26-APR-13·	Gauteng creates practical work spaces for youth
	Posted by | government
	Workplaces have been made available for students and graduates to gain practical experience, through the efforts of the Provincial Government of Gauteng. Minister Blade Nzimande has applauded this move and urged others to follow their lead.

28-JAN-13·	An opinion piece by President Zuma: Africa is rising
	Posted by | government
	Reporting on the recent talks at the World Economic Forum, President Zuma highlights some of the issues facing the African continent while emphasizing the need for a new mindset in Africa.

24-JAN-13·	WEF to be used to promote investment in SA, Africa
	Posted by | government
	International business and world leaders attending the World Economic Forum will be invited to invest in SA's multi-billion rand infrastructure programme and other local initiatives. This is the primary purpose of President Zuma's visit to Davos, where the event will be held.

24-JAN-13·	World Economic Forum addresses global issues
	Posted by | government
	Thought leaders from around the world have gathered at the World Economic Forum to find a solution to some of the globe's toughest problems including; youth unemployment, economic instability and sustainability.

19-NOV-12·	What is South Africa’s solution?
	Posted by | government
	Government has shown insight in proclaiming that political transformation without economic emancipation is meaningless and has committed to economic freedom for all. The enhancement of women in entrepreneurship, healthcare and education, are the three key areas that will alleviate poverty, says Mannie Hirsch.

19-NOV-12·	New BEE regulations could hit SMEs
	Posted by | government
	Efforts to broaden the black economic empowerment base could have a negative impact on small enterprises, including black-owned businesses, and limit opportunities for growth and jobs.

09-NOV-12·	Deconstructing construction finance to build stronger contractors
	Posted by | government
	There are promising prospects for companies in the construction industry, in light of government's infrastructure development plan, but also several dangers. Here are some common mistakes to be avoided by small construction firms when pursuing big projects.

02-NOV-12·	Using Census 2011 to improve HR strategies
	Posted by | government
	HR practitioners should be able to move speedily to meet skills gaps and identify areas for improvement. The Gauteng Provinvial Government has urged HR professionals to use the results of the 2011 census as a basis for developing strategies that satisfy current and future demands.

30-OCT-12·	Government lauds census results
	Posted by | government
	The census results which reflect an increase in the proportion of people who have completed higher education programmes, has been readily welcomed by President Jacob Zuma who says, "great strides have been made in improving the lives of many South Africans".

29-OCT-12·	Social dialogue will help address economy - Motlanthe
	Posted by | government
	Economic contributions could be made by all South Africans who are in a position to help and this could be done through social dialogue between labour, government and businesses. Through improved partnerships the country would be able to address poverty.

15-OCT-12·	Solid partnership needed to address economic challenges - Zuma
	Posted by | government
	An improved partnership between the government, business and labour sector has been called upon by President Zuma to tackle the difficult economic challenges facing the country. An emphasis has been made on working together in finding solutions to build the country.

15-OCT-12·	Investment and job creation efforts of government hindered by bureaucracy
	Posted by | government
	Will legal action be the only way to obtain a proper decision on the most basic permit application in future? The processes followed by Home Affairs have been deemed unnecessary and even unlawful in certain cases as the requirements are not always based on national legislation, says Leon Isaacson.

09-OCT-12·	Taxi sector wage review talks start
	Posted by | government
	The taxi industry which employs just over 130 000 employees will have an opportunity to present their challenges and requests when the Department of Labour visits tax associations around the country to review wages and other conditions of employment.

08-OCT-12·	Govt to address infrastructure development though PICC
	Posted by | government
	The 20-year infrastructure plan developed by the Presidential Infrastructure Commission is expected to put infrastructure development back on the correct trajectory and boost economic growth.

03-OCT-12·	Assessing the impact of the BEE amendments
	Posted by | government
	The proposed amendments to the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice have been announced, but how will these changes impact the daily operations of large and small businesses? Transcend Corporate Advisors help businesses make sense of the latest changes to the BEE framework.

01-OCT-12·	Is South Africa making progress in education?
	Posted by | government
	President Jacob Zuma’s invitation to serve on the Education First Initiative received strong objections from the Democratic Alliance who claims that South Africa has not achieved much in education and should therefore not be elected to represent the global initiative.

20-SEP-12·	Concourt upholds separation of powers
	Posted by | government
	The Constitutional Court ruling upholding government’s appeal against a temporary restraint on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project established a fundamental principle about how far courts could – or could not – go in directing government operations.

20-SEP-12·	Government wins e-toll appeal
	Posted by | government
	The Constitutional Court ruled in favour of Government and the SA National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) in a court case that had led to the delay of the implementation of e-tolling on Gauteng’s freeways.

19-SEP-12·	National infrastructure plan only a pipe dream?
	Posted by | government
	Government is not spending and although there appears to be a lot of planning taking place in terms of infrastructure development the physical manifestation is just not happening. CESA's bi-annual survey reveals the blockages to government's ambitious vision.

03-SEP-12·	The methodology of project management
	Posted by | government
	Since the failure rate of projects is relatively high - and this is due to a number of different factors, - it becomes virtually impossible to deliver a project successfully without a well-established methodology in place.

30-AUG-12·	Cleaning up project management practices
	Posted by | government
	Since projects have become the major vehicles for delivering outcomes the role of the project manager in local government has come under scrutiny. With this in mind we ask the question, can Operation Clean Audit 2014 be achieved?

23-AUG-12·	Government has the power to create a demand for enterprise development
	Posted by | government
	In South Africa 56% of our new businesses close their doors within the first 12 months despite the many incentives, support structures created by government to boost small business growth. Mannie Hirsch explains this anomaly.

13-AUG-12·	Cabinet approves B-BBEE Amendment Bill
	Posted by | government
	Amendments to the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Bill, which seek to establish a B-BBEE Commission to deal with compliance received approval from cabinet. In terms of the Act points would be deducted from companies that did not invest in skills and supplier development.

07-AUG-12·	Sisulu gets signed wage agreement from unions
	Posted by | government
	The final draft of the wage agreement between government and labour unions has been signed by all participating members. According to the agreement, public servants will receive a 7% increase for 2012.

03-AUG-12·	Govt, unions agree on 7% salary increase
	Posted by | government
	Wage negotiations between government and labour unions ended after a three-year settlement was established. The final agreement included a salary increase of 7% for 2012 and a housing allowance of R900.

02-AUG-12·	Heat turned up against corruption in fisheries sector
	Posted by | government
	The findings from a preliminary investigation into the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries could implicate some officials, with corruption evident in the allocation of quotas, transfer of rights and preferential treatment given to certain businesses.

24-JUL-12·	Govt acting decisively against corruption, says President Zuma
	Posted by | government
	Government has been taking measures against officials found guilty of corruption, with guilty parties in some instances being handed jail terms, as well as being forced to reimburse the funds acquired in a fraudulent manner, reported President Jacob Zuma.

18-JUL-12·	Mandela is an inspiration - Obama
	Posted by | government
	People around the world including US President Barack Obama wished former South African President Nelson Mandela well on his 94th birthday. By any measure, Nelson Mandela has changed the arc of history, transforming his country, continent, and the world,” said Obama.

18-JUL-12·	Govt wishes Madiba a Happy Birthday
	Posted by | government
	Government has committed itself to continuing President Mandela’s legacy and will continue the long walk to confront poverty, unemployment and inequality it said during its birthday message to the former president.

13-JUL-12·	Industrialising the nation – is government doing enough?
	Posted by | government
	Government's R845 billion infrastructure building programme has the potential to create a platform for sustained industrial development and transformation. But government will need to be vigilant about the structure of its tenders and will have to do as much to empower its suppliers as it is asking of the business sector.

11-JUL-12·	Companies penalised for not supporting development
	Posted by | government
	Points will be deducted from companies that do not invest in skills and supplier development in terms of the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) Act, says Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies.

11-JUL-12·	BBEE Amendment Bill may not solve the problem
	Posted by | government
	Will the new BEE amendment bill which is expected to be released later this year, cause more harm than good? According to Deon Oberholzer "government may find that by plastering up some of the cracks, new breaches will be uncovered."

29-JUN-12·	EconoBEE comments on the recently gazetted ICT Charter
	Posted by | government
	Dti minister Dr Rob Davies has gazetted the final ICT Charter in terms of section 9(1) of the B-BBEE act. This means that as from the date of the gazette, all businesses in the ICT sector must use the ICT charter in calculating their B-BBEE scorecard, instead of the Codes of Good Practice.

26-JUN-12·	Are your suppliers in line with BEE?
	Posted by | government
	The face of business in South Africa severely changed over the last few years. Companies are more aware of social responsibility and the need for BEE compliance. Deon Oberholzer offers advice to companies on how to harness the power of B-BEE to benefit themselves and SA as a whole.

25-JUN-12·	Govt, unions to resume wage negotiations
	Posted by | government
	Government and labour unions are battling to reach a consensus on the issue of wages as union demands continue to exceed government provision. After a weeklong deadlock, the two roleplayers return to the negotiation room.

21-JUN-12·	Learning to comply with new ICT sector codes
	Posted by | government
	Do you understand the implications the newly gazetted BBBEE ICT sector code will have on your business? Transcend Corporate Advisors offers HR professionals, senior executives and BEE champions the opportunity to get to grips with these changes.

14-JUN-12·	Property Sector Code for B-BBEE gazetted
	Posted by | government
	Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has gazetted the Property Sector Code for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE), heralding a new era of compliance for the property sector.

13-JUN-12·	ICT charter finally out to ensure transformation
	Posted by | government
	In an effort to address transformation issues within the ICT sector, industry stakeholders are being called to contribute to the Draft Information and Communication Technology Charter from now till the 10th of August 2012.

04-JUN-12·	Milpark achieves level three BEE rating
	Posted by | government
	Milpark Business School is recognised as a Value Adding Company with 20% black ownership and has recently reported a level three BEE compliance rating which has 110 % recognition.

21-MAY-12·	Govt formalises graduate recruitment scheme
	Posted by | government
	The graduate recruitment scheme developed by government has been formalised and will become the prerequisite for employment in the public sector, while aiding the promotion process and progression within the public sector.

04-MAY-12·	Thousands of businesses miss Companies Act deadline
	Posted by | government
	A year after the new Companies Act became law, thousands of companies may have already missed a key deadline of the act, according to a survey conducted by global audit, tax and advisory firm Mazars.

26-MAR-12·	Minister approves pay progession for Fet college staff
	Posted by | government
	As part of the FET Colleges Improvement Project launched by government to support the Limpopo Department of Education, staff at seven Further Education and Training (FET) Colleges in Limpopo will receive outstanding pay progression payments to the value of R1,5 million.

20-MAR-12·	Transform maritime sector, urges govt
	Posted by | government
	As part of its plan to transform the maritime business sector which holds potential for economic activity and job creation, government has called for atleast 25 percent ownership by black people and women.

