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Ongezwa Manyathi municipalities have reduced poverty. The report shows that 5.3 million households After 15 years of local are receiving free basic services and that of the 11.8 million who receive basic water services, government, South African 2.5 million of them benefit from indigent sup- port. Indigent households are those that qualify communities are experi- for rebates or service subsidies. Ten million consumer units are receiving encing better access to sewerage and sanitation from municipalities in South Africa and 31.1 per cent of these services such as water, con¬sumer units have access to free basic sewerage and sanitation. sanitation and electricity. “While the lives of millions have improved meaningfully, there are many others who are ousing developments have created still waiting, who still need to see their lives vibrant communities that have changing for the better. facilities such as crèches, clinics and They want water, electricity, housing, roads H schools. and decent schools near their homes,” empha- Government has also replaced almost 500 sised President Zuma. informal settlements with quality housing and basic services over the past five years. “We have made significant progress since the South Africa's good story dawn of democracy to respond to the injunc- The President told delegates that a lot of good tion that there shall be houses, security and had happened in South Africa during the past comfort, cited in the Freedom Charter,” said 20 Years of Freedom and that the country did President Jacob Zuma says much more needs to be done to improve the lives of South President Jacob Zuma. He was speaking at the Africans. have a good story to tell. South African Local Government Association “This is a story of a caring, effective govern- (SALGA) National Members Assembly (NMA) ment that has worked wisely and diligently held in Midrand recently. local government and improve services. basic services. with scarce resources to make deep, positive The NMA is a meeting for local government The theme for this year’s conference was “The release of the 2011 Census confirmed changes in people’s lives. leaders to reflect on progress made in local “Celebrating 15 years of Democratic Local the great strides made in providing basic “This is a story of good work and centres of government and also to find ways to strengthen Government. Going back-to-basics to consoli- services. This upward trend is reinforced by excellence that have emerged across the length local government and improve services. date and deepen a developmental and people the last report on the non-financial census of and breadth of our country, in provinces and The theme for this year’s conference was centred local democracy.” municipalities which was released on 2 Sep- in the local sphere.” “Celebrating 15 years of Democratic Local The President said many communities were tember 2014,” he said. Continued on page 2 government and also to find ways to strengthen already experiencing progress by receiving According to the report, services provided by Enhancing the quality of education in SA

Allison Cooper still needs to be done to improve learner partici- “The MST Lab will develop mechanisms to pation and the success rate in the MST space, encourage greater learner participation and The national Department there’s no doubt that considerable progress has will finalise a sector plan needed for a sys- been made tematic and increased success rate,” Minister of Basic Education (DBE) is The department has already established a Motshekga said. fully functional and dedicated MST Directo- working hard to improve the rate, which is driving a MST improvement GETTING A HANDLE ON THE plan that has already undergone a thorough CHALLENGES quality of education across review process. The Minister and Deputy Minister Enver “Plans are afoot to collapse the Dinaledi and Surty raised a number of challenges around the country, particularly when technical schools’ conditional grants into a MST during The New Age Business Briefing new and combined system-wide grant - the recently. These included providing resources, it comes to maths, science MST Conditional Grant - and discussions with teachers’ capacity, monitoring and support. Treasury are at an advanced stage,” she said. These challenges were identified by a Min- and technology. Dinaledi is a DBE initiative with a particular isterial Task Team looking into MST. focus on maths and science. The team also found that provinces do not t the third Mathematics, Science In addition, the DBE has commissioned a have adequate plans in place for external sup- Basic Education Minister Angie and Technology (MST) Roundtable MST Big Fast Results Lab to develop a long- port or partnerships with the private sector Motshekga. recently, Minister of Basic Education term strategy to improve teachers’ content or non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Continued on page 4 AAngie Motshekga said although a lot knowledge on these subjects. “This often results in an avalanche of NGOs Vuk’uzenzeleVuk’uzenzele is is FREE . . . but. . . but please please pass pass it on it whenon when you you are aredone done 2 Vuk’uzenzele May 2015 GENERAL Innovative solutions for an effective local government

Ongezwa Manyathi the largest number of winners coming from lo- cal government. Cooperative Governance INNOVATION BRINGS SERVICES CLOSER TO THE PEOPLE and Traditional Affairs Minister A number of municipalities across the country use innovation to provide services to their Pravin Gordhan urged communities. One such municipality is the eThekwini Municipality’s Water and Sanitation delegates attending a South (EWS) unit. The EWS unit manages the water and sanita- African Local Government tion within the eThekwini Municipality and has worked with, among others, the Bill and Association (SALGA) National Melinda Gates Foundation, and the World Bank. Members Assembly (NMA) to In 2014, the unit won the 2014 Stockholm Industry Water Award for the “Most innovative do more with less. and progressive water utility in Africa”. EWS unit representative, Dave Wilson, outlined the n his speech at the NMA held in Midrand use of modified shipping containers as com- recently, the Minister said: “We have finan- munity ablution blocks to solve the sanitation cial limitations in South Africa. The ques- challenge in informal settlements. tion is how do you do more with less and The makeshift ablution containers benefit The eThekwini Municipality's Water and Sanitation unit uses modified ship containers to I deal with the sanitation challenges in informal settlements in the province. for the next few years, that’s all you’re going approximately 600 informal settlements. to hear.” “These settlements have been identified for South Africa, as with the rest of the world, future formal housing development by the million people. According to the municipality, Another innovative platform launched by is facing tough economic challenges. This municipality,” said Wilson. an estimated three million people will have the City is the DigiMbizo, a digital version means that government as a whole and local To date 1 100 ablution facilities have been access to free Wi-Fi by the end of 2015. of izimbizo that national government holds government in particular, will have to come up installed on 600 sites throughout eThekwini, “Internet connectivity must be treated as across the country to communicate face-to- with innovative solutions to provide services and one facility serves about 50 shacks within a basic delivery of service. Populations are face with communities. to communities. a 200-metre radius. becoming younger, which means government “DigiMbizo allows Tshwane communities to In an effort to encourage municipalities to “The municipality appoints caretakers and needs to keep up and move with the times, have an Imbizo with the mayor in the comfort think out of the box, a few municipal repre- community liaison officers to maintain the particularly when it comes to young people,” of their own homes,” said Ramokgopa. sentatives shared their innovative solutions facilities, and the toilet paper and soap are said the Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Kgo- Community members are able to use Twit- with their counterparts at the SALGA NMA. supplied by the unit,” said Wilson. sientso Ramokgopa. ter to tweet their questions or concerns with “Innovation is critical in dealing with chal- Apart from creating jobs and stimulating In November last year, the City also launched the Mayor using the hashtag #DigiMbizo lenges in local government. We are an innova- small business development, this project also Tshwane Wi-FiTV, which hit the one million or #AskRamokgopa and get an immediate tive nation with some of the most innovative protects the health of the local communities. view mark in early February this year. response. ideas coming from the most rural parts of The City of Tshwane is another municipality Tshwane Wi-FiTV covers topics such as mu- Through the DigiMbizo, the municipality our country,” said Centre for Public Service that is using innovation to improve people’s sic, current affairs, entrepreneurship, religion, is able to reach social groups that normally Innovation (CPSI) in South Africa CEO, Thuli lives through its digital-technology initiative jobs and sport. do not attend traditional forums, explained Radebe. called Project Isizwe. “The Wi-Fi filmmakers for this content were Ramokgopa. She said every year the country witnessed Project Isizwe has rolled out some 600 Wi- previously unemployed or under-employed,” “It also helps us to monitor public sentiment this innovation through the CPSI Awards, with Fi sites to date, offering coverage to over two said Ramokgopa. and enhances the speed of resolving issues.”

Continued from page 1 government legislation such as the Municipal “Back-to-basics also enjoins municipalities to democratic society. It is a fundamental right.” System Amendment Act. boost rural development by supporting small He emphasised that all three spheres The President encouraged local govern- “There should be no compromise in ensuring enterprises, cooperatives and smallholder of government should strive to meet the ments to work together and share lessons that officials possess the necessary minimum farmers in rural towns and villages.” public’s expectations of services in a timely learnt. skills,” he said. He urged delegates to rededicate themselves manner close to where they live. “There are municipalities that are function- The President said chief financial officers, to serving diligently in all three spheres of “They must be delivered efficiently and ing effectively, with effective political and engineers and other technical staff should be government. effectively through appropriately trained administrative systems, with strong internal skilled and be experts in their line of work. “We should always remember that effective public servants.” audit and financial management structures,” SALGA has made efforts in improving public administration is not a privilege in a said President Zuma. leadership and ensuring that there are proper He said these municipalities had clean skills in local government by introducing administration where the staff prioritised tailor-made induction programmes to help SERVICE DELIVERY IN NUMBERS: fraud prevention and risk management. councillors understand their roles and respon- These municipalities, said the President, sibilities better. also have a zero tolerance to poor perfor- According to the Chairperson of SALGA, • 9.1 million – the • 95 per cent 9.1Mil mance, and conduct regular performance Thabo Manyoni, the organisation has suc- number of house- – The percent- reviews and implement corrective measures cessfully piloted an Executive Leadership holds with access age of house- where needed. Development Programme. to regular waste- holds with in “This is what all municipalities should do, 95% removal services 2012. This is because local government exists to serve the GOING BACK-TO-BASICS in 2011. This is an people. That is the bottom line.” At the Presidential Local Government Sum- an increase 6.3 60 per increase from He congratulated all municipalities that mit, also held in Midrand, in September 2014, from million cent in 2001. have made a difference in changing peoples’ local government officials jointly agreed to go in 1994. lives. back to the basics to provide quality services • 73 – the number of • 86 per cent “Your work is acknowledged and appreci- to communities. municipalities that – The per- ated,” he said. The Back-to-Basics programme aims to build had more than 90 centage of The President called on delegates to do responsive, caring and accountable municipali- percent of house- households better and work harder to make South Africa ties. holds accessing with access to a better place for all. “We committed to ensuring that municipali- electricity. This is an electricity in ties are able to provide water, electricity, parks, 86% improvement from “We should do better in improving servic- 2014. This in- only one municipal- es such as water infrastructure, solid waste street lighting, refuse removals, repairing of creased from ity that had more management or the provision of electricity. potholes, dealing with the frustrating interrup- 50 per cent in than 90 per cent of “These are simple basic services that, tion of services and billing problems affecting 1994. when provided efficiently, will make our households,” he reminded delegates. households access- ing electricity. people’s experience of local government a He said municipalities must also communi- • 83 per cent pleasant one.” cate clearly and give feedback to communities – The percent- • 72 per cent – The they serve. age of house- percentage of house- PROFESSIONALISING LOCAL “Going back to the basics means reviewing holds with holds that have GOVERNMENT tendering systems and dealing with corruption access to basic access to waste-re- For local government to solve some of the systematically within the supply chain system sanitation in moval services. This challenges it faces it needs to be managed by in local government.” 2012 – this is 83% is an improvement professional and qualified people. The President highlighted that municipali- an increase from 55 percent in According to President Zuma, government ties must work harder to increase poverty-al- from 50 per 2009. has responded to improve professionalism leviation programmes such as the Community cent in 1995. and the management of local govern- Work Programme, which provides skills and ment by introducing amendments to local work opportunities. May 2015 Vuk’uzenzele 3 From the Union Buildings a message from the President Unite against attacks on foreign nationals

