would President Zuma also expressed concern stressed. establish a national task team to make sure about the “alarming increase” in lifestyle He called for unity from different sec- has welcomed the progress the Mathematics, Science and Technology diseases. tors to help fight the scourge and urged Strategy succeeds. The country needed to combat and lower the coordinating structure of the National made in the health and “We urge the private sector to partner the levels of smoking, harmful effects of Council on Gender Based Violence to make education sectors but called government through establishing, adopting alcohol, poor diets and obesity, he noted. the campaign aimed at fighting violence or sponsoring maths and science academies Turning to job creation, the President said against women an everyday campaign. for more to be done to fight or Saturday schools.” jobs would be created for millions of South On land redistribution, President Zuma violence against women, Reporting on progress in health, the Presi- Africans over the coming years. said government would now pursue the dent said the National Health Insurance “The National Development Plan outlines ‘just and equitable’ principle for compensa- create jobs and speed up Fund would be created by next year and the interventions that can put the economy on tion, as set out in the Constitution instead of land redistribution. Department of Health would speed up and a better footing. The target for job creation the “willing buyer, willing seller” principle, and intensify progress in the pilot districts. is set at 11 million by 2030.” which forces the state to pay more for land From next month, the first group of ap- There would be discussions with business, than the actual value. elivering the 2013 State of the proximately 600 private medical practition- labour and other social partners in an effort There were also proposed amendments to Nation Address, President Jacob ers will be contracted to provide medical to deal with the problems that need to be the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 to Zuma said he was pleased with services at 533 clinics within villages and addressed so that the economy can grow and provide for the re-opening of the lodging of Dthe 2012 matric pass rate, growth townships in 10 of the pilot districts. create these jobs, he added. restitution claims by people who missed the of early childhood education programmes President Zuma welcomed studies that re- President Zuma also spoke out against deadline of 31 December 1998. and the adult education programme, Kha Ri ported a dramatic increase in life expectancy rape and violence against women, saying “Also to be explored, are exceptions to Gude, which reached more than 2.2 million from an average baseline of 56 years in 2009 strong action would be taken to tackle these the June 1913 cut-off date to accommodate people between 2008 and 2011. to 60 years in 2011. crimes. claims by the descendants of the Khoi and While the President welcomed the “Increased life expectancy is a key to the He directed law enforcement agencies to San as well as heritage sites and historical improvement in the Annual National As- country’s development. People are return- treat these cases with the utmost urgency landmarks,” he said. sessment results each year, he urged more ing to work, they are being productive, eco- and importance. For more details on the State of the Na- action to improve mathematics, science and nomically and socially. The family structure “The brutality and cruelty meted out to tion Address turn to our special supplement technology results. is increasingly stable and parents live longer defenceless women is unacceptable and from pages 11-18.

ToolsSamona Murugan forment, agovernment better allocated R1 trillion to the future in 2013 Strategic Infrastructure Projects (SIPs). The SIPs Higher Education and will ensure the building of roads, schools, uni- versities, harbours, power stations and other Training Minister Dr Blade social and economic infrastructure. Minister Nzimande stressed that in order Nzimande has declared 2013 to successfully deliver on the SIPs, which are already underway, the country needed arti- as the “Year of the Artisan”. sans. The growth of industry also required a significant number of qualified and competent his comes as attempts are being made artisans, he added. to address the huge shortage of arti- The Department of Higher Education and sans in the country. Training has come up with various interven- T Artisans are workers who use their tions to address the shortage of skills in the hands to make things or are skilled in a par- country. One of those interventions was the ticular trade such as craftsmen, carpenters, National Artisan Development Conference mechanics and boilermakers. held in July last year. “ needs more artisans as part of The Year of the Artisan will kick off with a the national strategy to deal with the shortage delegation, led by Higher Education Deputy of critical skills,” said Minister Nzimande at Minister Mduduzi Manana, visiting all nine the launch held at the Ekurhuleni West Further provinces to promote artisanry as a career op- Education and Training College’s Tembisa tion for the youth. Campus recently. The visits aim to raise awareness about pro- More artisans, such as this group in training at the Ekurhuleni West Further Education and Training College, President Jacob Zuma said in his 2012 State fessionalising artisanry by assessing and recog- are needed to address the shortage of critical skills in the country. of the Nation Address that the massive invest- nising the skills of existing artisans through the ment in infrastructure must produce more than Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. the skills required by the labour market. critical skills in South Africa. We have also just power stations, railway lines, dams and They will also highlight opportunities that are “In declaring 2013 as the Year of the Artisan, invested billions into the development of our roads - it must also industrialise the country, available for the youth and unemployed adults we appeal to our critical stakeholders to work FET Colleges. Our goal is to develop them into generate skills and boost much needed job to develop skills as artisans. with us in putting into sharp focus the need institutions of choice, so that we will not have creation. It is hoped that the programme will have a for the production of artisans as part of the to import skills from other countries to deliver Heeding the call for infrastructure develop- great impact on the country’s ability to develop national strategy to deal with the shortage of on our SIPs,” said Minister Nzimande. Vuk’uzenzele is FREE . . . but please pass it on when you are done 2 Vuk’uzenzele March 2013 INFRASTRUCTURE Govt builds SA to improve lives

Construction at the Medupi Power Station, which is expected to become the largest dry-cooled, coal-fired South Africa’s ports are being upgraded as part of the country’s massive infrastructure drive. The new Port power station in the world, is underway in . of Ngqura in Port Elizabeth is the deepest container terminal in sub-Saharan Africa.

ture Projects (SIPs) as part of the infrastructure scheduled for 2017. on port and rail projects until 2018/19. Last Albert Pule development drive, with each SIP comprising The R121 billion third station, Ingula, is year President Jacob Zuma launched the two specific infrastructure components and pro- being built on the border of the Free State and ports in Port Elizabeth and Durban. Government is banking grammes. They cover a range of economic KwaZulu-Natal. The pumped-storage scheme The new Port of Ngqura, in Port Elizabeth, is and social infrastructure initiatives in all nine project connects two dams by underground the deepest container terminal in sub-Saharan on its massive infrastructure provinces, with emphasis on poorer provinces. waterways and is made up of 10.5km of un- Africa and will accommodate the new genera- The SIPs include the building of schools, derground tunnels. tion of giant container ships that regularly visit development drive to create integrated public transport systems, construc- the country. tion of dams and pipelines, and the upgrading Public transport For the past 12 years, Transnet has been new jobs, stimulate economic of freeways, ports, rail networks and power A few years ago, most commuters going to building the port, which forms part of the stations. work had to deal with cramped buses, taxis Coega Industrial Development Zone. In the growth, strengthen the or trains in major metros. In recent years next seven years, government plans to spend Electricity generation things have improved with the introduc- R21 billion on infrastructure at the Dube Trade delivery of basic services In 2007 the country was gripped by huge tion of new, sleek trains and buses as part of Port in KwaZulu-Natal. blackouts, with power outages wreaking government’s infrastructure rollout plan. The port will be part of the KwaZulu-Natal- and support the integration havoc across the country. The blackouts were The Department of Transport is set to spend Free State-Gauteng corridor and will also assist caused by the increasing demand in electricity. R2.3 billion on the country’s bus system. the country export goods into the southern of African economies. Rapid economic growth led to higher demand Money is also being channelled into the South African region. and there was not enough supply. African National Roads Agency Limited (R430 The construction phase of both the King n 2012, government announced a number To deal with the challenge of load shedding, million), the South African Rail and Commuter Shaka International Airport and the port cre- of major infrastructure projects to address government sought to accelerate new electric- Corporation (R1 316 million) and the Cross ated 20 000 jobs. the major challenges of poverty, unemploy- ity generation capacity and is building new Border Road Transport Agency (R1 million). ment and inequality facing the country. power stations. More improvements are on the cards as Eliminating ageing school I infrastructure “We are going to launch a huge campaign Medupi Power Station in Lephalale, government plans to upgrade public transport of building the infrastructure nationwide. This Limpopo, is a new dry-cooled, coal-fired systems, focusing on the 12 largest urban cen- For a long time South Africa has been criticised will boost the level of economy and create job power station built by Eskom. When com- tres and all the metros in the country. for its ageing school infrastructure, especially opportunities,” President Jacob Zuma said at pleted, the power station will have six boilers The City of Johannesburg has taken the lead in the Eastern Cape. Schoolchildren were the time. each powering an 800MW turbine, producing by implementing its rapid bus system called learning under trees and in mud schools, The Presidential Infrastructure Coordinat- 4 800MW of power. It is expected to become Rea Vaya. It was introduced to provide safe, compromising the quality of education they ing Commission (PICC) was also established, the largest dry-cooled, coal-fired power station affordable and reliable public transport and received. bringing together ministers, premiers and may- in the world. has also created more than 7 000 jobs since it To respond to the need for proper school ors from all the metropolitan cities. The PICC is Kusile Power Station in Mpumalanga is the was initiated in 2009. infrastructure, government has taken steps the centralised point at which all infrastructure second coal-fired power station being built as “Every day 40 000 passengers are transport- to implement the National School Build Pro- development is handled. part of government’s infrastructure expansion ed safely, affordably and reliably. There has gramme aimed at eliminating mud schools The PICC developed 18 Strategic Infrastruc- programme. The completion of the station is been significant skills transfer to construction by 2015. workers, bus drivers and also to 400 station Under the programme, the Department of staff including ambassadors, marshals and Basic Education has committed R1 billion for cashiers,” says the City of Johannesburg’s the Accelerated School Infrastructure Delivery Lisa Seftel. (ASIDI) for the 2011/12 financial year. The de- Tshwane, meanwhile, has started construc- partment plans to get rid of 50 mud schools, tion of the Tshwane Integrated Transport electrify 164, supply water to 188 and deliver System. The R2.6 billion system will comprise sanitation infrastructure to 354 during this three depots and 51 stations on an 80 km route. period. The system is expected to be operational 2015. According to the Eastern Cape Education The City of Cape Town has already rolled out Department, there were 939 mud schools in its rapid bus system called MyCiTi. The buses the Eastern Cape in 2003/04. This was whittled run through several routes via the Table View down to 436 schools by 2008/09, and to 395 area, as well as one route to the airport and the schools by the start of the ASIDI programme, civic centre. Construction of additional routes which identified the need for just over 3 000 are already underway. classrooms. Last year President Jacob Zuma and Minister Upgrading of ports of Basic Education handed As part of the bigger infrastructure drive, gov- over brand-new schools to villages at Libode ernment has invested more than R33 billion and Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape. over the next seven years on upgrading and The National School Build Programme is not expanding of the country’s ports. confined to the Eastern Cape but priority was The R33 billion expansion fund will form given to that province due to the large number The Rea Vaya bus project in Johannesburg transports over 40 000 passengers every day. part of Transnet’s R300 billion expenditure of inappropriate schools there.

