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Young South Africans have an important role to play in South Africa’s tourism industry. Government programmes are helping the youth Computer lab build their own tourism businesses. opens doors of education at rural

Neo Semono school Page 6 t the recent open- ing of the 2017 ATourism Indaba in Durban, President Jacob Zuma talked of the oppor- tunities for young South African entrepreneurs as the industry continued to grow. South Africa had a 13 per cent increase in visitors last year, he said, making tourism a sector of the economy that could change people’s lives. “In addition to job creation, Early start tourism also provides oppor- for this tunities for entrepreneurship. entrepreneur Given the low barriers to entry, it makes it possible for Page 9 new entrants, particularly women and the youth, to get open up when government “We are looking to achieve it takes to start and run a into business.” rolls out its new 5 In 5 Tour- at least a 30 per cent black business before approaching ism Growth Strategy. The ownership of the tourism government for help, accord- “If we work plan will target new mar- industry,” the President said. ing to Minister of Tourism together, the kets in Asia and the Middle “We have already begun to Tokozile Xasa. benefits of the East. It aims to increase the invest in transformation. At Her ministry already has number of tourists visiting this year’s Indaba, we have programmes to help new natural and cultural the country by five million 90 black-owned tourism entrepreneurs put together in the next five years. businesses from all nine business plans. But it was heritage of our ALSO AVAILABLE ON: country can be In line with government’s provinces in South Africa, not looking for haphazard policy of radical econom- offering authentically South growth, Minister Xasa said at shared by all the ic transformation, South African tourism products, the recent Local Government people.” African Tourism will give services and experiences.” Tourism Conference. black entrepreneurs the op- “We want sustainable portunity to showcase their Tourism is opportunity growth that creates more Opportunities for young businesses at trade shows South Africa’s youth need tourism entrepreneurs will and expos. to believe they have what Cont. page 2 @VukuzenzeleNews Vuk'uzenzele On the nature of unity: “It does not grow wild. It has to be Websites: www.gcis.gov.za nurtured, built up, it wears away. It must be doctored, treated. Life and legacy of www.vukuzenzele.gov.za It also has many enemies like the enemies that enter any plant OR TAMBO. E-mail: [email protected] that you grow, and you have to keep vigilant against these.” 100 YEARS Tel: (+27) 12 473 0405 (Second Pan-African Youth Seminar, Dar es Salaam, 5 August 1961) Free Copy 2 June 2017 Edition 1 GENERAL Vuk’uzenzele

From page 1 If we all work together, we incubators to small business- challenges faced by women, – “hard labour, overwork can prise that lid open, so es at strategic tourism nodes, in an industry where most and low pay”. To dispel this opportunities for black that the benefits of tourism, a tourism information portal women work in low-level myth and open the sector for people, especially people in and the natural and cultural to bridge the information jobs. In 2016 the department more entrepreneurial black rural areas, and for women, heritage of our country, can gap between entrepreneurs launched the Executive De- youth, government will fo- the youth and people living be shared by all the people and business opportunities, velopment Programme to cus on creating more oppor- with disabilities. We want in our country.” as well as business devel- complement the 2014 pro- tunities for youth, training growth in tourism to lead to opment and market access gramme. them, and encouraging them economic and social transfor- Supporting enterprises support to 300 enterprises Both initiatives are de- to find their place in the in- mation for our country.” Government has created mul- countrywide. signed to build black wom- dustry. She said all South Africans tiple programmes to make it “The incubator enables en- en’s leadership and business Tourism is an opportunity were partners in ensuring easier for previously disad- terprises to obtain business skills. The department also for youth to show their love tourism became one of the vantaged entrepreneurs to support services offered gave 20 young women full of South Africa – its natural more important and growing enter the tourism sector and mainly from the location of scholarships to study at beauty and diversity, spec- sectors of the economy. grow existing businesses. their businesses,” Minister Unisa’s School of Business tacular scenery and warm “Tourism is a half-exposed The tourism department Xasa said. Leadership. beaches. A new generation treasure chest. The lid is half- recently launched a new Also, in 2014 the Women The minister has acknowl- of young entrepreneurs can opened and not many of our Enterprise Development in Tourism Forum was edged the myth of employ- now promote their country people can get to the jewels. Programme. This provides launched to address the ment in the tourism industry to the world. v Tshepo One Million gives hope to unemployed youth

The Gauteng government’s Tshepo One Million Programme aims to target a million young people with skills training, job placement and entrepreneurship development.

More Matshediso “Youth unemployment is through the Tshepo One the most acute and primary Million learning lab network his month the Gaut- economic problem of our time. attached to local libraries, eng government will In Gauteng, we currently have based on the Massive Open Tlaunch the Tshepo about 2.7-million young people Online Varsity system pilot- One Million Programme of working age, who are not in ed by the City of Johannes- when it signs an agreement education and employment. burg. with 20 private sector part- “Two years after we launched “At least one million young ners. Tshepo 500 000, we reached residents of Gauteng will be Gauteng Premier David 354 633 young people. That is trained in basic proficiency Makhura has announced that when we decided to increase as users of the most current the province had doubled its our target to empower one versions of Microsoft Word, target set for 2019. The Tshepo million young people by 2019. Microsoft PowerPoint and 500 000 programme will now “This is part of radical eco- Microsoft Excel. This train- be known as Tshepo One Mil- nomic transformation and we ing will increase young lion. can only achieve it through jobseekers’ chances of em- Premier Makhura was ad- partnerships with the private ployability,” said Madyibi. dressing a meeting on youth The private sector can work with government to train unemployed youth in sector,” he said. The Gauteng government the skills they need to get jobs empowerment partnerships (Image: BSA) will work with Shanduka in Sandton, where more than Digital skills Black Umbrellas and Seke- 20 companies had committed Umbrellas and Cofesa. the private sector, its target has Microsoft SA’s Siya Madyibi laXabiso Auditors as lead to work with the province to In 2014, the provincial gov- now been increased. said the company would implementing project part- give hope to Gauteng’s unem- ernment launched the Tshepo provide one million young ners within the evolution ployed young people. initiative with the aim of em- Giving hope to the people with training oppor- and rollout of the Township Major international and local powering about 500 000 young youth tunities in digital skills. This Marketplace Platform and companies have committed people through skills training, Premier Makhura encouraged partnership commits to a wider Tshepo One Million to work with the provincial job placement and entrepre- the private sector to work with mass-scale deployment of the programme. v government. They include neurship development. Due government to create oppor- Microsoft Digital Literacy and Microsoft SA, Coca-Cola, Hol- to its success, and the enthu- tunities for young people and Virtual Academy Platform. This article was originally lard, Gijima, Shanduka Black siastic support it received from give them hope. The training will be run published on SAnews.gov.za

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From the Union Buildings a message from the President Let us all make our voices heard and declare ‘Ro neta!’

ur country has recent- should immediately report ly been saddened and incidents to authorities before Oangered by yet anoth- such abuse intensifies and er spate of violence against leads to murder. women in various parts of The rate of abuse and vi- South Africa. olence against women and A number of women were children is completely unac- killed by men who tortured ceptable, but the situation is and mutilated their victims. by no means hopeless. In the process they trampled Government has declared on our Constitution, which violence against women a acknowledges the inherent priority crime. We are seeing dignity of each person, guar- positive results as victims antees the right to life and or those around them step affords all of us freedom of forward and work with com- movement and residence. munity-based organisations, Sadly, the grave is now the the police and our courts to residence of women whose bring abusers to book. dignity and lives meant noth- We are seeing more and ing to their abusers. more perpetrators being We should all be outraged caught and being given long and seriously concerned jail terms, including life. about the reports of the abuse and killing of women and children in some parts Access to justice of the country. We should In support of laws and pol- gender-based violence, in ad- taking. They provide a friend- against women and children. be extremely concerned that icies on domestic violence, dition to 19 White Doors (Safe ly environment that assures We are fighting abuse and in most cases, these attacks sexual offences and harass- Houses) to provide safety and confidentiality, respect and violence round the clock. We occur at the hands of family ment, government is doing shelter services to victims of dignity. will do so as long as women members or in the case of a lot of work to offer victims domestic violence. and children continue to women, their intimate part- of abuse and violence safe The Department of Social Centres of care suffer. ners. havens and access to justice. Development has also es- We also have 55 Thuthuze- For our society to succeed These crimes are rooted in tablished the Gender-based la Care Centres across the in this area, all of us must the social fabric of our fam- It is essential Violence Command Centre country, with a major focus declare: “Ro neta! (Enough! ilies and communities. They with a toll free number 0800 on sexual violence. These cen- Not in my name!)” It is not are therefore difficult to police citizens work with 428 428 and the “please call tres give medical treatment only victims who must make in conventional ways – short law-enforcement me” number *120*7867#. to victims and survivors of their voices heard, but it must of having a police officer in Skilled social workers are on rape, and ensure evidence is be all of us who speak on every home or in every public agencies and all hand at the command centre collected which can be used their behalf and report and space where men and women to provide telephonic coun- at trial. condemn abusers. may encounter one another. sectors of society selling services and other With these services at the Men, in particular, must It is therefore essential that to fight this interventions. disposal of persons directly or take a stand against other citizens must, without break- The system is able to track indirectly affected by abuse, men who are abusive and ing the law themselves, work terrible scourge the physical location of the victims of violence should violent. with our law-enforcement callers to facilitate speedy feel confident to report perpe- Women account for the agencies and all sectors of The Department of Social interventions and referrals, trators to the police and other majority of our population, society to fight this terrible Development has established where necessary. agencies that can help. yet face the greatest burden scourge and isolate these eight Khuseleka One Stop SAPS has established 1 027 The work done by gov- of abuse. This cannot be how criminals in society. Centres which offer a range Victim-Friendly Rooms at ernment and many com- our society treats our moth- Victims should not turn a of support services to victims certain police stations. These munity-based organisations ers, sisters, aunts, daughters. blind eye to violence in their of crime. are private rooms where vic- around the country are part of We must look deep into our intimate relationships, at The same department funds tims of gender-based violence our commitment to 365 Days hearts and our values and we home, work or school, but 102 shelters for victims of are interviewed for statement of Activism for no violence must end the violence. v 4 June 2017 Edition 1 GENeRAL Vuk’uzenzele Making eThekwini most caring city in Africa

Rapid urbanisation poses complex challenges, such as poverty and homelessness. This reality faces most cities in developing countries, including eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, writes Executive Mayor Zandile Gumede.