ellow South Africans, recently we country, the increase in the number of shops Ministers of Social Development, Trade and to refrain from fanning the flames of have witnessed shocking and un- or small businesses that have been taken over Industry and Small Business Development. violence on Facebook, twitter and other acceptable incidents of violence by foreign nationals and also perceptions that The security cluster and economic depart- platforms. Fdirected at foreign nationals in foreign nationals commit or perpetrate crime. ments had already begun working on this mat- We all have a responsibility to promote some parts of KwaZulu-Natal, which We wish to emphasise that while some for- ter, following the Soweto incidents in January. social cohesion, peaceful co-existence has now spread to some parts of Gaut- eign nationals have been arrested for various and good relations in the country. eng. Similar incidents had taken place in crimes, it is misleading and wrong to label or COMMUNITIES Foreign nationals help us to develop Soweto in January. regard all foreign nationals as being involved I have now directed them to work faster and a cosmopolitan atmosphere and we No amount of frustration or anger can in crime in the country. to engage affected communities, organisa- welcome their presence. We also want ever justify the attacks on foreign nation- In addition, not all foreign nationals who tions representing foreign nationals, business, to see an increase in tourism figures als and the looting of their shops. reside in our country are here illegally. non-governmental organisations and other from countries in the continent and to We condemn the violence in the strong- Many are in the country legally and contrib- stakeholders to attend to the concerns raised share a lot of business opportunities as est possible terms. The attacks violate all ute to the economy and social development of on both sides. part of promoting sustainable economic the values that South Africa embodies, the country. Many bring skills that are scarce The objective is to avoid future incidents by development in the continent. especially the respect for human life, hu- that help us to develop the economy and are improving relations and promoting peaceful man rights, human dignity and Ubuntu. most welcome to live co-existence between AFRICAN IDENTITY Our country stands firmly against all our country. citizens and our broth- Africa Month celebrations provide an intolerances such as racism, xenophobia, Others came to South "We all have a ers and sisters within opportunity for us to further promote homophobia and sexism. Africa as refugees responsibility to the continent, as well as our African identity and good relations We extend our condolences to the having run away from other foreign nationals. with our brothers and sisters from the families of all who have lost their lives conflict or wars in their promote social We will also be seek- continent. and wish the injured a speedy recovery. countries of origin, ing cooperation and We look forward to the celebrations We appeal for calm, an end to the in the same way that cohesion, peaceful support from the af- of Africa Day in every province on the violence and restraint. Criminal elements many South Africans co-existence and good fected foreign missions 25th of May. should not be allowed to take advantage left this country at based in South Africa. Bakwethu, siyakhuza sithi asehliseni of the concerns of citizens to sow mayhem some point and lived relations in the The Minister of Home imimoya. and destruction. in other countries in the country." Affairs met with Afri- Ukuhlaselwa kwabantu bokufika kulelizwe continent and beyond. can Heads of Missions akwemukelekile neze. Dialogue We were treated with recently. Sathola usizo emazweni amaningi Any problems or issues of concern to generosity, dignity and The Minister of Inter- ngesikhathi silwela inkululeko. Abazange South African citizens must be resolved respect by our brothers and sisters from the national Relations and Cooperation took these basixoshe noma basihlukumeze. peacefully and through dialogue. rest of the continent. We will never forget that discussions forward as well in her engage- Siyazizwa izinkinga ezibekwayo njengo- The police have been directed to work hospitality and solidarity. ments with the African Heads of Missions as kuthi abanye abangabokufika abanamvume round the clock to protect both foreign The support of the Frontline states in South- well on 17 April. yokuba seNingizimu Africa. nationals and citizens and to arrest loot- ern Africa and that of the Organisation for We request Members of Parliament to work Kubuye kukhalwe nangobugebengu oben- ers and those committing acts of violence. African Unity was critical to the achievement with us as well, in their constituencies, to ziwa ngabanye bokufika kanye nokuthatha We urge communities to assist the police of the freedom and democracy we are enjoying improve relations and promote peaceful co- amathuba okuhweba nemisebenzi. by providing information on the incidents today. existence between our people and foreign Siyazizwa lezizikhalazo futhi sizozilungi- that have taken place in Gauteng and nationals. sa. Kodwa siyagcizelela ukuthi akukho okun- KwaZulu-Natal so that the perpetrators responsibilities Measures are also being put in place to im- genza udlame lolu lwamukeleke. Siyalugxeka can be brought to justice. In this regard, government will continue to prove controls and better regulate immigration kakhulu. We thank religious leaders, non-gov- play its role and fulfil our responsibilities and into our country. Njengohulumeni siyayisebenza indaba ernmental organisations and other stake- obligations as members of the African Union In this regard, government is making pro- yokuqinisa ezokuphepha emingceleni ukuze holders who are providing humanitarian and the United Nations. gress with establishing the Border Manage- abantu bangangeni ngokungekho emtheth- assistance to the displaced people. Refugees and asylum seekers will be ac- ment Agency, which will manage the border weni ezweni. Sesitshale namasosha ukuze While we strongly condemn the attacks, corded support in line with international law environment and all ports of entry. asize umnyango wezasekhaya, kuloludaba. we are aware of, and are sympathetic to and protocols, with the support of the United The capacity of the Department of Home Af- Let us work together to provide sup- some of the issues that have been raised Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. fairs is being improved to enable it to better port to all foreign nationals who have by affected South African citizens. We appeal to our people to support and handle migration issues especially at border been affected by this violence. We reiterate our view that South Africans protect refugees and asylum seekers. posts. are generally not xenophobic. If they were, I have deployed the Ministers of Police, State In this regard, the SANDF will transfer 350 a better africa we would not have such a high number of Security and Home Affairs to work with the soldiers to Home Affairs, to work as immigra- The Freedom Charter says there shall be foreign nationals who have been success- KwaZulu-Natal Provincial government to tion officers at border posts. peace and friendship. Our responsibility fully integrated into communities all over quell the violence and bring the situation to Furthermore, the SANDF has deployed mili- is to promote this legacy of peaceful co- our country, in towns, cities and villages. normality. They have done well but the prob- tary personnel along the border line in seven existence and take it forward. There are socio-economic issues that lem requires a much more comprehensive and provinces to prevent border crime activities We also reaffirm our responsibility to have been raised which are being attended sustainable long-term intervention. and illegal border crossings. contribute to a better Africa and a better to. I have therefore assigned the entire Justice Fellow South Africans, we urge all of you to world. These include complaints about illegal Crime Prevention and Security Cluster to exercise calm and restraint. Let us work together to make our coun- and undocumented immigrants in the work on this issue intensively, joined by the We also urge those who use social media, try a better place for all who live in it. 4 Vuk’uzenzele May 2015 EDUCATION Changing the face of SA schools

ers that we need to raise the bar and build on a better future,” he said. He added that the school was the pride of the community, and that he was excited at the news that his school was identified as part of the ASIDI programme. “We will teach our leaners and we do hope that they will appreciate this building and that it will uplift them as learners. They must not wait for something to happen. They must get to a point where they will actually say ‘I will do my bit in order to make things hap- pen’,” Lochner said. Meanwhile in April this year, the depart- ment handed over the 100th school in Kroon- stad in the Free State as part of the ASIDI programme. The school is named after Dorrington Mat- sepe, the father of the late Communications Minister, Dr Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri. It was established in 1992 and started with 500 pupils and 15 educators – today the school has 1 100 pupils. Most pupils at the school are orphans, but Government is building schools where learners can grow and teachers are inspired to teach. These schools will help to raise the despite these challenges, the school is per- bar and build on a better future. forming well in the Annual National Assess- ments (ANA). Last year, it achieved a bronze Amukelani Chauke handed over the 99th school that was demol- ment Initiative (ASIDI). in mathematics (60 – 69 per cent) and became ished and built from scratch in Riverton in the ASIDI is a massive public-private partner- one of the 50 top schools in the province. Western Cape recently. ship programme that aims to replace about Some three years ago The handover of Valhalla Primary School, 510 schools nationwide that were not properly the Minister said, was not only a milestone, built. QUICK FACTS government took on an but significant as it would create a conducive Established in 1980, Valhalla Primary School learning and teaching environment for the was demolished and built from scratch at a A total of 106 schools have been completed ambitious goal to rid the learners and teachers at the school. cost of R34 million. to date: “What it will bring into the community From a school that only housed 600 learners • 84 in the Eastern Cape country of mud schools is infrastructure that is versatile, that they in 2006, it now accommodates 1 047 learners • 11 in the Western Cape can use it as a pubic hall so there is a good in 32 classrooms, which now boasts a library • 4 each in Mpumalanga and the Free and improve the learning relationship between the school and the com- and a science laboratory. State 2 in Limpopo 1 in the Northern munity. It means we are also bringing an asset A new soccer ground will be built in the area Cape environments of South to the community itself. where the old structure was situated. • Water: 318 schools have received “For us it is an asset that we bring to the Andrew Lochner, the school’s principal, said water for the first time. African children. community. It is a lifelong infrastructure that the new-look school would raise the bar of • Sanitation: 351 schools have re creates a conducive working and learning learning. ceived decent sanitation for the first ess than three years later, the Depart- environment for our kids with all the neces- “It gave us just that hope to build a better time. ment of Basic Education has launched sary facilities that are needed in the school,” future and I can say that the fact that we are • Electrification: 279 schools have just over 100 schools across the coun- she said. in Elsies River doesn’t mean we need to settle been connected to electricity for the Ltry. The hand over was part of the R8.2 billion for mediocrity. first time. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Develop- “We need to tell learners and prove to learn-

a platform for information sharing and to in terms of literacy and numeracy, and we strengthen cooperation and partnerships can measure performance. We have captured with NGOs. more than 10.8 million learners on the system The third MST Roundtable resolved to: and the intention is to have a universal data- • Strengthen the National MST Strategy base of every single learner in the country by Plan. the end of the year. This will help the districts • Improve the participation and success to make appropriate decisions, informed by rate in MST. evidence.” • Provide a framework for public-private Previously, in the Eastern Cape, less than 18 partnerships to channel resources to per cent of schools had connectivity in terms schools in conjunction with NECT. of ICT and were unable to use the South Af- • Provide a comprehensive plan for rican Schools Management System. teacher supply, use and development “Today, more than 92 per cent of these of MST programmes in partnership schools are connected and data is easily avail- with TeachSA. able,” Deputy Minister Surty said. • Identify different platforms to utilise A number of Education MECs were also information communication technol- at The New Age Business Briefing. Gauteng ogy (ICT) to boost participation and the Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi appealed to success rate of schools. parents to be the “pillars of our schools and participate in school governing bodies”. “It’s your choice. It’s your call. Make your- USING ICT TO BENEFIT self available,” he said. SCHOOLS Mpumalanga Education MEC Reginah Information communication technology (ICT) Mhaule spoke about how the province is is also a strong departmental focus area, espe- working with its districts to ensure quality Minister Angie Motshekga and Deputy Minister Enver Surty outlining the department's cially in rural schools, which make up 25 per education in the province. plans to improve education in the country during The New Age breakfast. cent of all schools across the country. “We are closing farm schools, those that are The DBE is in the process of closing some not sustainable and multi-grade schools, but of the smaller, non-viable rural schools; sup- not all of them as we need to achieve this over Continued from page 1 for optimal benefit. The National Education porting those that are viable and introducing a number of years. We have built five boarding Collaboration Trust (NECT) will play a central ICT to those where multi-grading can’t be schools, four of which are already open and in schools, but their involvement is not coordi- role in coordinating these partnerships,” she avoided. have closed more than 20 schools so far.” nated. Very often, they identify schools with- said. “It’s a multi-pronged strategy,” Minister Despite the determination of Minister Mot- out proper involvement and knowledge of the Organisations such as TeachSA will also Motshekga said. shekga and her MECs to improve the quality department and speak directly to benefiting have an important role to play to develop a Deputy Minister Surty said the department of South Africa’s schools, they agree that school principals,” said Minister Motshekga. plan for teacher supply, use and development is working with its provincial departments to education is a societal issue. “That’s why the Council of Education Min- to enhance learner output, participation and ensure that the education districts are data- “Parents have an indispensable role of sup- isters put a directive in place, in August 2014, performance in MST. driven. porting education for the benefit of all the to ensure better coordination of partnerships The MST Roundtable also aims to create “We know how each learner is performing country’s children.” May 2015 Vuk’uzenzele 5 health Government tackles TB Bathandwa Mbola Your blood can Government has launch- make a difference ed a three-year mass South African National tuberculosis (TB) screening Blood Service