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the most part, scarce at public facilities. Previously the Voluntary Testing and Coun- The turning point came in 2005 when govern- selling campaign encouraged citizens to test ment said it would provide ARV treatment in the voluntarily. public sector and then developed policy to achieve The department’s progress report also notes this. that in the past only 2 million people on aver- The decisive moment came in 2009, when age would accept voluntary HIV counselling President Zuma announced in his World Aids Day and undergo HIV testing every year. speech that with effect from April 2010: The HCT campaign reached a total of 15 mil- • All children under the age of one would lion people between April 2010 and June 2011. get treatment if they tested positive and As of December 2012, 20.2 million people had ARV treatment would not depend on the been tested. CD4 count. • All patients with both tuberculosis (TB) and MALE CIRCUMCISION HIV would get ARV treatment if their CD4 By encouraging leaders in all spheres of society count was 350 or less. to test, the campaign also aimed to reduce the • All pregnant HIV-positive women with stigma associated with HIV. a CD4 count of 350, less than 200 or with As part of the campaign, government also symptoms, regardless of their CD4 count, offered male circumcision and some 619 000 would have access to treatment. males took up the offer. • All other HIV-positive pregnant women The HCT campaign also treats HIV and TB not falling into this category were to be under one umbrella, with the TB cure rate in put on treatment at fourteen weeks of South Africa passing the 70 per cent mark for pregnancy to protect the baby. In the past the first time in 2010/11, reaching 71.1 per treatment only started during the last term cent. It has since increased to 73.1 per cent in of pregnancy. 2011/12. South Africa has made major progress with its HIV Counselling and Testing campaign, with 20.2 million The number of HIV patients screened for people having being tested for HIV/AIDS between 2009 and 2012. PROVIDING ARV TREATMENT TB has significantly improved and currently With that announcement and subsequent ac- nearly all HIV patients are screened for TB. of medicine has dropped by more than 53 tions, the country took a huge step towards These achievements resulted from a combina- Noluthando Mkhize per cent. South Africa is on the way to elimi- achieving the target of the United Nation’s tion of interventions such as the use of new South Africa has been nate mother-to-child transmission by 2015. Millennium Development Goals for 2015. Genexpert technology, which improved the TB President Zuma's leadership is a model for oth- These include reducing the sexual transmis- testing and was introduced in 2011. praised globally for the ers,” said Sidibé. sion of HIV and new HIV infections, eliminat- The progress report shows that from March In response, President Zuma said the country ing new HIV infections in children, providing 2011 to February 2012, South Africa conducted strides it has made in dealing had moved from the difficult times of the past to ARV treatment to 15 million people and reduc- almost 300 000 Genexpert tests. with HIV/AIDS. a success story in a short space of time. ing TB-related AIDS deaths by 50 per cent. The report also indicates that the rate of He said there was a decrease in the rate of new According to the Department of Health’s infection of mother-to-child transmission has ecently UNAIDS - the Joint United infections from 1.4 per cent to 0.8 per cent in the progress report on the implementation plan dropped from eight per cent in 2008 to 3.5 per Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS 15 to 24 age group. for 2009 to 2014, a total of 1.9 million people cent in 2010 and 2.7 percent in 2011. – executive director Michel Sidibé But government has not always been popular were receiving ARVs by 2012. There was more news recently, when Rcongratulated President Jacob Zuma for its handling of HIV/AIDS and has come a long In the 2009 the Department of Health un- department announced the introduction of a and the country for its successes in fighting way from the 2000 – 2004 period, when its relations veiled the HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) single dose of the triple combination of teno- HIV/AIDS. with AIDS activists were strained. campaign, which was to be the cornerstone of fovir, entricitabine and efavirenz for people on “President Zuma has completely changed From 1994 to 2004, government’s HIV/AIDS the prevention and early entry into ARVs. ARV treatment, expected to start from April the face of the epidemic through his leader- policy promoted prevention and treatment but With HCT campaign, it became the health this year. ship. South Africa has managed to put 1.9 messages tended to emphasise the importance of sector’s responsibility to offer HIV testing The new drug will enable people living with million people on treatment, more than 15 mil- a healthy lifestyle as a way of dealing with the and counselling to every one who makes use HIV to take only one pill a day, instead of three, lion people have tested for HIV and the price epidemic. Antiretroviral (ARV) treatment was, for of health services. to maintain their health.

New facilities bring health care closer to people

Noluthando Mkhize An audit commissioned by the Department of Health in 2011 put the number of health fa- Gone are the days when cilities in the country at 4 210, but highlighted the need to improve the level of care at public South Africans were forced health facilities. Health Minister has in- to travel long distances to tensified the focus on PHC and introduced three streams - district specialists, school get health services. based health programme and municipal ward based PHC agents. eople in most parts of the country District specialists include a principal ob- now have easy access to clinics and stetrician, principal paediatrician, principal hospitals, thanks to efforts by the family physician, advanced midwife and PDepartment of Health to build new senior primary care nurse. health facilities and upgrade existing ones. These specialists train interns, community The overhaul of the health system started service doctors and medical officers. They are in 1994, when the first democratic adminis- the link between the prevention and manage- tration of then President Nelson Mandela ment and cure of diseases. launched the Clinic Upgrading and Building As of November 2012, 163 district special- Plan. ists were appointed to the 46 districts in the The Department of Health’s Primary Health country. Care Progress Report for the year 2000 in- School health teams visited 1 610 poor dicated that by 1999, 506 new clinics had schools between July and September 2012. been built and 252 existing clinics received They offered services to patients with eye- major upgrades such as the building of new As part of efforts to improve primary health care, health teams having been visiting poor schools, offering care, dental and hearing problems, and im- maternity sections. In addition, 2 298 clin- much needed health services. munised learners. ics received new equipment or had minor To improve PHC, 10 000 primary health upgrades. health plans, she said. before being referred to hospitals. care workers were trained and assigned to Addressing the National Consultative By 2008, government did away with fees for The building of health infrastructure is part municipal wards in the country. Health Forum in 2008, former Health Minister patients at clinics, making primary healthcare of the efforts to upgrade the South African In each ward there is a team comprising a Manto Tshabalala-Msimang said since 1994, freely available. health system by improving primary health professional nurse and six community health government had built or upgraded more than All these developments meant that people care (PHC). Some of the focus areas of PHC care workers. 1 600 clinics. no longer had to travel to access health care are the building of clinics and hospitals, man- All these efforts are improving South Afri- The department had also established 52 but could use nearby clinics and health cen- aging diseases and ensuring there are enough cans’ access to health care, taking these much health district management teams and district tres as their first entry to the health system health professionals. needed services to their doorsteps. 4 Vuk’uzenzele March 2013 BASIC Education Basic Education producing results

Samona Murugan fresh vegetables and herbs to make meals for learners. Providing quality educa- Over the years it has helped improved learner concentration levels, meaning learners are tion to all South Africans has more alert during lessons. Schools in disadvantaged communities have always been the democratic also started their own nutrition programmes and food gardens to ensure that no child in the government’s ultimate goal community goes to school hungry. The programme has progressed over the and for the past 18 years, it years. Some of the new developments includes menu changes such as daily hot, cooked meals has delivered. instead of a cold meals, school feeding pro- grammes that target all learners in a school o boost its efforts, in 2009 government instead of targeting just the poorest learners, decided to split the National Depart- and an expansion to secondary schools since ment of Education into the Depart- 2009. Tments of Basic Education and Higher More than seven million learners in 20 943 Education and Training. primary and secondary schools throughout the Basic Education deals with all schools and country are benefiting from this programme. the adult literacy programmes. The success of the programme is as a result Despite challenges since its inception Basic of cooperation between Basic Education, pro- Education, through its projects and initiatives, vincial departments, district offices and other strives to educate and uplift young and adult partners. learners from disadvantaged communities Learners are happier and healthier after receiving health services as part of the Integrated School Health throughout the country. Programme . School Health Programme “Our vision is of a South Africa in which all Another major achievement for Basic Educa- our people have access to lifelong learning, as tion is the development of an Integrated School well as education and training, which will, in Health Programme (ISHP), which makes com- turn, contribute towards improving the quality prehensive health services available to learners of life and building a peaceful, prosperous and at schools free of charge. democratic South Africa,” says Basic Education Launched by the Presidency in 2012, the Minister Angie Motshekga, explaining the role programme is a joint partnership between the of her department. Departments of Basic Education and Health. To achieve this vision, the department has The ISHP offers services related to eyesight, launched many new projects over the years, hearing, oral hygiene, immunising and de- recording a number of successes. worming foundation and intermediate phase learners, treatment of minor conditions, Tackling illiteracy one counselling on sexual health issues, drug and learner at a time alcohol use and abuse. Illiteracy has been one of the major problems These services have been available all learn- hindering more than half of South Africa’s ers from 2012 and more than a million learners population. To help eliminate illiteracy, the have undergone the health screenings. Kha Ri Gude Mass Literacy Campaign began in April 2008. volunteer educatorS The aim of the campaign is to halve illiteracy Kha Ri Gude is looking for voluntary educators by 2015 and to teach 4.7 million South Afri- to join the campaign. More than 38 500 volun- cans to read and write in one of the 11 official tary educators are currently being recruited. languages. They will be trained during April and May. If It teaches adult learners to read, write and cal- you have matriculated, are under 35 years old culate in their mother tongue and also teaches and unemployed, you can become a volunteer them spoken English. More than 2.9 million adult learners are now able to read and write, thanks to the Department of Basic educator. In the campaign’s first year 357 195 learners Education's Kha Ri Gude Mass Literacy campaign. were enrolled while that figure increase to 613 643 in 2009. In 2010, 610 000 learners enrolled past few years, the campaign has paid out R750 empty stomach, which compromises their and 658 000 in 2011. million to more than 70 000 volunteers. ability to learn and achieve good results. Last year 665 246 learners enrolled, meaning The aim is make the lessons easily accessible It was with this in mind that former president the campaign reached more than 2.9 million so classes are held at times and places that are Nelson Mandela called for a primary school by 2012. convenient to the learners. nutrition programme to be introduced in 1994. The specifically designed campaign mate- They take place in homes, churches, mosques, The School Nutrition Programme was started rial uses themes and life-skills such as health, schools, prisons and community centres. by the Department of Education in 1996. gender, the environment and civic education to Learners do not pay for the classes, which It was later taken over by Basic Education teach learners. This material has been adapted makes it possible for the poorest members of and has become a huge success. for use in Braille, the 11 official languages, and the community to attend. All learners need to The programme aims to improve learning by the deaf. do is attend classes regularly throughout year. through school feeding programmes, pro- The project relies on community participa- mote and support food production, as well as tion to help with the recruitment of teachers School Nutrition improve food security in school communities and learners, selecting venues for classes and Children learn best when they are not and strengthen nutrition education in schools monitoring. hungry or suffering from a nutrient deficient and communities. By using the services of volunteers, the cam- diet. Yet thousands of children in South The programme helps schools start their own paign also creates job opportunities. Over the Africa still arrive at school each day on an food and vegetable gardens and then use those

For more information on BECOMING A volunteer EDUCATOR contact:

KwaZulu-Natal Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng Jeffrey Mkhize: Lindiwe Bara: Sello Moreng: Magdeline Ramutla: Ethekwini, 084 353 9590 Port St Johns, 076 733 5759 Xhariep, 082 881 0584 Mabopane, 082 417 4646 Lulama Mbatha: Barbara Soloshe: Sipho Masiteng: Rakgadi Sebothoma: Umgungudlovu, 083 577 9268 Butterworth, 083 694 2741 Phuthataditjaba, 073 302 2467 Soshanguve, 072 124 3682

Western Cape Portia Mbudi: Mpumalanga Limpopo North West Cape Town, 079 546 9325 Esther Mabena: Love Masia: Letshego Rampete: Nkangala, 082 771 5176 Vhembe, 082 868 0994 Mafikeng, 082 570 4168 Khosi Moloi: Shilela Bopape: Tebogo Moremoholo: Northern Cape Ehlanzeni, 072 117 5860 Capricorn, 076 753 9213 Klerksdorp, 082 298 2755 Vincent Segwai: Kimberley, 083 832 7265 March 2013 Vuk’uzenzele 5 HIGHER EDUCATION More opportunities for SA students, teachers Samona Murugan Higher education in South Africa is more inclusive and better resourced than it was two decades ago.