But it also comes with chal- make eThekwini the most mixed-income settlement lenges. caring and liveable city in of some 25 000 dwellings. It EThekwini is South Africa’s Africa by 2030. is expected to create 40 000 third most significant city Public-private partnerships permanent jobs. The second economy. In a country where can make a large contribution, phase of the project is under- almost half the youth popu- and give business the oppor- way. lation is unemployed, cities tunity to help overcome our The 1 000-hectare mixed-use must respond to the urgent socioeconomic challenges. Ocean Dune Sibaya, part of challenges of skills and eco- Through this framework, the the Oceans and Park Square nomic development. municipality will facilitate a Developments in Umhlanga, number of mega develop- will provide 9 000 residential A framework for ments. Many exciting projects dwellings and half a million transformation planned, but I will highlight square metres of commercial A visualisation of the R25-billion Cornubia Development, a sustainable, mixed-use, mixed-income settlement of some 25 000 dwellings, and one of The eThekwini Municipality only a few. and public amenities. eThekwini’s key projects. has initiated a number of pro- We are working hard to grammes to create jobs and, at New developments promote social and economic n eThekwini we are fo- migration patterns. the same time, stimulate the First, the multimillion-rand transformation by ensuring cused on improving the Poverty, unemployment and city’s economy. Inner City Regeneration Pro- residents are given opportuni- Ieconomic status of all inequality are also found in The new eThekwini Radical ject is underway. This massive ties to contribute meaningful- our people and eradicating cities. So people migrating to Economic Transformation investment programme will ly to eThekwini’s mainstream poverty, unemployment and cities in search of a better qual- Framework demonstrates our change the face of the central economy. We are moving inequality. ity of life often find themselves commitment to accelerating business district and increase towards making eThekwini Every year millions of people facing the same difficulties service delivery, providing the resident base from some the ultimate destination to across the world migrate from they had hoped to escape. economic opportunities to 80 000 to over 450 000. live, work and play. v rural to urban areas in search A high urban population poor and unemployed resi- The R25-billion Cornubia of a better life. As a city, we growth rate can have advan- dents, and growing the small Development, one of the Zandile Gumede is the Ex- must up the pace of service tages: a larger domestic market business sector. city’s key projects, will estab- ecutive Mayor of eThekwini delivery in line with these and more global investment. The framework aims to lish a sustainable, mixed-use, Metropolitan Municipality. NYDA funds to grow young students and entrepreneurs Deputy Minister in the Presidency for youth development Buti Manamela says the National Youth Development Agency’s budget for the next year will fund education and training, start-up businesses, and new regional offices.

Staff reporter Education be provided with skills devel- Entrepreneurship A total of R46-million will go opment training. This year the NYDA will he National Youth to supporting the National “The NYDA will continue to invest some R72-million Development Youth Service (NYS), in part- fund 400 students from previ- in economic participation T Agency’s (NYDA) nership with the Expanded ous years and another 500 will programmes. R430-million budget will Public Works Programme. continue to receive training to The funds will go to both allow it to continue funding The NYDA will build a data- become artisans.” grants and training for young entrepreneurs, stu- base of NYS projects and vol- young entrepreneurs. dents and artisanal training unteers. It will fund training New branches “This will result in over programmes, and open four for the volunteers, who go on Budget has been set aside for 800 new entrepreneurs be- new branches. to mentor young people in life four new regional offices – in ing funded through devel- “We are playing and we will skills and entrepreneurship. Ekurhuleni in Gauteng, the opmental finance, with the continue to play a strong co- “A further R80-million OR Tambo District Municipal- creation of more than 3 000 ordinating role in directing will be invested towards ity in the Eastern Cape, and jobs in numerous sectors,” youth development, ensur- education, jobs and skills de- Richards Bay and Newcastle, Deputy Minister Manamela ing that youth priorities are velopment in 2017/18,” the both in KwaZulu-Natal. said. Deputy Minister in the Presi- dency Buti Manamela presented adequately met, monitoring Deputy Minister said. “All branches will be In the last financial year the National Youth Development services and developing ev- “This will see 5 000 young equipped with free wifi ser- the agency granted 700 en- Agency's budget for 2017/18 to Parliament recently. idence based policies and people being placed in avail- vices to provide young people trepreneurs with start-up or programmes that advance able job opportunities, 500 with access to technology. development funding. the youth development agen- students will receive schol- “The soon-to-be launched An additional 60 000 as- Training included identify- da,” Deputy Minister in the arships through the Solomon NYDA app will become an- piring entrepreneurs went ing opportunities, writing a Presidency for youth devel- Mahlangu Scholarship Fund other platform for youth to through the NYDA’s busi- business plan and basic opment Buti Manamela said. and 60 000 young people will connect to their agency.” ness development training. accounting. v Vuk’uzenzele education June 2017 Edition 1 5 Hostel improves farm school education

Learners from trust villages near Thaba ’Nchu used to have to travel up to 70 kilometres to get to their farm school. Now a new hostel is changing their lives, and their education. Galoome Shopane Closing the gap e diti Secondary Education MEC Tate Makgoe School near Thaba said the hostel was an educa- S’Nchu, deep in the tional investment in the rural rural hinterland of the Free community. State, is difficult to get to. “No country has ever been A “farm school” serving 23 successful without educa- trust villages, many of its 500 tion,” he said. “Education learners had to travel distanc- is the only weapon to fight es of 16 to 70 kilometres to get unemployment and change there. our communities.” Now, thanks the Free State He told the learners they Department of Education, should know they could start Kagiso Trust and the National as a farm school learner and Lotteries Commission (NLC), end up being a president, a their lives have become a bit doctor or an engineer. easier. A hostel for some 300 Farm schools were a priority, learners has been built at the MEC Makgoe said, because school. their standard of education The hostel will mainly house was historically poor. Excited learners at Sediti Secondary School near Thaba ’Nchu celebrate their new hostel. (Photo: Galoome Shopane) Grade 12 learners, with the “We are closing the gap rest of the rooms going to between the child who goes the hostel would boost learn- triculants came from Sediti Mpho Motlhabane, a for- the learners who live furthest to school in town and on the ing. “These facilities will Secondary. The hostel, she mer learner at the school, from the school. farms because we want to help our children greatly, said, would ensure “the res- is being employed as the The NLC granted R15-million make sure that every child and they will improve the toration of human dignity”. hostel’s housekeeping su- towards building the hostel, has access to good quality learners’ performances.” Twenty-five people from pervisor. and the Free State Department education.” The NLC’s Charlotte Mam- surrounding villages have “I am going to do my best of Education R30-million. The pane pointed out that while been employed at the hostel to motivate the youngsters, department has already built Top matriculants the school was virtually in to help learners with laundry, as I know this road that 36 hostels at farm schools The school’s principal, the middle of nowhere, two guidance and support while they are travelling on,” she across the province. Maleshwane Mohapi, said of the Free State’s top ma- they are far from home. said. v

Rural KZN youth become community teachers

Unemployed young people from KwaZulu-Natal’s rural areas are now qualified teachers, able to educate young people like themselves in their indigenous languages.

Staff reporter new graduates now have the opportunity to have a positive total of 776 new impact in their often margin- foundation phase alised, rural and inaccessible A teachers recently communities. received teaching degrees from the Sants Private High- ‘We are the change’ er Education Institution. Graduate Senza Mguni of Vry- Most of them were previ- heid says the hard work was ously unemployed youth worth it. from the rural areas of Kwa- “We had no idea where this Zulu-Natal who were ben- path would take us. But we eficiaries of bursaries from are here today because we the provincial Department were passionate about what of Education. we were doing. We are the Learners in rural areas now have a chance at a better education, in their own language, from teachers who come The department and Sants change that is required in our from their communities – thanks to the Sants Private Higher Education Institution and the KwaZulu-Natal provincial recognised that the cost of schools.” Department of Education. (Photo: BSA) enrolling in a university away Professor Jean Baxen, execu- from home doubled for stu- tive academic director at Sants, knowing how to take the con- quality education as a human phase, and among indigenous dents from rural areas. So after is proud that the graduates tent and reproduce it in a way right. language teachers. registration, students were have proven themselves in the that produces optimal learning A 2015 Centre for Develop- Graduates were originally trained at nine student support classroom while doing their outcomes for all children.” ment and Enterprise report targeted for their desire to centres across KwaZulu-Natal. practice teaching sessions in found that there would be a remain in their communities Teaching students close to their third year. Teaching in isiZulu need for 30 000 new teachers after completing their studies. home kept costs down and “Teaching is not merely For Sants, the programme is every year up to 2030. The But they were also chosen for allowed the students to stay about knowing the content,” a way of living the Constitu- shortage would be especial- their ability to learn in English in their communities. These she says. “Rather, it is about tion’s protection of access to ly critical in the foundation and teach in isiZulu. v 6 June 2017 Edition 1 EDGEUCNEARTIONAL Vuk’uzenzele Computer lab opens doors of education at rural school A few years ago Sigidisabathembu Primary in KwaZulu-Natal was just two shacks with no windows and doors. Today it is a brick school with a new high- tech computer laboratory, recently handed over by the Department of Science and Technology.

ers, and 19 tablets for Grade R to address the range of diffi- Hlengiwe Ngobese learners to use. Speaking at the culties that we face. Through handover ceremony, Minister science we will discover a way world of education of Science and Technology Na- to curb HIV, and overcome has opened up for ledi Pandor said the school’s the many other diseases that A children in the pover- students and their educators kill hundreds of thousands of ty-stricken rural village of Il- would now benefit from Africans on the continent. enge-Majuqule in Ladysmith, computer-based learning and “Science has the answer for KwaZulu-Natal, thanks to a teaching programs, providing many challenges in our soci- new high-tech computer lab- curricular support for all sub- eties.” oratory at Sigidisabathembu jects from Grades R to 7. Sigidisabathembu School Primary School. Principal Nozipho Mdunge Now, instead of travelling Bringing science to thanked both the Department Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor in the Sigidisabathembu Primary School computer lab, as learners get to use the new equipment for long distances to access the rural youth of Science and Technology, the first time. internet, learners will get “The Department of Science and the Department of Basic to use it every day. The lab, and Technology’s Youth Into Education, for the changes handed over to the school by Science Programme was they had brought to the school. “We never thought, back and the community would no the Department of Science and developed to expand access “When I came here in 2008 then, that this school would longer have to spend time and Technology recently, is inter- to science and technology to the school had only two develop like this – that we money travelling to town to net-enabled and equipped younger generations in the shacks with no windows and would have brick structures. use a computer. with 30 desktop computers, a rural areas,” Minister Pandor doors,” Principal Mdunge “Not to mention this mod- “Town is over an hour away,” multimedia printer, external said. said. “When it rained we had ern, high-tech computer Shabalala said. “We used to hard drives and a projector. “Without science and to dismiss the learners, be- laboratory!” spend R90 for transport and Nine laptops have been do- technology we cannot have cause the floors were flooded Grade 7 learner Thalente R20 at the internet cafe, just to nated for the school’s six teach- change. We would not be able like a dam. Shabalala said schoolchildren access the internet.” v Book your child’s place at school − online Thanks to the Gauteng Education Department’s admissions app, parents and guardians can now go online to select a school for children going into Grade 1 and Grade 8 in 2018.

