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International relations South Africa and Russia to collaborate on news and communications exchange South Africa and Indonesia strengthen bilateral relations In other news News you need to know when you are on the go

Provincial focus Review of premiers’ State of the Provinces addresses

Public sector appointments Find out who is new on Persal

Financial fitness Choose the right funeral plan

Book reviews Zakes Mda’s latest novel Little Suns reviewed

Features 74

Budget 10 things you should know about the budget

Regulars 10

Conversations with leaders Pravin Gordhan’s focus is economic transformation

Profiles in leadership Director-General Mkuseli Apleni is repositioning Home Affairs

Vital stats Fast facts at your fingertips

Upcoming events A look at local and international events for your diary and information

Trailblazer Science graduate Funeka Nkosi is charged up

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Lifestyle 80

Food and wine Indulge in simply delicious recipes

Car reviews Business athlete enters motoring arena

Grooming and style Beauty on a budget

Nice-to-haves Handbag basics

Travel The Alps are spectacular year-round

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Rise up, our beloved country

was nothing short of a miracle that violence did not spiral into civil war. It was thanks to great leaders like Tambo and Madiba that our country did not go down this road. Yet freedom is only as good as one is able to exercise it. With over a third of the labour force unemployed or having given up hope of finding work, many have yet to enjoy the kind of freedom Tambo envisaged. Above all,

ne of the fathers of our beloved country, former

our country remains deeply divided – with 95 percent of

ANC president Oliver Reginald Tambo, would

the wealth in the hands of just 10 percent of the

have turned 100 this year. As South Africa cel-

population.

ebrates 23 years of democracy, what would he have said

And despite South Africans being allowed to live wherever they wish, settlement patterns continue to resemble

about the state of our country? Would he have smiled proudly at a country in which the once oppressed majority are now free or would he have been saddened by the many challenges that South

those of apartheid cities. To address these challenges, the government is doing more to transform the economy, with President Jacob

Africa continues to face?

Zuma in February having announced a programme of radical economic transforma-

In certain respects, we have come a long way. After almost three centu-

tion. The government is also working closely

ries under colonialism, the majority of

with the private sector, as demonstrated by

South Africans had to contend with

the President’s recent engagements with

a brutal apartheid state that stripped

chief executive officers, to kickstart eco-

them of almost every basic human

nomic growth. In the fight against crime, the President

right.

said in February that visible policing and

Apartheid did far more than restrict voting rights to the white minority;

the use of specialised capabilities, such as

South Africa became a place in which

tactical response teams, would increasingly

race defined every aspect of life –

be used. Specialised units focusing on drug-

from where one grew up, who one mixed with, what kind of school one went to, what work one did, and even what beach or building entrance one was allowed to use. Today South Africa is a different country. Not only does every citizen have

“...freedom is only as good as one is able to exercise it.”

the right to vote, but we also have the freedom to choose where to live, who we want to be with and what kind of profession we wish to pursue. These rights are guaranteed by one of the most liberal

related crime, taxi violence and firearms will also be set up and investigative aids, such as forensic leads, will be better used. In fighting corruption, the National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit last year obtained 326 orders to freeze suspected misappropriated or stolen assets totalling R779 million.

To help undo the apartheid spatial legacy, metros are developing high-density corridors linking townships to our cities. The Department of Human Settlements is also

and progressive constitutions in the world. The separation

developing reforms to encourage more inclusive residen-

of powers ensures that the country has a strong judiciary

tial property markets.

which is able to keep check of the Executive, while Parlia-

Tambo played a vital role in our struggle for freedom. To

ment has strived to introduce new laws to strengthen the

honour him, we should continue working hard together

freedom of all South Africans.

to build the South Africa he and others fought so hard

While many lost their lives in the struggle for freedom, it

for.

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MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING DIRECTOR-GENERAL

No frills, ethical public service needed

other resources (including laptops, cellphones and data) effectively, efficiently and only for authorised official purposes. This is in keeping with Chapter 10 of the Constitution which requires those in the public service to maintain efficient, economic and effective use of resources. As such, accounting officers should not hesitate to institute disci-

s times get tougher, public servants must look carefully at how we can better serve the country. The South African economy has not been

plinary action against public servants who fail to comply. The revised code of conduct, which came into effect in August last year, outlaws public servants from doing work

growing fast enough. It grew by just 0.3% last year, says

with the government. Those public servants who still hold

Statistics SA and the National Treasury expects it to grow

directorships in companies that are conducting business

at only 1.3% this year.

with an organ of state had until the end of January to

To find more money to fund the country’s pressing

either resign from the employment of the public service,

needs, Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan has had to

or sever ties with the companies in question. Those that

raise some taxes.

continue to hold such directorships are in breach of the

He’s also cut unnecessary government spending. In recent years, departments have had to trim catering and

Public Service Regulations of 2016. The Treasury has already identified a large number of

travel budgets and other frills. Non-critical posts have

transactions for further investigation involving public serv-

also been frozen.

ants who appear to be doing business with the state.