20-MAR-12·	Ndebele seeks to unlock potential in maritime sector
	Posted by | government
	South Africa could do much more to reap benefits from its maritime sector but this can only be achieved by making research, innovation and skills development a primary focus according to Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele.

07-MAR-12·	Labour Dept shuts down company, issues warnings
	Posted by | government
	The Department of Labour closed down a company for non-compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and issued several warnings to other businesses during an inspection operation in Johannesburg.

06-MAR-12·	Unemployment in Gauteng to receive attention
	Posted by | government
	Ahead of the 2012 provincial budget the Gauteng government announced their intentions to focus on unemployment in the province highlighting several projects that would receive funds to alleviate the problem.

06-MAR-12·	Gauteng’s budget focuses on infrastructure
	Posted by | government
	The Gauteng Provincial Government has set aside R30.6 billion of its total budget of R69.311 billion to go towards infrastructure development, including the building of new health facilities.

06-MAR-12·	Cosatu plans march against labour brokering
	Posted by | government
	The contentious issue of labour brokering that continues to polarize business and labour will come to a head when Cosatu gathers its working class members to march against this controversial practice.

02-MAR-12·	Cabinet to consider labour amendments - Motlanthe
	Posted by | government
	Amendments to the Labour Relations Act might form part of Cabinets bid to ensure more jobs are created, while improvements to the higher education system would accelerate efforts to build a capable labour force.

01-MAR-12·	KZN govt embarks on BBBEE drive
	Posted by | government
	The KwaZulu-Natal government has taken a bold step to implement broad-based black economic empowerment - at least 50 percent of all goods and services bought by all provincial departments must now be locally produced and supplied by BBBEE-compliant suppliers.

28-FEB-12·	Private sector can’t compete with inflated public sector packages
	Posted by | government
	The average top executive in a state owned enterprise earns, on average, 35% more than their private sector counterpart. As a result private sector organisations are feeling the pressure to offer competitive packages in order to recruit top talent.

23-FEB-12·	To BEE or not to BEE?
	Posted by | government
	For exempt micro enterprises the decision to implement BEE policies is an easy one. The huge benefits that small businesses stand to gain from the system should be enough to prompt these companies to jump on board the BEE bandwagon with immediate effect according to Deon Oberholzer.

22-FEB-12·	Africa open for business – a view from Davos
	Posted by | government
	The message from the World Economic Forum is that it is time for a new story about Africa, but is the African continent really changing? Allon Raiz reviews the discussions that took place at the WEF in Davos and sheds light on the current situation in Africa.

20-FEB-12·	Revamped BEE can offer middle ground for labour and business
	Posted by | government
	Poverty and unemployment have been the principal issues that have long divided trade unions and the business community. However government seems to be successfully nudging both parties towards a middle-ground solution that could truly work according to Mannie Hirsch.

14-FEB-12·	Labour Department declares war on non-compliance
	Posted by | government
	The fight against entities who do not comply with labour laws has begun as social partners from business, labour and government have been asked to join hands against this illegal activity.Herbert Mkhize addresses the issue of non-compliance in South Africa.

13-FEB-12·	Zuma, labour meet in Pretoria
	Posted by | government
	Unions have a role to play in helping South Africans navigate through the tough economic times and at the same time government should give them the space to do so, says President Jacob Zuma.

08-FEB-12·	Five fresh perspectives on implementing B-BBEE
	Posted by | government
	The South African business community has had close to a decade to implement BEE policies but many businesses are reluctant to engage with B-BBEE, largely as a result of fear and misinformation. Deon Oberholzer sets the record straight.

01-FEB-12·	Job Vacancies at Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA)
	Posted by | government

27-JAN-12·	SA working to improve economy - Zuma
	Posted by | government
	Government plans to develop an integrated economic system that will promote job creation in order to grow the South African economy. Public works programmes play a big role in transforming society and have proven to be effective in providing short term jobs.

26-JAN-12·	Zuma in Davos for WEF
	Posted by | government
	The aim to promote international partnerships stems from the need to drive inclusive growth that will contribute to the country’s priorities. This need is the underlying purpose of President Jacob Zuma’s visit to the World Economic Forum held in Davos.

18-JAN-12·	Cabinet introspects
	Posted by | government
	Government's performance since it came into office will top the agenda during the most important strategic session of the National Executive. Other national priorities to be discussed include job creation, health, education, safety and security, rural development and land reform.

16-JAN-12·	Introduction to BEE in 2012
	Posted by | government
	Before rushing headlong into 2012, it is important to obtain an accurate assessment of the current BEE landscape. Gavin Levenstein reviews 2011 and the changes that have rewritten the way businesses co-ordinate their BEE operations.

14-DEC-11·	Symposium honours award-winning work
	Posted by | government
	The UCT Distinguished Social Responsiveness Award which recognises socially responsive research was presented to Dr Ralph Hamann. The initiative links researchers, business, government and civil society in the pursuit of enhanced food security.

07-DEC-11·	B-BBEE has the power to drive transformation
	Posted by | government
	Many companies are still finding it difficult to get a handle on what Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is meant to achieve. The complexities of the seven Codes and the variations in how points are scored within the different sectors can be baffling and require interpretation from accredited verification experts.

30-NOV-11·	Revised PPFA around the corner
	Posted by | government
	The revised regulations of the Preferential Procurement Policy Frameworks Act which has been aligned with the aims of the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Act will come into effect on 7 December. Global Business provides a summary of the key changes arising from the new regulations.

25-NOV-11·	Preferential procurement set to reinforce BBBEE codes
	Posted by | government
	The new Preferential Procurement regulations are designed to put an end to fronting. Deon Oberholzer offers insight into the new BEE legislation that will come into effect in December and what it means for SA businesses.

17-NOV-11·	Is BEE really transforming the workplace?
	Posted by | government
	Are you exploiting Disability Equity quotas to bolster your company’s BEE scorecard? In recent years there has been a surge in demand for black females with disabilities as employers are able to gain so-called bonus points. A trend that has left many questioning the true transformational power of BEE.

14-NOV-11·	R45m spent on suspended govt officials
	Posted by | government
	A report released by the Public Service Commission has found that government departments are taking too long to conclude investigations into officials placed on precautionary suspension, leading to millions of Rands being paid to absent officials.

09-NOV-11·	Winning tenders with the new PPPFA
	Posted by | government
	The gazetted revisions to the Preferential Procurement Policy Financial Act (PPPFA) have been fully aligned to the B-BBEE Act, adding yet another piece to the transformation puzzle. EconoBEE will present a half-day course on how to implement these changes in business.

03-NOV-11·	Verification capacity slows compliance
	Posted by | government
	The already stressed industry is under increased pressure due to the gazetting of the new PPPFA which officially comes into play on 8 December 2011. Gavin Levenstein COO of EconoBEE explores the factors that contribute to the slow rate of verification.

02-NOV-11·	How to earn full BEE points
	Posted by | government
	EconoBEE, a national BEE consultancy will be presenting a series of conferences across the country to stress the important aspects of the Procurement and Enterprise Development elements on the scorecard.

28-OCT-11·	Government adopts PPPFA legislation
	Posted by | government
	The Gauteng provincial government has committed to realigning their systems to comply with the new PPPFA legislation, paving the way for other departments to incorporate the system and use a B-BBEE status as the only measure of empowerment.

20-OCT-11·	JSE black ownership survey results faulty
	Posted by | government
	The results of the annual JSE black ownership survey have been released citing that 17% of the top JSE companies are owned by black people, but Gavin Levenstein, COO of EconoBEE claims that the results are not an accurate reflection of the current situation.

20-OCT-11·	IBSA demands UN transformation
	Posted by | government
	Leaders from the IBSA bloc have reaffirmed their commitment to increase the participation of developing countries in the decision-making bodies of multilateral institutions, including the United Nations Security Council.

19-OCT-11·	Business must take advantage of IBSA
	Posted by | government
	Business has been encourage to take full advantage of the opportunites created by the India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) alliance, a trilateral developmental initiative between the three countries aimed at promoting South to South cooperation and exchange.

19-OCT-11·	IBSA leaders recommit to objectives
	Posted by | government
	The emerging economies of India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) have agreed to greater coordination between the three countries with regard to issues around climate change, economic cooperation, sustainable development and the UN Security Council.

19-OCT-11·	Piecing together shattered lives
	Posted by | government
	The non-profit organisation, Homestead Projects is a socio economic development project aimed at keeping abandoned children off the streets through day care programmes and other initiatives across the country, which is now being endorsed by Siyakha Consulting.

18-OCT-11·	Accelerating access to tertiary education
	Posted by | government
	A lack of funds and steep tuition fees are the principle obstacles preventing students from furthering their education but government has committed to establishing interventions or aids to support the primary methods of funding at university level.

14-OCT-11·	Top five BEE interpretation Mistakes: Part 4
	Posted by | government
	Econobee has compiled a list of the top five mistakes that businesses make when interpreting the ownership element on the BEE scorecard in order to save you the time, and money, of making them yourself.

05-OCT-11·	BEE: Counting the rands and cents
	Posted by | government
	Is BEE just another form of Tax and an additional cost of operating in an emerging market environment? Dionne Kerr looks at the link between implementing BEE policies and successful business growth strategies which she believes cannot be addressed in isolation.

29-SEP-11·	Govt to train more social workers
	Posted by | government
	The shortage of social work professionals remains an issue of great concern to government and in a bid to alleviate the demand the Department of Social Development is to set aside R256 million in the next financial year for a scholarship programme to train more social workers.

26-SEP-11·	Is a lack of ethics an integral part of SA’s heritage?
	Posted by | government
	President Zuma recently addressed the need to establish a higher standard of morals in the country, yet the dishonest and corrupt practices by the very government officials who define those morals have been devaluing these good intentions, is it too late for SA to take the high road?

22-SEP-11·	G20 Labour meeting to focus on job creation
	Posted by | government
	Job creation will be top on the agenda when the G20 members gather at the Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting in France to provide progress reports on the failures and achievements of current strategies derived from the recommendations of the previous meeting.

21-SEP-11·	Top five BEE interpretation mistakes: part 3
	Posted by | government
	The experts at BEE consultancy, EconoBEE, have compiled a list of the top five mistakes that businesses make when interpreting the procurement element on the BEE scorecard, follow these guidelines to avoid these common errors.

15-SEP-11·	BEE point system under scrutiny
	Posted by | government
	The preferential procurement point system established by Minister Pravin Gordan does not recognize black ownership when awarding tenders, and empowerment advocate Andile Tlhoaele argues that this system is unlawful and believes the amendment must be cancelled.

14-SEP-11·	Mining act hinders true transformation
	Posted by | government
	The mining act has resulted in a narrow-based approach to BEE compliance of service providers as well as a contradiction to the codes, leaving mining sector suppliers to face their own set of challenges when attempting to comply with the B-BSEE Charter, specialist Keith Levenstein unpacks the difficulties involved.