campaign that will help any people don’t realise donating blood can make to reduce the number of a world of difference to the Mlives of others. Donating a new infections and related unit of blood is an important and much needed service that can save lives. deaths. By donating blood, donors are helping the South African National Blood Service eputy President Cyril Ramaphosa (SANBS) to have a supply of blood to and Health Minister Dr Aaron Mot- help when a blood transfusion is needed soaledi kicked off the screening cam- urgently. Dpaign in the North West as part of In South Africa a blood transfusion World TB Day celebrated on March 24. takes place every 48 seconds, a minimum South Africa is the third most affected of 810 000 units of blood are required country in the world. The disease remains the annually to meet the South African number one killer in the country despite being demand. both curable and preventable. A blood transfusion is a lifesaving It is responsible for 120 000 deaths annually. medical procedure that is done to replace Government wants to reduce this number to blood lost during surgery or due to a less than 20 000. serious injury. A transfusion also may As part of the campaign, government will fo- Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa inspects a TB screening machine. More than 200 be done if your body can't make blood cus on key vulnerable groups with an elevated health workers have been trained on drug resistant TB medication. properly because of an illness. risk of TB infection. These include inmates in Currently SANBS, a non-profit or- correctional facilities, mineworkers, communi- ment will screen at least 135 000 inmates in its target list. ganisation that provides human blood ties in mining areas and children, especially correctional facilities and up to half a million In order to ensure that TB patients on treat- for transfusion in South Africa, has a those under five years. mineworkers. ment take to and complete their treatment as donor base of only 432 000, which is less “The poor socio-economic conditions that “In these six districts, we aim to screen prescribed by health workers, government will than one percent of our population. This prevail in communities, especially poor hous- around five million community members and start a system to trace patients lost to treatment means that more donors are needed es- ing and food insufficiency, provide a breeding 1.2 million children in schools, ECD centres and also the contacts of known TB patients. pecially because the SANBS relies solely ground for diseases such as TB, with children and crèches.” Also, more than 200 nurses have been trained on donors who willingly donate blood to being particularly vulnerable,” said Deputy Government has already screened 59 000 to start patients on drug resistant TB medica- help save lives. President Ramaphosa at the launch of cam- inmates. tion, at decentralised sites. paign. “This is a third of all sentenced offenders and Currently South Africa has 298 of these de- Who needs blood? Early childhood development (ECD), the awaiting-trial detainees. The programme is on centralised sites. There is a daily demand for blood and Deputy President said, can help to reduce track to screen more than 90 per cent by March The Deputy President said bringing services there are many patients who need blood infection among children and facilitate more 2017,” Deputy President Ramaphosa said. closer to communities will also be a focus dur- transfusion on a weekly basis to survive. effective detection. The programme has also already screened 140 ing the campaign as it is more convenient to pa- Patients who need blood transfusions: Government also identified six priority dis- 000 community members in the six districts. tients and results in better treatment outcomes. • Women who bleed due to preg- tricts for the screening campaign. These are Nine inspectors have been appointed to assist The focus of the campaign, he said, is not nancy complications Lejweleputswa in the Free State, West Rand in the Department of Health to oversee the provi- limited to screening and treating TB. • Children with severe anaemia Gauteng, Sekhukhune and Waterberg in Lim- sion of TB services by the mines. “We are focused also on reducing infection. • Accident victims popo and Bojanala and Dr Kenneth Kaunda In the second year of the screening campaign, All South Africans can act to reduce the likeli- • Surgical and cancer patients. in the North West. there will be an additional focus on metropoli- hood of infection,” said the Deputy President, The screening roll out will be done in phases. tan councils. In the third year, government will adding that something as simple as covering You cannot donate In the first year of this three-year campaign, add the provinces of the Eastern Cape, Gaut- your mouth when you cough can make a huge blood if you: Deputy President Ramaphosa said govern- eng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape on difference. • Have low blood pressure • Have high blood pressure • Have low haemoglobin (iron) • Are pregnant Hypertension: The silent killer • Have had surgery recently. Are there any risks? Government Employee Medical World Hypertension Day is commemo- your eating and smoking habits and your rated on the 17 May and health organisations alcohol and salt consumption.” There are no risks when donating blood. Scheme and governments around the world use the A finger-prick test is done to check that day to create awareness. Know your numbers your iron level is within a safe range to Most people who suffer The condition can also be responsible for Dr Moloabi stresses the importance of a donate blood. cases of kidney failure, eye disease and blood pressure test. The materials used for blood donation, from hypertension often do dementia. “You should visit your family practitioner including the needle, blood bags, tubes every one to two years for a blood pressure and finger prick needle are new, sterile not know that they have the Blood: The life force be- test, so that you can ensure your blood pres- and disposable. Once they have been hind your beating heart sure is within the normal range, which is 120 used they are dumped in a specialised condition. Every time your heart beats, explains Dr over 80.” waste container and destroyed. Moloabi, blood is pumped into your body However, Dr Moloabi advises that if you People who participate in unsafe ypertension, which affects more through the arteries. Blood pressure is the have diabetes, heart disease, kidney prob- lifestyle behavior such as casual unsafe than one in three adults world- force of blood pushing up against the artery lems or if your previous blood pressure sex, male-to-male unsafe sex or taking wide, is commonly known as high walls. reading was higher than 120 over 80, then intravenous drugs are advised not to Hblood pressure and causes nearly “This force is important as your blood has you must have your blood pressure checked donate blood. 50 per cent of all deaths from stroke and to deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout at least once a year. heart disease, according to the World Health your body. However, if the pressure is high, Pre-donation tips: Organization. then the heart has to pump harder, which How to treat and prevent • Eat a balanced meal at least four “High blood pressure is when the blood can damage your blood vessels and cause hypertension hours before you donate pressure in your arteries is persistently health problems.” Although there is treatment for hyperten- • Check if you are legible to donate elevated. It is a very common condition… Many factors can affect blood pressure. sion, simple lifestyle changes can help you blood. It is not only tense, stressed out people “You have a higher risk of hypertension if stop hypertension: who suffer from it,” says Dr Stan Moloabi, you are older, as your blood vessels become • Minimise your salt/sodium intake Post-donation tips: Executive: Healthcare Management at the stiffer as you age, and if you have a family • Exercise regularly • Eat well to increase your fluid in- Government Employees Medical Scheme history of high blood pressure. • Eat healthy meals take for four to six hours: (GEMS). “However, although you cannot do any- • Maintain a healthy weight • Do not smoke for at least 30 minutes “People may have hypertension for years thing about these two factors, there are life- • Do not drink too much alcohol • Do not lift heavy objects with the without knowing it, which is why it can be style causes that can definitely be controlled. • Do not smoke arm used for donating, for at least so dangerous.” These include aspects such as your weight, • Lower your stress levels. two hours. 6 Vuk’uzenzele May 2015 RuralRURAL Development DEVELOPMENT SA has animal health under control

Nthambeleni Gabara mal diseases and causes deaths mainly in will ensure compliance and provide training Ndumo Game Reserve in an effort to prevent young animals through inflammation of to abattoir staff,” he said. buffalo and cattle contact. The project is ex- South Africa is making the heart muscle. Minister Zokwana said next year, the first pected to be completed next month. The infected and protection zones are only batch of veterinarians will be deployed to good progress in found in the demarcated areas of Limpopo, help expand the footprint in dealing with FMD vaccine maintaining its Foot and Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. animal health issues. The Minister said a total of 300 000 doses of Minister Zokwana said the Scientific Com- FMD vaccine were ordered from Botswana Mouth Disease (FMD) mission for Animal Diseases (SCAD) of the Fencing and dipping tanks Vaccine Institute and distributed to Limpopo free zone status, says World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) As part of safeguarding animal health, Min- and Mpumalanga provinces. stated that South Africa has made commend- ister Zokwana said repair and maintenance The vaccination of cattle was expected to be Agriculture, Forestry and able progress to comply with the relevant of fencing is taking place on the South Af- completed by the end of March 2015. Fisheries Minister Senzeni requirements for the maintenance of its FMD rican/Zimbabwe border, where more than “A further 300 000 doses were also re- free status. 40 kilometres of border fencing has been quested to be produced by Onderstepoort Zokwana. “The SCAD made additional recommen- completed. Veterinary Institute (OVI) and the batch is dations with regard to the separate dipping As a temporary measure, cattle from the expected to be delivered in April this year. days in the FMD protection zone and the protection zones and the high surveillance Studies to assess the efficacy of the FMD vac- he Department of Agriculture, high surveillance area of the free zone in area of the free zone in KwaZulu-Natal are cine are being carried out by OVI and a final Forestry and Fisheries, together KwaZulu-Natal, that the dipping of cattle now dipped on separate days. report is expected soon,” he said. with the provincial governments from the protection zone must be [done] after He said for a more permanent solution on Tof Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the cattle from the free zone. the issue, KwaZulu-Natal has prioritised symptoms of FMD KwaZulu-Natal, have finalised talks on “They also took note of the actions taken at funding to build 10 further dip tanks. Signs and symptoms and symptoms in- infrastructure, specifically fencing and the relevant abattoirs that slaughter animals The KwaZulu-Natal Department of clude: fever; nausea; vomiting; feeling tired; dipping tanks. from the protection zone, but would need Agriculture and Rural Development also generalized discomfort; loss of appetite; and FMD is one of the most contagious ani- clarification on how the veterinary services build the fences on the eastern boundary of irritability in infants and toddlers.

