The PinkDrive: Leading the call to combat cancer in SA
PinkDrive NPC is a popular health sector NGO in South Africa which was launched back in 2009 by Noelene Kotschan. Kotschan and her team strongly believed that early detection would assist in prolonging the lives of those diagnosed with cancer.
The Future of South Africa’s Private Security Industry
Private Security in South Africa is a growing sector, placing it as one of the biggest in the world, with more than 9 000 registered companies.
UNICEF: Driving Action & Accountability
In coordination with International Day of the Girl Child this year, comes the launch of UNICEF’s Advocacy and Communications Toolkit.
How empowering rural women alleviates poverty
Internationally, 40% of all women live in rural areas. According to World Bank estimates, in South Africa, around a third of the population live in rural areas.
Investing in economic development in Limpopo
On the back of economic challenges, the Limpopo government has dedicated itself to a project expected to open trade and industry in the province.
Shaping the South African Transport Sector
Millions of South Africans rely on public transport to access essential services or commute to and from employment opportunities. Managing the intricate roads and rail network that form the public transport system falls to the national Department of Transport.
Driving economic transformation through the transport sector
South Africa’s transport and logistics industry contributes around R270-billion to the country’s GDP and offers an essential service to other sectors identified as critical drivers of economic growth in the country’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP), especially mining, agriculture and manufacturing.
A vote for technology: The new devices shaping the local government elections
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has unveiled the new devices that will run this year’s local government election. The new technology will replace machines used by the IEC for the last 20 years.
Operation Phakisa: Creating a transformative space for oil and gas exploration
A key focus for the South African Government in developing its ocean economy is the exploration of offshore gas and petroleum resources. This exploration falls under Operation Phakisa, a programme designed to help the country take advantage of the untapped potential of South Africa’s coastline.
Progressing Public Health in SA: Dr Thakgalo Thibela
Currently completing her experiential learning at the Helen Joseph hospital, in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, Dr Thakgalo Thibela has been making waves across South Africa. Noted as ‘the youngest active female doctor in South Africa’, by The Health Practice Council of South Africa (HPCSA), Dr Thibela has come a long way to achieve her dream of becoming a qualified surgeon.