12-SEP-11·	Govt mulls ways to improve infrastructure
	Posted by | government
	Government aims to cut the red tape that continues to bind the speedy and efficient implementation of infrastructure programmes in order to improve rural and economic development in the country.

09-SEP-11·	Fronting is becoming more devious
	Posted by | government
	Transformation can only become a reality once fronting is completely eradicated yet the number of fronting cases is on the rise in South Africa according to BEE specialist Gavin Levenstein, who speaks about the types of fronting and the methods used to identify transgressors.

07-SEP-11·	Don't even think about corrupt practices: Mthethwa
	Posted by | government
	'Corruption is an ill that has to be removed from our midst as it serves to deny citizens what they rightfully expect from government' said Minister Nathi Mthethwa warning fraudsters to end their criminal activities or face the full wrath of SA's law enforcement.

07-SEP-11·	EC health dept to freeze salaries
	Posted by | government
	The list of casualites continues to grow as government's war on corruption spreads like wildfire across the country, and the latest reports reveal that the Eastern Cape Health Department will be freezing the salaries of several staff members as part of its anti-corrpution investigations.

07-SEP-11·	Compensation Fund clamps down on corruption
	Posted by | government
	The Compensation Fund is no longer a charity waiting to be ripped-off according to Director-General Nkosinathi Nhleko who reported that the Fund would be investigating suspicious transactions, monitoring payments and dealing decisively with fraudulent practices in order to eradicate corruption.

06-SEP-11·	Top five BEE interpretation Mistakes: Part 2
	Posted by | government
	Over the next few weeks EconoBEE, will be presenting the top 5 BEE interpretation blunders according to each of the elements on the B-BBEE scorecard. This week, the BEE specialists enlighten us on the topic of Enterprise Development.

05-SEP-11·	Is BEE to blame?
	Posted by | government
	Black South Africans believe BEE is not providing access to wealth, white South Africans believe BEE has stunted their employment opportunities and entrepreneurs are too busy to understand the dynamics of BEE according to Dionne Kerr, so how will SA be reconciled to this action plan?

31-AUG-11·	Top 5 BEE interpretation mistakes
	Posted by | government
	Over the next few months EconoBEE will be presenting the top 5 BEE interpretation blunders according to each of the elements on the B-BBEE scorecard. We kick off with the Socio-Economic Development element; watch out for Enterprise Development.

31-AUG-11·	New Growth Path brings in jobs
	Posted by | government
	Thousands of jobs have been created as a result of the New Growth Path and government plans to increase the number of job opportunities through various initiatives and action plans including the Community Works Programme and the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme amongst others.

25-AUG-11·	Job Vacancies at the Department of Transport
	Posted by | government

25-AUG-11·	Job Vacancies at Department of Science and Technology
	Posted by | government

25-AUG-11·	Job Vacancies at Department of Water Affairs
	Posted by | government

25-AUG-11·	KZN civil servants to pay back over R3m
	Posted by | government
	The KwaZulu-Natal goverment's commitment to clamping down on corruption has resulted in approximately 1 000 civil servants being placed under disciplinary action on various charges, while R3 million is being recovered from public servants who received social grants illegally.

22-AUG-11·	BEE policy final
	Posted by | government
	Global Business Solutions a national BBBEE and EE consultancy highlights the challenges and implications of the new and final Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) by reviewing the impact that this new policy will have on business.

19-AUG-11·	Comply or prepare to lose business
	Posted by | government
	Many companies have not woken up to the reality that lack of commitment to Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), as required by the new procurement regulations, could result in the loss of business from government and its agencies.

08-AUG-11·	Govt wants more engagements with media
	Posted by | government
	Government met with SA's broadcast and publishing moguls to discuss the role of media in bringing about economic transformation and job creation against a 'background of a lot of debate on the fight against corruption in the country'. The successful meeting is hoped to be the first of many.

04-AUG-11·	Cosatu slams government for poor report
	Posted by | government
	To say that the Employment Equity Act is failing to transform South Africa would be an understatement, especially in light of recent findings which has infuriated Cosatu members who are calling it a 'national disgrace' after 17 years of democracy.

04-AUG-11·	Government still hasn't cracked glass ceiling
	Posted by | government
	13 years of reform have proven to be insufficient in eradicating inequality in the workplace according to the Employment Equity (CEE) Annual Report which has shown that black and female employees are still battling to attain top and senior management positions.

26-JUL-11·	Lekgotla progress report underway
	Posted by | government
	In January President Zuma declared 2011 a year of job creation, now this and other government objectives and achievements will be reviewed during the annual mid-year lekgotla which will identify interventions needed to speed up progress on job creation and service delivery.

20-JUL-11·	Manuel urges partnership
	Posted by | government
	National Planning Minister Trevor Manuel says a collective approach in government will be needed to address the inefficiencies in the country’s education system and other challenges raised in the diagnostic report of South Africa released by the National Planning Commission last month.

14-JUL-11·	Officials address skills shortage with National Skills Accord
	Posted by | government
	The National Skills Accord and the Accord on Basic Education and Partnerships with Schools which will see R6 billion injected into skills development and education and boost training within the New Growth Path framework was officially signed by government, business and labour.

29-JUN-11·	Job Vacancies at the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
	Posted by | government
	Do you fancy working for the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform? Attached is a list of opportunities to apply for, so if you are in the marketplace for new work, take a look here at the current job vacancies

29-JUN-11·	Job Vacancies at the Department of Mineral Resources
	Posted by | government
	Do you fancy working for the Department of Mineral Resources? Attached is a list of opportunities to apply for, so if you are in the marketplace for new work, take a look here at the current job vacancies

29-JUN-11·	Business heavyweights meet government halfway
	Posted by | government
	The inaugural meeting of the HR Vision Society tackles thorny question of the slow pace of transformation in corporate South Africa. Now businesses are accepting some responsibility and are exploring ways of assisting government in driving transformation.

27-JUN-11·	Job Vacancies at Department of Government Communications and Information System
	Posted by | government
	Do you fancy working for the Department of Government Communication and Information System? Attached is a list of opportunities to apply for, so if you are in the marketplace for new work, take a look here at the current job vacancies

27-JUN-11·	Job Vacancies at Department of Energy Republic of South Africa
	Posted by | government
	Do you fancy working for the Department of Energy Republic of South Africa? Attached is a list of opportunities to apply for, so if you are in the marketplace for new work, take a look here at the current job vacancies

24-JUN-11·	Job Vacancies at the Department of Tourism
	Posted by | government
	Do you fancy working for the South Africa's Department of Tourism? Attached is a list of opportunities to apply for, so if you are in the marketplace for new work, take a look here at the current job vacancies

24-JUN-11·	Job Vacancies at the Department of Higher Education
	Posted by | government
	Do you fancy working for the South Africa's Department of Higher Education? Attached is a list of opportunities to apply for, so if you are in the marketplace for new work, take a look here at the current job vacancies.

24-JUN-11·	Job Vacancies at the Department of Public Service and Administration
	Posted by | government
	Do you fancy working for the South Africa's Department of Public Service and Administration? Attached is a list of opportunities to apply for, so if you are in the marketplace for new work, take a look here at the current job vacancies

22-JUN-11·	Lottery needed for new sport system
	Posted by | government
	The Department of Education indicated that talks were in the pipeline with National Lottery with a view of funding a new co-ordinated sport system, as government focuses on improving sporting activities and facilities in poorly resourced schools.

19-JUN-11·	SA delegation to Climate Change conference best qualified
	Posted by | government
	Government has defended the South African delegation sent to United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany, saying it included the very best capacity in the country. NGO Groundwork criticised the inclusion of representatives from Sasol and Eskom in the delegation, questioning how representatives of these two companies could be tasked with charting a low-carbon future for the country.

09-JUN-11·	Government piloting performance monitoring tool
	Posted by | government
	Collins Chabane, the Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation has announced that government is piloting a Performance Monitoring System, which will be used to measure the state of national and provincial departments, and municipalities, and service delivery. The tool has been modelled on international experience and is being adapted to local conditions.

01-JUN-11·	Govt working around the clock on NHI
	Posted by | government
	Government is undergoing extensive preparation to implement the new health care system, known as National Health Insurance (NHI) and the department has been 'working around the clock' to put the new system into operation according to the Health Minister.

01-JUN-11·	Mass merger of retail giants
	Posted by | government
	Government has noted and will study the Competition Tribunal's decision allowing US retail giant Walmart to merge with Massmart.This comes after shareholders voted to accept the US Company's bid to acquire 51 percent of the South African retailer in a deal worth about R16.5 billion.

23-MAY-11·	National scheme prompts healthy debate
	Posted by | government
	National Health Insurance in SA, countrywide benefit or pending disaster? Health economist, Alex Van den Heever, says SA must ask the right questions and conduct accurate research before attempting to launch this scheme.

19-MAY-11·	Insights for South African business
	Posted by | government
	The World Development Report 2011 has found that security, justice and economics are 'inexorably linked', emphasising the need for public-private collaboration in order to develop a safe environment for all.

19-MAY-11·	Staff training declines as government priorities rise
	Posted by | government
	Suzanne Hattingh co-author of 'Staff development guide for employers' voices her concerns over the shifts in government towards using the skills development system to achieve government objectives and the negative impact on workplace training in the private sector.

29-APR-11·	Government departments fill top posts
	Posted by | government
	In response to a call by President Jacob Zuma for ministers to fill vacancies in government departments, Cabinet has announced the appointment of a number of Directors General and Deputy Directors in the Departments of Trade and Industry, Arts and Culture, Labour, the Treasury, Home Affairs, and Statistics South Africa (StatsSA).

08-APR-11·	Education summit to address underperforming schools
	Posted by | government
	The Gauteng Provincial Department of Education is to hold a Soweto Education Summit aimed at addressing underperforming schools in that area. The summit will address instability in Soweto, and issues such as improving classroom teaching, and learner performance.

21-MAR-11·	Business summit on job creation brings government, business, and parastatals together
	Posted by | government
	Business leaders attending President Jacob Zuma’s business summit in Pretoria on job creation were optimistic that the meeting may provide some kind of indication on how government planned to work with the private sector to meet its job creation targets. Government has declared 2011 “a year of job creation” with the state pinning its hope on the economy to create more than five million jobs in the next 10 years.

17-MAR-11·	Cabinet instructs Angie Motshekga to step in at Eastern Cape schools
	Posted by | government
	Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has announced that in view of the seriousness of the situation, and government's commitment to providing quality education, Cabinet has instructed her to step in to those areas where minimum standards of service delivery are not being met.

15-MAR-11·	ICT services crucial to goverment operations
	Posted by | government
	It has become essential to the economic development of the country for state departments and ICT service providers to work together. 'The fact is that in order to function effectively and provide the necessary level of service, government departments have to be in a position to run off the latest ICT infrastructure and systems,” says Robert Sussman, joint CEO, Integr8.