Provinces partner for better Mpumalanga villages benefit from rural development water programme Thandeka Ngobese will stimulate economic growth and open doors for the creation of jobs and poverty alleviation,” said MEC Xaba. The provincial governments Both departments will share information and programmes on funding models for of the Eastern Cape and agricultural high schools. They will also work together to promote farming as a career KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) have among young people. The MECs also agreed to work together partnered to strengthen to develop agro-processing and agri- business in both provinces. agriculture and rural During his State of the Nation Address, President Zuma said government would development in the country. promote the establishment of agricultural parks or cooperatives and clusters in each his comes after KZN MEC for Ag- of the poorest district municipalities to riculture and Rural Development transform rural economies. Cyril Xaba and Eastern Cape MEC The President said that an initial funding Tfor Rural Development and Agrarain of R2 billion had been made available for Reform Mlibo Qoboshiyane agreed to work the agricultural parks initiative. Agricul- together to learn best practices and attract tural parks are areas set aside specifically The provision of basic services such as water, sanitation, electricity and proper houses will improve lives in rural communities. young people to the agriculture sector. for agricultural activities to small farmers Through the agreement, young people in at reasonable cost with long-term tenure. KZN who want to further their agricultural In light of this, the two provinces will Nosihle Shelembe to ensure that our people have access to wa- studies can do so at Tsolo Agriculture and work together to implement agricultural ter,” he said. Rural Development College in the Eastern parks to attract potential investors into the The Department of Water The province has set aside R186.2 million Cape. The college was recently reopened to two provinces. to address backlogs for the electrification of not only help attract and skill rural youth in “My department also learnt a great deal and Sanitation and Rand households in the province for the 2015/16 fi- agriculture, but also help communal farmers from MEC Qoboshiyane and his team. It nancial year as part of the Integrated National improve their farming skills. is also through collaboration and coopera- Water have partnered in a Electrification Programme. The programme, which started in the tion that we will be able to transform the “We are quite aware of the energy demands 2015/2016 financial year, will see students from agricultural sector to ensure food security, R298 million programme that this country faces,” said the Premier. KZN being trained as animal health techni- economic growth and job creation in the He added that government was implement- cians at the college. country,” said MEC Xaba. to provide water to 24 ing the Comprehensive Rural Development “Municipal boundaries separating the The MECs also agreed to host a sports Programme to create job opportunities for provinces should not deter cooperation be- week for all agricultural colleges in the villages in Bushbuckridge, communities in rural and tribal areas while tween provinces which are serving the same two provinces later this year as well as providing food security at the same time. government because collaboration will always other inter-provincial college sporting Mpumalanga. Government had come up with the War on ensure speedy service delivery. Agriculture activities. Leaks Programme, which is aimed at improv- he Mpumalanga water programme ing the sustainability of water supply. has benefited 15 000 households in “Youth development, through this pro- rural communities. gramme, shall be key as those with minimum T “A further R601 million is already qualifications would not only enjoy access to being implemented as part of Phase 2 of the job opportunities but would also benefit in our support to the municipality to benefit an addi- long-term skills development and refinement tional 69 villages,” said Mpumalanga Premier of technical expertise,” Premier Mabuza said. David Mabuza. He added the provincial government would KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Speaking at the opening of the Mpumalanga continue to support, strengthen all institutions Agriculture and Rural House of Traditional Leaders, he said the pro- of traditional leadership in the province to Development Cyril Xaba vision of basic services such as water, sanita- speed-up rural development, nation build- and Eastern Cape MEC tion, electricity and proper human settlements ing and social cohesion within traditional of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform was key to improving the quality of lives. communities. Mlibo Qoboshiyane Premier Mabuza said municipalities have “Government will continue to support the will work together to been tasked with ensuring that water supply capacity building programme for traditional revitalise agriculture in is supplemented with boreholes in the coming leaders to empower them with the requisite both provinces. months. skills and competencies to contribute to eco- Photo: Mbuyiselo Ndlovu “Where boreholes exist but are non-func- nomic growth and community development tional, such boreholes shall be refurbished programmes in our tribal communities,” within the next three to four months in order Premier Mabuza said. May 2015 Vuk’uzenzele 7 Safety and security Recognition for tackling sexual offences

Noluthando Mkhize and contacted social workers. In June last year, the 37-year-old mother After spending 22 years of the three confessed and gave evidence in court following an investigation by Capt as a police officer, Captain van der Westhuizen. The Rustenburg Regional Court sen- Madeleine van der tenced the mother to 12 life sentences and 20 years imprisonment. Westhuizen never thought What made this case unique, according to Capt van der Westhuizen, was that the she would one day be mother was also accused of compelled rape. named Detective of the “In this case compelled rape was when the mother of the kids gave her children to Year. their father for him to rape them.” In 2012 the then Department of Justice apt van der Westhuizen won the and Constitutional Development amended award at the South African Police the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Service (SAPS) 2015 National Ex- Related Matters) Act to include offences Ccellence Awards held recently at such as compelled rape. Emperors Palace in Johannesburg. Capt van der Westhuizen praised govern- Although she is proud to have won the ment for doing this because she believes award, Capt van der Westhuizen says it that it has given the community a voice. Winner of this year's Detective of the Year award Captain Madeleine van der Westhuizen was a team effort. “This amendment is really for the good is passionate about her job. “I am honoured to be acknowledged; I of the victim. I am very happy that it is really did not think I would win, especially making a difference in our society.” “These include 79 forensic social workers decreased by 5.6 per cent for the 2013/14 since I was just doing my job.” Capt van der Westhuizen said this case appointed to assist in cases of child sexual financial year. Capt van der Westhuizen is based at the would stay with her for a long time. abuse by means of conducting assessments, She added that there was an overall de- Family Violence, Child Protection, and “This is one case I will always remember, compiling court reports and providing crease of 6.3 per cent of all rape crimes in Sexual Offences (FCS) unit in Klerksdorp, everything that I had learned during my expert testimony in court as a means to the country. North West. training as a police officer needed to be strengthen the cases and increase convic- According to the SAPS, units such as the She played an important role in inves- applied.” tion rates.” FCS have had a positive effect on incidences tigating a case against parents who were According to the SAPS, the role of FCS de- related to sexual offences. accused of sexually abusing their three Boosting the FCS Units tectives is to ensure the effective prevention These units have proved to be effective biological children. The FCS unit under which Van der West- and investigation of FCS-related crimes. in helping victims and bringing offenders When the case was opened in 2010 the huizen works was reintroduced in 2010. Crimes related to FCS are divided into to book, increasing the public’s confidence children were aged 15, eight and seven. Nationally there are 176 established FCS sexual crimes, kidnapping, abduction, in the police. The teenager was diagnosed with cerebral units attached to all police clusters within missing children less than12 years old and palsy – a disorder that affects muscle tone, the SAPS. electronic media facilitated crime. movement, and motor skills (the ability During the Sexual Offences Indaba held During the release of the 2013/14 crime For more information on family Voilence, to move in a coordinated and purposeful last year, Deputy Minister of Justice and statistics, National Police Commissioner Child Protecction and Sexual offences way). Correctional Services John Jeffery said an General Riah Phiyega announced that there units visit: www.saps.gov.za Educators at the children’s school noticed additional 2 139 forensic social workers was a decrease in sexual offences crimes. something was wrong with the children were appointed. General Phiyega said sexual offences had Imbizo puts spotlight on SA’s cyber security Bathandwa Mbola He said government’s response is already “We need to expand the traditional notions that South Africa is a country that has in- well captured in the National Cyber Security of security to address the non–traditional stitutions and laws by which they have to Experts in cyber tech- Policy, which aims to promote a cyber-security threats and so develop a comprehensive oblige. culture and demand compliance with mini- approach to security,” the Minister said. “The intelligence services have been nology say care must mum security standards. It also strengthens It was for this reason that government given special powers but these powers intelligence collection through establishing extended the security paradigm to address must be exercised in accordance with leg- be taken to balance the public–private-societal partnerships. the rapidly growing non-traditional threats islation, regulations, guidelines and rules,” However, citizens should serve as a powerful like the struggle for resources embedded said Minister Mahlobo before reiterating advancement of technology frontline defence, according to the commenta- in the pursuit for energy security, environ- that the Constitution is the supreme law tors. This can be done through more public mental degradation, forced immigration of South Africa. with safeguarding national awareness and education on cyber security, co- and international terrorism. Minister Mahlobo said there is a need to operation and partnerships with civil society. On the question of the role intelligence in appreciate the complex issue of secrecy security. The importance of national cyber security a democratic South Africa, the policy com- in a time of heightened danger. He said was recently highlighted when a 15-year-old mentators questioned, “who then guards transparency would be promoted where takeholders in this field, including school girl from Cape Town was removed from the guardians?” possible without compromising their op- think tanks, policy commentators and a flight to Johannesburg by police recently un- The State Security delegation emphasised erations. political analysts, met in Pretoria re- der the suspicion that she was going to board Scently for discussions hosted by State an international flight to join the Islamic State Internet, social media safety tips Security Minister David Mahlobo. (IS). Consensus is that because cyber technology It is believed the teenager was actively engag- Parents have also been urged to ensure the safety of their children, who may be targeted on social media. is a borderless platform, this creates a breeding ing with IS recruiters on social media networks. The internet can be a dangerous place and social media websites are no exception, says ground for more sophisticated threats such as Other cases that highlight cyber security in- the South African Police Service (SAPS). cybercrime, cyber terrorism, cyber warfare and clude the South African Police Service website It shared the following to tips for parents: cyber espionage. hack in 2013 and system breaches at a number • Learn about the internet and social media. Stay informed of the latest internet web- Government and the private sector agree of government entities such as the South Afri- sites and social media that children make use of. that stronger partnerships must be formed to can Revenue Service, Postbank and the Alfred • Insist on knowing your child’s passwords and learn the common acronyms children safeguard South Africa’s national security and Nzo District Municipality. use online and in text messages. its attraction as an investment destination. Role of intelligence • Get involved. Spend time online with your child, whether at home, at the library The session formed part of the National Im- or at a computer centre in your community. Your involvement in your child’s life, bizo Focus Week, which saw several Cabinet The session also interrogated the role of intel- including his or her online life, is the best insurance you can have for your child’s Ministers and their deputies going to commu- ligence in a democratic state as well as the safety. nities to explain government’s programme of definition of national interest. • Move your child’s computer into a family room or a frequently travelled room. In action. Minister Mahlobo said national security has fact, your child should be able to use a shared family computer. This tends to limit It interrogated the question of balancing the been defined in terms of the ability of any state the visiting of potential dangerous chat rooms and social networking websites, as often competing rights of access to informa- to protect its interest from external threats. most teens prefer to view these sites in private. If you must, limit your child’s use of tion with the obligation to uphold national These interests are broadly defined as territo- the computer to certain times, such as when you are home or in the room. security as well as perspectives on the role of rial integrity, sovereignty and independence • Talk to your child about the dangers of the internet. Let them know that it is possible intelligence in a democracy. of the nation. to meet internet predators online, especially with the use of private chat rooms or Minister Mahlobo committed government However, in a web of international relations social networking websites. to strengthening the early warning systems the threat to security is not from one nation to • Obtain parental control tools from your internet service provider, local computer store to respond adequately to the ever changing another but also from other non-state sources and web browsers. domestic and global security issues. of insecurity. 8 Vuk’uzenzele May 2015 general New Build Programme creates jobs Amukelani Chauke Creating jobs Transnet on track to create Government’s efforts As part of the Build Programme, Eskom has jobs since 2005 been expanding its generation and Transnet has set a goal to roll-out a capital in- to create jobs have been transmission capacity to meet the country’s vestment programme over a seven year period growing demand for energy. to contribute to skills development, job creation, given a boost by the Build In his State of the Nation Address, President localisation, empowerment and transformation Jacob Zuma said electricity supply security is a Kgomotso Modise, the department’s Deputy Programme, led by state- catalyst to growth and job creation. Director-General responsible for transport, said Makgola Makololo, the department’s chief with the vision of moving freight from the road owned enterprises. director responsible for energy, said Eskom to rail, while the investments will go towards has contributed to its developmental mandate ports and pipeline infrastructure, a bulk of it ransnet and Eskom are set to through the creation of direct and indirect jobs. will go towards rail. invest billions of rands in infra- While the direct jobs have been created within She said most of these projects would be fast- structure programmes to create the power utility’s business environment, tracked as part of Operation Phakisa, a model Tan enabling environment for pri- the indirect jobs have come from contractors which President Zuma introduced in June last vate sector investment, boosting localisa- servicing Eskom, especially through the build year to speed-up the delivery of services in the tion and supporting small and medium projects. oceans economy and in clinics as part of the enterprises. “Over the past three financial years, Eskom first two phases. Speaking in Parliament, Matsietsi Mok- suppliers have committed to create 7 000 jobs Modise said Transnet aimed to create R1 mil- holo, the Department of Public Enterprises’ and retain 700 jobs when they are awarded a lion jobs by 2022. Acting Director-General, said the Build contract. “Transnet will create approximately 540 000 Programme has also helped government “As a direct result of Eskom business in the direct and indirect job opportunities over the address infrastructure backlogs that have New Build projects, there were 24 251 jobs next seven year period. delayed investment in the economy. created by suppliers in Medupi, Kusile, Ingula “Through the build programme, procurement “The state of our electricity, ports and and the Power Deliver Project at the end of spend will be leveraged to increase localisation State-owned Enterprises are investing rail infrastructure is a clear sign that there December 2014,” she said. and therefore maximise job creation. millions to boost governments efforts to has not been enough investment in our She added that Eskom had set a target to create “In addition, it is also expected that another create jobs through the Build Programme. infrastructure and we have had to play more jobs through the New Build Programme 480 000 job opportunities will be induced catch up. in its corporate plan – 16 334 in the 2014/ 15 through Transnet spend.” “The Build Programme has been helping financial year, 8 317 in 2016, 4 750 in 2017 and With an overall investment of R1 billion a years, Transnet will train 3 000 artisans and us do just that.” 2 000 in 2018. year to be spent on training over the next seven 1 600 engineers over that period. Port Ngqura creates jobs in E Cape creation in the area of the Eastern Cape. To date, more than 825 Neo Semono permanent jobs have been created since the operationalisation of the port in October 2009,” explained the Minister. The Port of Ngqura is playing an She added that the creation of decent jobs was a priority of government. important role in growing the economy Additionally, the port has also contributed towards the trans- formation of the economy. and creating jobs in the Eastern Cape. “To date, the port’s procurement spend is recorded at R900 million of which R740 million is Broad-based Black Economic peaking at the Ngqura Container Terminal’s 5th anni- Empowerment spend,” said the Minister. versary and expansion programme milestone, Pub- The transformation of the economy was also a top priority lic Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown said the port area for government. Smanaged to create over 800 permanent jobs in the “We cannot undermine our investment towards building and province. developing our black suppliers. The creation of strong black The Minister officially opened berths 3 and 4 at the Ngqura industrialists shall remain top of the agenda of our govern- Container Terminal, marking a significant step in Transnet’s ment,” she said. drive to expand capacity at the port, while confirming the The Minister also paid tribute to Transnet for its commitment company’s position as a leading and committed partner in to the port, which has also benefitted from being an Industrial the economic development of the province. Berths are where Development Zone. vessels dock. “It’s designation as a special economic zone has supported a The state-owned transport and logistics company invested broader-based industrialisation growth path in South Africa, in the building and deepening to 16 meters of the container while helping the country achieve the objectives as outlined terminal’s two additional berths and purchase of port equip- in the National Development Plan (NDP). ment, including two megamax ship-to shore-cranes, 18 rubber “I would like to congratulate Transnet for investing about Investments in the Eastern Cape are creating jobs tyred gantries, 48 haulers and 48 bathtub trailers at the port. R14 billion in building and developing the Port of Ngqura. This and growing the economy in the province. “I am pleased that the port has contributed towards job includes the latest investment of R2 billion…” she added. SA needs more artisans and engineers Amukelani Chauke “Last year alone, Transnet trained 1 000 artisans and they have a localisation Public Enterprises Minister programme, they train engineers and they train welders. Lynne Brown says state- “In terms of the localisation programme, wherever they work, they employ people owned companies like from the communities,” she said. Eskom and Transnet have The Minister said that this year, Transnet and Eskom made R9 billion and R7 bil- and continue to create lion in profits respectively, and that as jobs in communities where a shareholder, she expects them to train more artisans and engineers. they operate. “They set themselves a target each year in the shareholder’s compact with me. “When I sign off this year, I am of the n an interview with Vukuzenzele, the opinion that every one of the companies Minister also called on the companies cannot set themselves a target of less to play a bigger role in skills develop- than a thousand trainees a year. In fact, Iment, job creation and inequality and the larger companies must increase their Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown says companies must play a bigger role poverty alleviation, and said they should targets to 3 000 trainees per year because in skills development by training more artisans and engineers. aim to train not less than 1 000 artisans we train artisans as we have a shortage,” and engineers per year. she said. May 2015 Vuk’uzenzele 9 general Government supports black industrialists Govt backs community broadcasters