illions of rands have been invested in the sector to ensure that students have access to the best facilities and the nec- Bessary financial backing to qualify in their chosen fields of study. The important role that teachers play in the education system has not been overlooked ei- ther, with the Department of Higher Education and Training setting aside substantial funding to develop their skills. Back in the 1990s, institutions of higher learn- ing were divided along ethnic lines. The terms historically disadvantaged univer- sities and historically advantaged universities were used to distinguish institutions. Fast forward 20 years and the country’s institutions of higher learning reflect South Africa’s unique rainbow nation. Former advantaged universities have become more integrated. In 1993, the 10 historically advantaged institutions were predominantly white but by 2011, black African students made 50 per cent of those enrolled in programmes at these universities. Today, South Africa has 23 public universities with 175 campuses located across the country, with 937 455 students enrolled. There are also 3 000 Adult Basic Education Gearing up for their future, learners find out more about Further Education and Training colleges at the Department of Higher Education and Training's Career and Training centres with 229 000 students. Day held in the North West recently. There are 21 Skills Education Training Au- thorities, which are funded to the tune of R10 271 900 learners. It was the Teacher Development Summit of profession. billion. In 2011, these colleges enrolled just over 2009, which called for a new, strengthened, in- Other universities that have been accredited The department also decided to merge vari- 400 000 students and by the end of 2012 over tegrated plan to develop the country’s teachers, through a joint partnership between the de- ous higher education institutions. 650 000 students had been enrolled in FET upgrading their knowledge and skills. partment and SAICA are the University of Fort This process began in 2000 and since these colleges. Apart from developing the skills of existing Hare and the University Limpopo. mergers the number of students accessing The increased enrolments were as a result of teachers, the department is also focused on Through these projects students will be able higher education and training institutions has the bursaries offered to FET college students grooming new comers to the profession. to earn high quality undergraduate degrees increased from 495 356 in 1994 to 938 201 in by the Department of Higher Education and Teacher graduates have increased from under with international recognition, while the 2011. Training. 6 000 in 2008 to 10 300 in 2011. economy will gain a new breed of chartered An even greater accomplishment is the fact These bursaries increased from R312 The national bursary scheme for teacher accountants who will make a difference in their that female students now outnumber their million in 2009 to R1.7 billion in 2012. By 2014, education, known as the Funza Lushaka communities. male counterparts. In 2000, female students the department will be providing bursaries to Bursary Scheme, and the NSFAS has enabled comprised 46 per cent student enrolments, poor students at FET colleges to the value of prospective teachers to continue their training infrastructure but by 2011 this number had increased to 58 R1.9 billion. and qualified teachers to further theirs’. Upgrading infrastructure is essential for the per cent. Funding for these institutions has also in- Four new teacher education campuses were department to deliver on its mandate to create creased substantially from R3.1 billion in 2009 also established in the Eastern Cape, Limpopo, an inclusive post-school system that allows all Further Education and to 5.2 billion in 2014. Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. South Africans to access and succeed in post- Training colleges school education and training. South Africa’s 50 public Further Education Financial Aid Scheme University accreditation For this reason, upgrading infrastructure is a and Training (FET) colleges were created after With a large number of youth unable to focus South Africa faces a huge shortage of chartered priority for the department and over the years former technical colleges, colleges of education on their education due to a lack of funding, accountants with 40 per cent of vacant posts in billions have been set aside for this. and training centres merged. government created the National Student the financial sector. To tackle this problem, the Some of the money spent on infrastructure Smaller colleges were combined with stronger Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). The scheme Department of Higher Education and Training include: institutions to develop FET colleges that would gives funding to academically deserving and will, over the next four years, inject R84 million • Upgrading and new construction projects reach more students and offer a wider range financially needy students. into the Walter Sisulu University in the Eastern - R1.1 billion to historically disadvantaged of programmes. Since 2008, allocation to university and FET Cape. universities and campuses. FET colleges have become the first choice of colleges through NSFAS has increased from The University of Zululand will receive • Student housing - R1.4 billion to historically many young people as the programmes they R2.3 billion to R7 billion in 2012. The scheme R64 million from the Banking Sector Education disadvantaged universities and R239 million offer directly respond to the priority skills gave 991 759 beneficiaries R25 billion in loans and Training Authority through its National to historically advantaged universities. demands of the South African economy. They and bursaries between 1991 and 2011. Skills Fund. • R509 million allocated to engineering to also offer theory and practical learning. NSFAS targets out-of-school youth and These investments will be used to get the two meet the need of scarce skills. To create these powerful institutions of learn- adults, irrespective of the standard passed, universities accredited by the South African • R662 million allocated to meet the needs of ing, government introduced a R1.9 billion and aims to expand post-school education and Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). teacher education. recapitalisation scheme in 2006. training opportunities to all deserving South The accreditation will allow the universities • R123 million to upgrading and creating new , who was the Minister of Africans. to offer the Bachelor of Commerce Account- infrastructure of disability units. Education at the time, said the recapitalisation ing degree and maintain teaching and learn- would fast track the Department of Education’s teacher education ing standards that meet the demands of the For more information contact the efforts, since 1995, to improve the FET sector. While in the past teachers relied on the knowl- chartered accountancy profession. Since the establishment of FET colleges, enrol- edge they acquired at college, today the depart- To date the department has invested more Department of Higher Education and ment at these institutions has steadily grown. ment has dedicated, stimulating programmes than R320 million through the National Skills Training on 0800 872 222. In 2000, there were 153 technical colleges with to develop their skills. Fund to improve and grow the accounting Vuk’uzenzele March 2013 RuralRURA LD evelopmentDEVELOPMENT Farmer’s garden buries retrenchment blues Siphiwe Nyathi “The programme has indeed touched many lives in our community as most families have returned to tilling the land to produce food. Retrenchment is no excuse I’ve also trained six families in the art of vegetable farming. I always check on their to live in poverty or become progress and they are developing well,” he said. a beggar. That’s the philoso- Through the CRDP, Zwane receives assis- tance in the form of insecticides to spray his phy that drove Christopher plants as well as supervision from extension officers who monitor his progress and needs. Zwane to succeed after he Zwane’s food garden produces vegetables throughout the year and he applies the crop was retrenched from a retail rotation principle to maintain the soil’s fertility. The farmer was reluctant to disclose his company 13 years ago. turnover but was optimistic that his business would grow from strength to strength in the wane, from Thandukukhanya in Mpu- years to come. malanga, decided to turn his backyard He attributed his farming success to the sup- into a vegetable garden and started port of his family and his love for agriculture. Zgrowing cabbages, beetroot, carrots, Zwane’s children join him in the garden dur- spinach and lettuce. ing the weekends. “After my retrenchment I became part of a “I still cherish the dream of one day owning group of community members who wanted to a farm to increase my productivity and market start a farming project with the sole aim of own- share and hopefully I will also get involved in ing a big plot on which we wanted to produce poultry farming,” he added. a variety of vegetables. That didn’t work out Christopher Zwane shows off the cabbages he grows in his backyard in Thandukukhanya, Mpumalanga. CRDP extension officer Nellie Makhanya so I had to start a farming project in my own Photographer: Siphiwe Nyathi/AENS said Zwane was an example of how farming backyard, which turned out to be a success,” in one’s backyard could bring relief to impov- said the 60-year-old. instead try to use what they did. Zwane is part of the Mpumalanga govern- erished families. “I never thought that the little land I have ment’s Comprehensive Rural Development “Zwane is such a passionate farmer who is ADVICE here in my backyard could yield results. I have Programme (CRDP), which not only develops prepared to learn and take farming very seri- Offering advice to others who find themselves a contract with the local Spar and the support big farms but also supports backyard food ously. We are hoping this will inspire other in a similar situation, Zwane said people is encouraging. The Spar has become depend- gardens as part of efforts to alleviate poverty community members to go back to farming,” should not focus on what they didn’t have but ent on the lettuce and spinach I produce here.” in rural communities. she said. Abattoir brings life to rural Free State

for the province in channelling maize towards would pay back the IDC loan in about six years. broiler production. Mngomezulu said workers were happy with “By channelling maize and soya oil cake the arrangement with the IDC. through broilers, we create a higher local “People here are happy to have a job. Many demand, which will stimulate production and used to work seasonally on farms but now they further processing the maize and soya oil cake have a stable job.” through feed into broilers. This has enabled us He added that the company encouraged to create jobs in rural areas and add the value workers to improve their lives and that of their at source,” he said. children. Rian Coetzee, head of agro-industries at the “We want them to build a future for their chil- IDC, explained that members of the workers’ dren. We encourage them to take their kids back trust would be the black workers of Grain to school. They should use the money they earn Fields Chickens and that they would benefit to provide for their families. At work the com- from the income. pany provides food,” Mngomezulu explained. The IDC has been involved with the project Speaking at the launch of the abattoir, MEC since the early stages in 2010. of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Coetzee said that the IDC used its own funds Free State the project was in for the project and the money had come the line with Mohoma Mobung - a mega public and Unemployment Insurance Fund and Agro- private partnership business concept aimed Grain Fields Chickens Abattoir employees hard at work at the new abattoir in the Free State. processing Competitiveness Fund. at uplifting rural communities by increasing Projects like these played a crucial role in agricultural production. rural development of South Africa, he added. Zwane encouraged Agribusiness VKB to Thomas Thale for 34 days and the abattoir then slaughters Godfrey Mngomezulu, production manager work towards increasing the shareholding of them. at Grain Fields Chickens and one of the ben- black people in the company. “We are currently slaughtering 65 000 chick- eficiaries, said he anticipated that the company A new chicken abattoir in ens per day, but the eventual capacity of the Reitz, Free State, holds the abattoir will go to 200 000 per day,” Kasselman said. promise of giving workers a He added the idea for the abattoir was prompted by the abundance of maize and soya sizable stake in the company beans produced in the area. in the future. “We produce 500 000 tons of maize 100 000 tons of soya beans in our area annually. Some 60 per cent of chicken feed is maize and 18 per he Grain Fields Chickens Abattoir is cent is soya,” Kasselman explained. a joint venture between Agribusiness With the demand for chicken growing, it was VKB, which owns 76.9 per cent of the decided to open the abattoir since the maize Tbusiness, and the Industrial Develop- and soya beans needed for broiler feed was ment Corporation (IDC), which owns 23.1 per easily available. cent. Soya oil cake and maize are the primary in- The IDC, a government agency that is under gredients for broiler feed used by Grain Fields the supervision of the Economic Development Chickens accredited broiler producers. Department, financed the abattoir to the tune The abattoir employs 545 people, contract of R154 million. growers employ about 70 more, the animal feed The IDC’s shares in the abattoir will eventu- factory provides work for 35 people, logistics ally be transferred to a workers’ trust to benefit 44 people and the Soya Oil Crush 56. the employees of Grain Fields Chickens. “In total about 800 new jobs have been created Sas Kasselman, the managing director of through the three projects, namely the abattoir, Grain Fields Chickens, explained that the abat- the feed mill at Vrede and the Soya Oil Crush toir buys one-day-old chicks. at Villiers.” Free State MEC for Social Development Sisi Ntombela and Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Mosebenzi Zwane are all smiles at the opening of the Grain Fields Chickens Abattoir. Contract growers then grow these chickens Kasselman said there were enormous benefits March 2013 Vuk’uzenzele SAFETY AND SECURITY Taking justice to the people

Albert Pule and Noluthando Mkhize Eighteen years into democ- racy, South Africans have more access to the justice system than ever before.

overnment has also stepped up ef- forts to ensure the safety of all the country’s citizens, making safety Gand security one of its priorities. Under the Ministry of Justice and Constitu- tional Development, more courts have been built, 143 Bills passed and bodies set up to ensure that justice is upheld. After visiting courts in 1999, the then Minis- ter of Justice and Constitutional Development Penuell Maduna allocated R145 million for the construction of new court buildings. By 2000, 88 new courtrooms were con- structed, mostly in previously disadvantaged rural areas. The department also improved the func- tioning of equality courts, small claims court, community courts and the master’s office. By 2012, 240 small claims courts had been established throughout the country to fast track the resolution of financial disputes. Small claims courts deal with disputes The South African Police Service has recruited thousands of additional police officers over the years to ensure the safety of South Africa's citizens. such as money lent between individuals, claims over property, occupation of property, promissory notes and credit agreements. President Zuma said the units secured over According to the department, there are now 363 life sentences, with a conviction rate of 73 35 small claims courts in the Eastern Cape, 33 per cent for crimes against women above 18 in the Free State, 26 in Gauteng, 30 in KwaZu- years old and 70 per cent for crimes against lu-Natal, 27 in Limpopo, 26 in Mpumalanga, children under 18 years of age. 19 in the Northern Cape, 18 in North West and Government is adding other mechanisms 26 in the Western Cape. to protect women, such as the Protection Claims can be lodged against individuals from Harassment Bill. and companies, but not against the state. Small While the Domestic Violence Act also pro- claims courts hear civil matters involving vides protection, it only applies to persons amounts of not more than R12 000. who are in a domestic relationship. SATURDAY COURTS Judiciary The department’s efforts to increase access to Minister of Justice and Constitutional Devel- justice were hampered by the long list of cases opment, said government was in that needed to be heard in court. talks with the judiciary to prioritise sexual To address the problem of backlogs, in 2001 offences cases. the department introduced Saturday and ad- “I am in discussion with the judiciary to en- ditional courts. sure that sexual offences cases are placed on Additional courts handled 14 935 cases for a prioritised roll and that we strengthen the the period April 2003 to March 2004 while case flow management system to ensure that Saturday courts handled 8 714 cases. Seventy- the chain from investigation to trial stage is two courts participated in the project in 2003. water-tight,” the Minister said recently. In her 2004/5 budget vote, the former Min- The move comes as incidents of rape and ister of Justice , said a total violence against women are, according to of 75 214 cases were handled by Saturday and Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's office investigates complaints of improper conduct against the state. Minister Radebe, “reaching alarming pro- additional courts from February 2001 to March portions”. 2004. Additional courts were eventually scaled The target for the Early Resolution Branch victims of sexual and domestic abuse find “We are moving steadfast to combat this down and Saturday courts are used in excep- of the Public Protector, which deals urgent temporary shelter while lasting solutions barbaric conduct by merciless perpetrators tional circumstances. matters in which complainants face losing are being sought. who show no respect to the right of women During the late 1990s and early 2000s, the their sources of income or properties as a The centres offer victims of sexual abuse to enjoy the freedom of their security. department was restructured to improve ser- result of acts or omissions of the state, is to various services including: “We have taken a conscious decision to re- vice delivery. As a result of this restructuring, resolve cases within three months. • Comfort from a site coordinator or establish Sexual Offences Courts to comple- new bodies were established. The Service Delivery, Good Governance nurse. ment the work of the Sexual Offences Unit These included the National Prosecuting and Integrity units, which usually deals • An explanation of how the medical ex- in the police,” he said. Authority, which was established in 1998, the with complicated matters that require a amination will be conducted and what Office of the Public Protector in 1995, the As- fully-fledged investigation, aims to resolve clothing might be taken for evidence. More police officers set Forfeiture Unit in 1999, the South African cases within six months. • A nurse in the examination room. For its part, the South African Police Service Human Rights Commission in 1996 and the Public Protector Thuli Madonsela said • After the medical examination, a bath (SAPS) has also been hard at work trying to Commission on Gender Equality in 1996. that during the 2011/2012 financial year or shower make South Africa a safer place. her office finalised 16 763 cases of the 20 • A social worker or nurse to offer coun- In 1994, when South Africa became an PUBLIC PROTECTOR 626 handled. selling. internationally accepted democracy, many The Office of the Public Protector was estab- Earlier this year, the office recruited 100 • A referral letter or appointment for changes were introduced. One of those lished to investigate complaints from mem- trainees aimed at bolstering the investiga- long-term counselling. changes had a substantial impact on policing bers of the public related to improper conduct tive capacity due to the demand for services and resulted in the birth of SAPS. in all state affairs. offered by the office. TARGETING sex crimes Prior to this, there were 10 homeland polic- These complaints include the abuse of state Delivering his 2013 State of the Nation Ad- ing agencies. resources, abuse of power, maladministra- Comforting rape survi- dress, President Jacob Zuma said he had Over the years, SAPS has put more police tion, corruption and service delivery matters vors directed law enforcement agencies to treat officers on the street to protect citizens. including the failure to provide basic services Efforts have also been made to ensure that cases of sexual violence with the utmost According to the SAPS website, there were such as housing, water, social security and victims of crime are treated with respect. urgency and importance. 120 083 sworn in police officers in 1995, quality healthcare. Government has over years established In 2010, the Family Violence, Child Pro- 10.5 per cent of which was women. There are nine provincial offices and 10 more Thuthuzela Care Centres across the tection and Sexual Offences Units, were The service has now increased its work- regional offices excluding the national office. country. The centres were launched to help re-established and its staff increased. force to 155 964. Vuk’uzenzele March 2013 EmploymentEmployment News News Tax money keeps dreams alive