The Treasury has also put in place procurement reforms,

The code of conduct also stipulates that those in senior

which are expected to make savings of R25 billion a year

management positions must declare their financial inter-

through, for example, centralising purchases and the

ests. Here we are making progress. Last year, 98% of senior managers met the deadline to

renegotiation of certain large contracts. Over the next three years, National Treasury plans to

file annual disclosures of their financial interests under

cut spending by over R18.4 billion, mainly by reducing

the Financial Disclosure Framework. This is up from 82%

employee compensation costs, transfers to public enti-

of managers the year before and is at the highest level

ties, spending on goods and services and conditional

since the system was implemented in 2001.

grants to provinces and municipalities. The cuts have so

From this year on, those working in supply chain

far enabled the Treasury to allocate an additional R16.1

management and in finance units, as well as ethics of-

billion to higher education and R1 billion more to govern-

ficers and employees of the Office of the Public Service

ment’s antiretroviral treatment programme over the next

Commission who verify financial interests disclosed by

three years.

senior managers, will also have to disclose their financial National Treasury and the Department of Public Service and Administration are also testing the idea of voluntary severance packages. But as public servants we need

the 1st and 30th of April annually. Cost containment measures are essential if we are to stabilise government debt, which the Budget Review notes now stands at R2.2 trillion, or 50.7% of gross domes-

to do more. The Public Service

tic product. Stabilising debt now will ensure that future

Code of Conduct requires

generations are not saddled with unnecessarily heavy

public servants to be honest

taxes.

and accountable in dealing with public funds and use the public service’s property and

interests. They will be expected to declare these between

In these tight times we all need to trim the fat and learn how to live on less. Above all, as public servants we should be guided by those values of Batho Pele: we belong, we care, we serve.

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CMY

CONVERSATIONS WITH LEADERS

Budgeting

for transformation

hen Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan took

weakened over the past five years and National Treas-

office in 2009, the economy was still feeling

ury has had to juggle raising tax revenue to spend on

the after effects of the 2008 global economic

development, while keeping the expenditure ceiling at

meltdown which had seen over a million jobs shed. At the time National Treasury decided to implement a counter-cyclical budgeting process to enable the

manageable levels. But the 2017 budget brought bigger challenges. South Africa raises tax revenue to fund most public

budget deficit to increase in tough times. However, when

spending. When the budget is in deficit, government

the economy recovered, it would have to rein in the

borrows to meet the shortfall. The proposed budget for

budget deficit.

2017/18 totals R1.56 trillion, of which revenues cover

National Treasury ensured that debt was kept at sustain-

R1.41 trillion. This means that the remainder – R149 bil-

able levels by spending less money to service debt and

lion – will be borrowed. With the economy slowing to 0.5

prioritising investing in the economy, thus taking advan-

percent in 2016 and the revenue shortfall projected to be

tage of the commodity price boom.

R30.4 billion, Minister Gordhan had a tough task ensuring

Fast forward to 2013 and the Medium Term Budget

that the budgeting process remains inclusive – and that

Policy Statement proved to be a turning point for South

it promotes radical economic transformation, which was

Africa, with public sector cost-cutting measures to curb

the theme of this year’s State of the Nation Address.

abuse and redirect funds to crucial projects. The measures ranged from reducing costs related to car hire, accommodation, travel and advertising spend. With economic growth slowing and commodity prices declining, National Treasury was left with no choice but to revise the expenditure ceiling down by R5.7 billion. There is no denying that the country’s economy has

While raising taxes on excise duties and increasing the fuel levy, the Minister proposed a new tax bracket of 45 percent for those earning a taxable income of above R1.5 million. He also announced an increase in the dividend withholding tax rate to 20 percent. He did so while ensuring that government continues to

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spend on social grants to give a social security net to the

those with no jobs, no connection with the economy, no

poor and the most vulnerable.

role in an active sense – do become engaged in the

In conversation with SABC’s Leanne Manas the morning

economy and make a positive contribution,” he said.

after he tabled his budget, the Minister said to usher in transformation, National Treasury had to ensure that tax

VAT “too regressive”

proposals are redistributive in nature.