Edwin Tshivhidzo Communications Mini- ster Faith Muthambi says government will continue to nurture its relationship with community broadcasters, and has to date supported the sector with over R400 million. President Jacob Zuma, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Mzwandile Masina, Gauteng MEC Lebogang Maile learn more about black- owned radio station PowerFM during the Black Industrial Indaba. e will continue supporting their Albert Pule economy and create jobs. He said the tendency of development finan- signal distribution The dti says despite the strides made, black cial institutions had been to employ similar “Wcosts and equip- industrialists are still small players in the measures as those of commercial banks in ment infrastructure. We will also assist The Department of Trade mainstream economy and more needs to be determining eligibility for credit access. the sector in training their production done to change that. “There is a need to systematically align the and news teams in reporting and pro- and Industry (the dti) will “There is a need to expand the base of entre- respective functions of these development ducing content for the upcoming local preneurs and industrialists from the current finance institutions towards a quantitative government elections,” she said. launch a R1 billion incentive small base of mainly white entrepreneurs and black economic empowerment output that Speaking at the 6th MTN Radio Awards industrialists. will alternatively alter the racial balance of held at the Sandton Convention Centre scheme in support of the Black “The black majority need to produce more industrial ownership,” the Minister said. recently, Minister Muthambi said she and more entrepreneurs and industrialists as The Indaba came up with four recommenda- believes that radio is the most effective Industrialist Programme. a way of creating multiple avenues for chan- tions that would help government to speed tool that can be used to convey informa- nelling economic opportunities and benefits up the growth of black industrialists: tion to the people, especially information he programme aims to give black to the black population,” said the department • Establish a committee comprising gov- about nation building. business people access to produc- in a statement. ernment, private sector and experts to Minister Muthambi called on CEOs, tive sectors such as transport, green Speaking at the Black Industrialist Indaba explore more ways and instruments to programme managers and station man- Tindustries, agro-processing, biofuels in Midrand recently, Minister of Trade and accelerate the implementation of the agers to look at how they could partner and chemicals. Industry Dr Rob Davies said that government Black Industrialists Development Pro- with government, especially the Depart- It aims to fund 100 sustainable projects in was committed to making the economy more gramme. ments of Communications and Arts and need of funding or looking to grow their busi- accessible by speeding up the development of • Review the Preferential Procurement Culture in promoting nation building nesses in an effort to create more competitive black industrialists. Policy Framework Act of 2000. and social cohesion. black industrialists across the country. Black entrepreneurs and industrialists often • Set up the black majority threshold at 75 The Minister said she would issue a An industrialist is a person who owns or struggle to access finance from development per cent for companies qualifying for the directive to the Media Development manages an industrial enterprise that manu- financial institutions. Minister Davies said: “It programme. & Diversity Agency (MDDA), SABC factures goods and services on a large scale. is time to change this to help government to • Ensure that skills development is at the and officials from her department to Industrial enterprises help to grow the create more and competitive industrialists”. centre of the programme. work with the National Association of Broadcasters and National Community Radio Forum to come up with strategies to promote social cohesion. “We will use our programme produc- Government fighting social grant fraud tion funds to prioritise these initiatives and ensure that these programmes are [aired] on community and commercial Cecilia de Vos Belgraver lent grant payments had been cancelled, in- Protect yourself radio stations because of their proximity cluding duplicated grants, and over 700 000 Sassa’s Dianne Dunkerley, executive man- to the communities experiencing [attacks ver 1 000 people attended a child recipients had been removed because ager: grant policy support says Sassa does against foreign nationals],” she said. South African Social Security they could not be presented by their primary not sell funeral policies or give loans and The Minister strongly condemned the Agency (Sassa) anti-corruption caregiver for re-registration. does not expect you to buy a funeral policy. incidents of violence against foreign Oconference outside Pretoria in Sassa’s Fraud Prevention Strategy includes “If someone tries to make you buy a prod- nationals, saying this should not happen March. The goal was to strengthen the tools appropriate reporting tools and whistle- uct or sign something you don’t understand, considering South Africa’s difficult past. partnerships between organisations and blowing to help identify fraud and corruption. ask Sassa for help. And do not give your “I … am convinced that you are all go- government departments that are fighting “There has also been progress in fostering an card’s secret PIN code to anybody,” empha- ing to join me in condemning the sense- fraud in the social security sector. ethical organisational culture, increasing co- sises Dunkerley. less attacks, killings and harassment of Sassa is responsible for the management operation with other agencies and improving Stamping out fraud is going to take an our African brothers and sisters by our of funds provided by government to use policies, procedures and internal controls,” effort from government and community. fellow South Africans. for grants aimed at making a difference in said the Minister. “Where there is corruption there are com- “This is not the freedom that Tata Man- the lives of society’s vulnerable. The Fraud Prevention Strategy is working: munities. Communities have a role to play in dela, Sisulu, Tambo, Luthuli, Makgatho, The mistreatment and abuse of vulner- the number of cases reported has dropped. spotting suspicious behaviour and reporting Mahlangu and Chabane fought for,” she able grant recipients is on the increase and There were 8 000 fraud and corruption cases it,” said Minister Dlamini. said. is worth millions of rands. for 2012/13. These include investigations of Several campus, community and com- prior years not previously captured on the mercial radio stations were among the Fraud Case Management System. Sassa’s role in fighting big winners of the evening. Of these, as at 31 January 2015, 1 919 had fraud and corruption SAfm, Motsweding FM, 702, Tuks, been closed and 5 145 had been finalised. Sassa has taken a radical approach to Thobela FM and Jacaranda FM were There are 670 cases outstanding. The value of fight fraud and corruption by introduc- among the winners for their program- the finalised investigations is R87 490 444 and ing physical barriers to restrict employee ming, which ranges from afternoon R1 207 833 has been recovered by the regions. movement, split authorisation, a staff drive shows and talk shows. vetting system and new biometric system “Between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2014, The MTN Radio Awards aim to recog- to overcome the problem of insecure more than 3 571 cases were captured on the nise excellence in radio, with the objec- passwords. Fraud Case Management System; at the end tive of ensuring that radio remains one of Re-registration and the introduction of of January 2015, only 1 072 cases had been if you are a victim or South Africa’s foremost media choices. the biometric payment system gave Sassa captured. During the same period 1 522 cases It’s also about rewarding individuals a credible database of beneficiaries, said were closed and 486 finalised (worth R18 092 suspect fraud you can report and organisations who combine talent, Social Development Minister Bathabile 347 of which R455 054 was recovered),” said it anonymously on: 0800 701 701 hard work and skill to ensure that their Dlamini, adding that over 300 000 fraudu- Minister Dlamini. listeners are compelled. 10 Vuk’uzenzele May 2015 Ruralgeneral Development Government reaches out to communities South Africa goes digital