Nonkululeko Mathebula www.education.gpg.gov.za and www.gdeadmissions. he Gauteng Educa- gov.za. tion Department’s Parents needing help with the Tonline admissions application process can go to app is now open for parents one of the 65 school admission and guardians who need to centres across the province. register their children going The Gauteng Education into Grade 1 or Grade 8 in Department has established 2018. these centres to guide par- The application system can ents through the admission be used on a desktop com- process, and assist parents puter, tablet or mobile phone. who do not have access to the It allows parents to select the internet. school they would like their Basic Education Department children to attend. For other Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi explains the online admissions system. spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga grades, parents still have to said schools in other provinces apply at the school itself. would have their own online Online applications close missions.gov.za and click The next step is to submit they are on the waiting list. admission application process at midnight on 12 June 2017. “Register”. Then follow the supporting documents to the in place next year. School placements will be instructions. school. Parents will have to Need help? “The success of the online ap- done from 24 June to 29 Sep- Once parents have selected take physical copies of docu- A video tutorial, a step-by- plication process in Gauteng tember 2017. the school and completed their ments such as IDs, passports, step guide in pictures, and bodes well for the future of the To apply for a Grade 1 or online application, they will be immunisation cards, birth answers to parents’ fre- education system in this coun- Grade 8 place for a child sent their school waiting list certificates, proof of address quently asked questions are try, and other provinces will in 2018, go to www.gdead- number via SMS or email. and so on to the school where all available on the website be following suit,” he said. v Vuk’uzenzele health June 2017 Edition 1 7 Healthier choices for a brighter future The new For My Future project will educate young South Africans on the life choices that will help make them happier, healthier adults.

Sulaiman Philip make kids aware of how bet- clude parents and other adults ter self-esteem can make them in encouraging the adoption he government’s re- healthier. of healthy, sustainable life- cently launched For The project is there to help styles across the community. TMy Future (FMF) young people to make better The project will also look to project aims to improve the life choices. build partnerships with other wellbeing of young people by organisations in the communi- educating them on the impor- A resource for everyday ties they serve. For example, tance of making healthier and living partnerships with commu- better choices in their lives. The Department of Health nity gardeners will reinforce The initiative is a partnership recognises inactivity as a ma- the importance of eating less between the Western Cape De- jor risk factor for preventable processed food while also partment of Health and the na- diseases such as diabetes, hy- supplying fresh vegetables to tional departments of Arts and A local dance group entertains at the launch of the For My Future initiative pertension and heart disease. FMF centres. Culture, Social Development, in George. (Photo: Western Cape Department of Health). FMF centres will offer safe The youth at the launch got and Basic Education. Local spaces for youth to play or the chance to vote for the municipalities and NGOs Cape. to adopt healthy behaviour take part in team sport. They name and logo of the new have also come on board. in adolescence, which will will also offer health screening FMF Youth Centre in Them- More than 250 young people Lessons for life become lessons for life. services for the detection and balethu, which will open later attended the recent launch of Poor nutrition and less active It will give young South management of illnesses. this year. the FMF programme at the lifestyles are creating a gener- Africans advice on healthy The FMF leaders hope that They chose “Incubeko”. Harry Comay Tuberculosis ation of obese and unhealthy nutrition and the importance the programme will expand This means “wisdom” in isi- Hospital in George, Western children. FMF aims to get kids of exercise. FMF will also beyond just the youth to in- Xhosa. v Getting help to tackle substance abuse

ubstance abuse is in your area. treatment and may help ad- on the rise, espe- Don’t ignore the problem. dicts to keep working. This is The myths Scially among the Hoping the problem will go a more cost-effective option The truth will set you free, they say. Knowing these myths youth. away on its own does not to in-patient treatment. about addiction will aid your recovery or help you help While it affects individuals, work. The sooner treatment In-patient treatment would a loved one. it has the knock-on effect of begins the sooner the prob- mean an extended stay in a MYTH 1: Overcoming harmful use or dependency is tearing apart communities lem can be beaten. registered treatment facility simply a matter of willpower. "You can stop using drugs and increasing crime rates. Ignoring the problem or – usually away from family if you really want to." National and provincial protecting a loved one from and familiar temptations. FACT: Prolonged exposure to drugs and alcohol alters the health departments’ pro- the consequences of their Treatment would involve brain. These brain changes make it extremely difficult for grammes to combat sub- actions will keep them from medical interventions, if an individual to quit by sheer force of will. stance abuse are founded getting the help they need. necessary, and counselling. MYTH 2: Substance use disorder is a disease, so there’s on counselling healthier life nothing you can do about it. choices and promoting active Access to treatment Aftercare and FACT: Substance abuse is a disease, but that doesn't mean lifestyles. You can choose to go to a counselling you’re a helpless victim. Dependency can be treated and These services are based in clinic in your community or Aftercare is vital to recovery. reversed through therapy, medication, exercise and other child and youth care centres one outside where you live. Recovering addicts are en- treatments. or, in the Western Cape, at one With the help of a medical couraged to attend aftercare MYTH 3: People with drug and alcohol disorders have to of their The Mass participa- professional, treatment op- and counselling for as long hit rock bottom before they can get better. tion; Opportunity and access; tions will be considered and as needed. FACT: Treatment and attention to the matter can begin Development and growth a plan put into place. It is the best way to spot or at any point of recovery. The earlier help is obtained, the (MOD) Programme centres. Early intervention pro- treat a relapse. better. grammes are communi- Support groups are vitally MYTH 4: You can't force someone into treatment. They Getting help ty-based and are considered important – not just for re- have to want help. If you or someone you know the best option for youth covering addicts but for fam- FACT: Treatment doesn't have to be voluntary to be suc- needs help with a substance who have only just begun ily as well. Talking through cessful. Someone who is pressured into treatment can still abuse problem your first stop experimenting. a problem and sharing benefit and make a full recovery from addiction. should be your local commu- Family of substance abusers experiences allows addicts MYTH 5: Treatment didn't work before, so there’s no point nity centre or clinic. and their dependent children and their families to build trying again. Some cases are just hopeless. Here trained medical pro- can choose a communi- support networks that will FACT: Recovery from substance use disorder is a long fessionals or social workers ty-based option. help deal with the stresses process. It often involves setbacks. A relapse doesn't mean will assess you and direct This allows those closest to associated with addiction that treatment has failed. you to the services available the patient to be part of the and recovery. v 8 June 2017 Edition 1 FOCUS ON YOUTH Vuk’uzenzele Giving hope to breast cancer survivors Nneile Nkholise is a young engineer using her knowledge to make the world better for breast cancer survivors – work that has earned her this year’s NYDA President’s Award.

Albert Pule The company, currently incu- requests – a prosthetic with a bated at the Innovation Hub, magnet implant. “You can run neile Nkholise manufactures prosthetics for and jump without it falling wanted to follow women who have survived and those who use it can go Nher brother into breast cancer. to gym while it is still attached journalism. Her mother Nkholise found her path to their body.” believed she should be an in life during a class discus- engineer instead. sion on how additives could Opportunities for Fortunately the young wom- improve the production of women an listened to her mother and facial prosthetics. While the Nkholise encourages other chose mechanical engineering, men in her class discussed young women to consider which spoke to her artist’s facial prosthetics, she realised careers in engineering. Part soul. “I wanted to carve a the discussion could easily of her vision for iMed is to new path for myself and be a include breasts. employ as many women as design engineer because I was “Being a woman, and seeing possible. She sees this as a way creative and wanted to explore so many women losing breasts to introduce them to engineer- that side of engineering.” because of cancer, I said some- ing, and to empower them. As she began to study she one needs to answer that.” Her belief stems from re- started understanding there search by the World Economic was more to the profession Innovation Forum on the gender gap. It than meets the eye. “It’s not Nkholise has built her busi- found that young women, just about cars or production.” ness on her need to help wom- especially African women, en who are unable to afford do not have access to many Finding purpose breast reconstruction after a Nneile Nkholise explaining the sizes of the breast prosthetics she manu- opportunities. factures at her company, iMED Tech. After graduating from the mastectomy. “When someone “I was, in my little way, try- Central University of Technol- has undergone mastectomy, ing to create opportunities for ogy she founded iMed Tech, a the option that person would In the beginning Nkholise was to give women something young women and I believe company that commercialises have is breast reconstruction, designed and manufactured a they could wear over their that I have a responsibility to her research into additive and that is very expensive. It simple prosthetic that had the scars. Now she is testing a skill as many young people as manufacturing in medicine. can go over R120 000.” feel of a real breast. The idea new idea in response to client I can.” v

Invention helps small farmers with ‘green’ footprint

Amukelani Chauke “My passion and love for Barends started an internship agriculture, the environment with the provincial Depart- n inspiring woman and people is the sphere that ment of Agriculture and went from the Overberg I want to be in, it’s the sphere on to obtain a bursary to study Atown of Bredas- where I see myself growing a Business Science degree dorp has invented a carbon and contributing,” she says. in agricultural economics at footprint calculator that The purpose of the calcula- Stellenbosch University. will help small- and me- tor is first as a guidance tool She then enrolled in the dium-sized farms ensure to direct the Western Cape Western Cape’s Young Pro- their farming methods are Department of Agriculture in fessional Persons Programme, environmentally friendly. assisting smallholder farmers which aims to support black The tool will measure en- with their carbon footprint postgraduate students devel- tity-level carbon emissions and to act as a guidance tool op their careers. With support from the farm and at the to industry in constructing a via the in-service training and same time help farmers iden- more formal carbon calculator mentorship, Barends com- tify carbon hotspots on their for smallholder mixed farm- pleted her Master’s degree. property. ing systems, Barends says. Her dissertation was on the The invention is the brain- The tool will also provide carbon footprint of farming child of 30-year-old Vanessa farming communities with activities. Barends, who – despite much-needed information Today Barends is employed working in a male-dominated to plan for more efficient as an agricultural economist sector – is determined to be a farming activities and help with the Western Cape De- role model and pave the way in reducing costs. partment of Agriculture and for young women from rural After matriculating from her innovative idea is making Vanessa Barends is making an impact in the farming sector. areas across the Western Cape. the local Napier High School, waves in the industry. v Vuk’uzenzele FOCUS ON YOUTH June 2017 Edition 1 9 Early start for this entrepreneur Education has been the lever to open doors and get out of poverty for this young businessman from Tshwane.