Albert Pule me, especially parents who tell their children to be more like me. People Every government needs there are proud of what I’ve achieved and hope to make them even prouder,” money to perform its duties. she said. Ramaphelo was one of the 97 Limpopo From housing to security, students to receive bursaries offered by the department in 2010. health and paying public In addition to those from Limpopo, 100 students from North West and 100 servants, all these activities from the Eastern Cape were awarded bursaries to help achieve her dreams. require money. Ramaphelo always wanted to further her studies but like most young people he funds for these are collect- in her village, her dream seemed out of ed from citizens in the form of her grasp due to her family’s financial taxes. It is impossible for any situation. Both her parents rely on part- Tgovernment to run its affairs time jobs to support the family. without taxes. “All my life I’ve been dreaming of Money received from tax payers helps going to university. I wanted to do to develop infrastructure such as roads something with my life. I’m happy and and hospitals. It is used the run state- very fortunate for the opportunity I’ve owned entities, provide welfare, secu- been given. I want to say thank you to all rity services, care for the environment the tax payers because their taxes have and international relations. made a huge difference in my life,” she Taxes also help provide funding for ed- added. ucation – making a difference in the lives Modjadji is studying journalism at the of young South Africans, as in the case of Tshwane University of Technology and Modjadji Ramaphelo. is currently in her third year. She hopes The 21-year-old from Manareng, to become a hard-hitting journalist who outside Tzaneen in Limpopo, is the will tackle serious issues like corruption. first person in her village to receive a For every R10 in tax contributions, bursary from the Department of Higher more than R2 goes to education, giving Education and Training. millions of South Africans like Modjadji “Everyone in my village talks about the chance to pursue their dreams.

LAUNCH OF NEW BURSARY PROGRAMME FOR LEARNERS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED W&RSETA NQF 4 OR NQF 5 LEARNERSHIP

Modjadji Ramaphelo is the proud beneficiary of a bursary, which was made possible with taxpayers’ The Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&RSETA) hereby invites applications from learners who have successfully completed money. W&RSETA Learnerships at NQF level and 4 or 5 are eager to further their studies at Higher Education Institutions.

The W&RSETA has identified as one of its strategic objectives the need to support learners that have successfully completed W&RSETA Learnerships by offering them bursaries to further their studies thus addressing Output 4.2.3.2 of the National Skills Development Strategy. Learners must have completed the W&RSETA’s NQF 4 or 5 Learnerships and could currently be in employment or unemployed.

Bursaries open doors of The W&RSETA has made available 1000 bursaries and are available : to • 500 bursaries employed learners un and 500 employed learners. • Learners who are enrolled on a full-­‐time or part-­‐time programme at any South African public u niversity learning for Gauteng youth • Learners who have been admitted to study at their preferred institution. • The duration of the qualification should not exceed 4 years.

Samona Murugan The Premier added that by the 2010 aca- This Bursary is restricted to learners who enroll in the following qualifications related to the Wholesale and Retail Sector demic year, the province was awarding bur- which seek to address any of the following Scarce Skills identified in the W&R Sector Skills Plan: • Accounting; bout 1 826 learners in Gauteng saries to the value of R35 000 to each of the • Human Resource Management (specialisation in Training and Development); will be awarded bursaries esti- deserving students. This figure was meant • Marketing and ; Sales mated at R128 million to further to cover tuition, accommodation, books and • Logistics; • Operations Management in Retail Management their studies at higher education meals. A • Retail Management; institutions, Premier Over the years, the value of the bursaries • Food Technology; announced recently. has increased and now stands at R50 000 in • Purchasing Management (Buyers and Planners); • Information Technology; and “Any nation that is serious about the line with annual university increases. • Supply Chain Management. growth and development of its economy ... “Since the inception of the programme, will understand the value and significance 6 915 beneficiaries have been awarded Applications must be accompanied by the following documents: • An updated CV (with contact details etc.); of investing in education,” Mokonyane said bursaries to study at institutions of higher • A copy of the W&RSETA NQF 4 or 5 certificate; at the presentation of the bursaries in Johan- learning, FET colleges and enrol in artisan • A copy of the Matric ficate certi or equivalent qualification nesburg. programmes,” Mokonyane added. • Proof of University admission; and • A completed application form which is obtainable on the W&RSETA website or the W&RSETA Head office and For the 2013 academic year, more than Last year, the province achieved an 83.9 per regional and offices. 1 000 new beneficiaries have been awarded cent matric pass rate with more than 28 000 All applications must reach the W&RSETA on or before the closing date. For more information about this bursary please bursaries, which includes 459 young women of those who passed qualifying to study for contact Ms. Lebo Mphake on 012 622 9500 or you can make use of our free sms line, 30909 to forward your contact details for the new intake. a Bachelors degree. (the W&RSETA will then contact you). Alternatively go to our website (www.wrseta.org.za) to download the application forms.

The bursary scheme was launched in 2008 “What it means is that there is an increase Closing Date: 15 March 2013 with 1 500 disadvantaged youth in the prov- in the number of youth who require further ince the first to benefit from it. education. Many of these have no access to ABOUT W&RSETA

The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority is a public entity which was established to address skills development within the Wholesale Since then the scheme has grown year after resources needed to achieve this,” Mokon- and Retail sector through the implementation of Learnerships, disbursement of grants and monitoring of education and training. The W&RSETA aims to increase the level of investment in education and training in the sector and to ensure the return on that investment. Our mission is to develop a skilled and year, redirecting its efforts to specifically yane said. capable workforce in the Wholesale and Retail Sector, thereby contributing to the sustainable socio-economic development and growth of the country. meet the needs of disadvantaged young As a result, an additional 566 students who people coming from no-fee paying schools, completed matric in 2012 will benefit from said Mokonyane. the bursaries. 6 01. MESSAGES

March 2013 Vuk’uzenzele Employment News Bursaries03 on offer for aspirant accountants

Samona Murugan confirmed that the university enrolled 207 first-year students for the accounting course The Thuthuka Bursary in 2012 and the average pass rate was 88 per cent. The National Skills Fund (NSF) directly Fund is calling on aspiring funded the university’s programme with R25 million, through the assistance of the accountants and chartered Thuthuka Fund. The University of Zululand also received an accountants (CAs) from investment of R64 million from government and the Banking Sector Education and Train- disadvantaged backgrounds ing Authority (Bankseta) to ensure that the university receives SAICA accreditation. to apply for the bursaries it “Reaching communities like Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal helped us to pervasively offers to further their careers. build a case for skills development in the communities that really need empowering. stablished in 2005 by South African Through this project, 400 learners will gain Institute of Chartered Accountants access to a high-quality undergraduate degree (SAICA), the Thuthuka Bursary Fund programme with international recognition,” Eassists disadvantaged black and col- said Bankseta CEO Max Makhubalo. oured students hoping to qualify as CAs. Vice-Chancellor of the University of Zu- It’s a unique fund that covers tuition, books, luland Professor Fikile Mazibuko said the meals, residence fees and accommodation. programme will boost the competence of Students also receive an allowance, as well graduates. as experienced mentorship and additional “Our students will now compete with lectures to help them bridge the gap between confidence – not only acquiring a world-class high school and university before joining the qualification but benefiting from mentorship working world. In a bid to boost the number of black african and coloured accountants in the country, the Thuthuka Bursary opportunities and contributing to the develop- Students who achieved at least 60 per cent in Fund is inviting disadvantaged students to apply for funding. ment of their profession.” mathematics (not maths literacy), a good grade The Walter Sisulu University, through the average and satisfactory marks in English can ment of the country,” he said. in a bold campaign to raise R40 million through NSF and the Department of Higher Education apply for the bursaries. Applicants must be It is expected that by the year 2018, there will private sector and individual pledges this year. and Training, received R84 million for SAICA either African or coloured, come from a disad- be 10 000 new CA positions opening up in the Through the Department of Higher Education re-accreditation over the next four years. The vantaged background and attend a university financial services sector each year. To help fill and Training, government has pledged to project will give 425 previously disadvantaged that is accredited by the SAICA. these positions, approximately 1 000 Thuthuka match every rand raised by the private sector. students access to a world-class undergraduate The closing date for bursary applications is students are currently at universities across The Thuthuka Bursary Fund requires around degree previously unavailable to them. 30 April 2013. the country. The first intake saw 26 students R40 million to recruit 400 new students each Walter Sisulu University’s Professor Lourens CAs are highly rewarded professionals who qualify as CAs last year. year. By raising the bar to R80 million through van Staden said the SAICA accreditation will are in short supply in South Africa. SAICA’s professional development, transfor- government’s pledge, the fund will be able to ensure that students are accepted by other uni- There are only 35 000 SAICA members and mation and growth senior executive Chantyl enrol 800 students. versities without the need for bridging courses. less than 2 700 of them are black and coloured. Mulder said SAICA was committed to produc- To further assist students in qualifying, “We need more accountants, particularly According to Minister of Higher Education ing more CAs. SAICA embarked on a campaign last year to ac- black accountants. Nonetheless, we are proud and Training Dr , the Thuthu- “We want to build a brand-new team of re- credit a number of universities, which included of the fact that 70 per cent of black CAs hail ka Bursary Fund is an important initiative for sponsible leaders who are successful and add the University of Limpopo, the University of from the Eastern Cape.” the accounting and auditing professions and value to society. The new generation of leaders Zululand and the Walter Sisulu University. has the potential to play a broader leadership should be significant rather than merely suc- For students at the University of Limpopo, For more information on how to apply for role in skills development in the country. cessful. They should be leaders who make a the SAICA accreditation means that for the first a Thuthuka Bursary contact Nthato Selebi “Together with many other professions, the meaningful impact on society.” time, students in the province no longer had to on 011 621 6600 or [email protected], profession of chartered accountancy is critical To help more students get a quality educa- travel to Johannesburg to study accountancy. or visit www.saica.co.za to the economic, social and cultural develop- tion, government has joined hands with SAICA University director Professor Cosmo Ambe