Ursula Graaff Broadcasters, net- work operators and TV viewers will benefit from South Africa’s move from analogue to digital TV.

he process of moving from analogue to digital is known as digital migra- Ttion, introduced by govern- ment to better communicate their message to all South Africans. Analogue TV was first introduced to South Africa many years ago when the first TVs were made. A digital TV, however, is the modern TV set. All South Africans will access digital TV through set-top boxes (STBs), which will be connected to an analogue TV to run digital streaming. Communications Minister Faith Muthambi accepts the Lifetime Achiever Award (posthumously) on behalf the late former Radio Zulu and One of the advantages of digital Ukhozi FM announcer King Edward Masinga. She is seen here with Acting Director-General of Communications Donald Liphoko (right) TV is that more channels would and Mr Koos Radebe (left) at the MTN Radio Awards. be available at a cheaper price. It also makes for better broadcasting, Ntambeleni Gabara and Edwin political representatives to reach out to com- picture quality and TV reception. Tshivhidzo munities to listen to their concerns. With digital TV the SABC aims to “When we say our government cares, we have channels set for specific gen- Communications mean it. We are a government that listens. We res. For example, a health channel take your concerns seriously. We are commit- that will only have health topics or Minister Faith Muthambi ted to addressing your concerns,” the Minister an education channel that will only said. have educational programmes. says communities must She also encouraged community members to Government will provide free interact with their local representatives. STBs to over five million disad- take advantage of the “As a community member, you have a role vantaged TV-owning households. to play. Speak to us.” The bulk or 1.2 million will be dis- opportunity to interact She said communities must use the platforms tubuted in Gautheng , followed by that the provincial government had created for KZN and Limpopo. STBs will allow with government leaders them to interact and raise their concerns. all South Africans to transfer from The Minister also cautioned that when people analogue TV to digital TV. whenever izimbizo are held are using these platforms, they must not only Each STB is uniquely made for complain but also appreciate what government South African broadcasting and will in their communities. is doing for them. have a unique code that will block it Minister of Communications Faith from being used across the borders he Minister was speaking during the Support for community Muthambi has stressed the importance of South Africa. start of Imbizo Focus Week that took media of developing the relationship between Households with decoders for Top place across the country. Izimbizo give Community media also play an important role government and community broadcasters. TV and DStv need not buy an STB. Tcommunities an opportunity to listen in ensuring that government is able to talk The South African Post Office to political leaders as they explain the priorities directly with communities. will be responsible for delivering of government as outlined in the State of the Minister Muthambi says government will bulk buying. the STBs while the South African Nation Address. continue to develop its relationship with com- The Minister said this investment makes a Social Security Agency and Statis- Izimbizo are also held to encourage com- munity broadcasters, and has to date supported significant contribution to the sustainability of tics South Africa will approve those munities to play their part and implement the sector with over R400 million. community media. who qualify for a free STB. the National Development Plan, and support “We will continue supporting their signal She added that the GCIS and MDDA would Each STB comes with a guaran- government’s commitments that the country distribution costs and equipment infrastruc- engage with Premiers to see to it that the 30 per tee from the manufacturer. If it is moves forward to achieve Vision 2030. ture. We will also assist the sector in training cent advertising spend earmarked for commu- damaged before the expiry date of It’s also an opportunity to measure progress their production and news teams in reporting nity media is divided properly. the guarantee, the manufacturer is made on government’s priority programmes. and producing content for the upcoming local expected to fix it. government elections,” she said. Rewarding broadcasting ex- All manufacturers who have Imbizo programme Speaking at the 6th MTN Radio Awards held cellence passed the South African Bureau of Minister Muthambi said the imbizo pro- at the Sandton Convention Centre recently, The MTN Radio Awards aim to recognise excel- Standards (SABS) quality assurance gramme is continuing to grow as they take Minister Muthambi said that radio is the most lence in radio, with the objective of ensuring that tests will be able to manufacture ap- government’s Programme of Action to the effective tool that can be used to convey infor- radio remains one of South Africa’s foremost proved STBs. people and listen to communities’ needs. mation to the people, especially information media choices. Manufacturers who are not rec- “This is an important part of accounting about nation building. Several campus, community and commercial ognised by the SABS will not be to our people and clarifying government’s Minister Muthambi called on CEOs, pro- radio stations were among the big winners at allowed to manufacture STBs. All policy,” said Minister Muthambi. gramme managers and station managers to the awards. STBs will display a sticker show- During the Imbizo Focus Week that took look at how they can partner with government, SAfm, Motsweding FM, 702, Tuks, Thobela FM ing that they were manufactured place in April 2015, government achieved more especially the Departments of Communications and Jacaranda FM were among the winners for in South Africa. than 70 imbizo engagements. and Arts and Culture in promoting nation their programming, which ranges from afternoon “We will sustain these through the year,” building and social cohesion. drive shows and talk shows. she said. Government support for community media The awards are also about rewarding individu- For more information on digital Minister Muthambi encouraged communi- is unwavering, the Minister said, with more als and organisations that combine talent, hard migration visit: www.doc.gov.za ties to interact with government to ensure that than R36 million of government advertising work and skill to ensure that their listeners are they get the services they need. She called on allocated to community media through media compelled. May 2015 Vuk’uzenzele 11 youth matters Millions set aside to help youngsters actually have potential to further their studies seriously as it is an important qualification and become future academics. to have. “The aim of the programme is to afford “It doesn’t guarantee you success but it is those who have failed the NSC examinations a passport to success. You need to ensure a second chance to rewrite and obtain that that you get that valuable certificate and pro- valuable qualification. grammes of this nature, which are offered free “We know for a fact that about 128 000 or by the NYDA, are opportunities that young more full-time candidates failed the NSC people need to seize.” exams in 2014, and we need to reintegrate as Pillay envisages that the programme will be many as possible into the education system,” sustainable, and said the NYDA has tabled a said Pillay. proposal to Cabinet – through the Deputy The NYDA is targeting 4 325 young people Minister in The Presidency, Buti Manamela, in the nine provinces with a budget of R10 because it needs to be scaled up as a govern- million injected in the programme. The closing ment programme. date for registrations for this programme was He said this was necessitated by the fact that 20 February. the NYDA did not have enough resources to The number of candidates targeted is based escalate the number from 4235 to 128 000 youth on affordability and the agency has proposed who needed this kind of support. to get a boost from government for the years “If government is able to scale up this project ahead. and run with it, with all government depart- “We are partnering with the Education ments contributing towards its success, then Training Development Practitioner Sector we will actually have the ability to meet the Education Training Authority (ETDP Seta) demand that is out there… We will be able to to roll out this programme. As part of the have a significant impact made by this pro- partnership, the NYDA contributed R7 mil- gramme, and that is our long-term vision,” The National Youth Development Agency is giving millions of young people a second lion and ETDP Seta contributed R3 million said Pillay. chance. this year. With that R10 million available, we are able to reach only the targeted number in Focus on skills development all nine provinces,” Pillay said. In May 2013, the NYDA shifted the core busi- More Matshediso higher education sector so it can contribute The programme is structured in a way that ness away from Enterprise Finance and Skills to rising income, higher productivity and the best suits every province and there are tuition Development towards Education and Skills Improving education in shift to a more knowledge-intensive economy. centres based in each province. In provinces Development. It also states a need for a wider system of in- that have performed poorly, such as in the The strategic change towards Education and South Africa has always been novation that links universities, science coun- Eastern Cape and Limpopo, there are five Skills Development was informed by numer- cils and other research and development role centres. ous studies indicating that most young people on the list of priorities of players with priority areas of the economy. in the country actually derive their income To address these education demands, the Holistic support from salaries and remittances. government over the years. It National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) The centres are designed for the Second According to the NYDA, only 4.6 per cent this year launched its Second Chance Matric Chance Matric Rewrite programme only and of young people between the ages of 15 and is also among the long-term Rewrite programme that aims to reintegrate to accommodate the targeted number that will 24 derive their income from business-related young people who failed Grade 12 back into benefit from the holistic package of support activities. The studies further indicate that the goals that government has the education system. to write at these centres. level of education and the quality of that edu- NYDA Chairperson Yershen Pillay spoke to “It is a holistic package of support with six cation is directly proportional to employability. outlined in its Vision 2030. Vuk’uzenzele about the programme, which is aspects to it, which includes tuition of 52 hours It is hoped that the programme will decrease aligned with the agency’s new focus on educa- of subject, study guide, career guidance, previ- the educational challenges facing young he National Development Plan (NDP) tion and skills development. ous examinations question papers, academic people in the country, which speaks to what states that South Africa needs a high- “We have taken an approach as the NYDA support and three assessments per subject. government envisioned in the NDP. quality education system with global that every matric pupil deserves a second “Each learner will receive this package of According to the NDP, South Africa loses Tcompetitive literacy and numeracy, chance, for whatever reasons, especially those support and will be assisted to register with half of every group that enters the school and higher education and training that enables in rural areas,” he said. the Department of Basic Education (DBE) system by the end of the 12-year schooling citizens to fulfil their potential. Pillay holds the view that the majority of before they sit for final examinations in No- period, wasting significant human potential The NDP also says that in order improve the matriculants who did not pass the National vember this year,” Pillay said. and harming the life chances of many young education system, there is a need to expand the Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations may He encouraged young people to take matric people. Female matriculants to take to SA skies has put effective transformation programs Ntambeleni Gabara in place, primarily to increase access to high quality training and skills development The Air Traffic and Navigation opportunities, which will enable women to effectively participate in the economy and Services (ATNS) has offered reduce inequalities. “ATNS’ recruitment objectives are aimed a once-in-a-life-time at achieving the fundamental transformation of inequities linked to class, race, gender, age opportunity to 24 young and disability in our society – to mention but one,” he said. female matriculants to Morokane said over the next two years, the group will go through a technology-intensive undergo specialised aviation internationally-accredited Air Traffic Man- agement course, which will enable them to training to become Air Traffic become fully fledged ATCOs. Recent research regarding transformation in- Controllers (ATCOs). dicates that the aviation industry still reflects huge disparities between men and women. The sky is the limit for these youmg people as they start their careers in avaition. he group completed an intensive “Occupations held by women, and non- four-week induction course that white employees are located in the semi- included visits to airports in and skilled occupational levels. Notably, major particularly those related with technical skills, correction of these imbalances by critical Taround Gauteng. changes have taken place in ‘senior manage- such as Air Traffic Control have been very role-players such as ATNS. ATNS Head of External Corporate Commu- ment’ occupations. limited,” he said. “This intake is a first of its kind because his- nications, Percy Morokane, said the trainees “This category has gone through rapid trans- Morokane said a particular challenge facing torically, ATCOs were integrated with other have gone through a rigorous regime of as- formation during the last decade or two, with the industry is increasing the participation aviation careers streams – such as Aeronauti- sessments (including thorough medicals) to the inclusion of more black employees as well of young people, particularly females in the cal Information Management and Assistant meet specified international requirements to as female, younger and intermediate skilled technical occupational categories. Air Traffic Officers. This was as a result of a become ATCOs. workforce. “Meeting the future demand of technical very low number of qualifying candidates,” “As part of its recruitment drive, ATNS “Changes in other occupational categories, skills in the sector largely depends on the he said. 12 Vuk’uzenzele May 2015 EMPLOYMENT NEWS