sk Karidas Tshint- er, with a designer friend, of “I have been fortunate and sholo and he will Push Ismokol Clothing. now one of my goals is to Atell you that pov- The company designs, be able to go and give back, erty made him an entrepre- manufactures and markets its because I know there are a lot neur. He was four when the clothing, caps and sweaters of people where I come from ice cream van drove through from a factory close to where who are skilled in ways that his Ekangala township he grew up. Local manufac- the system does not necessar- home. Like all children he turing matters to him. ily cater for.” asked his mother for a treat. “I strongly believe in Af- The University of Cape Town “My mom then grabbed me rican solutions to African actuarial science graduate very tight and looked me in problems. The business is believes that the foundation the eyes and said she couldn’t more sustainable in the long of his success has been edu- buy that ice-cream, even run when you grow your cation. In Grade 9 his maths though she wanted to. But she own capacity to produce, as marks dropped, he spent the told me that I am the man of opposed to just buying from rest of the year working hard- the house and we needed to China and selling.” er and by the end of the year Karidas Tshintsholo with uSkhumba the BIg Banger. (Image: Push Ismokol) work together.” Tshintsholo is making his was the top maths student in In that moment he realised success the foundation for his school. that his mother provided uplifting his community. His “The people who can get out other ways, such as with their also been selected as an Allan food and shelter, any extras factory is based close to his of a township are the people hands.” Gray Orbis Foundation fellow. he would need to work for. home and he hires from the who can either write an essay Tshintsholo’s success has The fund is the investment Tshintsholo was six when he community. He has been open or solve a maths problem. not gone unnoticed. He was management firm's invest- started his first business, pay- about creating opportunities If you can’t do those things a finalist for the Anzisha ment in young entrepreneurs, ing kids to make wire cars that and upskilling women and then you are basically trapped Prize, Africa’s biggest prize providing access to education he then sold on. Today he is youth from Ekangala, in the because the system doesn’t for young entrepreneurs and and entrepreneurial develop- business brain and co-found- City of Tshwane. really cater for those gifted in business disruptors. He has ment. v

Diamond Hub creates community entrepreneurs

clear that the people he ap- sights into the qualities that They also have partnership proached for help were also drive successful leaders. agreements with the National clueless about entrepreneur- The hub teaches a number of Youth Development Agency ship. There was no-one to different courses. One is the and the Small Enterprise Fi- mentor him. Entrepreneur Development nance Agency. Right there, Matiwane had Programme, a simplified Matlwane’s experience a light-bulb moment. He saw masters in business adminis- allows him to spot business the opportunity of starting tration, or MBA. opportunities in even the an entrepreneurship hub, to They took MBA curriculum poorest communities. create a culture of entrepre- material donated by the Uni- Recently, he visited a small neurship in his community. versity of the Free State and community of Schmidtsdrift, Along with five friends who broke it down to its simplest 80 kilometres west of Kimber- shared his vision, Matlwane form to create a training ley. He now has a five-year The Diamond Creative Vision Hub teaches entrepreneurship skills to unemployed youth, and advises local government on small business. registered a non-profit organ- course for young people. contract to provide entrepre- isation – and the Diamond Another is the Entrepreneurs neurship programmes there. Creative Vision Hub was in the Classroom course, which “Our job is to develop Amukelani Chauke more. I felt old,” he said. born. teaches business skills to learn- the rural community into a So Matlwane quit a job he ers from schools in the area. self-sustained community,” ored with his job had held for over four years. Building leadership he said. and depressed by He wasn’t sure what exactly Today, the organisation is Working with “We are going to do that by Bthe poverty and un- he wanted to do, but he had staffed by academics, stu- government using their natural resources, employment he saw around always had a passion to be- dents and professionals from The Diamond Creative Vi- the land, river and the fact him in Kimberley’s Galesh- come an entrepreneur. diverse fields but with a sion Hub also advises local that the place is rich with ewe township in the North- He spent a year doing re- common passion for youth government. Matlwane and diamonds.” ern Cape, 25 year-old Edward search, and realised along entrepreneurship. his partners are part of the Matlwane’s ultimate goal is Boitumelo Matlwane needed the way that he knew nothing The aim is to create a mind- Frances Baard district mu- to create wealth among black a new start. about entrepreneurship. He set of entrepreneurship and nicipality’s small, medium township youth, to break the “Every day, I did the same had reached a stalemate. wealth creation among the and micro enterprise (SMME) chain of inter-generational thing. I could not take it any- To his dismay, it became youth by offering unique in- development committee. poverty. v 10 June 2017 Edition 1 general Vuk’uzenzele Mthatha park to get entrepreneurs working The Vulindlela Heights Industrial Park in Mthatha was recently upgraded to the tune of R22-million to increase manufacturing in the region and allow entrepreneurship to thrive.

Siya Miti at King Sabata Dalindyebo Lo- “But we would like to reposi- cal Municipality, welcomed tion it to be part of the Special overnment’s plans to the dti’s contribution. Economic Zone (SEZ) that is attract manufacturing “This marks a significant planned for Mthatha and make Gto the Eastern Cape milestone in our plans to grow vacant space in the park availa- are taking shape with the re- the economy of Mthatha,” Mn- ble for more investments.” cent revamp and launch of the qokoyi said. SEZs are areas designated for Vulindlela Heights Industrial “The objective of the initia- targeted economic activities, Park in Mthatha. tive is to increase the capaci- so as to attract investors. They To develop industrial activity ty of the park as an industrial are supported by government in the area, the Department of hub, thereby attracting more with incentives, infrastructure Trade and Industry (the dti) investments which will create and systems. recently injected R22-million employment and boost our Buhle Dlulane, CEO of the into upgrading the Vulindlela Sipho Zikode of the Department of Trade and Industry said the revitalisation economy.” Eastern Cape Development Heights site, which falls under of the park was meant to create an enabling environment for entrepreneurship Over 100 jobs were created Corporation, said the launch to thrive. (Photo supplied) the King Sabata Dalindyebo during the upgrade, which of the park brought hope to Local Municipality. to take advantage of the new country’s state-owned indus- included the construction of a the community. It is one of a number of parks infrastructure and put their ef- trial parks in order for them boundary fence and roads, and “The park currently has 87 the dti has recently upgraded forts into manufacturing. to contribute in growing the the installation of a waste skip per cent occupancy,” Dlulane across South Africa, with a to- “While government is pro- country’s economy and creat- structure, CCTV system and said. “The more occupants it tal investment of R189-million. viding the infrastructure, ing jobs,” said Zikode. electrical infrastructure. attracts, the more jobs it will At the launch of the Vulindle- businesspeople must stand up, create and the tax base will in- la Heights site, Sipho Zikode, roll up their sleeves and work Significant milestone Special Economic crease. Deputy Director-General of hard,” said Zikode. Vulindlela’s tenant mix in- Zone “It is important to broaden Special Economic Zones and The revitalisation of Vulindle- cludes manufacturers and oth- “As an industrial park, Vulin- the scope to attract investors, Economic Transformation at la Heights was part of efforts to er businesses supplying prod- dlela is a beehive of economic diversify the economy that will the dti, said the R22 million decentralise industrial activity, ucts and services to the local activity as there are many big be able to carry us even when investment was to create an so as to deepen and strengthen market. It currently employs companies and small enter- times are tough. This creates enabling environment for en- South Africa’s industrial base. 866 people, full time. prises that are located in the jobs and addresses the high trepreneurship to thrive. “The purpose of the pro- Richard Mnqokoyi, director park and are doing business,” level of poverty and inequality He called on entrepreneurs gramme is to upgrade the of local economic development said Mnqokoyi. in the region.” v New Rand West City Mall boosts local economy The new Tambotie Mall in Randfontein has not only created hundreds of jobs, it’s also keeping local buying power in the community, helping to grow the town’s economy.

Nonkululeko Mathebula ly at the new mall, the town’s economy will go up. new mall in Rand- fontein west of Jo- Putting food on the Ahannesburg has table created more than 1 300 job Local resident Xoliswa opportunities, benefitting res- Mokoena says her hopes for idents of the Rand West City a permanent job were an- Local Municipality. swered by the construction Tambotie Mall, recently of the mall. launched by Mayor Mzi Khu- “Things were really tough,” malo and local business lead- she says. “This mall gave me ers, is set to boost economic and my family new hope and activity in the region. will help me put food on the Of the 1 300 jobs created, table.” more than 400 are permanent. Mokoena adds that her heart fills with joy every morning Bringing change when she travels to work Mayor Khumalo says the mall with other people from her has revived Rand West City community who were also and turned it into an invest- once unemployed. ment destination. Businessman Jimmy Pappas “We really are thrilled about The new mall in Randfontein is already making an impact on the local community. is the previous owner of the the construction of the new land on whi ch the mall was mall in our town and togeth- efited from the project in its happening in their own re- Local Municipality to create built. He says the mall was er with the developers, we building phase. gion, and this is one of them.” Rand West City Local Mu- his late father’s dream, and feel like this will bring about “We wanted a situation The Mayor says the merger nicipality has increased the is “thrilled to see it come to change,” he says. where more and more locals of the Randfontein Local Mu- town’s buying power. Now life”, for the benefit of the en- “More than 1 000 locals ben- benefit from developments nicipality and the Westonaria that residents can shop local- tire community. v Vuk’uzenzele YOUTH June 2017 Edition 1 11 Rape survivors get comfort and dignity at Thuthuzela Care Centres Working with police and health services, the 55 Thuthuzela Care Centres across South Africa give specialised services and support to the survivors of sexual violence, and help them find justice in court.