studies and / or cannot access bank funding, study • A South African citizen; loans or bursaries. • Registered at a South African university or NEED A STUDY LOAN university of technology; WHAT IS A STUDENT LOAN? • An undergraduate, studying for a first higher The money that you borrow to cover the costs educational qualification; or OR A BURSARY? associated with your tertiary studies. • Studying for a second higher qualification (if necessary to practise in your chosen profession. IF YOU ARE: The study loan does need to be repaid Eg: LLB or HDE); • Able to demonstrate potential for academic • Still at school and figuring out how to fund further studies; WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT A NSFAS STUDY success; and • Currently studying and needing funds to continue or further your studies; LOAN? • In need of financial assistance. • A young adult wanting to study further but needing financial assistance; or The student loans attract a very low interest rate. • An employer who would like to find a way for his or her employees’ children HOW DO YOU GO ABOUT GETTING A STUDY to have brighter futures, then this Q & A will We will grant study loans without need for guarantees LOAN? guide you and give you a sense of the role that or sureties. NSFAS plays. NSFAS does not allocate funds directly to students but Depending on the student’s academic results, portions here’s the plan: Note: Application for a study loan should be made of the loan can be converted to a bursary. at the institution where you would like to study, • First, apply at the educational institution where not at NSFAS. A very reasonable repayment plan, based on your you are planning to study. Some institutions will earnings. issue you with an application for study together The National Student Financial Aid Scheme with an application for financial aid. You need to (NSFAS) is a loan and bursary administration All repaid student loans are recycled to fund more enquire from the institution about their processes scheme, operating in terms of Act 56 of 99. needy students. and deadlines for both. • Submit both applications to the institution and ACT WHO DO WE ASSIST WITH A STUDY LOAN? if you have any questions contact the Financial Aid A NSFAS study loan or bursary is for those who Academically deserving students who meet the Office (FAO) on campus who will evaluate your do not have the financial means to fund their following criteria: ability to succeed in your chosen study direction. 10 Vuk’uzenzele March 2013 Employment News More money for SA’s farmworkers SAnews.gov.za country, which was attended by farmers, trade unions as well as farmworkers. Minister Oliphant said 483 employers/ Farmworkers can look employer organisations attended the public hearing, while 1145 employees/employee forward to extra money organisations also attended and made in their pockets as of meaningful inputs. She said the department would undertake this month, after Labour a study to assess the impact of the new wage Minister in the sector. The Minister urged business and labour in announced a new the sector to come together to find ways to minimum wage. improve labour relations. “It is time to begin working together towards a vision for the farming sector, one he new minimum wage, from 1 in which the sector expands and creates March 2013 to 28 February 2014, jobs and where there are better relations has been pegged at R105 per day between farmers, farmworkers and their T(up from R69 a day) for employees organisations,” she added. who work nine hours a day or R11.66 per Meanwhile, the chief director of labour hour, R525 weekly and R2 274.82 per month, relations at the Department of Labour, Farmworkers will benefit from a new minimum wage of R105 per day. Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant the Minister said. Thembinkosi Mkalipi, said the sectoral recently announced the increase in farmworkers' wages, which is effective from 1 March 2013. The new wage determination came after determination gave the minister powers to violent strikes by farmworkers in the Western regulate the farming industry. increase. Cape in November last year. Farmworkers “In this regard, action will be taken against Mkalipi urged farmers who wanted to take were demanding R150 per day as a minimum farmers who do not comply with the new up this option to contact the department. For more information contact the wage. sectoral determination,” Mkalipi said. “This means they will have to show their Department of Labour on 012 309 4000. The Minister’s announcement follows The Minister has offered struggling farmers books and the department will advise them public hearings that were held across the an option of a reprieve from the new wage accordingly,” he said. Gauteng salutes innovative entrepreneurs

Samona Murugan Each of them will receive a portion of their prize money as a cash award and the balance Entrepreneurs with in seed funding to develop their concept. Make Your ideas that would benefit The competition received more than 100 entries. An intensive judging process followed, municipalities were rewarded which identified the top 10 submissions in each Study Dreams a Reality category. for their unique projects The competition called for innovations that NSFAS offers bursaries to students with disabilities during the recent Gauteng would address specific focus areas identified Are you disabled and in need of finances to further your education after school? by sector and municipality representatives Apply for a bursary through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Innovation Competition. and required innovators to complete a draft business plan indicating their expected market The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) offers bursaries to eligible students he annual contest, run by The and likely investment requirements. with disabilities to cover the costs of a first undergraduate degree or diploma at any of Innovation Hub, aims to encourage “The competition is an important mechanism South Africa’s 23 public universities. innovative entrepreneurial ideas, spur for building a culture of innovation in the The NSFAS bursary for students with disabilities may cover the costs of a student’s Tgrowth in the Gauteng economy, while province. This is critical for new enterprise tuition, books, accommodation including meals, and an assistive device - such as a also contributing to job creation and reducing development and creating new opportunities wheelchair, Zoom Text software or a Jaws Reader, computer, or any device recommended poverty. for decent employment creation. by a doctor. The Innovation Hub implements initiatives “The finalists for this year’s competition that advance the economic development and represent a new generation of entrepreneurs What do you need to know? growth of the province through innovation. who will lead the economic transformation of It is a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth our province and country towards a prosperous • Bursaries are available to those with disabilities for any field of undergraduate study at a public South African university. This applies to a first degree or diploma and Development Agency (GGDA) which and inclusive society,” said Gauteng MEC is an agency of the Gauteng Department of for Economic Development Nkosiphendule • There are 23 universities, including universities of technology, in South Africa where Economic Development. Kolisile. learners with disabilities can apply for this bursary programme. This year the competition focused on issues Acting GGDA CEO Siphiwe Ngwenya The bursaries are also available to students studying through Unisa that are critical to municipalities. commended the finalists on their achievements. • Learners must find out about deadlines for applications at the institution where they plan to eGov Connect was named as the winner in “The finalists in each category have study; learners should apply early – as soon as they receive their June Grade 12 results the mobile category. The application provides responded to specific challenges that affect our a platform for government to connect with society and we expect that these innovations • Learners must apply for admission and for NSFAS financial assistance at the citizens, bringing together communication, will have a significant impact on service university where they want to study. For more information they should visit the fault reporting and social media into a unified delivery, economic growth and job creation in Financial Aid Office on the campus where they want to study to enquire about the NSFAS bursary for students with disabilities user experience. the future. We congratulate the winners and Vela Tsotsi was the runner-up in this The Innovation Hub on their success and look How do I apply for a bursary? category for its crime reporting tool, while forward to seeing these innovations come to Gov + Me took third place for its use of mobile market,” he said. When applying for a disability bursary at a university or university of technology, location information to connect citizens with According to The Innovation Hub CEO you’ll need to take the following documents with you: government information specific to their area McLean Sibanda the competition attracted a • Grade 12 June results or certificate of residence. mix of concepts from individuals and small Smokeless Coal won the green category for enterprises across the province. • A letter from the medical doctor showing proof of permanent disability its combination of waste coal, clay and water to “The winners will receive significant support • Green SA identity document with barcode produce a smokeless energy source that burns to commercialise their innovations, not only for longer than conventional coals. SavvyLoo in the form of prize money but also through • Proof of parents ‘latest income (eg. A pay slip, pension grant slip or affidavit if the parent is unemployed) was a runner-up for its low cost, waterless mentorship, intellectual property advice, and toilet, which is easy-to-assemble and clean, linkages to additional funding sources,” he presenting a sustainable alternative to prevent said. water pollution from waterborne sanitation Previous winners of the competition have and pit latrines. made significant progress in the development Handy Power Chargers won the third prize of their innovations and in accessing potential in this category for its kinetic chargers, which market partners. can be used on laptops, desktops, cellphones, A mobile railway information service lamps, and radios where there is no grid application developed by Mobility called If you have any queries, please contact the NSFAS Call Centre on 086 0067 327 electricity supply. GoMetro came up tops at year’s competition Alternatively email [email protected] or post a letter to NSFAS, Private Bag X1, Plumstead 7801 The winners will share the R1 million prize and has since been adopted by MetroRail in - R500 000 for each category. the Western Cape and Gauteng. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT State of the Nation Address 2013 Vuk’uzenzele Special Edition

Working together we can do more! About the State of the Nation Address

Every year in February, the President presents the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) to a Joint Sitting of Parliament. It is an opportunity for the nation to take stock of the country’s domestic situation and foreign relations, and for the President to share Government’s plan of action for the year ahead. It is important for people to listen to the President’s Address so that they can be aware of what Government is doing, how they can participate in Government pro- grammes and what they can expect to see happening in the country. The President also uses the opportunity to report on the progress that Government has made since the previous SoNA. The SoNA takes places at the opening of Parliament in Cape Town and is a day of colour, culture and tradition.

The complete version of President Zuma’s speech is available in all official languages on www.gov.za, or you can contact the following Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) provincial offices to obtain a copy:

Eastern Cape KwaZulu-Natal Union Arcade Building, Union Street, Sage Building, 21 Field Street, East London Durban Tel: 043 722 2602 / Fax: 043 722 2615 Tel: 031 301 6787 / 6788 / Fax: 031 305 9431

Free State Limpopo North West Sanlam Plaza, East Burger Street, 66 Hans van Rensburg Street, Nicol Centre, cnr Carrington and Martin Bloemfontein Polokwane Streets, Mafikeng Tel: 051 448 4504 / 4506 / Fax: 051 430 7032 Tel: 015 291 4689 / Fax: 015 295 6982 Tel: 018 381 7071 / Fax: 018 381 7066

Gauteng Mpumalanga Northern Cape ABSA Building, 1066 Pritchard Street, Medcen Building, 14 Henshall Street, Nelspruit 7 - 9 Curry Street, Johannesburg Tel: 013 753 2397 / Fax: 013 753 2531 Kimberley Tel: 011 834 3560 / Fax: 011 834 3621 Cell: 072 219 5136 Tel: 053 832 1378 / 1379 / Fax: 053 832 1377

Upington Western Cape Parliamentary Office Tel: 054 332 6206 Kismet Centre, Lower Klipfontein Road, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town Fax: 054 332 6218 Shop No1, Athlone, Cape Town Tel: 021 465 3658 / 3659 / 461 8145 Cell: 082 339 9300 Tel: 021 697 0145 / Fax: 021 696 8424 Fax: 021 461 1446 The 2013 State of the Nation Address in numbers What South Africa can expect BUILDING SOUTH AFRICA

• R860 billion - the amount that Government will ity has been expanded through the delivery of have spent on infrastructure between 2009 and 11 locomotives. the end of March 2013. • 7 000 - the number of new fibre-optic cables laid • 11 million - the target for job creation by 2030. by the private and public sector in 2012. The plan is to achieve 100% broadband internet penetra- • To improve the transportation of iron ore and tion by 2020. open up the west coast of the country, rail capac- “As South Africans, we should continue to have one primary goal – to make our country a truly great and prosperous nation.” – President Jacob Zuma, State of the Nation Address, 14 February 2013. INVESTING IN ENERGY

• Some 675 kilometres of electricity transmission • R800 million - the value of Government’s Na- lines have been laid to connect fast-growing tional Green Fund. Over R400 million worth of economic centres and bring power to rural areas. investments in green economy projects have already been approved. • R47 billion - the value of contracts signed by Government in the renewable energy • 315 000 - the number of solar water geysers programme. installed since January 2013 to poor households.

12 STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS 2013

REACHING MORE PEOPLE • 200 000 – the number of households that have been connected to the national electricity grid in 2012.

• 12,1 million (85%) – the number of households with access to electricity.

• Nine out of 10 households in South Africa have access to water.

• R126 million – the budget committed by provincial departments for housing for people who earn too much to qualify for RDP units, but too little to get a bank loan. So far, R70 million of this amount has been used.

BOOSTING EDUCATION

• 98 – the number of new schools to be built by the end of March 2013. More than 40 are in the Eastern Cape and will replace mud schools.

• Some 11 740 young people have joined the • More than 2,2 million people have been reached National Rural Youth Services Corps for various through the adult education programme, Kha Ri training programmes. Gude, between 2008 and 2011.

FIGHTING CRIME • Over 363 life sentences – with a conviction rate been initiated against 191 people. Freezing of 73% for crimes against women above 18 years orders were obtained against 46 people. old and 70% for crimes against children under 18 years of age – were secured by the Family • 107 – the number of officials working within the Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences criminal justice system who were convicted in Units in the last financial year. the past financial year.

• 600 – the number of staff at the Special Inves- • R541 million – the value of assets seized by the tigating Unit (SIU) - up from an initial 70. The Asset Forfeiture Unit. A total of R61 million of President has signed 34 declarations since 2009 these assets have already been forfeited to the directing the SIU to investigate allegations of State and will be channelled back into fighting corruption, fraud or maladministration in vari- crime and corruption. ous Government departments and State entities. • R150 million in additional funding was ap- • By the end of September 2012, criminal inves- proved for the work of the Anit-Corruption tigations had bee initiated against 203 accused Task Team last year. The team is made up of the persons in 67 priority cases under investigation , the SIU and the National Prosecuting by the SIU. In total, pre-trial proceedings have Authority.

EXPANDING HEALTHCARE Did you know? • 600 – the number of private medical practitioners who The average time taken to will be contracted to provide medical services at 533 Did you know? issue an ID book has been clinics in villages and townships in 10 of the pilot districts South Africa has discovered a reduced from about 150 days to of the National Health Insurance (NHI) from April 2013. candidate drug to treat malaria. It about 30 days, while the average This will build up to the launch of the NHI Fund next year. has the potential to become time taken to process an part of a single-dose cure for all application for a social grant strains of malaria and may be able decreased from 30 days in to block transmission of the 2010 to 21 days in 2012. parasite. The drug will be developed further. Did you know? More than R300 million has been recovered from public officials found guilty of know corruption who were reported to the National Anti-Corruption DID Hotline. you13 ? FACES OF GOVERNMENT

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Arts and Culture

Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson

Defence and Military Veterans Economic Development

President Jacob Zuma

The President is elected by the National Assembly and leads Cabinet as the Head of State. The President must uphold, defend and respect the Constitution as the Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister supreme law of the Republic, and promote the unity of the nation. Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula

Mr Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma was elected President of the Republic of South Home Affairs Human Settlements Africa on 6 May 2009, and was inaugurated at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 9 May 2009.