06-MAR-11·	Government to launch a social relief system for rural disaster areas
	Posted by | government
	Rual Development and Land Affairs senior manager: media liaison, Mtobeli Mxotwa has announced a comprehensive programme to assist rural disaster stricken communities nationally. Communities have been adversely affected by a range of natural disasters, including floods and fatal lightning strikes. The department will be providing a range of practical relief measures - in addition to housing repairs, gravel roads will be built, and solar lights and radios, and oil lamps will be distributed.

24-FEB-11·	Government plans to make it easier to do business in South Africa
	Posted by | government
	Government plans to cut the red tape and make it easier to do business in South Africa by setting up a national one-stop shop to assist with investment approvals, reforming BEE codes and simplifying forms and procedures faced by small businesses. Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Gugile Nkwinti, who chairs the government’s cluster on economic sectors and employment made this announcement in his briefing to Parliament on the work of the cluster for the year ahead.

24-FEB-11·	Zimbabwean government confident of meeting passport deadline
	Posted by | government
	The Zimbabwean government is confident that by the end of July, it would have issued passports to thousands of its citizens who have applied to have their stay in South Africa regularised. Almost 280 000 Zimbabwean nationals met the 31 December deadline to apply to regularise their stay in South Africa.

23-FEB-11·	Govt woos retired engineers back to work
	Posted by | government
	South Africa is bringing in the old troops to help boost its current practical skills base in the field of engineering, particularly the built environment. The drive to get retired professionals back into the public service has been prompted by the pressing need to provide practical skills and training to a growing number of trained but as yet unqualified engineers and artisans.

15-FEB-11·	Targets in place to improve education standards
	Posted by | government
	Government has set clear targets to improve the quality of learner education in the country by 2014. Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga said that the government aimed at improving numeracy and literacy levels of Grades 3 and 6 from the current averages of 27 percent and 38 percent respectively, to at least 60 percent in the next three years.

03-DEC-10·	BUSA calls for action on government’s new growth path
	Posted by | government
	While Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) has given its approval to the government's New Economic Growth Path, BUSA is concerned that there needs to be a concrete action plan to accompany the Growth Plan. The plan aims to create 5 million jobs in the next 10 years in strategic areas of the economy, including: the green economy, agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and the tourism industries.

22-OCT-10·	Government welcomes signing of wage offer
	Posted by | government
	Government has welcomed the signing of the wage settlement offer by 66 percent of unions as represented in the Public Service Coordinating Bargaining Council (PSCBC).

17-OCT-10·	Government extends public service negotiations
	Posted by | government
	The Public Service strike is not yet concluded. Unions have asked for an extension of time in order to complete the consultation on the wage offer. It will allow extra time for those unions who have not consolidated their position on the offer.

17-OCT-10·	Government allocates funds to help municipalities implement EPWP
	Posted by | government
	One of the government's job creation programmes is the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), employing the unemployed on projects that will benefit the community as well as provide skills and work experience for the unemployed. Government has identified that municipalities are not fully opportunities created and has committed funds to remedy this. For details ...

21-SEP-10·	Govt targets fraudulent birth, death registrations
	Posted by | government
	The Department of Home Affairs has been criticised for failing to prevent the abuse of personal identity records. Now Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is introducing legislation to support the crack down on fraudulent registrations. For details on the changes ...

07-SEP-10·	World Cup benefitted Government tourism industry relations
	Posted by | government
	Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk assures that government will engage with tourism industry on building capacity, development of a National Tourism Sector Strategy and a new Tourism Bill.

19-AUG-10·	Moshekga - Government to get tough on unruly teachers
	Posted by | government
	Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has warned that government will act harshly against striking teachers found guilty of criminal actions.

19-AUG-10·	Government shortchanges essential service workers
	Posted by | government
	What is an "essential service"? We hear media reports about essential service workers involved in strike action. Ordinary citizens may wonder how it is that "essential service" workers are on strike. Norman Mampane explains the Popcru position and why there is union dissatisfaction on this point.

19-AUG-10·	Government signs PSA wage offer
	Posted by | government
	The Acting Director-General for the Department of Public Service and Administration, Kenny Govender, signed off the draft wage offer for implementation on behalf of government. For the details and implications

19-AUG-10·	Motlanthe: Government fighting poverty in all groups
	Posted by | government
	Responding to a question from the Freedom Front Plus in the National Assembly on 19 August 2010, the Deputy President said that colour is not the determining factor in fighting poverty in South Africa - "Government attends to the needs of all its citizens regardless of their race."

16-AUG-10·	Government launches Adopt-a-River Campaign
	Posted by | government
	With the aim of meeting the socio-economic goals in South Africa, Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi launched the Isipingo Adopt a River Project. 100 Umlazi women will receive a monthly stipend and accredited training on water resource management.

02-AUG-10·	Government partners with private sector to produce fuel cells
	Posted by | government
	The Department of Science and Technology has partnered with Anglo Platinum and Altergy Systems to establish a new company that will distribute its products and manufacture fuel cells for the sub-Saharan African market. The objective is to enable South Africa to extract more value from beneficiation of its natural resources, in this case, the abundant Platinum Group Metal (PGM) resources, and the goal is to supply 25 percent of the world catalyst demand by 2020.

26-JUL-10·	Government, NW Companies and Numsa agree - review mining methods
	Posted by | government
	Government, platinum mining companies operating in the North West, and NUMSA have agreed that companies will review their mining methods, and have also agreed to putting training and skills development first, and to reporting to the Department of Mineral Resources on measures they would implement to improve safety.

15-JUL-10·	Shabangu warns inferior safety methods not tolerated
	Posted by | government
	Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has warned that government will not tolerate inferior safety measures and will act firmly against mining companies who put the lives of mineworkers at risk.

14-JUL-10·	Government & business to hold Lekgotla
	Posted by | government
	Government, in collaboration with the business sector, is planning a lekgotla that will look into how best the country can take advantage of the positive opportunities created by the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

02-JUL-10·	Zuma AgriSA relationship strengthens
	Posted by | government
	President Jacob Zuma is keen to change the way government works with the farming industry, saying the partnership needs to be “more action driven.” Speaking after a meeting with AgriSA - a key body in the farming industry - Zuma said government’s focus was on food security, affordability and sustainable land reform while working with all agricultural groupings for a better future.

02-JUL-10·	Govt warns xenophobic violence perpetrators
	Posted by | government
	Acts of violence against foreign nationals living in South Africa will not be tolerated, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has warned. The minister said police were aware that media and civil society organisations have over the past few weeks expressed concern about rumours that foreign nationals living in South Africa faced a threat of xenophobic violence after the end of the FIFA World Cup.

25-JUN-10·	Clinton urges: support Nelson Mandela Day
	Posted by | government
	Former US President Bill Clinton has called on people to support Mandela Day next month.

11-JUN-10·	Govt hopeful of amicable labour solution
	Posted by | government
	Despite the public sector unions declaring a dispute, the parties have agreed that there will be no strike action during the World Cup, and government says it remains committed to finding an amicable solution.

03-JUN-10·	SA eyes stronger ties with India
	Posted by | government
	India has a market of 1.1 billion people, and has had a “phenomenal growth story” which local business should take advantage of says Dawie Roodt, an economist with the Efficient Group. President Zuma is leading a trade delegation looking into this “vast untapped” potential for trade between the two countries.

16-MAY-10·	Opposition challenges govt to create jobs
	Posted by | government
	Government must do more to create jobs and boost the economy, opposition leaders said in the National Assembly, following President Jacob Zuma’s presentation of the Presidency’s Budget Vote. This despite Zuma saying there had been “visible progress” made in the government’s identified priorities, including job creation and that the Industrial Policy Action Plan launched in February would create new decent jobs.

14-MAY-10·	Zuma concerned about job losses
	Posted by | government
	The continued loss of jobs this year, including those recovered in the final quarter of 2009 is a cause for concern for the government and requires renewed action, President Jacob Zuma has said.

13-MAY-10·	Govt to improve nurses working conditions
	Posted by | government
	Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has committed his department to improve the working conditions for nurses in the public health sector. Paying tribute to South African nurses during International Nurses Day, Motsoaledi acknowledged the challenges faced by nurses as they perform their daily duties.

27-APR-10·	Zuma promises a better government
	Posted by | government
	President Jacob Zuma says government will continue to work hard to improve the lives of the people of South Africa as the country marks 16 years into freedom and democracy. “As we work to increase the pace and quality of delivery, we must also together acknowledge the progress we have made thus far as a nation, working together as a government and the people,” Zuma said, while addressing thousands of people who gathered at the Union Buildings for this year’s Freedom Day celebrations.

14-MAR-10·	Govt urges unions not to use 2010 as leverage
	Posted by | government
	The South African government has appealed to trade unions not to use the 2010 FIFA World Cup as leverage should a strike within the health sector prevail as recent media reports suggest.

25-FEB-10·	KZN targets 80% matric pass rate
	Posted by | government
	The KwaZulu-Natal government has set a target to reach a 80 percent matric pass rate by 2014. Gabi Khumalo reports.

18-FEB-10·	Drinkers, smokers feel budget pinch
	Posted by | government
	Drinkers and smokers won’t be smoking the peace pipe with Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan any time soon after he hit them where it hurts most, reports Gabi Khumalo.

18-FEB-10·	Business lauds Gordhan’s fiscal sustainability
	Posted by | government
	Business and economists have welcomed Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s Budget Speech as South Africa slowly makes its way out of a recession.

16-FEB-10·	NHI all about transformation - Motsoaledi
	Posted by | government
	Government’s main priority is to transform the health system, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has assured people who are not convinced about the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme.

12-FEB-10·	Mixed reaction to Zuma’s address
	Posted by | government
	Cosatu has welcomed President Jacob Zuma’s announcement that government was looking at subsidising the cost of hiring younger workers to encourage firms to take on inexperienced staff.

12-NOV-09·	Focus on internal efficiency of universities
	Posted by | government
	Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says government is concerned about the internal efficiency of universities and the relatively low success and high dropout rates of students. Special funds will be allocated to institutions to help them to improve their success and graduation rates.

10-NOV-09·	Rural development a priority for govt
	Posted by | government
	Expanding employment opportunities beyond urban areas is among the key priorities of government, says Science and Technology Minister, Naledi Pandor. "Our priority is still on the expansion of employment opportunities beyond urban areas by fully exploiting comparative advantages of rural areas," explains Pandor.

10-NOV-09·	Govt wants open debate on Rand
	Posted by | government
	Government would like to engage in an open debate with trade unions and private-sector economists on how to make the Rand more competitive, says Minister of Economic Development Ebrahim Patel.

27-OCT-09·	Government wants 20% of youth at FET Colleges
	Posted by | government
	The government focus on skills and training over the medium term includes a target of increasing enrollment at FET Colleges to equal 20% of young people. They also hope to increase the number of industrial and related apprenticeships and learnerships in scarce skills areas to 350 000 learners.