Several questions were asked by those who attended

“We had a mixture of the state fiscal numbers just to

the breakfast, including why National Treasury did not

assure the country that government has a good handle

increase value added tax (VAT) instead of increasing

on our fiscus.

the burden on personal income tax.

“So the debt is under control, borrowing is tabling off, revenue could be better – we have lost R30 billion since February last year, and on the expenditure side, we

The Minister said increasing VAT could have an unintended negative impact on the poor. “VAT is a regressive tax, meaning it actually has a negative effect on the poor.

have had to make some tough decisions as government to live below the expenditure ceiling. On the revenue side, we have had to raise R28 billion. “There is a lot of commentary about the [new tax bracket of] 45 percent, some of it misdirected regrettably – it will affect the black middle class.

“ Radical socio-economic transformation will help grow the economy in a way that will include all South Africans and will ensure true reconciliation and prosperity ”.

There are some calling for

“Secondly, VAT is also being considered by the Davis Tax Panel that was set up ... in 2013 by Judge Davis to look at all our tax and see what’s appropriate in the current environment. “Thirdly, we must start having a conversation around VAT as it is a sensitive matter because of its potential impact on poor people. ...it is on the table so

a corporate tax increase, which will also affect the black

they have started talking. If you say increase it, is it by

middle class.

one percent or two percent? If you are saying you are

“We must forget about black and white,” he said, explaining that we have a progressive tax system and all people in the same income bracket are taxed equally. “You pay your fair share of tax as South Africans so that

going to protect the poor, what will the zero-rated items be? What will the exemptions be?” The Minister said any increase in VAT should not be a nasty surprise but rather part of a social process.

we can develop the fiscal capacity to do the things that we have to do. Where transformation certainly comes in

Job creation through partnerships

is to continue to ensure that our tax system is redistribu-

While government will do everything in its power to

tive,” he said.

create an environment that enhances business con-

The breakfast briefing saw the Minister interact with captains of industry, school children and members of the public in Newlands, Cape Town. The Minister said there is an increased demand

fidence, the private sector has a bigger role to play in creating employment. “Business is in the business of making money at the end of the day and we will push them as much as we

around the world, for tax systems to be structured in a

can to have a social conscience, to contribute to the

way that those who are better off play a greater role in

transformation process in South Africa.

supporting those who are not. “We have to transform lives. We have to make sure that

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Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan (Centre), Deputy Minister of Finance Mcebisi Jonas (Lef t) and National Treasur y Director General Lungisa Fuzile.

we need to make it work. Jobs are not created by govern-

“It is absolutely crucial for our future that we have

ment. Government can only do so much to create condi-

highly-skilled young people coming out of our higher

tions, provide services, provide money for public employ-

education system, who will become excellent entre-

ment programmes and support all sorts of ventures by small

preneurs and innovators, engage in research and

businesses or even larger businesses,” he said.

development and take our economy to a completely

He added that 70 percent of the country’s economy is in

new level.

private hands and that they are the ones who are able to create jobs. Minister Gordhan stressed the importance of the country producing highly-skilled graduates.

“It is not just about where the money goes, it is about radically changing the structure of the economy so we can grow faster and more inclusively and give more South Africans, particularly the marginalised,

Minister Gordhan’s principles to guide transformation • Transformation must be mass-based, benefiting the most disadvantaged South Africans through the creation of new assets, capabilities and opportunities to build livelihoods. • Mobilise both private and public investment in social and economic infrastructure, new technologies and new activities that help build a modern and diversified economy. • Continue to confront cartels and collusion robustly and provide new opportunities for access to markets. • Transformation must re-shape our cities and build linkages across the rural and urban landscapes, where fragmentation and separation characterised past patterns. • Transformation must achieve a more balanced structure of ownership and control in our economy. • Transformation should build on and strengthen democracy, and entrench open, transparent governance and the rule of law. • Transformation must build self-reliance among South Africans, reject the dependence on debt and protect our fiscal sovereignty. • Transformation must result in an economy that belongs to all, black and white, where the legacy of race domination is no longer visible.