available to a rape survivor all the way through to the in one location, rather than provision of follow-up her being shuttled around victim support services,” throughout the criminal said Unicef child protec- justice system,” says Ad- tion specialist Patrizia vocate Thoko Majokweni, Benvenuti. director of Soca. Improving Child victims conviction rates When doctors at Thuthuze- Very few – as low as 4 per la Centres began reporting cent – of reported rapes an increase in young lead to successful convic- victims they approached tions. One reason for this Unicef, an international is that victims find the children’s NGO, for help. trial process frightening. To make trials less intim- idating, Thuthuzela staff, “Respect, prosecutors, investigating comfort, restoring officers and social workers are assigned to special Sex- dignity and ual Offences Courts. The courts “are a critical ensuring justice part of South Africa’s an- for children and ti-rape strategy, aiming to reduce secondary trauma women who are for the victim, improve perpetrator conviction victims of sexual rates and reduce the lead Thuthuzela Care Centres have specially refurbished children's areas to ensure a child-friendly environment from violence.” time for finalising cases,” the start - from the crime-reporting stage all the way to follow-up victim support services. says Advocate Majokweni. Unicef helps train Communities lucky Staff reporter philosophy is respect, com- prescribes and dispenses child-friendly nurses and enough to have Thuthuze- fort, restoring dignity and medication – including caregivers, and provides la centres – government huthuzela means ensuring justice for chil- emergency contraceptives specialised services to is building more – have comfort in isiXho- dren and women who are and antiretrovirals – and prepare children for court. seen an increase in victims Tsa. In communi- victims of sexual violence. sets up an appointment They also helped fund the reporting rape, and convic- ties across South Africa, for a return visit. Once revamp of children’s areas tion rates have gone up. Thuthuzela Care Centres Restoring dignity the process is complete, at the centres. “A sign of hope and com- offer comfort, medical Reporting a rape can be ter- the counsellor takes the “The idea is to ensure a fort.” That’s how one rape care, access to the legal rifying and overwhelming. victim home, or to a place child-friendly environment survivor described the system and counselling Under government’s new of safety. right from the start – from Thuthuzela centre where for survivors of sexual strategy, victims are given “Service providers are the crime-reporting stage she received help. v violence. privacy at police stations in The centres are a partner- rooms reserved for them.

ship between donors and There they can quietly wait Services offered at • A follow-up medical appointment is government departments for an ambulance to take Thuthuzela Centres scheduled. under the leadership of them to a Thuthuzela Care • Comfort from a coordinator or nurse who • A referral for long-term counselling is the National Prosecuting Centre, which is usually at will explain the medical procedures and provided. Authority’s Sexual Offenc- a clinic or hospital. what clothing will be taken as evidence. es and Community Affairs Trained counsellors are • Survivors are given rides home or to a Unit (Soca). with the victim the whole • Medical consent forms are explained. place of safety. Thuthuzela centres are time – at the police station • A nurse will accompany victims • Consultation with a specialist prosecutor a critical tool in govern- and in the ambulance. At throughout the procedure. before the case goes to court. ment’s integrated strategy the Thuthuzela centre they • A bath or shower after evidence is • An explanation of the verdict after the trial. to combat sexual violence. are met by a social work- collected, and fresh clothing will be The centres link police er who explains the next provided. stations with clinics and steps. These are a visit to Report sexual violence • The investigating officer stationed at the hospitals and the re-es- the doctor, a shower and centre will take a statement. In light of the heightened awareness of crimes tablished sexual offences change of clothes, and a against women and girls, government has set courts. statement to a trained spe- • Nurses or social worker will offer up a Gender Based Violence Command Centre. But the Thuthuzela cen- cial victims police officer. counselling. You can call 0800 428 428 or send a “please tres’ most important role While the victim is giving • Medication is prescribed. call me” to *120*7867# is to support victims. The a statement, the doctor 12 June 2017 Edition 1 RURAL DEVELOPEducationMENT AND LAND REFORM Vuk’uzenzele Ferry brings hope to island fishing village

A total of 140 deeds were lodged within a day of the Limpopo Deeds Isolated for 200 years, the fishing community from Registry opening for business in Polokwane (Photo: Avhashoni Magada, via Twitter) the island village of Enkoveni in KwaZulu-Natal can now safely cross crocodile-infested waters to get to school and economic opportunities, thanks to a new ferry. New deeds office for Limpopo

he people of Lim- popo no longer What does a Deeds Thave to travel long Office Registry do? distances to register their The Deeds Office is properties at the deeds of- responsible for the reg- fice. istration, management The Department of Rural and maintenance of Development and Land Re- the property registry of form has opened first-ever South Africa. Limpopo Deeds Registry in You can get the follow- Polokwane. ing information from the Deputy Minister Mcebisi deeds registry: Skwatsha says the historic • The registered owner of opening of the office is part a property

The iSimangaliso Wetland Park is South Africa’s first Unesco World Heritage Site. (Photo: iSimangaliso Wetland Park) of strengthening govern- • The conditions affecting ment’s commitment to pro- such property vide better access to deeds • Interdicts and contracts he village of Enko- helps fight for the rights of vate sector partners. services for the people of the in respect of the proper- veni is a community local fishermen. province. ty Tof 80 homesteads, Today, the journey across The beginning of “We are bringing the ser- • Purchase price of the and a primary school. It lies the water is safe. development vice closer to the people. We property on an island in the far north A brand new ferry means Being isolated should not hope the people of Limpopo • Rules of a sectional title of KwaZulu-Natal, inside children from the mainland prevent a child from get- will take advantage of this scheme the iSimangaliso Wetland attending primary school ting an education, KwaZu- office.” • A copy of an antenup- Park – South Africa’s first on the island, and students lu-Natal Education MEC Previously, over 300 000 tial (marriage) contract, Unesco World Heritage Site. travelling in the opposite Mthandeni Dlungwane said Limpopo land parcels were deeds of servitude, direction to the nearest at the handover of the ferry. handled by the Pretoria mortgage bonds, and “There are hippos high school, can cross the “We see the difficulty these Deeds Registry, and a further so on bay without fear of being children face every day. 200 000 by the Mpumalanga • A copy of a sectional ti- in the lake. It is attacked. There are hippos in the lake. Deeds Registry. tle plan for this reason It is for this reason that we Steps to get a copy of a Ferry brings jobs are trying. This is a govern- Services for the deed or document from that we are The petrol-powered ferry is ment for the people by the broader citizenry a deeds registry: run every day by skippers people,” Dlungwane said. “The benefits of this impor- 1. Physically go to the trying. This is a trained at the KwaZulu-Na- The island community tant milestone are two-fold,” deeds office government for tal Sharks Board Maritime hopes the ferry is the be- Deputy Minister Skwatsha 2. Go to the information Centre of Excellence. The ginning of the development says. “Firstly, it will serve in desk where an official the people by the eight skippers – four wom- of the area. They would the interest of the promotion will help you complete a en and four men – are all like government to build a of better and accessible ser- the necessary form and people.” previously unemployed bridge as well, and connect vices that are decentralised, explain the procedure youth from the community. them to the national power to the broader citizenry of the 3. Request a search on the For 200 years, people from They are now responsible for grid. province. property this fishing community operating and managing the Speaking at the handover, “Secondly, there will be 4. Pay the required fee at wanting to get to the main- boats. Deputy Minister of Trans- increased access to informa- the cashier’s office. land had to brave waters The initiative comes out of port Sindisiwe Chikunga tion and deeds registration infested with crocodiles and the South African Maritime said the responsibility of services. hippos. Safety Authority’s Umhla- filling all the community’s “Both benefits will result in Information can “My father and his father buyalingana Outreach Pro- needs fell across different improved service delivery also be accessed both lived on that island,” ject. This aims to bring im- ministries. that is client-centric.” at www.deeds. says Lindani Ngubane. mediate and long-term relief “We think this is a com- The new office is at 101 Dorp gov.za. For more “They were catching fish and to the community. munity that has potential,” Street near the Provincial information on the selling it here before anyone They have been joined Chikunga said. “This lake Hospital in Polokwane, in the deeds registry call even knew this place exist- by the KwaZulu-Natal has fish. They can sell it. We Capricorn district. The Office 0800 007 095. ed.” Ngubane works for the Department of Education, need to bring other depart- of the Surveyor General is in Masifundise Development the national Department of ments here to see how we the same building. v Trust, an organisation that Transport and a host of pri- can help further.” v Vuk’uzenzele general June 2017 Edition 1 13 Life-saving facilities at Randfontein’s high-tech clinic The Gauteng government’s new Randgate Clinic in Randfontein, west of Johannesburg, has modern facilities to ensure the best care for local residents.

set for ourselves within the team that visits schools, first 100 days in office,” and goes to patients’ homes MEC Ramokgopa said. to ensure compliance with “It was functioning for a treatment for TB, HIV and month prior to its official other conditions. launch, in order to get feed- The clinic offers the ser- back from the community.” vices of specialists that Ramokgopa added that include social workers, a the clinic has the capacity dietician and a dentist. required by the doctors, nurses and specialists ser- No more queues vicing the community. Rand West City Local Mu- nicipality Mayor Mzi Khu- Mothers and children malo said his municipality Built at a cost of R40 mil- is grateful to the provincial lion, Randgate Clinic pro- government for building vides maternal and child the clinic. health services, and has “It will service numerous life-saving facilities for communities in the area

Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa said the new Randfontein clinic was one of the deliverables for her first emergency births. It also and will relieve the exist- 100 days in office. provides treatment for ing clinic in Randfontein,” chronic illnesses such as said Khumalo. of Johannesburg, will give Africa’s health sector. TB and HIV. Local resident Tony Baloyi Nonkululeko Mathebula residents a second facility “We are really happy The clinic services res- says long queues at the old- to meet their healthcare about this state-of-the-art idents from Brandvlei, er clinic will now be a thing state-of-the-art needs. facility, which will improve Elandsfontein, Louwma- of the past. clinic recently At the launch, Gauteng services offered in the re- rina, Helikonpark, Green- “I’m sure I speak for oth- A launched at Rand- Health MEC Gwen Ramok- gion. hill and other areas in the ers when I say, it will defi- fontein in Rand West City gopa said strides are being “This clinic is one of the region. nitely make our lives easi- Local Municipality, west made in improving South deliverables which we had It also has an outreach er,” said Baloyi. v Halaal processing park has global potential A proposed new agricultural park in the Western Cape will process halaal products for the Muslim community – and tap into the US$2.3-trillion global halaal market.

