His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa’s Last Letter for 2023
In his letter to the nation, penned on 11th December, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa took the opportunity to review the successes as well as the challenges of 2023; the challenges include the impact on our economy of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and instability in the global economy as well as, locally, load shedding and inefficiency at our ports and railways.
Financial Fitness: Make Your Home Green
Living sustainably is more than just a passing trend; it is a lifestyle shift that contributes to a cleaner and more sustainable environment. As custodians of this beautiful planet, it is our responsibility to protect the Earth and conserve its precious resources, ensuring that future generations inherit a world of abundance, not scarcity.
16 Days of Activism – Leave No One Behind
“Accelerating actions to end gender-based violence and femicide: leaving no one behind” -This is the theme for this year’s 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign in South Africa. Deputy President Paul Mashatile said this year’s theme is a call to action to raise awareness about the devastating impact that Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) have on women, children, and the entire social fabric.
Road Safety Campaingn 2023/24 – Arrive Alive
The 2023/24 festive season road safety campaign was officially launched by the Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga, along with other MECs and relevant stakeholders on Sunday, November 26, at the Tsakane stadium in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.
DWYPD Champions Youth Development
The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons and Disabilities held public hearings on the National Youth Development Agency Amendment Bill in Parliament last month (October).The Bill aims to, among other things, amend the National Youth Development Agency Act, 2008.
Dr. Pieterse, New Director General For Treasury
Our Trailblazer for this month Dr. Duncan Pieterse, the new Director General for Treasury. The Treasury plays a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s fiscal policies, economic trajectory, and financial stability. In providing strategic leadership, the Director General (DG) is responsible for reshaping the department’s organisational structure and oversees a team of experts responsible for financial management, economic analysis, and policy formulation.
Wings and Flapjacks Recipes – Holiday Family Treats
Treat your family to a culinary adventure! Dive into kid-friendly flapjack delights and fingerlicking sticky wings.
Aspen Signs Deal to Produce Insulin in SA for the Continent
A new deal between Danish healthcare firm Novo Nordisk and Aspen Pharmacare to establish South Africa’s first human insulin factory has been sealed. The collaboration between Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited and its wholly-owned South African subsidiary, Aspen SA Operations (Pty) Ltd, and the global healthcare company Novo Nordisk allows for local production of human insulin in South Africa to cater to the needs of people with diabetes on the African continent.
Fishing Sustainably: Awareness is Critical
“If we wipe out the fish, the oceans are going to die. If the oceans die, we die. We can’t live on this planet with a dead ocean.”- Paul Watson. The organisations and individuals who work closely with fish and fishing are increasingly aware of the importance of the larger ecosystem to the health and dynamics of fish stocks.
Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, Dedicated Provincial Minister of Health
Our Woman in Leadership for the November edition is Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, dedicated Minister of Health and Wellness, Western Cape. We asked Dr Mbombo to share her story with us – and the journey which led to becoming the provincial Minister of Health for Western Cape.