President Zuma was born in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal. He joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1958 and became an active member of the ANC’s armed wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe. He was arrested in 1963 and sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment on Robben Island. He held various positions in the ANC after his release and was elected Deputy Secretary General in 1991. He Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister was the KwaZulu-Natal Member of the Executive Council of Economic Affairs Naledi Pandor Zoliswa Kota-Fredericks and Tourism from 1994. He was elected Deputy President of the ANC in 1997, and served as the Executive Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa from June 1999 to June 2005. He was elected President of the ANC in 2007. Police Public Enterprises

Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Makhotso Sotyu

Social Development Sports and Recreation

Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Maria Ntuli Gert Oosthuizen

Trade and Industry Transport

Deputy President

The Deputy President is appointed by the President from among members of the National Assembly and assists the President in executing government func- tions. The Deputy President is the Leader of Government business in the Na- Minister Deputy Minister Deputy Minister Minister tional Assembly. Elizabeth Thabethe Thandi Tobias-Pokolo Benedict Martins

Mr Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe was sworn in as Deputy President of the Republic Premiers of South Africa on 11 May 2009.

Deputy President Motlanthe was born in Alexandra, Gauteng. He joined Umkhonto we Sizwe and was arrested in 1976 for his activities, and sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment on Robben Island. He became an active trade unionist after his release as a member of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and was elected General Secretary of NUM in 1992. He was Secretary General of the ANC from 1997 to 2007, and became Deputy President of the Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo ANC in December 2007. During 2008, he served as Minister in The Presidency Sekgobelo Magashule Nomvula Mokonyane and as the President of the country from September 2008 to 8 May 2009.

14 STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS 2013 FACES OF GOVERNMENT February 2013

Arts and Culture Basic Education Communications Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Correctional Services

Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Joe Phaahla Angie Motshekga Dina Pule Stella Thembisa Ndabeni Richard Baloyi Yunus Carrim Sibusiso Ndebele

Economic Development Energy Finance Health Higher Education

Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize Barbara Thompson Aaron Motsoaledi Gwen Ramokgopa Blade Nzimande Mduduzi Manana

Human Settlements International Relations and Cooperation Justice and Constitutional Development Labour Mineral Resources

Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Minister Minister Deputy Minister Zoliswa Kota-Fredericks Maite Nkoana-Mashabane Marius Fransman Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim Jeff Radebe Andries Nel Mildred Oliphant Godfrey Oliphant

Public Enterprises Public Service and Administration Public Works Rural Development and Land Reform Science and Technology

Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Minister Gratitude Magwanishe Thembelani Jeremy Cronin

Sports and Recreation State Security The Presidency The Presidency Tourism

Deputy Minister Minister Minister Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Gert Oosthuizen

Transport Water and Environmental Affairs Women, Children and People with Disabilities

Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Minister Deputy Minister Benedict Martins Rejoice Mabudafhasi Lulu Xingwana Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu

Premiers

Limpopo Mpumalanga North West Northern Cape Western Cape Cassel Mathale Hazel Jenkins Helen Zille

15 Taking the State of the Nation Address to the people Communities across South Africa were able to view communities from Alexandra in Gauteng to Khayelitsha leaders, and this gave people an opportunity to interact President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address in the Western Cape, watch the address at community with their leaders. (SoNA) on 14 February 2013 at public viewing sites set centres and halls. A total of 55 public-viewing sites were People turned up at the local viewing centres in up by the Government Communication and Information set up across the country. great numbers. They included students; community System (GCIS). Before the SoNA, GCIS also held a variety of build-up members; learners; senior members of municipalities, GCIS is responsible for communicating Government and mobilisation activities, ranging from live broadcast business and academic communities and rural farming policies and programmes to the public. taxi rank activations in partnership with community communities. Activities included big-screen public-viewing events radio stations, to door-to-door activations. on the day of the speech which saw members of Most of the events were chaired by local political

What people had to say about the SoNA and the local viewing areas:

“I applaud the President on his State of the Nation Address, particularly on the issue of “I am satisfied with the President’s speech, but I wish he could have said measures to be taken to ensure that rapists and child abusers are harshly dealt with. We something about increasing our social grants; the cost of living keeps on rising are no longer feeling safe in our own houses because of such people.” and we really can’t cope anymore.”

Mrs Mnguni who attended the public viewing at Itlhokomeleng Mrs Mashego, Alexandra. Old-Age Home in Alexandra, Johannesburg.

“I was impressed with the President urging everyone to work together on the issue of education. I was also impressed with the plans to fight youth unemploy- “The speech was fine as it informed us ment. of Government’s activities. The living conditions of farm workers need Govern- The President should take NGOs seri- ment’s attention. ously, especially those responsible for Government must continue to host the public home-based care. They work hard but viewing events as it offers the underprivileged the they do not receive salaries. opportunity to watch the speech by the President.” The viewing was perfect and inter- esting. We appreciate the opportunity Lt Col Enos Bill, Head of Crime Prevention (RITAVI SAPS) who attended the public provided to us to view SoNA.” viewing site at Letabe Estate in Limpopo.

Cynthia Makena who attended the viewing site at the Pienaarsriver Community Hall in Limpopo.

“Education and youth unemployment were of interest to me and the President explained plans to address these. Government must increase poverty alleviation programmes and encourage youth to establish small businesses that will create job opportunities. The live viewing was good as people were provided an opportunity to raise their concerns.”

Zelda Mukhosana who attended the public viewing site at Letabe Estate in Limpopo.

16 STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS 2013 What Government has planned in 2013 More highlights from President Zuma’s Address INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

Government has started a massive infrastructure programme to develop South Africa. It has spent around R860 billion on various projects between 2009 and March 2013. President Zuma reported on the progress of some of these in the SoNA:

Limpopo North West • The Mokolo and Crocodile River Water Augmentation • Work in the North West will be fast-tracked further in Project: the construction of the first phase has started. light of the huge backlogs in that province, especially The project will provide part of the water required for electricity, schools, clinics, roads and water in the next the Matimba and the Medupi power stations. two years. • De Hoop Dam: the construction of the bulk water distri- bution system began in October 2012 to supply water Western Cape to the Greater Sekhukhune, Waterberg and Capricorn • Saldanha: to improve the transportation of iron-ore and district municipalities. open up the west coast of the country, rail capacity was expanded through the delivery of 11 locomotives. The Mpumalanga first phase of the expansion – to increase iron ore port • The Majuba Rail Coal Line: construction will begin soon. capacity at Saldanha to 60 million tons per year – was officially completed in September 2012. KwaZulu-Natal/Gauteng • The Durban-Free State-Gauteng logistics and industrial corridor: Government has committed to improve the movement of goods and economic integration through this project. • The City Deep inland terminal: substantial work is now underway. • Pier 2 of the Durban Port: initial work has started in the expansion of the port. Land has also been purchased for the development of a new dug-out port at the old Durban Airport.

Eastern Cape • Port of Ngqura: the port has officially been opened and construction is underway to develop a major new transhipment hub. • The Umzimvubu Dam: preparatory work has com- menced for the construction to begin next year. • The upgrading of Mthatha Airport runway and terminal and the construction of the Nkosi Dalibhunga Mandela Legacy Road and Bridge are currently underway.

State intervention in key industries In the last two years, Government has intervened in key industries that face external and internal threats. Here are a few examples:

• Train and bus production in South Africa were revitalised, largely because of the drive for local procurement. PRASA and Transnet have committed hundreds of billions of rands to improve our commuter and freight train network.

• The clothing, textiles and footwear industry has stabilised after 15 years of steadily falling employment. A clothing support scheme provides broad financial support, saving a number of factories and jobs.

• On broader economic transformation, the revised Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act and codes are being finalised.

• Government has several programmes supporting small business. A key project for The Presidency currently is to get Government departments to pay small businesses within 30 days. Departments are required to submit monthly reports on this.

• R3 billion has been allocated for Government’s Jobs Fund, which aims to support Protecting women and children employment-creation programmes. • The Bill on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment has been approved by Cabinet for public comment. The Bill criminalises practices that negatively affect women and girls. It further legislates the 50/50 policy position regarding the representation of women in decision-making structures. Did you know? Did you know? As of 2012, 84% of DID Tourist arrivals grew at an • Government has put in place mechanisms to protect women. These include the households have access impressive 10,7% between Protection from Harassment Bill (the Bill also deals with harassment by persons to sanitation services. who stalk their victims by means of electronic communications). The Domestic January and September This is an increase you 2012, which is higher than Violence Act provides protection only to persons who are in a domestic relation- from 64% in 2009. ship. the global average of 4% know for last year. 17 ? Seen at the SoNA The State of the Nation Address (SoNA) is an important occasion A DAY OF COLOUR AND when the President addresses the nation in his capacity as Head CELEBRATION: a variety of the of State at the opening of Parliament. country’s culture and tradition It is a colourful and glamourous event that sees members of on show at the event. provincial legislatures, the Diplomatic Corps, eminent South Africans, members of the Judiciary and Parliament, among others, gathering in Cape Town to celebrate the start of a new political year. The event starts with guests proceeding up the red carpet to the National Assembly at Parliament, followed by a 21-gun salute in honour of the President. The President is then led into the National Assembly to address the nation. In the week following the address, political parties are given an opportunity to debate the President’s Address in Parliament, while he is given an opportunity to respond to this debate.

LEADING LADY: Western Cape Premier Helen Zille and her husband, John Maree, outside Parliament. ON THE RED CARPET: President Zuma and MaKhumalo greet members of the public as they walk to Parliament.

RADIANT: Deputy Speaker of the Mpumalanga Legislature, Violet Siwela. MADE TO MATCH: UCDP leader and his wife Lydia.

TRADITIONAL WITH A TWIST: STATELY: Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe and his partner Gugu Rachel Tambo, wife of Dali Mtshali (left) are accompanied by Thandi Memela, Deputy Chair of CHEERFUL: Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Tambo, on her way to the the National Council of Provinces and Deputy Speaker of the National Obed Bapela and his wife, Connie. Address. Assembly, to the National Assembly.