Amukelani Chauke said Member of the Execu- pects including potential fi- tive Council for Economic nancial models, environmen- he Western Cape Opportunities Alan Winde. tal impact, the site’s access government is look- to transport and potential in- Ting to attract local Potential sites centives which government and international inves- MEC Winde said the phase is able to offer to enhance the tors to drive its ambitious two feasibility study of the attractiveness of a potential plans to establish a halaal halaal park was underway. build programme.” agriprocessing park. This would assess three sites The project aims to cap- – Cape Town Internation- Growing enterprises ture a slice of the growing al Airport, Klapmuts and MEC Winde said they were US$2.3-trillion global halaal Lynedoch in Stellenbosch also developing a fourth, market, producing food that – selected during the phase general investor prospectus complies to Islamic dietary one prefeasability study detailing overall opportu- The Western Cape is developing an investor prospectus detailing opportu- laws. completed in 2016. nities in the Western Cape’s nities in the halaal industry. The potential economic “The three sites were cho- halaal industry. growth in the province could sen out of an original 19 as “Through these prospec- halaal value chain analysis, Development and Tourism create thousands of jobs. the most desirable following tuses, developers and inves- from which we identified a is also completing a suppli- The proposed park would investigations into their zon- tors will be able to assess the set of strategic support ar- er development strategy to be part of a cluster of manu- ing, ownership and physical strategic value of undertak- eas. From this, we are de- help local small businesses facturing firms in the halaal characteristics,” he said. ing the private development veloping a strategy frame- to increase production. industry. In the second phase, the of a park.” work.” “Once we have complet- “Business must be mar- three shortlisted sites will There would soon be sever- To ensure that local sup- ed this, we will embark on ket-driven and private sec- be thoroughly assessed. al significant developments pliers will benefit from the a drive to support 30 local tor-led, with the provincial “We are developing inves- in the local halaal industry, growth in the halaal in- entrepreneurs from across government playing an en- tor prospectuses for each he added. dustry, the Western Cape the province to grow their abling, or seeding, role,” site, with a focus on all as- “We have completed the Department of Economic enterprises.” v 14 June 2017 Edition 1 Educjoabstion Vuk’uzenzele

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DEPARTMENTDEPARTMENT OF SOCIALOF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT the doc MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT ECHELON ECHELON (NQF (NQFlevel 7) level as recognized 7) as recognized by SAQA PLUSby SAQA 5 years PLUS of 5matic. years Independent of matic. thinker. Independent Cost consciousness. thinker. Cost Hon- consciousness. Hon- DIRECTOR:DIRECTOR: MEDIAMEDIA RELATIONSRELATIONS AND AND CON- CON- experienceexperience at a middle/senior at a middle/senior managerial managerial level. Knowl- level.esty Knowl- and integrity.esty and integrity. TENTTENT DEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT, REF: REF: D2/2017 D2/2017 edge ofedge the relevantof the relevant Public Service Public legislation. Service legislation. DUTIES Develop,DUTIES implement Develop, and monitor implement media, andstrat- monitor media, strat- Chief Directorate: Communications Competencies Presentation and facilitation skills. Fi- egies and plans. Provide content development services Chief Directorate: Communications Competencies Presentation and facilitation skills. Fi- egies and plans. Provide content development servicesTHE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, nancialnancial performance performance monitoring monitoring and evaluation and skills. evaluation for the skills. Minister, for Deputy the Minister, Minister and Deputy DSD. Minister Facilitate and DSD. Facilitate StrategicStrategic capability capability and leadership and leadership skills. Programme skills. Programmeintergovernmental intergovernmental relations on communication relations matters.on communication matters.FORESTRY AND FISHERIES BURSARY TOTALTOTAL COST-TO- COST-TO- and projectand projectmanagement management skills. Financial skills. management Financial management Record and followRecord up on and decisions follow taken up on at decisionsMinister’s taken at Minister’s AWARDS FOR 2018 EMPLOYEREMPLOYER PACKAGE PACKAGE skills. skills. Policy Policyanalysis analysis and development and development skills. Com- skills.and Com- Deputy Minister’sand Deputy meetings. Minister’s Provide meetings. speechwrit- Provide speechwrit- R898R898 743 743 per per annum annum municationmunication (verbal and(verbal written) and skills. written) Service skills. delivery Service ing delivery and communication ing and supportcommunication to Minister. support Liaise with to Minister. TheLiaise Department with of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) intends to This inclusive remuneration package consists of a ba- innovation skills. Problem solving and change manage- other government departments and provinces to align award comprehensive bursaries to qualifying applicants pursuing and/or This inclusive remuneration package consists of a ba- innovation skills. Problem solving and change manage- other government departments and provincesintending to align to further their studies in critical scarce skills in the agricultural, sicsic salary, salary, the the states’states’ contributioncontribution to tothe the Government Government ment. ment.Economic Economic and statistical and statisticalanalysis skills. analysis People skills. communications People communications and media campaigns. and media campaigns. forestry and fisheries sectors for the 2018 academic year. The bursary EmployeesEmployees Pension Pension Fund and and fl exiblefl exible portion portion that thatmay mayManagement Management and empowerment and empowerment skills. Client skills. orienta- ClientNOTE: orienta- In termsNOTE: of the ChiefIn terms Directorate’s of the Chiefemployment Directorate’s employmentwill cover tuition, accommodation, books, meals and monthly allowance. be bestructured structured i.t.o. i.t.o. the applicableapplicable rules. rules. tion andtion customer and customer focus skills. focus Stakeholder skills. Stakeholder manage- equity manage- targets, equity African targets, and Coloured African males, and African Coloured males,The Africanbursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and ment skills. females as well as persons with disabilities are encour- impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities. ment skills. females as well as persons with disabilities arePeople encour- with disabilities are encouraged to apply. CENTRE:CENTRE: HSRC HSRC Building, Pretoria Pretoria AttributesAttributes Good interpersonal Good interpersonal relationship. relationship. Ability to aged Ability to apply. to aged to apply. work underwork pressure.under pressure. Innovative Innovative and creative. and Ability creative. to Ability to Minimum requirements REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualifi cation work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Diplo- ENQUIRIES Ms L Oliphant, Tel: 012 312 7653 Fields of study REQUIREMENTS: An undergraduate qualifi cation work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Diplo- ENQUIRIES Ms L Oliphant, Tel: 012 312 7653 (National Senior Certificate)

APPLICATIONS: The Director General, Department of appointment will promote representivity will receive pref- attend a generic managerial competency assessment 1. BSc Bioresource Engineering Mathematics and Physical APPLICATIONS: The Director General, Department of appointment will promote representivity will receive pref- attend a generic managerial competency assessment (Agricultural Engineering) Science 6 (70–79) SocialSocial Development, Development, PrivatePrivate Bag Bag X901, X901, Pretoria, Pretoria, 0001, 0001, erence. erence. □An indication □An indication in this regard in this will regard facilitate will the facilitate(in compliance the (in with compliance the DPSA Directive with the on DPSA the imple- Directive on the2. imple-Bachelor of Veterinary Science PhysicalPhysical Address:Address: HSRCHSRC Building,Building, 134 134 Pretorius Pretorius processing processing of applications. of applications. □Applicants □Applicants must please mustmentation please of competencymentation based of competency assessments). based The assessments). (BVSc) The Street,Street, Pretoria Pretoria note thatnote they that will they be required will be to required show proof to show of original proof ofcompetency original assessmentcompetency will beassessment testing generic will beman- testing generic man- qualifi cations during the selection process. □Corre- agerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS 3. BSc Viticulture and Oenology Mathematics and Physical qualifi cations during the selection process. □Corre- agerial competencies using the mandated DPSA4. BSc SMS Plant Pathology Science 5 (60–69) FOR ATTENTION : Ms E Steenkamp spondence will be limited to successful candidates only. competency assessment tools. □The successful FOR ATTENTION : Ms E Steenkamp spondence will be limited to successful candidates only. competency assessment tools. □The successful5. BSc Food Science □If you□If have you not have been not contacted been contacted within three within months threecandidate months for a SMScandidate post will for sign a SMSan annual post performance will sign an annual performance6. BSc Entomology CLOSING DATE: 15 June 2017 after the closing date of this advertisement, please agreement, complete a fi nancial discloser form and will also 7. BSc Forestry and Wood CLOSING DATE: 15 June 2017 after the closing date of this advertisement, please agreement, complete a fi nancial discloser form and willScience also accept that your application was unsuccessful. □It is the be required to undergo a security clearance. □Personnel accept that your application was unsuccessful. □It is the be required to undergo a security clearance. □Personnel8. BSc Marine Biology NOTE:NOTE: A A curriculum curriculum vitae vitae with with a adetailed detailed description description of ofapplicant’s applicant’s responsibility responsibility to have foreign to have qualifi foreign cations qualifisuitability cations checks suitability will be conducted checks onwill short be conductedlisted candi- on short listed9. candi-BSc Oceanography and duties and the names of two referees must accompany your evaluated by the South African Qualifi cation Authority dates and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes Marine Biology duties and the names of two referees must accompany your evaluated by the South African Qualifi cation Authority dates and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes10. BSc Ichthyology specialising in application for employment (Z83). □It will be required of the (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a of such checks.□Applications received after the closing application for employment (Z83). □It will be required of the (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a of such checks.□Applications received after the closingAquaculture successfulsuccessful candidate candidate to to undergo undergo an an appropriate appropriate security security technical technical exercise exercise that intends that to intendstest relevant to test technical relevant datetechnical will not bedate taken will into not consideration. be taken □Nointo faxedconsideration. or □No faxed or clearance.clearance. �It �It is is our our intention to to promote promote representivity representivity (race, (race, elements elements of the job, of thethe logistics job, the of logistics which will of be which communi- will be communi-e-mailed applicationse-mailed will be applications considered. will be considered. 11. National Diploma: Food Mathematics and Physical gendergender and and disability) disability) inin the the Public Public Service Service through through the fi ll-the fi ll-cated. cated.□Following □Following the interview the and interview technical and exercise, technical the exercise,“The Department the “The of Social Department Development of Social supports Development persons supports personsTechnology Science 4 (50–59) ing of this post and candidates whose transfer / promotion / selection panel will recommend candidates to with disabilities.” 12. National Diploma: Forestry ing of this post and candidates whose transfer / promotion / selection panel will recommend candidates to with disabilities.” 13. National Diploma: Marine Science