was to empower young people and give them access to new opportunities for em- Youth say YES to green jobs ployment, income generation, skills devel- opment and personal development to help Denel invests in Noluthando Mkhize The YES Programme builds the nation by them contribute to building South Africa. skills develop- involving young people in environmental When Minister of Environmental Affairs services. Edna Molewa tabled her 2013/14 Budget ment A few months ago, Jeann- They get skills they can use to take up jobs Vote, she said the YES Programme would and opportunities in the sector once they benefit 2 700 people. Bathandwa Mbola ette Hlongwane, 28, had no complete the programme. “Upon exiting the programme, these young Hlongwane says she saw an advert in the people will be placed in either permanent clue that 20 plastic bottles local newspaper last year where the Depart- employment or further training institutions.” ment of Environmental Affairs was looking Malusi Vatsha, Project Manager from Delta could be used to make a for people to enrol in the programme. Environmental Centre, says the programme She applied and started the 12-month is also accredited by the Education, Training T-shirt from the polyester programme in January this year. The pro- and Development Practices Seta, meaning gramme has helped her financially because that after completing the programme, the found in the plastic. she receives a monthly stipend of R1 600. young people can further their studies at “I had been unemployed for two years higher education institutions. longwane, who lives in Makapan- and in this area there aren’t any prospects Participants of the YES Programme are stad in North West, is currently for careers or education. The programme has given theory and practical training. enrolled with the Youth Environ- given me an opportunity to provide for my “For example, they will be taught about Hmental Service (YES) programme. children. I feel empowered and I am very waste management in the classroom and as “Makapanstad is a rural area and very happy to have received this opportunity.” an assignment, they will be expected to visit few people know about the importance of Martha Molubi, 25, another beneficiary, a waste management company and partner looking after our environment and recycling. says YES has not only given her hope, but with it,” says Vatsha. The programme has taught me a lot about it has also empowered her with skills in the To be able to qualify to be part of the pro- the benefits of recycling, agriculture and the environmental sector. gramme, participants need to have matric overall environmental management. Molubi was forced to stop her studies and live in a rural area. “I had no idea that some clothing materials because of the financial situation at home. “Environmental management is not com- are not 100 per cent cotton and a portion “This programme teaches us a number of mon in most rural areas. This programme More skills are needed to grow the of the production of clothing is made from aspects such as agriculture and waste man- is an opportunity to promote green jobs,” economy. polyester, which comes from plastic. These agement. My favourite is the agricultural says Vatsha. are some of the things that the YES pro- section of the programme. I have a dream Hlongwane also agrees, saying in most Denel is investing millions gramme has taught me,” says Hlongwane. of one day starting my own farm. This is a rural areas people usually burn waste not The programme is funded by the Depart- stepping stone,” says Molubi, who is also knowing that it can be turned into fortune. of rands in education and ment of Environmental Affairs in partner- from Makapanstad. “I would love to open a waste management ship with Delta Environmental Centre, The Department of Environmental Affairs centre. There is no recycling centre in this training to ensure that an environmental education, training and started the Youth Service Programme as a area. It is my dream to start something of consultation organisation. Presidential programme in 2003. The aim this nature,” she says. the country meets its demand for skills and that Ngubo turns business dream into reality the economy continues to grow. Ursula Graaff rtisan training provided by Denel SOC at its campus in Ekurhuleni When Namhla Ngubo is helping to meet South Africa’s Ahuge demand for skilled human decided to go overseas after resources in technical fields. This is according to Chief Executive of completing her studies to Denel Aviation, Mike Kgobe, who was speaking at an event to celebrate the gain experience in the food achievements of students who were trained at the Denel Technical Academy (DTA). and beverage industry, she A total of 235 students, who completed their first year of training at the DTA, will had no idea that experience now serve apprenticeships at various com- panies and organisations before returning would motivate her to start to Denel to complete their studies and qualification. her own business. The country’s tertiary institutions must train at least 30 000 artisans each year to gubo is the owner of Harvest from ensure that the country’s economy grows Heaven, a Durban-based company and that there is enough support for gov- that manufactures curried chillies ernment’s big infrastructure projects. This Nand peri-peri sauce. It supplies local is the target to be achieved by 2030, accord- supermarkets, caterers, shisa-nyama eateries ing to the recommendations contained in and flea markets. the National Development Plan. The company received a R49 000-inventory Located next to the OR Tambo Interna- for her business through the Business Develop- tional Airport, the DTA has built a solid ment Grant from the National Youth Develop- reputation for the quality of artisans and ment Agency (NYDA). skilled technicians it delivers to serve This NYDA Grant Programme is an incuba- the aviation industry. In recent months, tor programme for young entrepreneurs to the academy has expanded the scope of help them to either start or to grow their busi- courses it offers to include other engineer- nesses. Funding of up to R100 000 is available ing and technical sectors. for youth-owned businesses. Kgobe said Denel was committed to play- Thirty two-year-old Ngubo completed her ing a leading role in the training of skilled National Diploma in Food and Beverage stud- Namhla Ngubo's business is growing from strength-to-strenghth. engineers, artisans and technicians. ies and her BTech in Business Administration. The Denel Group allocates more than She then worked on cruise ships and at dif- The business started off slowly only selling Through her business ventures Ngubo says R64 million a year to its “Talent Pipeline ferent restaurants overseas, and this exposure curried chillies but in 2013, Ngubo decided to she has learnt and gained so much. Model” that starts with mathematics and to a whole new world helped to inspire her to diversify her products, which are sold to local “I have built professional business relation- science programmes for high school learn- start her own business. businesses. The business now has a manufac- ships with others and my knowledge has ers and continues through to bursaries for “I decided to do something with the experi- turing place and employs five people. expanded. This helps me overcome challenges tertiary studies, internships and mentoring ence that I gained while I was abroad. I just Ngubo said since starting her business she because I have the exposure and experience programmes. needed to find something to do to sustain has faced challenges because the food indus- where needed.” “For our country to achieve high levels myself.” try is complex and one needs to comply with Ngubo's advice for young entrepreneurs is of economic growth and address our social In 2012, Ngubo started her business and gave health regulations. However, she overcame simple. challenges of poverty, unemployment and it an interesting name, Harvest from Heaven. these challenges by staying committed to her “Don’t go where everyone is going, it causes inequality, we must work together to invest “When you plant a seed, you have to wait vision and wanting to see her business succeed. a traffic jam, rather go where no-one went in education, training and skills develop- a while for it to grow. It’s not something that “I had to be committed to what I wanted and and you will be successful. In life you have to ment to achieve our vision of a skilled and happens overnight. You have to be really pa- I just had to persevere. Having a mentor as well dream and you have to be persistent, never capable workforce,” said Kgobe. tient with your dreams and vision.” made it easier for me,” said Ngubo. give up.” May 2015 Vuk’uzenzele 13 EMPLOYMENT NEWS

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Noluthando Mkhize The social work practice needs to be renewed to make it relevant to current issues facing the South African society.

his was one of the resolutions that came out of the Social Work Indaba hosted by the Department of Social TDevelopment at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban recently. The theme for the Indaba was Revitalising social work practice in South Africa. Social workers who attended the Indaba Minister Bathabile Dlamini say s social workers have an important role in healing society. raised their concerns and challenges, in- cluding the increasing number of poor im- migrants and catering to the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex peo- ple – one of the most misunderstood sector of society. One of the social workers who attended the Indaba, Mapule Mboweni, said she was excited about having a platform where social workers could talk about their challenges. “This is a breakthrough for us as social workers because we have issues but no platform. At least if there is a platform, solu- tions will be implemented on a short-term, medium and long-term goal. “We really appreciate what the Minister of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini is doing. We are not saying that solutions will be created overnight but there is a way forward,” said Mboweni. Minister Dlamini convened the Social Work Indaba to understand the challenges faced by practitioners and to work with the practition- Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini and Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu at the Social Workers Indaba. ers to come up with ways to improve the delivery of social services in communities. working without supervision. must be debriefed and counseled consistently about 8 000 young people have graduated and In her address, she reminded social workers The department also said social workers deal to help them deal with some of the situations more than 3 500 have been absorbed into the that the delivery of social services was a right with a high workload. The current ratio of so- they faced. Public Service. guided by the South African Constitution. cial workers to the population countrywide is While admitting that the profession was estimated at 1:5000 – well above recommended Meeting the priority target Social Work Veterans’ Forum facing challenges, Minister Dlamini also levels. The department has rolled out a scholarship Attempts to improve the quality of service commended social workers for performing Social workers also experience stress, which programme funding students who want to delivered by social-work practitioners also ‘exceptionally’ in some areas. may sometimes lead to depression, because of study social work at universities in order to include the Social Work Veterans’ Forum. The Minister singled out the performance the traumatic situations they are often faced meet the 55 000 social service practitioner target This initiative provides young and upcoming of social workers in assisting the families with. set by the National Development Plan. social workers with an opportunity to learn of those who died in the Marikana tragedy The Indaba recommended that practitioners Since the scholarship programme started, from their veteran counterparts. in 2012 and, recently, the support given to families of South Africans who lost their lives in the Synagogue Church of all Nations building collapse in Nigeria. Committee to probe abuse in foster homes During both these incidents social workers provided psychosocial support to families of the deceased. Priscilla Khumalo The committee will look at the issues such as: “All social workers must understand Minister Dlamini also stressed the impor- • Children not being taken care of properly the legislation, regulations that have to do tance of extending, not just social security to The Department of Social while families continue to draw foster with the Department of Social Develop- the needy, but also welfare services. care grants. ment. No one will lift the profession except “As social workers, therefore, we have Development has appointed • A recent court judgment regarding the social workers…don’t expect someone else a critical role to play in helping society to renewal of foster care grants, which are to do the work for you, this we have to do heal through the provision of psychosocial a committee to look at the delayed due to backlogs. ourselves,” the Minister challenged social services.” • Invalid orders from the South African workers. abuse of children placed in Social Security Agency (SASSA). She urged the South African Council for Mentorship and supervision • Cutting the red tape around foster care. Social Service Professions to protect social Supervision was identified as one of the major foster care. The committee will also explore extending workers and engage with them throughout reasons why practitioners are unable to pro- the foster care grant beyond the age of 18, as the country. vide quality social services to communities. peaking at the National Social Work long as the child is still at school or studying. Minister Dlamini said the department was According to the department, social-work Indaba held recently in Durban, So- The National Social Work Indaba aimed to working on absorbing young social work- supervisors are appointed but they are not cial Development Minister Bathabile develop proposals and interventions aimed ers into the department to ensure that they enough to effectively mentor the estimated 19 SDlamini said the abuse of children was at strengthening the impact on social work grow in their profession. 500 practitioners in the Public Service. an issue that needed immediate attention. practice. “What we are trying to do right now is to Currently, the ratio of supervisor to practi- “There must be a way of finding out what is The Minister emphasised the need to look at how we are going to engage with tioner ranges from 1:10 to 1:13, depending on going on with our kids … we have to put the strengthen mentoring among social workers those young social workers, because they the area they are in, leaving many practitioners best interests of our children first,” she said. as well as understanding policy. have now become despondent,” she added.