27-OCT-09·	Government plans to transform economy
	Posted by | government
	Government plans to transform the economy by expanding growth and job creation, while developing a more effective public service, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. He said a sound fiscal position has allowed government to sustain public services and to increase spending on investment aimed at raising future growth.

27-OCT-09·	Govt to save over R27BN through cost cutting programme
	Posted by | government
	Government aims to save over R27 billion a year by cutting down on wastage and slashing inefficient spending. The biggest savings are expected to come from reducing administrative spending in departments, which will save government R2 billion. A review of the ministerial handbook, will also take place.

21-OCT-09·	Education minister heads human development cluster
	Posted by | government
	The clusters that co-ordinate the work of government departments have been reconfigured by the Presidency to take account of new ministries. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will chair the human development cluster which includes her Higher Education and Labour colleagues.

12-OCT-09·	SA wants to use more solar energy
	Posted by | government
	A large scale “Solar Park” that will encourage an extensive use of solar energy is on the cards for South Africa.

29-SEP-09·	Development Indicators to help govt plan better
	Posted by | government
	2009's Development Indicator's report has found an increase in SA's access to potable water, a 1 percent drop in the prevalence of HIV and AIDS, and success in the fight against malaria. Land redistribution remains a challenge, while the gap between rich and poor people looms large.

02-SEP-09·	Is Zuma's R2,4bn training initiative well-conceived?
	Posted by | government
	"A separate generous training fund needs to be created to address the critical lack of skills in areas targeted at delivery in government at all levels, in particular municipalities and major parastatals especially Eskom, or Transnet, or those devoted to water, sanitation and road maintenance - areas that have seen increasingly angry protests in recent years," says Rob Dersley.

22-JUL-09·	Training the foot soldiers of accounting
	Posted by | government
	“By improving the skills levels of the people who are in effect the foot soldiers of the accounting sector, the quality of local government accounting can be dramatically improved. Skilled people, coupled with formal processes, also means less opportunity for error and is a step towards eliminating dishonest or corrupt practices,” says Chantyl Mulder.

13-JUL-09·	Dept’s success depends on partnerships - Minister
	Posted by | government
	The message underlining Minister Mayende-Sibiya's new department of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, is: “After all, we have one goal, which is protection and promotion of the rights of the child.” This is achieved through establishing partnerships and defending gender, the Minister has said.

17-JUN-09·	Youth must participate in making SA better - Zuma
	Posted by | government
	The President has appealed to South Africa's young to be part of the government's programmes in rural development, poverty alleviation and crime prevention, as he believes these are a core component of youth development. He was speaking at the commemoration of June 16, 1976, which is now celebrated as Youth Day.

26-MAY-09·	Zuma, Cabinet to discuss new plan of action
	Posted by | government
	President Zuma and his Cabinet will convene in Pretoria this week for their first Lekgotla, which will deal with adopting a new framework for government - closely aligned with the electoral mandate discussed in the manifesto.

18-MAY-09·	Social work declared a "scarce skill"
	Posted by | government
	Now that social work has been recognised as a "scarce skill", what strategies has the government put in place to combat this problem? Over R210 million has been set aside for 2009/10, but government needs to see that South Africa relies too heavily on its current social workers, says Dr Zola Skweyiya.

05-MAY-09·	2009 polls taught us how to peacefully resolve disputes
	Posted by | government
	With just two years before the next round of local government elections, observers believe there are definite lessons to be learned from this year’s general elections, especially on how to prevent disputes and peacefully resolve them when they do occur.

04-MAR-09·	Motlanthe supports low carbon economy
	Posted by | government
	President Kgalema Motlanthe has expressed hope that the National Climate Change Conference will through its deliberations draft a national framework which will lead South Africa in becoming a low carbon economy.

26-FEB-09·	Is the law maker going a little over board
	Posted by | government
	Parenting is the duty of the parent, no amount of time off, will force parents to learn to love and care for their children. There are 4-8 hours of the day left to acquire and interact with your child, this is the duty of the parent, If they choose not to use this time to acquire these skills why must they be afforded time off work

25-FEB-09·	SA’s GDP drops 1.8 percent in fourth quarter 2008
	Posted by | government
	South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figure at market prices for the fourth quarter of 2008 has contracted by 1.8 percent quarter-on-quarter (q/q) from 0.2 percent growth in the third quarter, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) announced.

26-NOV-08·	Is the govenment doing enough?
	Posted by | government
	The government is not doing enough to address the problem of skills shortage across all industries, whether it be accounting, engineering social services etc. the biggest problem is that the government is ignoring the people in rural areas and only concertrating in urban arears.

20-NOV-08·	SA called to participate in HIV, AIDS awareness activities
	Posted by | government
	Government, in partnership with the South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), has called on South Africans to participate in activities aimed at raising awareness about HIV and AIDS. On 1 December, government, organisations and civil society will come together to celebrate World AIDS Day.

18-NOV-08·	SA must intensify its efforts to build high-end skills
	Posted by | government
	South Africa should intensify its efforts to build high-end skills to translate research findings into economic outcomes, says Science and Technology Minister Mosibudi Mangena. The government has recently finalised a Science, Engineering and Technology Human Capital Strategy to intensify its efforts to build-end skills in the country.

05-NOV-08·	Govt to encourage mines to employ local labour
	Posted by | government
	Minister of Minerals and Energy Buyelwa Sonjica said her department was in a process of making sure that Mogwase, and the surrounding communities had access to mining employment opportunities as North West was one of the richest provinces in the country in terms of minerals.

03-NOV-08·	Teachers must expose disabled learners to opportunities
	Posted by | government
	Educators must find multiple ways of exposing learners with disabilities to opportunities that will help them demonstrate their full potential, says Minister in the Presidency, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang. Speaking during her visit to the two schools that cater for learners with disabilities in Soshanguve, the minister urged educators to move beyond merely teaching children daily living skills and crafts.

23-OCT-08·	Parliament must exercise oversight function
	Posted by | government
	Departments and state-owned enterprises need to take responsibility and be held accountable for funds not spent appropriately or not spent at all, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel has warned. Speaking during a presentation of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to the Finance Committee on Wednesday, the minister explained that Parliament had a clearly defined role to play with regard to oversight of departments.

17-SEP-08·	Govt to lure investors in conservation ahead of 2010
	Posted by | government
	The Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) is looking to use the 2010 FIFA World Cup to attract investors for the development of the Transfrontier Conservation Areas (TFCAs).

03-SEP-08·	SA learning from Venezuela’s initiatives - Mbeki
	Posted by | government
	The South African government is observing Venezuela’s initiatives to improve the lives and social conditions of the marginalised masses in that country in order to learn from them.

29-AUG-08·	Mozambican computer assembly plant ready for operation
	Posted by | government
	Sahara Computers, together with the Mozambican government, has confirmed that work on the planned computer assembly plant is expected to be completed by September 2008.

05-AUG-08·	Expo promotes indigenous knowledge
	Posted by | government
	Science and Technology Minister Mosibudi Mangena has said he hopes the Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) Expo 2008 will highlight the tremendous innovations occurring in IKS in South Africa as well as satisfy the growing demand for information.

04-AUG-08·	All sectors of society must fight corruption
	Posted by | government
	All sectors of society have a responsibility to educate and promote the values of ubuntu and anti-corruption, says Public Service and Administration Minister Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi.

29-JUL-08·	Progressive climate change strategy announced for SA
	Posted by | government
	South Africa is making moves to become a low-carbon economy, says Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk

24-JUL-08·	RSA Retail Savings Bond a gift for low income earners
	Posted by | government
	Low income earners in South Africa have the opportunity to invest in their future with their money guaranteed by Government through Retail Savings Bonds.

22-JUL-08·	Mpumalanga recruits over 4 000 new employees
	Posted by | government
	The Mpumalanga provincial government has this year recruited 4 054 new employees which has reduced the vacancy rate by more than 40 percent in the province. In a bid to speed up the process of filling up the remaining vacancies, the provincial Cabinet took a decision to employ the services of private sector recruitment agencies.

22-JUL-08·	Wednesday strike in Gauteng, E Cape, NW, Limpopo
	Posted by | government
	Cosatu unions will be striking in Gauteng, Eastern Cape, North West and Limpopo on Wednesday 23rd July. In a statement the union federation has highlighted that the provincial strikes, against electricity price rises, have been peaceful orderly and disciplined.

17-JUL-08·	Gauteng infrastructure ahead of schedule for 2010
	Posted by | government
	Briefing the media on the provincial government’s key achievements and challenges in realising its five-year programme, Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC Barbara Creecy said Gauteng would be ready to stage the 2010 FIFA World Cup in time.

17-JUL-08·	Gauteng Health Dept beefs up Healthy Lifestyles campaign
	Posted by | government
	The MEC said the reason for beefing up the campaign stems from the “growing recognition that a number of preventable illnesses are caused by lack of exercise, poor eating habits and substance abuse”, reports the Gauteng Provincial Government.

15-JUL-08·	SA's fiscal policies has reduced public debt, grew economy
	Posted by | government
	The democratic government, which inherited economic and fiscal problems from the previous government, has managed to reduce the public debt burden and grow the economy through prudent fiscal policies.

15-JUL-08·	Government and business not doing enough to slow emigration
	Posted by | government
	Research undertaken by Manpower South Africa has revealed that 82% of employers think that governments and business are not doing enough to slow the outward migration of talent.

11-JUL-08·	Visas, work permits now an international security issue
	Posted by | government
	Immigration applications are now being monitored worldwide as part of movement control systems which have been put in place by most governments. Governments will then be able to share the information with other governments and all movement and travel will be monitored, which is why an individual needs to be advised correctly as to the process and regulations of permits and visas.

09-JUL-08·	SA, UK health departments strengthen relations
	Posted by | government
	This comes after Health Minister Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang and her UK counterpart Dawn Primarolo renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which existed between the two countries.

05-JUL-08·	Can the unions bring hope back
	Posted by | government
	The working class families are the breeding ground for new (viable) entrants into the ecomony that will ultimately add to the wealth and health of the nation as a whole.

02-JUL-08·	General elections will not affect public sector- Moleketi
	Posted by | government
	Reports that the 2009 General Election will cause instability in the public service are untrue, says Public Service and Administration Minister Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi. The minister was responding to reports that alleged that senior managers in government were leaving their positions before the elections

02-JUL-08·	Govt increases efforts to treat, manage TB
	Posted by | government
	Speaking at the official opening of the four-day South African TB Conference organised by the Foundation for Professional Development, Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang said 72 TB defaulter tracer teams were deployed in February to those sub-districts with the highest defaulter rates.

01-JUL-08·	SA 'turning the corner on unemployment' :Mpahlwa
	Posted by | government
	South Africa appears to be turning the corner on unemployment, says Minister of Trade and Industry Mandisi Mpahlwa, pointing to statistics showing a fall in unemployment as well as a steady rise in people's average incomes.