It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the fi lling of this post and candidates whose transfer / promotion/ It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the fi lling of this post and candidates whose transfer / promotion/ 14. Postgraduate studies (BTech, BSc, Hons, MTech, MSc, DTech appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. and PhD) in different agricultural, forestry and fisheries fields appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. of study relating to DAFF priority research projects. Successful candidates will be appointed as interns and placed with the relevant industry/research institution/institution of higher learning as young professionals. Successful candidates will also be allocated a mentor and will receive a monthly allowance from the Assistant Director: Risk Management department. Centre: Provincial Office: Western Cape PROVINCIAL OFFICE NOTES Assistant Director:AssistantReference Risk Director: No:Management HR 4/4/10/183 Risk Management Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Western Cape, 1. It is worth noting that certain fields of study are only available at certain Centre: ProvincialCentre: Office: Provincial Western Office: Cape Western Cape PROVINCIAL OFFICEPROVINCIAL OFFICE institutions of higher learning: Salary: Commencing: R334 545 per annum Department of Labour, PO BOX 872, CAPE TOWN, 8000 • BSc Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering): University of Chief Director: ChiefProvincial Director: Operations: Provincial Western Operations: Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal ReferenceEnquiries: No: MsHRReference Z4/4/10/183 Maimane No: Tel: HR (021) 4/4/10/183 4418 125 Salary: Commencing:Salary: R334 Commencing: 545 per annum R334 545 per annum Department of DepartmentLabour, PO BOX of Labour, 872, CAPE PO BOXTOWN, 872, 8000 CAPE TOWN, 8000 • Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc.): University of Pretoria • BSc Viticulture and Oenology: University of Stellenbosch Enquiries: Ms ZEnquiries: Maimane MsTel: Z (021) Maimane 4418 Tel:125 (021) 4418 125 • BSc Forestry and Wood Science: University of Stellenbosch • BSc Oceanography and Marine Biology: University of Cape Town CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: For full details of the advertised posts visit our website: • BSc Ichthyology specialising in Aquaculture: Rhodes University www.labour.gov.za • National Diploma: Forestry: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University CLOSING DATEMONDAY,CLOSING FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 DATE June FOR 2017 APPLICATIONS: at 16:00 For full detailsFor of thefull advertiseddetails of the posts advertised visit our postswebsite: visit our website: • National Diploma: Marine science: Cape Peninsula University of MONDAY, 19MONDAY, June 2017 19 at June 16:00 2017 at 16:00 www.labour.gov.zawww.labour.gov.za Technology 2. Applicants must be South African citizens. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/ 3. Applicants must complete the relevant bursary application forms Applicationsdocuments. Applicationsmust be submitted The fullymust completed beon submittedform and Z83, signed obtainableon form form Z83Z83, from should obtainable any be Public accompanied from Service any byPublicDepartment a recently Service updated,or Departmenton the comprehensive internet or on at the CV www.gov.za/internet as well as at www.gov.za/available from the website address: www.daff.gov.za under vacancies. recently certified copies of all qualification(s) including a Senior Certificate and ID-document [Driver’s license where applicable]. THE4. Applicants DEPARTMENT who apply for fields OF of AGRICULTURE,study that are not listed above FORESTRY will documents. Thedocuments. fully completed The fully and completed signed form and Z83 signed should form be Z83accompanied should be byaccompanied a recently updated, by a recently comprehensive updated, comprehensive CV as well as CV as well ANDasnot be FISHERIES considered. BURSARY AWARDS FOR 2018 recently certifiedNon-RSArecently copies Citizens/Permanent certified of all qualification(s)copies Resident of all qualification(s)Permit including Holders a Seniormust including attach Certificate a acopy Senior of theirand Certificate ID-documentPermanent andResidence [Driver’s ID-document Permits license to[Driver’s their where applications. licenseapplicable]. where applicable].5. Please note that communication will be limited to successful applicants Theonly. Department If you of Agriculture,have not Forestry received and Fisheries any (DAFF) communication intends to award comprehensive from the departmentbursaries to qualifying applicants Non-RSA Citizens/PermanentShouldNon-RSA you beCitizens/Permanent in possession Resident ofPermit a foreign Resident Holders qualification, Permitmust attachHolders it amust copymust be ofattachaccompanied their aPermanent copy by of antheir evaluationResidence Permanent certificatePermits Residence to their from Permits applications.the South to theirAfrican applications.pursuing and/or intending to further their studies in critical scarce skills in the agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors for the 2018by15 academic January year. The 2018, bursary willafter cover the tuition, National accommodation, Bursary books, Committee meals and monthly has allowance. finalised The bursary awards target the previously disadvantaged and impoverished persons from poverty-stricken and rural communities. People with disabilities Should you beQualification Shouldin possession you be Authority ofin apossession foreign (SAQA). qualification, of Applicants a foreign qualification,whoit domust not be comply accompanied it withmust thebe byaccompaniedabove-mentioned an evaluation by ancertificaterequirements, evaluation from ascertificate wellthe as South applications fromAfrican the South Africanarethe encouraged selection to apply. process, consider your application unsuccessful. 6. All completed bursary application forms together with certified copies of QualificationreceivedQualification Authority late, will(SAQA). not Authority be considered.Applicants (SAQA). Thewho DepartmentApplicants do not comply doeswho notdo with acceptnot thecomply applicationsabove-mentioned with the via faxabove-mentioned or requirements,email. Failure to requirements,assubmit well allas the applications requested as well as applicationsFields of Study Minimum Requirements ID and certificates/performance results should(National be Senior sent Certificate) to the following 1. BSc Bioresource Engineering Mathematics and Physical Science 6 (70–79) received late,documents willreceived not be late,will considered. result will not in the beThe applicationconsidered. Department notThe does being Department not considered. accept does applications Correspondence not accept via applications faxwill orbe email.limited via Failure tofax short-listed or to email. submit Failurecandidates all the to requestedsubmit only. If allyou the requestedaddress: (Agricultural Engineering) 2. Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) documents willhavedocuments result not been in the willcontacted application result within in the not eight application being (8) weeksconsidered. not after being the Correspondence considered.closing date ofCorrespondence thiswill advertisement,be limited towill short-listed pleasebe limited accept tocandidates thatshort-listed your applicationonly. candidates If you was only. If you3. BSc Viticulture and Oenology Mathematics and Physical Science 5 (60–69) 4. BSc Plant Pathology have not been havecontacted not been within contacted eight (8) within weeks eight after (8) the weeks closing after date the of closingthis advertisement, date of this advertisement, please accept thatplease your accept application that your was application 5.was BSc Food Science unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, 6. BSc Entomology 7. BSc Forestry and Wood Science The Director unsuccessful.qualification Suitableunsuccessful. candidates verification Suitable will candidates be and subjected employment will to be a personnelsubjectedverification). tosuitability a personnel Where checkapplicable, suitability (criminal candidates check record, (criminalwill citizenship, be subjected record, credit citizenship,to a skills/knowledgerecord checks, credit record test. checks,8. BSc Marine Biology 9. BSc OceanographyDirectorate: and Marine SectorBiology Education and Training Department qualificationAll qualification verificationshortlisted candidates andverification employment for SMS andposts verification). employment will be subjected verification). Where to a applicable,technical Wherecompetency candidates applicable, exercise will candidatesbe that subjected intends will to beatest skills/knowledge subjected relevant technicalto a skills/knowledge test. 10. test. BSc Ichthyology specialisingof in Agriculture, Aquaculture Forestry and Fisheries 11. National Diploma: Food Technology Mathematics and Physical Science 4 (50–59) All shortlisted candidatesAll shortlisted for candidatesSMS posts willfor SMSbe subjected posts will to be a subjectedtechnical competencyto a technical exercise competency that intends exercise to that test intendsrelevant to technical test relevant technical12. National Diploma: Forestry Private Bag X250 13. National Diploma: Marine Science elements of the job, the logistics of which be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the Pretoria 0001 elements of theelements job, the oflogistics the job, of the which logistics be communicated of which be communicatedby the Department. by the Following Department. the interviewFollowing andthe technicalinterview exercise,and technical the exercise, the14. Postgraduate studies (BTech, BSc, Hons, MTech, MSc, DTech and PhD) in different agricultural, forestry and fisheries fields of study relating to DAFF selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency priority research projects. Successful candidates will be appointed as interns and placed with the relevant industry/research institution/institution of higher learning as young professionals. Successful candidates will also be allocated a mentor and will receive a monthly allowance from the Department. selection panelselection will recommend panel will candidates recommend to attendcandidates generic to attend managerial generic competencies managerial usingcompetencies the mandated using theDPSA mandated SMS competency DPSA SMS competency For further enquiries please contact: assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The Department reserves the right NOTES: assessment tools.assessment Successful tools. candidates Successful will candidates be appointed will onbe aappointed probation on period a probation of 12 months.period Theof 12 Departmentmonths. The reserves Department the right reserves the right1. It is worth noting that certainMr fields Vusimuzi of study are only Mngomezulu: available at certain institutions 012 of higher319 learning: 7923 not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. • BSc Bioresource Engineering (Agricultural Engineering): University of KwaZulu-Natal • Bachelor of Veterinary ScienceMs (BVSc): Boitumelo University of Pretoria Maleka: 012 319 7024 not to make anynot appointment(s) to make any appointment(s) to the above post. to the The above successful post. Thecandidate successful will candidatebe expected will to be sign expected a performance to sign a agreement. performance agreement.• BSc Viticulture and Oenology: University of Stellenbosch The Department of Labour is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the • BSc Forestry and Wood Science: University of Stellenbosch The DepartmentThe of Department Labour is an of equal Labour opportunity is an equal affirmative opportunity affirmativeaction employer. action The employer.employment The decision employment shall be decision informed shall by be the informed by• BScthe Oceanography and Marine Biology: University of Cape Town • BSc Ichthyology specialising in Aquaculture: Rhodes University Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through • National Diploma: Forestry: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Employment EquityEmployment Plan of theEquity Department. Plan of the It Department. is the Department’s It is the intentionDepartment’s to promote intention equity to promote (race, gender equity and(race, disability) gender throughand disability) throughNB.• National (i) The Diploma: Department Marine Science: Cape of Peninsula Agriculture, University of Technology Forestry and Fisheries reserves the the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativity in line with the right2. Applicants to determine must be South African the citizens total number of bursary allocations for the academic the filling of thisthe post(s)filling ofwith this a candidatepost(s) with whose a candidate transfer whose/ promotion transfer // appointmentpromotion / willappointment promote representativity will promote representativity in line with the in line with 3. Applicantsthe must complete the relevant bursary application forms available from the website address: www.daff.gov.za click on “Vacancies” numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. year4. Applicants based who applyon forthe fields totalof study thatbudget are not listed available. above will not be considered numerical targetsnumerical as contained targets in as our contained Employment in our Equity Employment Plan. Equity Plan. 5. Please note that communication will be limited to successful applicants only. If you have not received any communication from the department by (ii) The15 January National 2018, after the Bursary National Bursary Committee Committee has finalised will themake selection use process, of consider the Bursaryyour application Scheme’s unsuccessful 14-point6. All completed system bursary application to allocate forms together points with certified to copies shortlisted of ID and certificates/performance applicants. results should be sent to the following address: Stay in touch withStayStay inthe touch department,in touch with thewith department, visit: the department, website: visit: www.labour.gov.za website: visit: website: www.labour.gov.za www.labour.gov.za | Facebook: | Facebook: Department | DepartmentFacebook: of Labour Department of Labour | twitter: | twitter:of Labour @deptoflabour @deptoflabour | twitter: @deptoflabour (iii)The TheDirector Bursary Scheme of the Department ofFor Agriculture, further enquiries, please Forestry contact and Directorate: Sector Education and Training Mr Vusimuzi Mngomezulu, tel. (012) 319-7923 Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ms Boitumelo Maleka, tel. (012) 319-7024 FisheriesPrivate Bag X250 is in fulfilment of the sector strategic objective of elimination of skewedPretoria 0001 participation in the agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors. NB: • The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries reserves the right to determine the total number of bursary allocations for the academic year based on the total budget available • The National Bursary Committee will make use of the Bursary Scheme’s 14-point system to allocate points to short-listed applicants • The Bursary SchemeClosing of the Department date of Agriculture, for Forestry all and applications: Fisheries is in fulfilment of the sector strategic objective of elimination of skewed participation in the agricultural, forestry30 andSeptember fisheries sectors. 2017 Closing date for all applications: 30 September 2017