Public Sector Manager • April 2017

CONVERSATIONS WITH LEADERS

Economic transformation

improve access to services and economic participation across all racial lines; energise growth and create

opportunities that they have never

opment, and through inclusive and

jobs; and increase investment and

had before.”

responsive institutions.”

development – at national, provincial

Radical socio-economic transforma-

For there to be inclusive growth, no

and local level, thus mobilising re-

tion will help to grow the economy

economy or business – in any part

sources across government, business

in a way that will include all South

of the world – continues with the

and other sectors.

Africans and will ensure true reconcili-

same model forever. Business models

“But budgets alone cannot achieve

ation and prosperity.

change as time changes.

our transformation goals.”

Through transformation, the country

“Similarly, our business model in South

The country needs a powerful com-

can achieve a more balanced struc-

Africa Incorporated needs to change.

bination of effective and targeted

ture of ownership and control of the

There is technology that is coming our

government delivery of economic

economy.

way… the world markets are chang-

programmes; an energetic coalition

“Our growth challenge is intertwined

ing and they will change even more

with labour, business and civil society;

with our transformation imperative.

… and we had better be a lot more

a consensus on a transformation

We need to transform in order to grow,

agile and alive to those changing

programme – with each of us clear

we need to grow in order to transform.

circumstances so that we have what

about the contribution and sacrifices

Without transformation, growth will

it takes to innovate and create prod-

we have to make to ensure optimal

reinforce inequality; without growth,

ucts and services that we can send

inclusivity; and a commitment to

transformation will be distorted by

around the world.

eradicate gross inequality and share

patronage,” said Minister Gordhan.

“So transformation in that sense is

the benefits of growth and restructur-

For the country to achieve sustained

quite critical as well. Above all, we

ing of the economy.

higher growth, there are fundamental,

still have huge numbers of people

more radical transformation measures

marginalised in our economy. That

that are needed, he said.

is not sustainable. So we must just

“The relationships between labour

agree as South Africans that we have

and capital, rich and poor, black and

a tough conversation over a short

white, men and women, town and

period of time to say inequality is

township, urban and rural, still reflect

unacceptable; a stuck middle-class

the entrenched legacy of colonialism

is unacceptable, the level of distance

and apartheid.”

between the majority and what we

Minister Gordhan emphasised that

call the modern economy is also

transformation is not only about

unacceptable.

overcoming the legacy of exclusion

“Let us all participate in a process of

and inequality of the past, but is also

shaping this transformation process

about restructuring the economy to

and contributing to a new form of

take advantage of new technology,

solidarity and change.”

market access and investment op-

The budget gives effect to the coun-

portunities.

try’s transformation action agenda by

“It is about investing in social capa-

financing government programmes

bilities, through better outcomes in

which ensure that many more people

health, education and skills devel-

live in dignity every year; radically

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Home Af fairs Director-General Mkuseli Apleni

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A new-look Home Affairs ahead T

he Department of Home Af-

the new immigration policy, which

involved in change management

fairs is working on putting in

is risk-based and also develop-

and training programmes.

place national identity and

ment- and Africa-oriented.

modern immigration systems to pro-

“Realising these benefits de-

“The value of the services of the department is dependent on

vide the country with critical knowl-

pends on building a department

the security of its systems. If your

edge of its citizens and those who

with professional staff, appropri-

identity is stolen, you will be at

live within its borders.

ate levels of security and modern

serious risk and will not be able

digital systems.”

to open a bank account, register

This is according to Home Affairs Director-General Mkuseli Apleni,

He said the human element is

at a college or travel abroad.

who recently unveiled plans to

always the most critical, which is

Every fraudulent ID, visa or pass-

reposition his department.

why officials will continue to be

port represents a serious risk

Apleni said the systems will bring large strategic advantages and improve the lives of South Africans by facilitating accurate, real-time statistics for planning and operating services. It will also help power e-government and e-commerce and greatly reduce fraud by providing secure digital identity. “There will be faster, more efficient private and public services, and access through multiple channels.” The systems will help with fast access to relevant information for better governance and accountability; enhanced safety and security for individuals, communities and institutions; and will have the capacity needed to implement

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to national security as it may be

es that made it difficult for the

used to commit crimes or acts of

department to meet its mandate

terrorism.”

as a critical enabler of security

ate engagement with the public

and development.

and stakeholders, will provide

He said in spite of being highly

for public comment by April 2018. The White Paper, after appropri-

a solid policy platform for draft-

constrained by historical under-

In the same year, Cabinet an-

funding and outdated systems,

nounced the full integration of

ing legislation that will define

the Department of Home Affairs

the department into the Justice,

the mandate and objectives

has decisively proven it can

Crime Prevention and Security

of the department, specify its

transform its people and pro-

(JCPS) Cluster and asked the

organisational form and set out

cesses, and improve the lives of

department to develop a busi-

its mandatory obligations and

citizens.