18 March 2013 Vuk’uzenzele 19 Employment News AIDC driving force behind small business development

Noluthando Mkhize them - that would manufacture parts for the vehicle. The companies were given financial assis- Funding from the Automo- tance and also helped with skills development, and the manufacturing of world-class material. tive Industry Development They work out of the Incubation Facility situ- ated at Ford South Africa in Silverton. Centre (AIDC) is giving small Buthelezi explained that when he was se- lected to be part of the programme a specialist businesses a much-needed company, Vacuform, was working in partner- ship with him. boost and helping with job “Vacuform is the company that specialises in vacuum forming. We are working together creation. and they are mentoring and transferring skills to my company.” he AIDC, an agency of the Gauteng De- Kessery said the businesses would be assisted partment of Economic Development, for about five to seven years after which sup- has invested millions of rands in small, port would be gradually reduced. Eventually Tmedium and micro-sized enterprises the companies would move out of the Incuba- (SMMEs). tion Facility. Sibusiso Buthelezi’s business, Babuthe Auto- He added that the aim was to get the busi- motive Components, is one of them. Buthele- nesses to be active participants in the automo- zi’s company makes bedliners, which are cov- tive sector. ers that protect the inside of the new Ford T6 Employees of Babuthe Automotive Components work on bedliners for the new T6 Ranger, which are exported “The cycle will then continue by re-incubating Ranger that is not yet available in South Africa. to Asia and Europe. more SMMEs,” Kesser explained. He explained that a new concept was Buthelezi, who had been working as an designed where high-density polyethylene In 2010 Buthelezi saw an advertisement, The Gauteng Provincial Government then industrial engineer for about 10 years for (plastic) material is melted in a vacuum form- which said that the AIDC was looking for small stepped in and through the AIDC put up R50 companies such as Nissan, Denel and Mercedes ing machine to make the bedliners. businesses in the automotive manufacturing million for the construction of an Incubation Benz, said it felt good to be contributing to the In a month Babuthe Automotive Components sector to develop further. Facility that would manufacture parts for the economy of the country. manufactures 96 bedliners, which are then Ford South Africa had announced that it T6 Ranger. “This is a very exciting opportunity for me to exported to countries in Asia and Europe. would be too expensive to build its new T6 Neeraj Kessery manager at the AIDC’s be part of this programme. This means that the Currently the company employs 18 workers, Ranger in the country. This meant that the Incubation Programme Department said an country is moving towards the right direction who are on a fixed-term contract, and makes a Gauteng economy would have lost R80 billion additional R15 million was set aside to train in addressing economic issues of the past and turnover of R684 183 a month. and 800 000 jobs would be cut. six companies – Buthelezi’s company is one building sustainable businesses,” he added. Bolobedu cooperative has a winning recipe * Odas Ngobeni The department gave them an additional R150 000, which was used to buy a caravan and baking INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2013/14 Community members from ovens. In 2001 the group signed a 30-month contract Bolobedu, Limpopo are using to supply bread to the Gapane Hospital and DURATION: 12 MONTHS FOR GRADUATE INTERNS AND 6 Duiwelskoof Hospital. MONTHS FOR STUDENT INTERNS their newly acquired baking Malatjie added that although they did not see much profit because they were using rented Government Communication and Information System hereby offers internship opportunities skills to provide for their fami- vehicles for delivery, the contract was worth it. to South African graduates. Applications are invited from candidates in the following “We were lucky to receive more funding from disciplines/fields of study: lies. the department in 2006, which we used to buy extra double-deck ovens and trolleys. We even Degree or Diploma in: Financial Management • Supply Chain Management • Risk he group of 12, made up of mostly bought a second-hand bakkie that we are cur- Management • Auditing • Communication Science • Media Studies • Journalism • Public women, started a community bakery and rently using for delivery,” she said. Relations • Media Analysis • Language Practice • System Development • Information from the money earned, can now afford The Limpopo Business Support Agency Technology • Graphic Design • Photography • Marketing with specialisation in Brand the basic necessities for their families. (LIBSA), a government institution that provides or Account or Media Management • Integrated Brand Communications. T The project, better known as the Itsoseng Com- business development support services to entre- munity Bakery, is now registered as a coopera- preneurs, offered the group training in business, WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY tive and operates under the name Relela Bakery financial and marketing management, while Unemployed South African graduates with a tertiary qualification in any of the above Primary Cooperative Limited. the Department of Labour provided the baking mentioned fields of study, who have not been previously employed or participated in an The bakery supplies bread to thousands of com- training. internship programme. munity members, spaza shops, day care centres In 2012, LIBSA trained them in customer care, and drop-in centres. bookkeeping and pricing. The department also REQUIREMENTS Assistant project coordinator Rosinah Malatjie gave them R250 000, which was used for a ceil- Applications must be submitted on Z83 form, obtainable from any public departments said the aim of the project was to fight poverty and ing and to buy a second delivery van, 200 crates, or www.gov.za, stating the field for which the intern is applying (from the above list). A create job opportunities for community members. bread mould and cake mixer. CV, certified copies of certificates, academic transcripts, and Identity document must Malatjie said it had been a “long and winding Malatjie, a mother of five, added that the co- be attached. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the application not journey” so far. operative planned to expand their supply base. considered. “We started in November 1996. At the time we “We are not really making much of a profit now were making mango atchar. The challenge was but we are able to provide food for our families INTERNS WILL BE PLACED IN PRETORIA (14), MPUMALANGA (1), EASTERN CAPE that mangoes are seasonal so we found ourselves and participate in other activities such as stokv- (1), KZN (1), FREE STATE (1), LIMPOPO (1), WESTERN CAPE (1), NORTHERN CAPE at home, idle during the off-season.” els,” she said. (1), GAUTENG (1) AND (1) NORTH WEST PROVINCE The group then realised that they could not sit Local ward councillor Rebecca Makhudu said about waiting for mangoes. the project was making a huge difference in the Note: Will receive monthly stipend. Short –listed candidates will be required to attend “We tried to make body lotions but there was community. interviews to determine their suitability. little progress there. Then we started a garden “Not only are we guaranteed fresh bread every Closing date: 08 March 2013 project, planting cabbages, beans, tomatoes and morning but we also know that these people are spinach. Through our determination, we man- committed to fighting poverty and unemploy- ENQUIRIES: Kabelo Dimpe, Tel: 012 314 2822 or Piet Lebelo, Tel: 012 314 2816 aged to open a bank account,” she explained. ment. Our people are able to buy on account. This A few months later group sat down and agreed is a shining example to our people that if we work Applications can be directed to the CEO of, Government Communication and Information that it was time to expand – to go big or go home. together government will meet us halfway,” she System, Private Bag X745, Pretoria, 0001, for attention Mr S Matshageng Correspondence “In 1997 we started baking bread using a mud added. will be limited to successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 1 oven. Our breakthrough came when the Depart- month after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application ment of Social Development provided funding * Odas Ngobeni works for GCIS in Limpopo. was unsuccessful. of R50 000. This marked the beginning of much For more information on LIBSA contact the improved conditions for us.” agency on 015 287 3000. Malatjie said they used the R50 000 for fencing. 20 Vuk’uzenzele March 2013 YOUTH MATTERS Turning prisons into centres of learning

*Molatelo Mokumo “Key to rehabilitation is empowering offenders The doors of learning have to have skills to function effectively in society on opened a little wider for in- their release but, equally important, is to ensure mates in Durban thanks to that offenders are actively involved in productive new school premises at the activity while they serve their sentences,” said the Westville Correctional Centre school’s deputy principal Nelly Mkhize. in KwaZulu-Natal. She added that everyone at school was motivated for essons at the Usethubeni Youth School the year ahead now that were previously conducted in four they would be working in cells, which were divided into eight an enabling environment Lclassrooms. and not the prison cells. Since January the school has been operating At the school’s open- from a building at the prison and now boasts ing recently, Correctional six classrooms, a computer laboratory and Services Minister Sibusiso library. Ndebele said the school A building that was previously used as the had been the torch bearer Parole Board’s offices was renovated and of formal education in turned into the school on the recommendation Correctional Services since Inmates at the Usethubeni Youth School at the Westville Correctional Centre can now enjoy their lessons in a comfortable of KwaZulu-Natal Regional Commissioner 2004, boasting an average of environment instead of the prison cells. of Correctional Services Mnikelwa Nxele. a 91.79 per cent matric pass The National Application Centre, which rate to date. the years, come on board to assist inmates Level 1 to 4, he added. deals with applications from prospective It obtained an 81.3 per cent pass rate in last with career guidance and facilitated the Across the country a number of new youth students to universities and Further Edu- year’s matric exams. securing of loans. The University of Kwa- centres at correctional facilities operate as cation and Training colleges, donated 500 He noted that the school offered courses in Zulu-Natal has also been working with the full time schools. These include Emthonjeni books to the school’s library. Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) Department of Correctional Services Durban Youth, Barberton Youth, Barberton Maxi- The National Youth Development Agency Level 1 to 4, National Senior Certificate ex- Management Area, on a drama project for mum, St. Albans, Craddock, Leeuwkop, donated six plasma screens, which will be ams, as well as technical education, which several years,” he explained. Johannesburg Medium C and Brandvlei. used for life orientation, and 10 computers. includes welding, carpentry, bricklaying and Correctional education is meant to prepare Correctional Services has 19 textile The inmates attending the school will computer science. prisoners for success outside of prison and workshops, 10 steel workshops, 10 wood be introduced to the world of information This year 45 inmates have enrolled for enhance the rehabilitative aspect of prison. workshops, six bakeries, one shoe factory, technology, thanks to the 30 computers do- matric at the school, the highest number of Minister Ndebele said his department 21 farms and 94 vegetable gardens, which nated by the KwaZulu-Natal Department candidates in the school’s history. wanted to turn prisons into learning centres, provide development opportunities for of- of Education. Minister Ndebele said Correctional where offenders read, study and work. fenders. In addition, the department will train two Services had been working with tertiary From 1 April 2013, it will be compulsory for educators to manage the library and assign institutions to upgrade the skills of inmates. every inmate who does not have a qualifica- *Molatelo Mokumo works for the Depart- a librarian to set it up. “The University of South Africa has, over tion equivalent to Grade 9 to complete ABET ment of Correctional Services in Pretoria. Movies direct learners to career paths Albert Pule (NYDA) has invested R450 000 in the project in Grades nine, 10, 11 and 12 with information career choices. This will not only ease the called ‘My future, my career’. on the wide range of careers options available transition from school to tertiary and tertiary econdary school learners are being ex- The initiative is a partnership between the to them after completing matric. to work but also ensures that young people posed to the careers that await them Department of Basic Education, Primestars The project also encourages young people to can become active contributors to the South thanks the screening of movies that Marketing and Nedbank. choose careers in fields that will address the African economy,” said the agency’s Chief Sprofile various jobs. The screenings started in October 2010 and skills shortage and high unemployment rate Executive Officer Steven Ngobeni. The movies, which give insight into careers have run annually since then. This year the in the country. So far, the project has reached in banking, construction, law, education, tour- screenings began on 27 January and will be more than 150 000 learners from previously ism, information technology, transport and shown on consecutive Sundays until the disadvantaged schools across the country. For more information on the project call logistics are currently being shown at Ster end of March. In total sixteen movies will be “We are thrilled to be involved in this project the NYDA on 011 651 7000. Kinekor cinemas across the country. broadcast over the eight Sunday mornings. again which is aimed at ensuring the youth The National Youth Development Agency The aim of the project is to provide learners of South Africa are able to make informed NYDA urges youth to soar above limitations *Nawhal Kara-Foster challenges facing the youth of South Africa is Limitless Youth TV advertisements encour- tribution that young people are making in hopelessness, rather than a lack of resources or age the youth not to allow their circumstances their communities and to the world. It’s an he National Youth Development job opportunities. It was with this in mind that to define them or let their past hold them back. opportunity to tell the inspiring stories of Agency (NYDA) has launched a the NYDA established the campaign. Radio and print advertisements also form part young people who rise about the odds. campaign aimed at encouraging a It is a creative, youthful, informative way of the campaign. The NYDA also uses other platforms to share Tpositive mind set among the coun- of interacting with young people through In addition, the annual South African Youth the stories of NYDA brand ambassadors, who try’s youth. initiatives such as edutainment programmes Awards honours the young, extraordinary have made a success of their young lives. This The Limitless Youth campaign is a call to in communities using performances, exhibi- achievers of the country. is done to inspire other young people and action to young people to have a ‘get up and tions and prizes. The awards also recognise individuals and provide them with role models that they can go attitude’ by making use of the programmes Young people are informed about NYDA organisations that have made an outstanding emulate. and resources offered by the NYDA, private products, services, campaigns and pro- contribution to youth development. In additional to all of this, the NYDA Lim- sector, government and civil society. grammes in their home language in a fun, The SA Youth Awards provide a platform itless Youth TV series is currently airing on According to research, one of the major relaxed environment. to showcase the exceptional work and con- SABC 1 every Sunday at 1pm. Featured stories are compiled from the da- tabase of NYDA beneficiaries or focus on the lives of inspirational youngsters from across the country. A book titled Limitless Youth will also be launched in June. Most importantly, the Limitless Youth initia- tive is more than just a campaign but rather a set of value systems that the NYDA is trying to teach South Africa’s youth.