01-JUL-08·	Too few women in senior govt positions
	Posted by | government
	Government has not made its targets of employing more women in the Senior Management Service, says Minister of Public Services and Administration Geraldine Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi.

01-JUL-08·	Employers urged to invest in their staff
	Posted by | government
	Speaking at the 21st Annual Labour Law Conference held in Sandton, the minister said workers who had no means of getting to work and arrived with hungry stomachs could not be productive.

17-JUN-08·	Child labour a growing concern
	Posted by | government
	The issue of child labour is one serious matter of concern in South Africa and Worldwide, especially in third world countries. Zooming in to South Africa, the government and people responsible for combating child labour are nott doing their job satisfatorily. This is because you find out that there are very "nice" policies to protect children on paper.

17-JUN-08·	Government won’t be cutting fuel levy
	Posted by | government
	Briefing the media following a post-Cabinet meeting, Mr Maseko said Cabinet discussed the fuel levy proposal and noted that South Africa’s levy was a specific tax which was adjusted once a year and which remained constant irrespective of changes to the fuel prices.

12-JUN-08·	Skills, Batho-Pele vital for public service: Mbeki
	Posted by | government
	As South Africa is a developing nation, it needs a public service which is adequately skilled and driven by the principles of Batho-Pele, says President Thabo Mbeki. Despite the challenges faced by government in providing services to the people, the state has over the past financial year improved the integration of monitoring and evaluation systems across national departments, said Mbeki.

09-JUN-08·	Prevalence of HIV in pregnant women decreases in SA
	Posted by | government
	The prevalence of the human immune deficiency virus (HIV) among pregnant women aged between 15 and 19 in South Africa has continued to decrease over the past two years, says Health Minister Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang.

08-JUN-08·	Subsidizing the youth-brilliant!
	Posted by | government
	Yes, we as a company would be taking in young people knowing that we will be only paying half their salaries and the government the other half, we will then use the SDL funds that we claim back to see that they get the necessary training to ensure that their skills be lifted to suit the needs they must deliver within our company.

08-JUN-08·	Half the salary=half the performance
	Posted by | government
	I’m afraid of employers paying half the salary: I believe one reaps what he has sawn. If the employers will be happy to pay half the salary they must expect the half performance of employees, and that may contribute so much in down fall of SA economy.

07-JUN-08·	Train youth to become skilled
	Posted by | government
	I don’t think it will make any difference for the employer to pay half salary, because as it is at the moment these young ones are normally hired on a contract basis, and that means they are not given a good salary and the employer decides not to renew the contract at any time.

07-JUN-08·	Is this another scheme?
	Posted by | government
	I believe in common sense which includes the following; Like with all situations where people try to work against the market forces you will find chaos as currently demontrated by our employment situation.

03-JUN-08·	State to provide relief as food prices hit poor
	Posted by | government
	Government is to provide relief for South Africa's poorest communities, who are being hard hit by the global rise in food prices, with extra spending to be accommodated for in the adjustments budget, says Finance Minister Trevor Manuel.

28-MAY-08·	Actions speaks louder than words
	Posted by | government
	Will our government be able to see the need to develop our own country first if they see that more skills are required instead of foreigners being important than us?

20-MAY-08·	Challenging media views of SA
	Posted by | government
	International media perceptions of South Africa, and their effect on the country's economic development, will come under the spotlight at the second International Media Forum South Africa (IMFSA), taking place in Johannesburg.

13-MAY-08·	South Africans electricity usage reduced by 7% - Eskom
	Posted by | government
	Mr Maroga made the announcement when briefing President Thabo Mbeki and a Presidential Special Joint Working group on the current state of electricity supply in the country.

12-MAY-08·	Feature: SA on track to receive 10 million foreign visitors by 2010
	Posted by | government
	With nine million foreign visitors coming to South Africa in 2007, South Africa can attain the government’s goal of having 10 million tourists in the country ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, writes Michael Appel.

08-MAY-08·	Undersea cable to create sustainable competitive market
	Posted by | government
	Government has identified the Broadband Infraco-led African West Coast Cable (AWCC) project as a lead initiative to create a sustainable competitive international bandwidth market in the country.

14-APR-08·	Partnership to grow SA’s manufacturing sector
	Posted by | government
	Representatives from government, organised labour and business have committed themselves to develop and grow the metals and engineering sector in South Africa. This occurred through the signing of a Metals and Engineering Sector Summit Agreement.

12-APR-08·	Venda University denies corruption charges
	Posted by | government
	The University of Venda stands for clean, transparent and accountable administration, says acting Vice Chancellor and Principal, Dr Jim Leatt. This follows recent media reports of alleged corruption and maladministration by some of its senior managers at the university.

11-APR-08·	Reducing the Carbon Footprint
	Posted by | government
	The course is breaking new ground in business education and aims to give delegates a thorough understanding of the science behind climate changes as well as its implications for business and government.

07-APR-08·	SA's most improved schools honoured
	Posted by | government
	Forty-two schools from all over the country received over R2 million in prizes as Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Minister of Education Naledi Pandor honoured the Most Improved Schools of 2007.

29-MAR-08·	R5.4m for Limpopo special needs schools
	Posted by | government
	In an effort to promote, protect and equalise educational opportunities for disabled learners, R5.4 million has been allocated to 27 special schools by the Limpopo Premier’s Discretionary Fund.

29-MAR-08·	Proposed e-skills scorecard to speed up govt work
	Posted by | government
	“In order to speed up our work, we need to develop a scorecard with clear targets and a range of measurable indicators which will drive the implementation [of PIAC] in the years to come,” said Communications Minister Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri.

29-MAR-08·	Interest rate hike looming for SA – economist
	Posted by | government
	In the face of South Africa’s rising inflation rate, Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni may not have much choice but to hike interest rates.

20-MAR-08·	May 2nd confirmed as public holiday
	Posted by | government
	The government has officially confirmed what was being speculated widely, that Friday 2nd May would be declared a public holiday. A union federation had orginally requested that the 20th March should be a holiday but the presidency responded with the day after the 1st May public holiday.

17-MAR-08·	SA not able to use its material wealth to undo past damages
	Posted by | government
	According to Ehrenreich, who represented labour at the debate, South Africa has not been able to use its material wealth to undo the damages of the past. Big business deals between multi-national organisations don’t help to solve social problems.

13-MAR-08·	Thirteen South Africans join ranks of Young Global Leaders
	Posted by | government
	Natalie Du Toit is a 2008 Young Global LeaderSince its inception in 2004, the WEF has honoured top young leaders from around the world, recognising their professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world.

12-MAR-08·	From reconciliation to transformation
	Posted by | government
	Recent media comments suggest the time for reconciliation has passed and it is now time to concentrate on transformation. But transformation will not succeed when it is laid down by law or when politicians and sports administrators become prescriptive. Des Squire outlines some guidelines for effective transformation.

11-MAR-08·	Parents must teach children manners
	Posted by | government
	Parents have been urged play a more active role in bringing up their children so as to avoid the high incidence of crime in schools, says Education Minister Naledi Pandor.

05-MAR-08·	North West govt prioritises no-fee schools
	Posted by | government
	The North West government has set aside funds to ensure 716 additional schools to benefit from the no-fee school status this year.

05-MAR-08·	North West govt addresses scarce skills in health
	Posted by | government
	North West MEC for Finance Maureen Modiselle has allocated R181 million towards ensuring that health care workers with critical and scarce skills are built and retained in the province.

04-MAR-08·	SA must develop ICT skills – e-skills Council
	Posted by | government
	South Africa’s Information Communication Technology (ICT) needs have to be addressed in order to further development and service delivery, according to the e-Skills Council

28-FEB-08·	Mediation can save SA companies millions
	Posted by | government
	Dispute settlement through mediation before a court trial will save companies and individuals hundreds of millions, Adv Dumisa Ntsebeza SC, chairmain of Equillore, said at the opening of the University of Stellenbosch Business School’s (USB) new Africa Centre for Dispute Settlement.

28-FEB-08·	Retaining learners after Grade 9 essential
	Posted by | government
	A high drop out rate after Grade 9 and poor quality of education indicate a serious need to improve resources, teaching and increase the assessment of learners, says Minister of Education Naledi Pandor.

26-FEB-08·	Fourth quarter GDP comes in at 5.3%
	Posted by | government
	South Africa's fourth quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) continued with its upswing registering yet another increase of 5.3 percent.

21-FEB-08·	R21.6m set for KZN child education
	Posted by | government
	The KwaZulu-Natal government has set aside R21.6 million for the Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme for 2008 for children throughout the province

21-FEB-08·	Foreign investment to create jobs in KZN
	Posted by | government
	The KwaZulu-Natal government has embarked on a foreign investment strategy to woo investors into the province, in order to create thousands of permanent jobs for the unemployed.

20-FEB-08·	"Is this pledge worthwhile for our children?"
	Posted by | government
	If this pledge had been brought about a week earlier I may have had a positive reaction to it. Unfortunately, it shared the headline of a child I know who died at the hands of crime

20-FEB-08·	Gauteng ICT developments to be discussed
	Posted by | government
	A meeting between the public and private sector is to assess and contribute to the future of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Gauteng among others

20-FEB-08·	Manuel must prioritise energy - expert
	Posted by | government
	An energy expert from one of the country’s top academic institutions said Finance Minister Trevor Manuel should treat the current energy crisis as a matter of urgency.

20-FEB-08·	Govt budgets R2 billion to alternative energy
	Posted by | government
	The global movement towards the generation of green power is greater then ever, and as such, government is committing R2 billion to alternative energy initiatives over the next three years

20-FEB-08·	Gauteng ICT developments to be discussed
	Posted by | government
	A meeting between the public and private sector is to assess and contribute to the future of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Gauteng among others

19-FEB-08·	What a lot of hogwash!
	Posted by | government
	Creating reverse racism with a pledge that highlights racism etc.

19-FEB-08·	Is this pledge going to have a positive effect or negative effect
	Posted by | government
	It is a fact that our education system (discipline) is eroding rapidly and something must be done about it

19-FEB-08·	Education has done it again!!!
	Posted by | government
	It amuses me that you find more regularly that Government finds something to play around with and trying there best to amuse everyone...

18-FEB-08·	Totally against the wording of the pledge
	Posted by | government
	I have the following issues with the pledge.

18-FEB-08·	Eastern Cape budgets R85m for needy students
	Posted by | government
	The Eastern Cape has invested more than R85 million in supporting financially needy students to obtain their basic qualifications

17-FEB-08·	National School Pledge
	Posted by | government
	In principle the use of a pledge by the children in our schools is an excellent concept and I am sure over time it will reap the desired rewards. I do however have some reservations.

14-FEB-08·	Pandor lowers financial barriers to learning
	Posted by | government
	The doors to learning were opened wider this week with announcements of financial relief for university and school fees.