ness case that would set out how

requirements. The Bill should be

“It is central to the protection of

Home Affairs could achieve its vi-

tabled by December 2018.

the people’s hard-won freedoms

sion of becoming a secure, mod-

The discussion paper will

and human rights.”

ern, professional organisation

include a roadmap with two-,

capable of delivering against its

five- and 10-year horizons. Over

full mandate. Cabinet’s directives

the next two years, the one major

Apleni said reaching their set goals demands unity in action, with govern-

were carried out to the letter.

focus will be on driving

ment, business,

the current moderni-

resentatives,

Have your say

traditional

Apleni

leadership,

said now

faith-based

that Cabi-

labour, constituency rep-

organisations and broader society pulling

sation programme.

Home Affairs helps secure South Africa Apleni said

net has

Home Affairs

approved the

uses the term

business case,

‘repositioning’

the next step is

deliberately

direction, to move South Africa

to make it avail-

because it implies

forward.

able for public

movement. The first is a shift in the

discussion and engagement. He

understanding of the mandate

said that the department would

and vision of the department. The

consult broadly on how the

second movement is from the pe-

Apleni said Minister in the Presi-

new, repositioned Department

riphery of the state and society,

dency Jeff Radebe announced

of Home Affairs should look. “In

to the centre.”

on 1 March 2017 that Cabinet

unity, there is strength, and this is

had approved proposed meas-

a project that must be supported

ment will continue to be ‘a safe,

ures to reposition the depart-

by the whole of government and

secure South Africa where all

ment.

all citizens.”

of its people are proud of, and

together in the same

Green light from Cabinet

Home Affairs had first ap-

The discussions and engage-

proached Cabinet in February

ments will inform the drafting of a

2016 to find solutions to challeng-

White Paper that will be gazetted

He said the vision of the depart-

value, their identity and citizenship’. A home affairs department

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that is not secure puts every indi-

that is strategic, risk-based and

He said in a highly-dynamic,

vidual and the nation at risk and

fully observant of human rights.

globalised, digital world, full of

undermines the value of South

Immigration that is not effec-

risks and opportunities, the na-

Africa’s identity and citizenship,

tively regulated leads to abuses

tion would benefit from having

he said.

of human rights, unstable com-

a department of home affairs

munities and threats to national

that serves as the nerve centre

and personal security.

of security and the backbone

A secure department can play an important role in the security system of the state, and it should be located within that system. The mission of the department is the efficient determination

“Repositioning the department

of the related digital platforms.

means building the capacity to

“It was against this backdrop

manage immigration effectively

that a new business case with

and securely.”

proposed measures for repositioning the department was

and safeguarding of the identity and status of citizens and the

Better poised to serve

developed, and accordingly

management of immigration to

Apleni said currently his depart-

processed.

ensure security, promote eco-

ment is neither in a position to

nomic development and fulfil

adequately defend itself from

and related challenges impact-

international obligations.

criminal syndicates and cyber-

ing on social and economic

Apleni added that in accord-

attacks, nor to play its full role in

relations here and abroad,

ance with the Green Paper on

working with other departments

made it extremely urgent for

international migration, South

in the JCPS Cluster, to keep the

us to recommit unflinchingly to

Africa must have the capacity to

nation safe and secure at all

the repositioning of this depart-

manage immigration in a way

times.

ment,” Apleni said.

“The current developments

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Fast facts at your fingertips What do South Africans die of?

tatistics South Africa (StatsSA)

• a 50% reduction in injuries, accidents and violence from 2015

recently released a report out-

levels

lining the causes of registered

deaths to 2015. The data collected

• Infant mortality: decreased from 29 in 2010 to 19 in 2015 • Under-five child mortality: decreased from 40 in 2010 to 26 in

• a progressively reduced number

for the report allows StatsSA to better

of deaths from tuberculosis, HIV

understand mortality and causes of

disease and other communicable

death in South Africa. The report in-

diseases.

2015. • The MDG target for this category for 2015 was 18 for infant mortality and 20 for under-five child mortality.

dicates that there were 460 236 registered deaths in the peak age group

Life expectancy at birth, 2007-2015

of 60–64 years in 2015.