*Nawhal Kara-Foster works for the NYDA. March 2013 Vuk’uzenzele 21 general

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SAPS community champions shine at awards tionalWomensPrestige Awards *Lieutenant-Colonel Erica Holtzhausen Service Award at the Annual International Association of Women Police Conference in Female employees of the Newfoundland, Canada in September 2012. This prestigious award is presented annu- South African Police Service ally to an officer who distinguishes herself in superior accomplishments by developing, (SAPS) who went beyond designing, implementing and participating in community programmes. the call of duty to make a dif- In 2011 Masethla received Gauteng’s Best Policewoman Award and she was also sec- ference in their communities ondSerge runner-up in the Prestige Awards ant that Olga Masethla year. have been rewarded for their As overall winner in 2012, her prizes in- cluded a laptop, trophy, bursary and R 35 good deeds. 000. isSince 2006 the 2012’sPrestige Awards has been brightest star! he inspirational women were hon- held annually to acknowledge SAPS women oured at the SAPS Women’s Prestige employees who go beyond the call of duty to Awards, which took place in Mpuma- Articlecontribute by Lt Col to Erica social Holtzhausen transformation in their Tlanga recently. Photographscommunities. by WO Theo van Wyk Of the 10 finalists, it was Sergeant Njengabo The 10 finalists, one from each province and second runner-up in the 2011 SAPS keeping children off the street and away “Each one should Olga Masethla from Gauteng who made the head office,he beautiful were and all dynamicchosen because of the Women’s Prestige Awards. from gangsters, the initiation of the Women’s Network at the Germiston Police biggest impression and walked away as the outstandingSergeant work Njengabo that they Olga had done – over Olga joined the SAPS nine years ago use whatever gift Station and the Cluster, the launching overall winner. and aboveMasethla their of policing Gauteng is duties the – to uplift after deciding to take action against of a Domestic Worker’s Project and food he has received to Masethla, a social crime prevention coor- disadvantagednational winner members of the of 2012 the community. the crime in her community. As a Social projects in the informal settlements. dinator at the Germiston Police Station, has Their initiativesWomen’s Prestige included Awards. adopting schools, Crime Prevention Coordinator, her serve others, faithfully TThe award ceremony was held in interaction with communities has resulted Olga has also been instrumental in been described as an innovative, versatile fighting drug abuse, feeding projects for Mpumalanga on 15 November 2012. administering God’s workaholic who fights poverty and social orphanages and old age homes, as well as in a multitude of successful community fulfilling the needs of the victims of projects. Her ability to get partners and a fire that gutted Dukathole informal crime through a number of community Olga,raising who funds is a Social to give Crime destitute Prevention senior citizens grace in its various Coordinator at Germiston Police Station role players on board has stood her in settlement in June 2012. projects. a seaside holiday. good stead. Private companies as well in Gauteng is an innovative, versatile As the 2012 national winner, Olga was forms.” She joined SAPS nine years ago and since Colonel Anette Lombard from SAPS head as the Department of Health and the workaholic who has attained many awarded the SAPS National Prestige then has been working with communities on office was the first runner-up and received Department of Social Development, are victories over poverty and social crime Women’s trophy and R 35000-00 in 1Peter 4:10 involved in her projects. a number of successful projects. throughR 20 000. the community projects which addition to the laptop and bursary that Masethla has even managed to get private sheThe leads. second runner-up, Lieutenant Colo- Olga is driven by a passion for people each of the finalists walked away with. companies and government departments Innel September Muriel 2012, Nokulunga Olga became Novandla, the from and this resulted in her sourcing of new involved in her projects. Sergeant Njengabo Olga Masethla was named overall winner at the SAPS Women's Prestige Awards, where firstKwaZulu-Natal, South African policewoman received R15 to 000. premises and donations for a Day Care Some of these include raising funds and she was honoured for her many community upliftment initiatives. receiveEach a of highly the otherprestigious finalists form ofreceived R10 000. Centre for three-month-to-six-year- Well done and congratulations, securing new premises for a day care centre international At the awards recognition National for women Police Commis- old children in an informal settlement Olga! in Germiston. She also adopted the at an informal settlement in Germiston. and Beadwork Project, is helping tackle un- informal settlements. policesioner officers. General Olga Riah received Phiyega the thanked the Ekhurleni Primary School, provided She adopted the Ekurhuleni Primary School, employment and poverty alleviation, while And when a fire gutted the Dukathole Community10 heroines Police in Serviceblue forAward doing at the their work 2012 Annual International Association learners with school uniforms and assists providing learners with school uniforms and the book club she set up at a school in the informal settlement in June 2012, Masethla ofdiligently Women Police and (IAWP) still putting conference in inextra hours to with social problems. Her other projects helping them deal with social the problems Dukathole informal settlement keeps chil- came to the aid of the fire victims. Newfoundland,assist their communities. Canada. include the establishment of a Granny’s they face. dren off the streets and away from gangsters. The 2012 Prestige Awards was not the first She also encouraged other women at SAPS (Gogo) Club which has improved the lives The Community Service Award is Masethla has also set up a Granny’s Club, Masethla was also instrumental in es- time Masethla was recognised for her com- to take part in community related activities. of many elderly people through their awarded annually to an officer who involvement in craft projects and aerobics, which through aerobics and craft projects, is tablishing the Women’s Network at the munity work. distinguishes herself in superior * Lieutenant-Colonel Erica Holtzhausen the alleviation of unemployment and helping improve the lives of the elderly. Germiston Police Station, launching a do- She became the first South African police- accomplishments by developing, poverty through the works for SAPS. Another of her projects, the Tshedza Candle mestic workers’ project and food projects in woman to receive the Community Police designing, implementing and Tshedza Candle and participating in community programmes. Beadwork Project, Such programmes include involvement the establishment in neighbourhoods, schools, community of a book club meetings and businesses. at a local school Before this international recognition, in the Dukathole Olga won the 2011 Gauteng’s Best Informal Settlement Policewoman Award and she was the to assist with

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March 2013 Vuk’uzenzele 23 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SA open for business, says President Zuma

Bathandwa Mbola enormous opportunities for the business sec- tor.” President Jacob Zuma He told delegates that South Africa was stable, friendly, resilient and able to solve its has called on world leaders problems. “We are presenting a South Africa that is to invest in infrastructure open for business and which is open to provide projects in South Africa entry into the African continent, a fast growing region which is proving many Afro-pessimists and other African countries wrong.” to boost the long-term Under the theme ‘Resilient Dynamism’, the meeting saw discussions on how the in- economic growth of the ternational community can return to a good continent. economic path, create higher employment op- portunities and tackle the challenges within the resident Zuma was speaking at Davos- international financial system. Klosters, Switzerland during the an- Africa’s dynamism was highlighted with nual meeting of the World Economic participants indicating that the continent has PForum (WEF). now become the world’s second fastest grow- More than 2 500 leaders in business, govern- ing economy. ment, academia and civic life attended the The lack of progress on women’s rights, cor- five-day forum. ruption and freedom of the press in the Arab Accompanied by several ministers and world since the Arab Spring uprisings also industry specialists, the President also used came into focus. President Jacob Zuma at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland with Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan the WEF to promote South Africa’s National Participants also discussed the two-year civil (left) and Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel. President Zuma told the forum that there were Development Plan (NDP), which seeks to sig- war in Syria. With no resolution in sight, the enormous business opportunities in South Africa. nificantly reduce the country’s triple challenges conflict is creating a growing humanitarian of unemployment, poverty and inequality by crisis, with human suffering on a massive scale. 2030. This, delegates felt, was placing an unsustain- Africans in particular. love her and wish her all the best,” said the The NDP also aims to ensure that all South able burden on neighbouring countries that The project includes providing mobile health President. Africans have access to quality services such have to take in fleeing refugees. services to secondary schools in the rural uM- Last year the award went to another South as education and health, and that the country The forum also saw South African-born Hol- khanyakude District of KwaZulu-Natal. African, Yvonne Chaka Chaka. plays a leading role in continental develop- lywood star Charlize Theron being recognised The district is one of the poorest regions Theron proved to be the star of the WEF ment, economic integration and human rights. for her humanitarian work by being awarded of the country, with only 6.6 per cent of the opening, with a heartfelt plea for funds in the Infrastructure development, President Zuma a WEF Crystal Award. population employed and nearly 83 per cent fight against HIV/ AIDS. Her message to the told the forum, was the flagship project of the Awarded each year, the Crystal Award hon- of households living below the poverty level. forum was that progress in the fight against NDP, given its capacity to create jobs while ours artists who have used their art to improve President Zuma met with Theron on the HIV/AIDS must be maintained by adequate changing the landscape of the country. the state of the world. side-lines of the WEF where she briefed him funding. “Domestically, there are roads, dams, power Theron was recognised for her outreach pro- on her project. The next forum, which will be the 44th, takes stations, schools, hospitals and more that are ject, which finances programmes designed to “We wish her success in every venture she place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland from 22 being built or refurbished. All these provide prevent HIV among young Africans and South undertakes. I assured her that South Africans to 26 January 2014. African leaders unite to tackle continent’s problems

Bathandwa Mbola dent Jacob Zuma said South Africa plans to eliminate the spread of malaria within its African leaders have borders by 2018. He also promised that South Africa would do agreed to respond decisively everything in its power to prevent the deaths of mothers and children during childbirth at to the conflicts ravaging the the high level meeting of the Campaign for Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality continent at the 20th African in Africa (CARMMA). “South Africa is committed to doing every- Union (AU) Summit held in thing we can to decrease maternal and child mortality and to improve the lives of women Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, re- and children, both in our country and on the continent,” he said. cently. The CARMMA aims to reduce the number of women who die as a result of childbear- he summit brought together 36 heads ing, during pregnancy or within 42 days of of state under the theme: ‘Pan-African- delivery or termination of pregnancy. ism and the African Renaissance, a call Part of South Africa’s interventions, Presi- Tfor greater integration among states dent Zuma said, would include strengthening and a celebration of the continent’s rapid eco- family planning, especially among teenagers nomic growth’. Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma became the first woman who contribute up to 36 per cent of maternal The most urgent item on the agenda was to preside over an AU Summit during the recent meeting of the continent’s leaders in Ethiopia. deaths even though they make up only eight the political crisis in Mali, where rebels took per cent of the total number of pregnancies. over parts of the country in early 2012. Fur- lated to Mali, AU leaders were unable to make “We must enhance our capacity to defend Other interventions include eliminating ther political turmoil later in the year and an similar breakthroughs regarding problems democratically-elected governments and their mother to child HIV transmission, strengthen- offensive by the Islamic militants lead to the between Sudan and South Sudan and in the territorial integrity, we need to accelerate the ing maternity services by deploying dedicated Malian government requesting other countries eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). operationalisation of the African Standby obstetric ambulances to transport women to intervene. Chairperson of the AU Commission Dr Nko- Force for quick response capacity,” she said. in labour to the nearest appropriate health African leaders welcomed the deployment sazana Dlamini Zuma said the AU must do The summit also highlighted the continent’s facility, training doctors and nurses work- of some 2 500 special forces from France and more to address conflict situations in Somalia, economic progress. ing in maternity units on essential steps in nearly 2 000 African soldiers to battle Islamic Guinea-Bissau, eastern DRC, Central African Dlamini Zuma said she saw a brighter future managing child birth emergencies, training militants in an effort to stabilise the country. Republic, Darfur, Comoros, Sudan, South Su- for the continent based on the achievements more midwives and advanced midwives and The leaders agreed to contribute R708.8 dan, Madagascar, Western Sahara and more made in the past decade. expanding immunisation coverage. million, nearly 10 per cent of the total budget recently, Mali and the Sahel. She cited economic growth surpassing 10 The 20th AU Summit coincided with several required to fund the peacekeeping mission in “While we are proud of the progress made in per cent annually in some countries as an anniversaries and milestones. Mali. expanding and consolidating peace and secu- indication that the continent was indeed on It was the 50th since the founding of its Participating countries also promised to rity on the continent, we also acknowledge that a growth trajectory. forerunner, the Organisation of African Unity. contribute a total of R4 billion, with further a lot is still desired to resolve ongoing, renewed The discovery of new wealth, like oil and It was also the first to be presided over by the pledges of technical assistance, training and and new conflicts in some African countries,” gas, would also help the continent generate AU Commission’s new chair – South Africa’s energy needs. she stressed. new revenue. former Home Affairs Minister Dlamini Zuma, For its part, South Africa pledged the R88.4 Dlamini Zuma said the AU would oppose During the summit, South Africa received making it the first time a woman presided as million. all unconstitutional change of governments on the African Leaders Malaria Alliance Award chairperson over the gathering of Africa’s Despite their unity when it came to issues re- the continent. for its progress in combating malaria. Presi- predominantly male heads of state. 24 Vuk’uzenzele March 2013 SPORT SA’s hosting of Afcon raises the bar

Nigerian fans celebrate after their team was crowned the champions of the 2013 Afcon.

Nigeria and Burkina Faso battle it out in the final of the Afcon. Nigeria emerged winners, beating Burkina Faso 1-0.

Performers put on an impressive display during the opening ceremony of the 2013 Afcon.

Bafana Bafana players Reneilwe Letsholonyane and Dean Furman in action during the Afcon quarterfinal against Mali. Bafana Bafana lost the match on penalties.

Albert Pule edition after its neighbour, Morocco, hosts in the country, as well as the support that host major tournaments,” he pointed out. the event in 2015. the tournament received from government. Nematandani said despite Bafana Bafana South Africa had little more The tournament’s Local Organising Com- The three-week tournament concluded being knocked out in the quarterfinals, mittee (LOC) chief of communications at a packed National Stadium in Johan- South Africans continued to support the than a year to prepare to host Sipho Sithole said factors such as security, nesburg with Nigeria defeating their west tournament. accommodation, transportation and ticket African neighbours, Burkina Faso, 1-0 in “As a nation, we did a great job in creat- the Orange Africa Cup of Na- sales had exceeded expectations. the final attended by an estimated 85 000 ing a hosting environment that made all of “The overall ticket sales were 857 473 soccer fans. Africa feel welcome,” he added. tions (Afcon), yet the country which was way above the 500 000 target,” President of the South African Football Cabinet was also impressed with the he pointed out. Association Kirsten Nematandani said hosting of the tournament and commended delivered a tournament that The Confederation of African Football South Africa had set a benchmark for the Ministry of Sport and Recreation South (CAF) agreed that it was a successful other countries that will host future tour- Africa and LOC for leading a “successful was spectacular, incident Afcon. naments. and historic” Afcon. “We are tremendously happy with the “In terms of the size and behaviour of the “Cabinet has confirmed that the tourna- free and well attended. outcome. We had certain expectations and crowds, standard of play, organisation and ment demonstrated South Africa’s ability the LOC exceeded those expectations,” general atmosphere, the tournament has to organise world-class events beyond outh Africa was awarded the host- said CAF secretary-general Hicham El set a benchmark for future Afcon tourna- expectation,” it said. Cabinet also praised ing rights of the 2013 Afcon after Amrani. ments. The atmosphere at the final was all South Africans for the “good spirit in Libya pulled out because of inter- He added the CAF was pleased with the electric and being beamed across the globe, which they hosted the teams and visitors Snal strife. Libya will host the 2017 infrastructure, such as stadium and roads, it again demonstrated Mzansi’s ability to from across the continent”.