13-FEB-08·	Govt to be more pro-active on anti-competitive behaviour
	Posted by | government
	Government aims to strengthen competition legislation this year with the intention of becoming more “proactive” around anti-competitive outcomes and behaviour

13-FEB-08·	SA - India agreement to boost trade in agriculture
	Posted by | government
	The South Africa and Indian government have approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on agricultural cooperation.

12-FEB-08·	Mandela Fund provides scholarships in UK
	Posted by | government
	The Mandela Scholarship Fund has invited South African students, who want to undertake postgraduate studies at Sussex University, to send in their applications for scholarships

12-FEB-08·	All SA learners now on same curriculum
	Posted by | government
	This year marks the first year that all learners will be on the same national school curriculum

07-FEB-08·	Banks should step up to the plate
	Posted by | government
	I am a white South African female hailing from a middle class family. After I matriculated, I worked for a year, and then started studying for my H Dip Ed at JCE. I continued staying with my parents, but paid for my first year of study from the money I had saved from working

07-FEB-08·	Gauteng must be energy-efficient - MEC
	Posted by | government
	Local Government MEC Qedani Mahlangu has called on Gauteng residents to change their approach to electricity use and adopt energy efficient initiatives to help ease the demand for power

07-FEB-08·	Eastern Cape learners to get 90 bicycles
	Posted by | government
	Eastern Cape learners who travel long distances to reach schools in the rural areas, are to receive 90 bicycles from the provincial Roads and Transport Department

07-FEB-08·	Excellence, ethics and engagement are key to leadership
	Posted by | government
	"The daily news of corrupt government, business and civil leaders the world over shows there is an erosion of the capacity to exercise strategic leadership," says Stellenbosch acting Rector Prof Magda Fourie. She called on all students to focus on excellence, ethics and engagement.

06-FEB-08·	Ingenuity, partnerships key in energy - Anglo CEO
	Posted by | government
	Ingenuity and strong partnerships are needed during the energy crisis, says the head of Anglo American mines, heeding government’s call for business and the public to unite to find solutions

06-FEB-08·	Managing knowledge vital for public service
	Posted by | government
	Best practices in knowledge management in the public service, will be the main focus of the Knowledge Learning Management Network (KLMN) in Bloemfontein

06-FEB-08·	Sappi leading the way in power self-sufficiency
	Posted by | government
	Sappi is adding its voice to an increasing number of business leaders asking Eskom and government to consider all options to make it economically viable for companies already producing their own power

31-JAN-08·	World class PC skills for education officials
	Posted by | government
	Staff at the Western Cape Education Department are to receive an internationally recognised computer training course

31-JAN-08·	Partnership needed to manage energy crisis
	Posted by | government
	Addressing both houses of Parliament , the minister said South Africa's “unprecedented and unanticipated” economic growth was largely behind the current energy crisis being experienced by South Africa.

31-JAN-08·	Ekurhuleni, engineering sector partner to grow skills
	Posted by | government
	The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality will be meeting with stakeholders from the engineering sector to discuss programmes to develop priority skills in the industry

29-JAN-08·	KZN offers bursaries in social work
	Posted by | government
	University bursaries totalling R10 million would be granted to 256 students from disadvantaged communities and poor families, the KwaZulu-Natal government said

28-JAN-08·	Power outages will not affect 2010
	Posted by | government
	The 2010 FIFA World Cup will not be affected by the power outages currently being experienced in the country, Public Enterprises Minister Alec Erwin insisted

28-JAN-08·	Economic prospects for 2008
	Posted by | government
	An old saying rings true at the start of this New Year; the US has sneezed and the rest of the world has caught a cold.

24-JAN-08·	Is training really paying off?
	Posted by | government
	How do we sustain motivation levels? How do we get our staff to implement what they have been taught? These questions are asked of training providers on a daily basis.

23-JAN-08·	North West to spend R10m on vulnerable children
	Posted by | government
	The North West Department of Social Development is to spend R10.9 million on orphans and vulnerable children as part of their back to school support campaign.

22-JAN-08·	Maths, science teachers receive bursaries
	Posted by | government
	The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is to give bursaries to allow mathematics and science teachers to further their studies

22-JAN-08·	Dept warns of police training hoax email
	Posted by | government
	The Department of Public Service and Administration has alerted citizens of a hoax email claiming to offer training and job placement by the Local Government Seta for 9000 metro police officers. No such opportunity exists.

21-JAN-08·	World Economic Forum Chair highlights Africa
	Posted by | government
	Ahead of the annual World Economic Forum meeting, the current WEF chair has highlighted Africa’s development as among the issues to be addressed at the five day event

21-JAN-08·	Govt concerned about power outages
	Posted by | government
	Government says it considers the current level of load shedding in a serious light and is looking at a number of interventions to ease the situation

18-JAN-08·	Tips for Trevor
	Posted by | government
	The National Treasury has invited all South Africans to send in their tips to Finance Minister Trevor Manuel on what they think should be included in his Budget Speech next month

17-JAN-08·	Business, trade tops SA, Ireland discussions
	Posted by | government
	One of the main purposes of the Irish trade mission to South Africa was to continue strengthening relationships in business and trade, says Irish Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Michael Martin

16-JAN-08·	Irish Prime Minister confident of ties with SA
	Posted by | government
	“Relationships are flourishing and extending into the future

04-JAN-08·	Government to redouble its efforts in 2008
	Posted by | government
	Government would have to redouble its efforts to increase the pace of economic growth and job creation and so “raise the floor of prosperity that must go with our democracy, President Mbeki said in his new year's message. “We will also have to work to ensure that we improve the effectiveness of all our other interventions directed at accelerating our advance towards the achievement of a better life for all our people.”

10-DEC-07·	Fibre optics to link Cape Town admin
	Posted by | government
	Local government is adopting cutting edge technology, as Cape Town is set to link its main administrative buildings with a 171km fibre optic network.

10-DEC-07·	We need much more than “Better ways to deliver education and training”
	Posted by | government
	Your leader on the “new” systems show that they do not differ markedly from the old. I have not read the new HSRC report partly because it costs R380 and many of its 25 Chapters are peripheral and thus not germane to the issues, and also because.

06-DEC-07·	More funds to fight HIV and AIDS
	Posted by | government
	The announcement was made during a recent two day South African National Aids Council (SANAC) Consultative Workshop, chaired by Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka between government, civil sector, non-governmental organizations and businesses.

06-DEC-07·	HIV and AIDS pose threat to democracy - Mlambo-Nqcuka
	Posted by | government
	HIV and AIDS pose a real risk to the country’s hard-earned democracy, says Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Nqcuka.

06-DEC-07·	Gauteng prioritises work for the disabled
	Posted by | government
	The Gauteng Provincial Government has allocated two percent of the 20 000 jobs created by through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) to persons with disabilities this year

06-DEC-07·	Bringing Batho Pele into your Business
	Posted by | government
	How many of you out there actually know what Batho Pele means? Batho Pele translated means “People first”. Howard Badler from Customer Care Training and Consulting explains how putting people first can assist your business.

30-NOV-07·	Govt aims to boost tertiary enrolment by 2015
	Posted by | government
	Government is to increase the number of tertiary institutions to reach its target of 20 percent enrolment of young people aged between 18 and 25 in the higher education system by 2015

27-NOV-07·	Colleges central to delivery of priority skills
	Posted by | government
	Further Education and Training colleges are central to the delivery of priority skills needed in South Africa, according to the Minister of Education, Naledi Pandor.

27-NOV-07·	SADC must strengthen response to HIV, AIDS
	Posted by | government
	The Southern African Development Community (SADC) must strengthen its regional response in the fight against HIV and AIDS, says United Nations Secretary General's Special Envoy on AIDS in Africa, Elizabeth Mataka.

22-NOV-07·	Call for joint effort to curb HIV, AIDS
	Posted by | government
	Businesses, government, non-governmental organisations and communities need to work together in a joint initiative to fight the challenges of HIV and AIDS, says Gauteng Premier Mbazima Shilowa

20-NOV-07·	Health Minister is interfering in Corporate Consulting.
	Posted by | government
	The Minister of Health, acting through the Health Professions Council on-behalf of the Professional Board of Psychology is misguided in its recent shock-attempt to find a meaningful role for Psychologists

20-NOV-07·	One week to 16 Days’ kick-off
	Posted by | government
	South Africa is to mark the start of this year’s 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children, in one week’s time

20-NOV-07·	Rising food, energy costs concern G20 - Manuel
	Posted by | government
	Rising food and energy prices are expected to remain a key source of price pressures worldwide, which is of concern to the monetary authorities in the G20 member countries

15-NOV-07·	African economies grow faster, steadier
	Posted by | government
	Many African economies appear to be on a path of faster and steadier economic growth, according to the World Bank’s Africa Development Indicators 2007.

13-NOV-07·	Prevention is best cure for HIV, AIDS
	Posted by | government
	Prevention is still the best cure for HIV and AIDS and the fight against the disease requires an integrated and holistic approach, says Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.

12-NOV-07·	Government says skills acquisition plan is working
	Posted by | government
	Government’s partnership with the private sector has seen thousands of unemployed graduates undergoing training programmes in various multi-national corporations abroad and in South African companies

09-NOV-07·	All parties support the FET College Bill in parliament
	Posted by | government
	Introducing the debate on the FET College Bill , the Minister of Education said, "The Bill is not only important for setting up a specific statutory platform for colleges

09-NOV-07·	Govt to spend 85% on small businesses
	Posted by | government
	As much as 85 percent of government spending on goods and services will be directed to small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs).

08-NOV-07·	Intsimbi programme to boost productive capacity
	Posted by | government
	Government is advancing with the Intsimbi (“iron”) Programme to assist key industries with re-tooling. The industries concerned are those producing much-needed capital goods for South Africa's massive infrastructure programme.

06-NOV-07·	IPM Award to Maccauvlei Manager
	Posted by | government
	The Maccauvlei Learning Academy’s HRD Manager, Guy Blackbeard, has been presented with the Institute of People Management’s award of HRD Practitioner of the Year for 2006/7.

06-NOV-07·	Govt induction programme manuals complete
	Posted by | government
	The process for the Massified Induction Programme (MIP) curriculum review and development of manuals for levels one to five and six to 12 is complete.

01-NOV-07·	Ramaphosa launches R1 billion campaign for University of Venda
	Posted by | government
	The University of Venda’s (Univen) is on a campaign to raise R1 billion, in order to position itself as the centre of tertiary education for rural and regional development in the country.

01-NOV-07·	W-Cape govt promotes family learning
	Posted by | government
	The Western Cape government has unveiled a family learning campaign to promote reading, writing and mathematics at home. Launching the campaign , Western Cape Education Department MEC Cameron Dugmore said this is part of the broader strategy to improve learner performance in literacy and numeracy, especially in poor communities

31-OCT-07·	R15.4 billion budgeted for agri, forestry, fishing
	Posted by | government
	Governments medium-term expenditure estimates indicate that for the 2010/11 financial year, some R15.4 billion will be allocated towards the agriculture, forestry and fishing industries in the country.