• Males: life expectancy increased

The National Development Plan’s

• Females: life expectancy increased

from 53.3 in 2007 and 61.9 in 2015 (NDP) goals for 2030 include the

Maternal mortality ratios, 2010-2015 • Maternal deaths per 100 000 live births decreased from 247 in 2010 to 119. The MDG 2015 target was

from 57.3 in 2007 and 67.7 in 2015

achievement of the following:

38.

• Total deaths: life expectancy in-

• average life expectancy of at least 70 years

creased from 55.3 in 2007 and 67.7

Provincial distribution of registered

in 2015.

deaths, 2015

• reduced rates of maternal, infant and child mortality • significantly reduced prevalence of

Gauteng recorded the biggest proporInfant and child mortality rates, 2010

tion of deaths followed by KwaZulu-

- 2015

Natal.

(deaths per 1 000 live births)

non-communicable diseases

Gauteng recorded the biggest proportion of deaths followed by KwaZulu-Natal. Name of the province Death percentages

Gauteng

KwaZuluNatal

Eastern Cape

Western Cape

Limpopo

North West

Mpumalanga

Free State

Northern Cape

21.3

17.7

14.9

10.8

10.2

7.5

7.4

6.9

3.0

Top ten leading causes of death by gender Males

Females

Tuberculosis

20 111

8.3%

Diabetes mellitus

15 396

7.1%

HIV disease

11 275

4.7%

Cerebrovascular disease

13 146

6.1%

Influenza and pneumonia

10 507

4.4%

Tuberculosis

12 811

5.9%

Other forms of heart disease

10 265

4.3%

Hypertensive diseases

12 078

5.6%

Cerebrovascular disease

9 696

4.0%

Other forms of heart disease

11 894

5.5%

Diabetes mellitus

7 657

4.0%

HIV disease

10 545

4.9%

Other viral diseases

7 698

3.2%

Influenza and pneumonia

9 970

4.6%

Chronic lower respiratory diseases

70691

3.2%

Other viral diseases

8 356

3.8%

Hypertensive diseases

7 342

3.0%

Intestinal infectious diseases

5 292

2.4%

Ischaemic heart diseases

6 944

2.9%

Ischaemic heart diseases

5 280

2.4%

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VITAL STATS

Top ten leading causes of death, 2015 2014 1

2015 Tuberculosis

8.3%

Tuberculosis

7.2%

Cerebrovascular disease

5.1%

Diabetes mellitus

5.4%

Diabetes mellitus

5.0%

Cerebrovascular disease

5.0%

Other forms of heart disease

4.8%

Other forms of heart disease

4.8%

Influenza and pneumonia

4.8%

HIV disease

4.8%

HIV disease

4.8%

Influenza and pneumonia

4.5%

Hypertensive diseases

3.9%

Hypertensive diseases

4.2%

Intestinal infectious diseases

3.1%

Other viral diseases

3.5%

Other viral diseases

3.1%

Chronic lower respiratory diseases

2.8%

Chronic lower respiratory diseases

2.7%

Ischaemic heart diseases

2.7%

Three leading underlying causes among death for children and infants Age 1 - 4

Under the age of 5

Intestinal infectious diseases

12.3%

Respiratory and cardiovascular disorder specific to the perinatal period

Neonatal (0 - 28 days) 11.9%

Influenza and pneumonia

8.6%

Intestinal infectious diseases

10.1%

Malnutrition

8.4%

Influenza and pneumonia

8.4%

Respiratory and cardiovascular disorder specific to the perinatal period Other disorder originating in the perinatal period

35.1%

12.1%

Disorder related to length of gestation and foetal growth

11.2%

Post - neonatal (29 days - <1 year) Intestinal infectious diseases

Influenza and pneumonia Malnutrition

15.7%

Infants (<1 year) 15.6%

Respiratory and cardiovascular disorder specific to the perinatal period

14.9%

Intestinal infectious diseases

9.5%

6.1%

Influenza and pneumonia

8.4%

Three leading causes of death by population group, 2014 Black African

White

Coloured

Indian\Asian

Tuberculosis

8.7%

Ischaemic heart diseases

11.2%

Diabetes mellitus

7.7%

Diabetes mellitus

15.3%

HIV disease

5.8%

Other forms of heart disease

7.1%

Tuberculosis

Ischaemic heart diseases

13.1%

Diabetes mellitus

5.4%

Chronic lower respiratory diseases

5.7%

Chronic lower respiratory diseases

6.7%

Other forms of heart disease

6.7%

Conclusions • The overall number of deaths in South Africa has continued to decline since 2007. • The age and gender profile of deaths shows the proportion of deaths shifting from young adults to older age groups, particularly among females. • The profile of the global burden of disease shows

 Diabetes moved from third position in 2014 to second in 2015  Diabetes was the leading cause among females and the fifth cause of death amongst males  HIV disease ranked second among males and sixth amongst females.

that on average South Africans are dying of noncommunicable diseases. • Leading causes of death:  Tuberculosis was the leading cause in 2014 and

Next step • The release of information on mortality and causes of death in 2016 is scheduled for November 2017.

