New COVID-19 regulations for South Africans, as case numbers remain low
“If we are able to reach that 70% of coverage of all adults and of people between 12 and 17 who are also eligible, there would be fewer variants because fewer people would be transmitting the virus,” said Minister Phaahla.
Celebrating Freedom Day across South Africa: The long and not-so-long walks you can take
Freedom Day on 27 April commemorates South Africa’s first democratic elections, held in 1994. Whether you choose to immerse yourself in the history, or marvel at the beautiful country which we are all free to enjoy, there’s no shortage of ways to spend this important milestone in South Africa’s history.
The role of transport and logistics in economic development
“The success of all modes of transport is a vital prerequisite for economic growth,” said His Excellency President Ramaphosa, speaking at the launch of Transport Month in October of 2017. “Economic growth and service delivery can only take place when we have efficient and reliable transportation.”
Childhood Literacy: Creating a foundation for South Africa’s future
One of the key challenges in improving literacy rates is access to books, both for enjoyment and for learning. An estimated 70% of the poorest primary schools in the country do not have access to in-school libraries.
3 things you didn’t know about Honourable Thandi Modise
Honourable Thandi Modise has been in the public eye for several decades but, with everything we know about her, what about the things we don’t know about the former Speaker of the National Assembly?
Preventing outbreaks of diseases amongst livestock and domestic animals
Your local veterinarian is not just there to monitor your pet’s reproductive health or treat them in case of an injury; they are also working to prevent outbreaks of diseases among pets through vaccination.
The top 4 programmes unlocking youth potential
The youth unemployment rate remained unchanged between the third and fourth quarters of 2021, sitting at 66.50%.
Building South Africa’s economic future through investment in infrastructure
The 62 projects fall under the National Infrastructure Plan and have been gazetted as Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPS) under the Infrastructure Development Act. This classification allows the implementation of the projects to be expedited.
The Eastern Cape of the future: Investing in infrastructure to grow the provincial economy
Unemployment remains a challenge in the province, with more than 47% of adults out of work. Of those with employment, around a quarter are in the informal sector.
A new approach to Home Affairs: Digitisation and online bookings to improve service delivery
The Department’s new e-booking pilot forms part of a greater push to increase digitisation within Home Affairs. This will include updating ageing equipment and improving network connectivity, both in terms of internet speed and infrastructure.