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SA to host Global Entrepreneurship Congress Trade and invest- Nosihle Shelembe ment mission South Africa will be the first inspires hope African country to host the Global Entrepreneurship Edwin Tshivhidzo Congress (GEC) in 2017. Gauteng business-

his is a great opportunity for woman Jill Carol South Africa and Africa, as a continent, to showcase its en- Sesoko is one of “Ttrepreneurial prowess to the world,” Minister of Small Business Development many South African Lindiwe Zulu said at the Global Entrepreneur- ship Network recently. entrepreneurs who The bid was awarded to Johannesburg as part of the opening ceremony at GEC 2015 in Milan, dream of growing their Italy. The GEC is a meeting of start-up champions businesses outside of from more than 150 countries and attracts over Lindiwe Zulu, South Africa’s Minister of Small Business Development. 4 000 delegates. South Africa. These delegates represent distinct components of their entrepreneurial ecosystems and are fo- impetus by President Jacob Zuma when he ism, leisure and hospitality sectors – approxi- esoko’s Krugersdorp based cused on how best to help entrepreneurs start announced the establishment of the new mately R45 million for Johannesburg alone. company, GreenThermo and scale new companies, the Department of Ministry of Small Business Development. “This is indeed an honour and also an oppor- Energy, was part of the Small Business Development said. “GEC 2017 will ensure that small busi- tunity to entrench the City of Johannesburg’s SSouth African businesspeo- “The GEC is a platform that would open ness development remains firmly on the objective to encourage entrepreneurship in ple that participated in the Depart- doors for our youth, ignite entrepreneurship national agenda and the radar screen of all order to stimulate economic growth and create ment of Trade and Industry’s Trade and put our youth in the global arena,” Min- stakeholders,” Minister Zulu said. jobs,” she said. and Investment mission to Ethiopia ister Zulu explained. Member of the Mayoral Committee in The Congress has previously been held and South Sudan recently. She said the award would help sustain the en- the City of Johannesburg, Ruby Mathang, in the United States, United Arab Emirates, The aim of the mission was to find trepreneurial spirit that is growing momentum said the four-day conference would have China, United Kingdom, Brazil, Russia and export markets for South African of an entrepreneurial revolution that was given significant economic benefits for the tour- Italy. products and services. The mission also intended to increase trade and investment between South Africa and the two SA, Sudan pledge money to fund research countries, and also help South African companies that would like to export value-added products and those looking for investment opportunities and joint venture partnerships. GreenThermo Energy, which also manufactures biodiesel, is South Africa’s only supplier of fuel per- formance catalyst (FCP). FPC is a fuel combustion technol- ogy that enhances the combustion power of fuel, thereby increasing the burning rate of fuel, resulting in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption of up to 10 per cent, among others. According to Sesoko, GreenTher- mo Energy boosts environmental saving efforts of petroleum whole- salers, bulk consumers, logistics and fleet management companies in realising sustainable improve- ments in fuel efficiency and emis- sions reduction through innovative fuel combustion based green fuel products and services. The company has, for the past four years partnered with the Austral- ian fuel manufacturer to deliver a localised, dedicated fuel efficiency service tailor-made to meet Africa’s fuel energy efficiency needs. “I am hoping that we will be able Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor and Minister Tahani Abdalia Attla from Sudan have agreed to boost certain sectors in both countries. to get exposure and make inroads into the market there. “We have no doubt that our prod- Edwin Tshivhidzo Tahani Abdalla Attla, signed the agreement the two countries were taking the agreement uct will generate interest there but to fund researchers. further. we are hoping to do more than that South Africa and Sudan have The agreement is part of efforts to speed “Our visit is mainly to activate the agree- by signing contracts and sealing up a pact signed in Khartoum last No- ment.” deals to supply the catalyst and agreed to work together vember to support research work in South Through the agreement, South Africa and add value to the current initiatives Africa and Sudan. Sudan will work together in the fields of to promote cleaner and greener fuel to boost sectors such as Addressing the media after signing the agriculture and animal resources, nanotech- strategies,” said Sesoko, a mother of agreement, Minister Pandor said she was nology, health, energy and space science, as two from Ga-Rankuwa, Tshwane. agriculture, health and extremely pleased by the agreement. well as other crossing-cutting areas such as Sesoko is confident that opportu- “We have invited the minister to come and intellectual property and the benchmarking nities for her company would also energy. experience our research programmes,” she and development of science, technology and open up in other countries, as many said. innovation policy. of them are in the process of adopt- he two countries each pledged R2 The Sudanese Minister and her delega- South Africa and Sudan established diplo- ing the mandatory use of biodiesel million to support researchers in both tion were in the country on a week-long matic ties in 1994 and have since maintained to reduce greenhouse gas emissions countries. visit, which included visits to a number of good relations as a result of the role South and protect the environment. T Science and Technology Minister science related projects. Africa played in the peace and reconciliation Naledi Pandor and her Sudanese counterpart, Minister Abdalla said she was happy process between Sudan and South Sudan. 16 Vuk’uzenzele May 2015 SPORT, ARTS AND CULTURE

Charlotte Maxeke’s Active kids, better school results home to become a Albert Pule museum Daily physical activity can The Gauteng Provincial help school children perform Government has annou- better and make schools nced that the house of healthy places of learning. struggle stalwart and

o encourage physical activity at one of the famous 1956 schools, the Department of Basic Edu- cation (DBE), in partnership with the Women’s March leaders, TPhysical Education Institute of South Africa (PEISA), held a Physical Education Charlotte Maxeke, will be Symposium in Cape Town recently to come up with ways to encourage learners across the converted into a museum country to be physically active. Director of Enrichment and Sport in Educa- and interpretation centre. tion at DBE Nozipho Xulu said parents must encourage their children to be physically ac- axeke was the first black tive. woman to obtain a BSc De- “Parents are encouraged to lead this process gree, which she earned in by displaying and engaging in physical activi- M1901. In 1913, she also suc- ties like using stairs instead of lifts, limit the cessfully led the first anti-pass march use of video games and encourage as well as by women in the Free State towns of participate in free play activities with their Bothaville and Bloemfontein, and was children.” also one of the courageous women Xulu said physical activity had many benefits who marched to the Union Buildings for children, including improving their level of on 9 August 1956 in protest against pass concentration in class. Delegates who attended a physical education symposium agree that physical activity is laws. “There is enough evidence to prove that good for children. Gauteng Infrastructure Development cardio vascular activities have direct benefits MEC Nandi Mayathula-Khoza made for children and adolescents. This includes the announcement at an International muscle strengthening, bone strengthening, “Race for Survival” that will see a number of • Establishing School Physical Activity Women’s Day celebration at Kliptown’s development of fine and gross motor skills as young learners participating. Indicators which include Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication. well as lowering of blood pressure. Resolutions of the symposium • Physical education. She delivered a keynote address “Those have direct benefits to optimal learn- Delegates at the symposium agreed that more • School sport. on behalf of Gauteng Premier David ing processes and improved academic achieve- practical solutions were needed to deal with • Active travel. Makhura. ment, especially in mathematics and reading.” the state of physical education in South Africa • Break time physical activity. “In line with the theme for this year’s She said the move to encourage children to and improve on the results of the 2014 Healthy • After school sports and physical activities International Women’s Day celebration, be active is supported by different stakeholders Active Kids South Africa Report Card. (dance, indigenous games, fitness events, we will convert the house of Charlotte in the education sector. This would be done by: etc.). Maxeke into a museum and interpreta- The South African Democratic Teachers • Creating and distributing a School Self- • School physical activity environment. tion centre. Union (SADTU) and Supersport – Lets Play Assessment Tool Kit (School Physical • Learner health-related fitness. “This enhances the clarion call of the have pledged their support to the initiative, Activity and Nutrition Environment As- • Joining the Global Alliance for Healthy UN Women's Beijing +20 campaign: while Save the Children South Africa will host sessment). Active Kids. Empowering women, empowering humanity - picture it!” said MEC Mayathula-Khoza. She said they proposed the theme A good reason to visit your public library ‘Make it happen: together moving Gaut- eng city region forward for women’ for Noluthando Mkhize this year’s International Women’s Day celebration. “We decided to partner with women In today’s world of making from all walks of life and sectors in this celebration to give expression to things happen for yourself, gender priorities … and to showcase programmes and direct service delivery knowledge is the most initiatives to improve women's lives in partnership with women’s organisa- valuable tool you need to tions,” she said. MEC Mayathula-Khoza said the pro- push yourself to the next vincial government would also celebrate the 1954 Women’s Charter that aimed to level. This is why government unite women in common action for the removal of all political, legal, economic is putting the power of and social obstacles and strive to achieve Mzanzi Libraries On-line pilot projects give communities access to information that can women’s rights. knowledge at the fingertips improve lives. The MEC praised the provincial gov- ernment for the achievements in im- of communities through the proving the quality of lives of women. Each library will receive equipment estimated participate meaningfully in a democratic and She cited the role women now play in Mzansi Libraries On-Line pilot at R470 000, which includes 20 computers, two knowledge-based society. leading businesses, governments and printers, one document scanner, software, 10 She added that information communication global organisations. project. tablets, 10 e-Readers and gaming gadgets. technology could be used to fight poverty, “We have removed laws, regulations, The pilot project will run for two years and increase employment and educate the com- conventions and customs that dis- overnment has set aside R32 million could be extended to five if the results are suc- munity on entrepreneurship. criminate against women. More women for the project, which will provide cessful. “People use broadband for different reasons today occupy positions of power in all free internet connectivity to South The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, but mainly for communication, work and spheres of life. We continue to accelerate GAfricans through public libraries. together with the National Library of SA, will research. With universal access, people will the implementation of gender equality Communities can then access information on run the pilot in all nine provinces to put digital not need to call their municipality or go to and women empowerment policies,” government services and other information, resources in the hands of people. Home Affairs or Social Welfare. They can do she said. which can be used to better their lives. “The main aim of Mzansi Libraries On-Line everything online at their local library. Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture Rejoice is to provide free internet connectivity for all “In many communities, the only free public of reading and a life-long desire to learn and Mabudafhasi officially launched the pilot at South Africans through public libraries and access to computers and the internet is avail- develop intellectually, emotionally and cultur- Mapoteng Public Library in Gamagara Local create an informed and information literate able at public libraries, which indicates that ally.” Municipality, in Kuruman in the Northern society, in support of the goals of the National government’s investment in public libraries The launch of the Mzansi Libraries On-Line Cape. Development Plan,” said Deputy Minister delivers a good return.” project was also attended by Northern Cape Rietfontein and Galeshewe Public Libraries Mabudafhasi. She encouraged communities to make good MEC for Sport, Arts, and Culture Lebogang in the Northern Cape will also benefit from She said by giving South Africans information, use of these libraries. Motlhaping, who said that libraries were the the project. Mzansi Libraries On-Line will enable citizens to “The community must develop a culture nucleus of communities.