31-OCT-07·	Govt to use national resources more efficiently
	Posted by | government
	While South Africa's economy remains on a track towards higher growth, government is to focus on more productive and efficient use of national resources, in a bid to half unemployment and poverty by 2014.

31-OCT-07·	National income per person increases by 22%
	Posted by | government
	South Africans currently have incomes that are on average and in real terms, about 22 percent higher per person than they were in 1999. Addressing the National Assembly on the 2007 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Tuesday, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel said these increases are seen across all income groups.

24-OCT-07·	Public warned about bogus inspectors
	Posted by | government
	Employers and members of the public must to be on the look-out for conmen pretending to be Council for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) officials. This warning comes from the Free State Department of Labour, following a complaint by a Welkom employer who claimed to have fallen prey to the bogus officials.

22-OCT-07·	Who should run Setas ?
	Posted by | government
	Using the example of a swinging coo-coo clock it always swing near the middle. The Union: the unions when they used to run management they push the indicator way back to the far left, and management use the push it way back to the right. There are no half way about the business of things, they’d figured one of them should definitely get the benefit of it.

18-OCT-07·	Skills conference begins with neither bang nor whimper
	Posted by | government
	When the last National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS) conference took place in May 2005, substance immediately took a back seat to style when it was revealed that the event – attended by some 2000 people – had cost a phenomenal R45 million to stage. This year's conference is going to be different, explains Jim Freeman.

15-OCT-07·	North West identifies priority skills
	Posted by | government
	The North West has identified priority skills after its 3rd Provincial Skills Development Conference. The conference recommended to amongst others, focus on addressing the critical and scarce skills’ needs in the province, in order to build the capacity of the workforce and ensure the employability of graduates.

04-OCT-07·	Farmers Union and government foster relations
	Posted by | government
	Contravention of labour laws, injuries and deaths of farm workers as well as their ruthless evictions, will now become a thing of the past, following the recent collaboration of the Department of Labour, Land Affairs Department and the North West Farmers Union.

04-OCT-07·	Labour brokerage needed to address the rampant workplace fatalities
	Posted by | government
	A government intervention in the labour brokerage system was urgently needed to address the rampant and unnecessary workplace fatalities, Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana said in Richards Bay.

31-JUL-07·	SA to tackle skills shortages
	Posted by | government
	Naledi Pandor, the minister of education, says the workplace can be used as a way to speed up the provision of skills for the country

30-JUL-07·	People development moves up government agenda
	Posted by | government
	President Thabo Mbeki has announced that national Human Resource Development Strategy is to be improved. The strategy was approved by cabinet in 2001 but was not received much attention in recent years. Ways to improve people development in South Africa could include aligning the work of Setas to national priorities such as Asgisa and the industrial development strategy.

21-JUN-07·	Govt, editors’ partner to increase coverage
	Posted by | government
	Government and the South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) agree there is a need for more interaction in order to increase media coverage of government activities. “For its part government would continue to strengthen its communication capacity to assist the media in ensuring accuracy and promoting depth of coverage,” said a statement released by both parties.

14-JUN-07·	Government recruits unemployed artisans
	Posted by | government
	Before the end of June, 500 young people who've been unable to find jobs despite being qualified as plumbers, electricians or builders, stand a chance to receive practical training in Mpumalanga.

14-JUN-07·	SMS service helps police make six arrests
	Posted by | government
	A man suspected of armed robbery has been arrested after police were tipped off by an SMS sent to the newly launched Crime Line, initiated by Primedia. National Police spokesperson Sally de Beer, confirmed that the Crime Line had helped police catch their first suspect. The man was arrested in Rustenburg in the North West.

07-JUN-07·	Govt optimistic of resolution to wage impasse
	Posted by | government
	Public Service and Administration Minister Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi has expressed optimism that a resolution will be found between labour and government, before a planned “solidarity strike” by unions outside the public sector begins.

09-MAY-07·	Business leaders and government collaborate to tackle crime
	Posted by | government
	Government and business leaders have established an Anti-Crime Leadership Forum that will look at harnessing the “energy” that exists within society to fight crime. The leadership forum is co-chaired by Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula and Business representative, Derek Cooper.

06-MAY-07·	Unions are playing their part - Government not.
	Posted by | government
	Unions are playing their part - Government not. Setas should be controlled by unions and employers only, without government interference. Sars should channel 98% (2% Sars collection fee) of the collected skills development levies, straight to union & employer only controlled Setas that know best how to utilise the funds.

06-MAY-07·	Govt sticks to 6% salary increase
	Posted by | government
	The government has stuck to the six percent salary increase for the public sector during the wage negotiations as a result of urgent priority areas. “Government has taken account of all spending priorities including social development, addressing crime issues, infrastructure investment and better service delivery for the communities in the pursuit of a better life for all,” said the Minister for Public Service and Administration, Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi.

02-MAY-07·	ILO urges Africans to fight child labour
	Posted by | government
	The 11th African Regional Meeting of the International Labor Organization (ILO) has called on governments, employers and workers to jointly work towards combating the problem of child labour in Africa. The meeting, being held in Addis Ababa, also deliberated on ways of creating youth employment in Africa.

30-APR-07·	Department campaigns against child labour
	Posted by | government
	The Department of Labour is on a national drive to stamp out child labour. At the last count in 1999, over 4.8 million of South Africa's 13.4 million children between the ages of five and 17 were involved in some form of economic activity.

26-APR-07·	SA AIDS activist to give talks in US
	Posted by | government
	As the United States Congress holds the first of several hearings on progress in the fight against global HIV and AIDS, a South African HIV and AIDS educator and activist, will visit several US cities to deliver talks. Monalisa Ngqisha, has begun a multi-city tour of the US to explain some of the changes needed in the US approach.

18-APR-07·	Huge strides made to treat HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa
	Posted by | government
	Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have dramatically improved access to HIV and AIDS treatment for citizens over the past three years, according to a United Nations report “Towards universal access - scaling up priority HIV and AIDS interventions in the health sector”.

16-APR-07·	Dept concerned about child labour
	Posted by | government
	An initiative to expose child labour in the Western Cape, Limpopo and Northern Cape has kicked-off in Cape Town. The campaign is spearheaded by managers from the Department of Labour, who will speak about the extent and gravity of child labour in South Africa.

05-APR-07·	Big business and govt discuss crime fighting
	Posted by | government
	Police authorities want communities to define how safety interventions are to be carried out in their areas. Following a meeting between President Thabo Mbeki and the Big Business Working Group Wednesday, Minister of Safety and Security Charles Nqakula highlighted the importance of community involvement in policing.

07-MAR-07·	World Cup cricketers to embark on anti-AIDS campaign
	Posted by | government
	When top cricketers from across the world come out to play in the ICC Cricket World Cup opening in the West Indies, they will also be taking a strike against HIV and AIDS. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is teaming up with the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS), the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Caribbean Broadcast Media Partnership

06-MAR-07·	Govt puts final touches on AIDS plan
	Posted by | government
	Government is putting finishing touches to the country’s National Strategic Plan on HIV prevention and treatment, the Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge has said. The plan aims to reduce the rate of new HIV infections by 50 percent by 2011 and place 80 percent of HIV positive people on treatment.

09-FEB-07·	Government to establish diamond trader
	Posted by | government
	Government is to set up a state-owned Diamond Trader that will purchase 10 percent of diamonds from local producers and sell them to local cutters and producers.

07-NOV-06·	Health dept “critical” in fight against AIDS, says Presidency
	Posted by | government
	The Department of Health is critical in the deliberations and implementation of all programmes related to HIV and AIDS. The Presidency announced this following weekend reports which suggested that Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Deputy Health Minister Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge had taken over government’s HIV and AIDS programme from Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, who fell ill last month.

01-NOV-06·	Delegates agree on new structure for Sanac
	Posted by | government
	Delegates attending a workshop in Midrand have agreed on a new structure for the South African National Aids Council (Sanac) to make it a more efficient, effective and representative body. Sanac is a multi-stakeholder body tasked with advising government on issues relating to HIV and Aids, such as the comprehensive plan, accessing and coordinating funding proposals as well as monitoring funding allocations.

25-OCT-06·	Mdladlana to sign agreement with Lesotho govt
	Posted by | government
	Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana is expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with his Lesotho counterpart Mpeo Mahase-Moiloa in Maseru on Monday, which he believes will strengthen South Africa's role as a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

17-OCT-06·	Govt, Cosatu must fight AIDS together: Mlambo-Ngcuka
	Posted by | government
	Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has highlighted HIV and AIDS as one of the main challenges government and the union federation, Cosatu, must work together to address.

25-MAY-06·	Skills shortage derails government's ICT systems
	Posted by | government
	The demand for technical skills to implement and support government's information systems continues to increase, according to ForgeAhead, an Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) research and consulting company, who conducted research on ICT capability in all government departments.

05-APR-06·	SALGA kicks off local councillor training programme
	Posted by | government
	The South African Local Government Association has rolled-out a week-long training programme, to help councilors familiarize themselves with their political role in municipal governance, development and service delivery.

09-DEC-05·	Skills acquisition a government priority
	Posted by | government
	The national Cabinet has committed the government to equipping South Africans with the skills needed by the economy and will also be recruiting South Africans now living abroad.

09-NOV-05·	Govt still studying HSRC publication
	Posted by | government
	Government is still studying a publication by the Human Sciences Research Council titled State of the Nation, which raises questions about government’s ability to meet its targets.

08-AUG-05·	Health sector addresses human resource problems
	Posted by | government
	A draft human resource plan has been released for the public health sector. It attempts to juggle the need for additional trained staff with the problems associated with training staff who are often tempted to then work in other countries.

07-JUN-05·	Mandela Metro launches local govt learnership
	Posted by | government
	Mandela Metro Economic Development, Tourism and Agriculture Youth Desk co-ordinator Siphiwo Rwentela has called on the youth to embrace learnership programmes to enable them to contribute to the country's economy.

21-APR-05·	Govt & NUM trying to stem job losses
	Posted by | government
	The fear of looming job losses in the mining industry has brought government and the National Union of Mineworkers together in an effort to encourage mining bosses to think of creative ways of reducing costs rather than simply retrenching workers.

06-APR-05·	Business leaders look into Seta performance
	Posted by | government
	A meeting between leaders of big-business and the Presidency has identified skills development as a key factor in attracting business outsourcing work into South Africa.

03-DEC-04·	Govt empowers young people with skills
	Posted by | government
	Fifty-seven young people who completed a government's youth skills development programme graduated at a ceremony held in Saldanha.

27-AUG-04·	R2m for Mpumalanga skills and leanerships
	Posted by | government
	The Mpumalanga Government will spend about R2 million on a special programme to improve the qualifications, skills and efficiency of its employees.

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