2015

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Writer: Allison Cooper

SA and Russia

lay BRICS for comms ITEC

Sout h Africa’s Communications Minister Fait h Mut hambi hosted Russian Vice-Minister of Telecom and Mass Communication Alexey Volin. They agreed to share best practices in digital migration.

he South African Minister of Communications, Faith

they try to fit into the patterns of information flow in the

Muthambi, hosted the Russian Federation’s Vice-Min-

global media. It will also pave the way for both countries

ister of Telecom and Mass Communication, Alexey

to better understand each other and provide insights into

Volin, and the two countries’ news agencies – Sputnik and

complex developments, history, traditions and culture,

the South African Government News Agency (SAnews)

which is exactly what BRICS leaders have called for.

− at Tshedimosetso House, the seat of Government Com-

This is SAnews’ first cooperation agreement with a Russian media outlet. SAnews, which is published by GCIS,

munications (GCIS), from 6 to 8 March. The news agencies − represented by the Head of Inter-

provides up-to-date government news and information to

national Projects of the Sputnik News Agency, Vasily Push-

community and mainstream media, locally and abroad.

kov, and the Deputy Director of the Department of External

Sputnik is a modern multimedia news agency with hubs

Affairs, Natalya Alexandrovna − have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate in a number of areas, including news exchange. The agreement will see the agencies developing a bilateral professional relationship involving information sharing, as they strengthen cooperation between South Africa and Russia as part of the Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC).

in dozens of countries. It points the way

“This agreement has set in motion work which can now strengthen cooperation between both countries.”

It will also provide exchange

to a multipolar world that respects every country’s national interests, culture, history and traditions. “We need to tell the story of the relations between South Africa and Russia using the different media platforms at our disposal. We need to tell those stories that will reach the ordinary men and women in our respective countries, so that they understand the significance of our bilateral and economic relations,” said Muthambi. Vice-Minister Volin described the signing

programmes for the two countries’

of the Memorandum of Understanding

journalists. Such a partnership, which denotes profes-

as a very good signal to Russian media to improve and

sional cooperation in the media environment, will also

develop cooperation with South Africa.

strengthen collaboration between the two countries. This agreement is essential as both countries fall under

Areas of collaboration identified

the association of the five major emerging economies,

South Africa is Russia’s biggest trading partner in Africa

namely Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa

and the two countries enjoy strong trade relations in min-

(BRICS).

ing, energy, agriculture, communications, science and

It will benefit the two countries and the BRICS network as

technology.

Public Sector Manager • April 2017

The meeting identified new and existing areas of col-

“By enhancing our shared communication efforts,

laboration for meaningful cooperation and exchange

we will not only promote valuable trade and invest-

between the two countries, especially in the context of

ment, we will also exchange skills in the technology

the BRICS community.

sphere. We will also be opening opportunities for the

Both countries agreed to cooperate in the exchange of

people of our countries to learn more about each

content and joint production of documentaries and films

other and champion the common developmental

and committed to an exchange of e-skills in the areas of

and political goals our nations share,” she said.

media literacy, animation, digital content development and the digitisation of media. “The discussions were extremely fruitful in strengthening

Cooperation with the Russian Federation has been created to exchange best practices in communications and media.

our common cause to improve the sector that both of us have been mandated to lead for our governments. From

Migration to digital broadcasting

the areas of cooperation, we have agreed on, it is clear

South Africa is migrating from analogue to digital

that these two days have meaningful results which will be

broadcasting. The first analogue switch off took

realised by the end of this year. A range of additional

place in October in Carnarvon, in the Northern

areas for future collaboration were also identified and

Cape.

we are committed to having a more detailed discussion in future,” said Minister Muthambi. “The work has already started. This agreement has set in motion work which can now strengthen cooperation

Minister Muthambi said she hopes that the two countries will share best practice in the area of digital migration as part of their exchange. “I hope that our cooperation will be successful and

between both countries. We have already identified

will be of mutual benefit for the people of our coun-

potential partners in the communication and informa-

tries,” said Vice-Minister Volin.

tion sector in South Africa,” said Vice-Minister Volin.