Human Communications 134965 Vuk’uzenzele international relations / AFRICA NEWS June 2017 Edition 1 15 South Africa strengthens ties with Tanzania It was important for the countries of Africa to work together to achieve the developmental goals they were all striving for, President Jacob Zuma said during a recent visit to Tanzania.

resident Jacob Zuma the railway projects that con- believes Tanzania’s nect all the countries of the Phistory of support Great Lakes region. during the apartheid years must serve as inspiration as Peace and security South Africa and Tanzania A united Africa promised not face the challenges of unem- only economic growth but ployment, inequality and was also the best way for the poverty in both countries. continent to ensure a peaceful He was speaking at a re- and stable future for all. cent State Banquet hosted Tanzania’s position makes by Tanzanian President John the country unique, as both a Magufuli in Dar es Salaam. member of Southern African President Zuma added that Development Community South Africa and Tanzania and of the East African Com- needed to strengthen the ties munity. On issues of peace and between them, to improve stability, President Magufuli intra-African trade. is able to share and shape the “For the changing Africa President Jacob Zuma beats traditional drums as Tanzanian President John Magufuli looks on during the President’s visions of both organisations. recent visit to the East African country. which Mwalimu (Mwalimu (Photo: GCIS) President Zuma ended his Julius Nyerere) spoke about remarks with a quote from to achieve the developmental return to South Africa, Presi- Forum. The business asso- dent Magufuli invited South OR Tambo: “Tanzania has goals and objectives we are dent Zuma said: “We are very ciation is made up of public African state-owned enter- always been at the heart of in- all striving for, we have no content with the outcomes of and private sector enterprises prises and the private sector itiatives and collective efforts choice, absolutely no choice the visit as we openly dis- and works to find projects that to find opportunities in the directed at consolidating and but to work together.” cussed and agreed on various are mutually beneficial to both major infrastructure projects expanding united action and During the visit President issues, particularly economic countries. his new administration was cooperation in every field of Zuma and President Magufuli cooperation including private “We had a successful en- planning. sub-regional, regional and reviewed and discussed ways sector investments, infrastruc- gagement with business Most important of those is continental endeavour.” v to strengthen existing eco- ture development, agropro- from both countries. We have nomic relationships between cessing, beneficiation as well agreed to invest in energy This month in history the two countries. as trade and investment.” and infrastructure, among The softening of border other priorities, to address The Soweto Uprising controls and barriers to trade Opportunities for the economic development would help implement the public and private challenges and remove trade 16 June 1976 government to stop its re- African Union Agenda 2063 sector barriers in order to facilitate On the morning of 16 June pressive rule. and create inclusive growth During the visit President intra-Africa trade and region- 1976, police opened fire At the same time, young on the continent. Zuma addressed the South al integration.” on young Soweto students South Africans poured out Speaking to media before his Africa-Tanzania Business At the same meeting Presi- protesting against the of the country to join liber- apartheid government’s ation armies in exile – add- inferior “Bantu” edu- ing to the pressure against Doing business with Brazil cation. Twelve-year-old the regime. Hector Pieterson fell to the This pressure continued he recent visit to met with South Africa’s force of the Preferential Trade ground, hit by a bullet. He throughout the 1980s, un- South Africa by Bra- International Relations and Agreement between SACU – died soon after. til resistance movements Tzil’s Minister of Ex- Cooperation Minister Maite the Southern African Customs And so began the June were finally unbanned and ternal Relations, Aloysio Nkoana-Mashabane. Union between Botswana, 1976 students’ uprising, as leaders released from pris- Nunes Ferreira, reaffirmed Brazil is South Africa’s larg- Lesotho, Namibia and South young people took what- on in 1990. the country’s strong ties to est South American trading Africa – and Mercosul, the ever weapons they could It took a single day for its BRICS partner. partner. South Africa’s five Common Market of the South find to fight the apartheid young South Africans to He was accompanied by a exports to the country are between Argentina, Brazil, authorities. change the course of the delegation of Brazilian busi- anthracite, precious metals, Paraguay and Uruguay. The uprising quickly country’s history, setting ness people who took part in plastics, aluminium and car “We both reaffirmed the spread from Soweto across us on the path to democ- a Brazil-South Africa Busi- engines. Its top imports from strategic partnership be- the country. racy. ness Seminar discussing op- Brazil are vehicles, meat, tween South Africa and International solidarity Today, 16 June is a public portunities in sectors such as sweets and confectioneries, Brazil, which spans coun- movements were roused holiday, Youth Day, which energy and food production, machinery and ore. try-to-country cooperation, as an immediate conse- celebrates the brave young as well as looking at ways to The two ministers empha- cooperation through in- quence of the revolt. They people who fought for our enhance business relations sised the need to improve ter-regional mechanisms and soon gave their support freedom. between both countries. trade between the countries, at the global level,” Minister to the youngsters, putting Information supplied by Minister Nunes Ferreira welcoming the entry into Nkoana-Mashabane said. v pressure on the apartheid www.sahistory.org.za 16 June 2017 Edition 1 Sport, Arts & Culture Vuk’uzenzele Gogo Olympics!

The HIV/Aids pandemic means many grannies have to take care of orphaned grandchildren. The Gogo Olympics is part of a support programme helping grannies stay healthy and strong-minded.

Hlengiwe Ngobese they can earn an income and provide for their families. very year more than “It also encourages them to a thousand elderly live a healthier lifestyle, as Ewomen take to the they do today,” Myeni says. fields at Molweni sports cen- “We use sports as a means of tre west of Durban to battle forgetting their worries and it out in a special event: the de-stressing. Gogo Olympics. Gogo Olympian Zincengile The Hillcrest Aids Centre Mhlongo, 68, says she trains and eThekwini Metro Munici- hard every year to get ready pality host the Gogo Olympics for the games. to promote a healthy lifestyle “This has helped me to live among senior residents. healthily and drink a lot of Now in their seventh year, water,” she says. the games are a chance for “I do not have diseases − like gogos to compete in rugby, high blood pressure and dia- Grannies can compete in rugby, soccer netball, volley ball, rope-skipping, high jump and more. soccer, netball, volley ball, betes − that most people my rope-skipping, high jump and age suffer from. more. “I look forward to participat- Most of the elderly women ing in the 2018 Gogo Olympics. taking part are members of the Sport has become one of my Hillcrest Aids Centre’s Granny daily activities.” Support Group, says pro- gramme manager Cwengekile Important to the Myeni. community “The programme helps Simphiwe Mncube, Councillor support grannies heavily bur- for eThekwini Ward 9 – which dened by the HIV pandemic,” hosted the games – says the el- Myeni says. “They have to derly are important members take care of grandchildren of the community. who have lost their parents.” “We will continue to sup- port such initiatives as they Forgetting their worries promote healthy lifestyle. Contestants in the Gogo Olympics train all year for the event. The programme empowers With the scourge of HIV/Aids grannies raising HIV orphans. and poverty, senior residents dren and homeless people.” ing participants for the Golden and one of the Department of It provides training in sewing, continue to play a critical role The Gogo Olympics also Games – a national sporting Sport and Recreation’s flag- beadwork and gardening so in looking after orphaned chil- serve as a platform for select- competition for senior citizens ship events. v Gift Ngoepe a hit in US Major League Baseball

hicago Cubs pitcher Jon told journalists, “Everything is recognised his potential. They Lester has pitched a no- breathtaking right now. This just raised money to send him to a Major Chitter and won three World shows it doesn’t matter where League academy in Italy in 2007, Series. But earlier this year he gave you come from. No matter where and helped him get sponsorship for up a hit to a one-of-a-kind player. you are, who you are, you can still tours to Cuba and Mexico. Gift Ngoepe, a Polokwane-born make it.” He was spotted by the Pittsburgh infielder, was making his debut for Pirates, and signed to a Minor the Pittsburgh Pirates as the first Work makes dreams real League contract. Over eight years he African-born player in the US Major Mpho Gift Ngoepe was born in has become the team’s most talented Leagues. Limpopo. But from the age of two defensive player. As Ngoepe was stepping up to he lived with his mother in a room at It wasn’t always easy. At times he the plate, his first thought went to the clubhouse of the Randburg Mets just wanted to give up and go home. his mother. Maureen Ngoepe died baseball team in Johannesburg. His “My mom encouraged me to in 2013. mother ran the tuckshop, cooked stay,” Ngoepe wrote on the Players He wrote his thoughts on his blog, for players and cleaned. It was here Tribune blog. “It’s the people that later: “This is it, Mom. We did it. We that he discovered his love of the are behind you that keeps you going Mpho Gift Ngoepe learned to play baseball at the have made history!” American sport. every single day. That kind of kept Randburg Mets club in Johannesburg, where his moth- er Maureen Ngoepe worked. (Photo: Matt Bandi, Flickr) In the locker room after the game Years later, he was playing for the my fight. My ninth year and I made – that Pittsburgh won – Ngoepe Randburg Mets. His teammates it to the big leagues.” v