The Russian Federation is also in the transitional period of switching off analogue transmitters and

Strong ties between Russia and SA Diplomatic relations between South Africa and Russia

creating space for digital television. “In Russia, we are finalising the biggest infrastruc-

began in 1992, and this year marks the 25th anniver-

ture programme, that of creating the infrastructure

sary of strong ties between them.

for digital television.

The meeting also coincided with South Africa’s celebration of the 100th centenary of former ANC President Oliver Reginald Tambo, who had strong ties with the then Soviet Union. The ITEC programme was signed in 1999 between

We will build more than 5 000 digital TV stations to spread digital signal in Russia. “We should use the new forms of spreading content not only in the national markets, but all over the world, and we are ready to cooperate with our South

South Africa and the Russian Federation, and has

African friends because we have good technologies

proven to be an effective instrument in contributing

and mobile platforms,” he said.

directly to improved two-way trade and investment; critical skills development and technology exchanges; and has given practical substance to the countries’ political commitment. Minister Muthambi said it cannot be denied that

In the near future the main traffic in communications networks will be from data. “We are also ready to enter into cooperation in movie production, spreading movies and TV series and programmes. Russian movies and programmes

the two governments have made major progress over

are currently successful. We are also starting to ex-

the past 25 years with regard to formal relations, yet

port our TV programmes and series abroad and we

people-to-people exposure and contact remain low.

don’t want to do this alone,” he said.

Public Sector Manager • April 2017

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Writer: Allison Cooper

South Africa cements its relationship with Indonesia P

resident Jacob Zuma has recently not only par-

"The occasion has a special significance for South

ticipated in the Indian Ocean Rim Association

Africa because President Nelson Mandela was one

(IORA) Leaders’ Summit, in Jakarta, to which he

of the pioneers of the IORA.

was invited by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, but also successfully conducted a state visit to Indonesia. The IORA Leaders' Summit, convened to celebrate the association’s 20th anniversary, had the theme

“He saw value in bringing us together for the socioeconomic development of the people of our region," said President Zuma. Besides being one of the founding members of

‘Strengthening Maritime Cooperation for a Peaceful,

the association, South Africa will also chair the IORA

Stable and Prosperous Indian Ocean’.

from the latter quarter of 2017, when it hosts the IORA

Public Sector Manager • April 2017

Council of Ministers Meeting in Durban. It will continue to chair the IORA until 2019. “Major priorities for South Africa’s tenure as chair will be to focus on the blue (ocean) economy, implement the outcomes of the summit, and build on the successive leadership of the association under previous chairs, such as India, Australia and Indonesia," said President Zuma. He emphasised that the IORA, comprising 21 member countries bordering the Indian Ocean and supported by seven dialogue partners, remains

"Our relations were further strengthened over many decades, with Indonesia playing a key role in supporting South Africa's struggle for freedom and justice."

significant as the foremost entity that brings together Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australasia, through the Indian Ocean. "The Indian Ocean is strategically significant as its

The concord’s six priorities are maritime safety and security; trade and investment facilitation; fisheries management; disaster risk reduction; academic and

vast coastline holds two thirds of the world’s oil re-

science and technology cooperation; and tourism

serves, carries half of the world’s container ships and

promotion and cultural exchange. The blue economy

one third of the bulk cargo traffic.

and women empowerment are agreed priorities that

“It is a valuable resource and a main driver for the Indian Ocean rim economies and holds great

cut across all six priorities. President Zuma also met with Prime Minister Mal-

potential for innovation, job creation and sustainable

colm Turnbull of Australia and President Maithripala

socio-economic development," the President con-

Sirisena of Sri Lanka at the summit, to discuss domes-

firmed.

tic, bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest.

IORA Leaders’ Summit

State visit to Indonesia

The first business summit − IORA: Building Partnership

Following the summit President Zuma paid a state visit

for Sustainable and Equitable Economic Growth –

to Indonesia where he met with President Widodo at

was geared to promote greater economic coopera-

the Istana Merdeka Presidential Palace in Jakarta for

tion.

bilateral talks.

President Zuma was invited to address the gather-

“We held successful talks and are pleased that we

ing of business leaders and chambers of commerce

met coincidentally on International Women’s Day,

and industry, where he stressed that IORA leaders

given the need to improve the lives and status of

have adopted the blue economy as a top priority for

women as we strengthen our bilateral relations,” said

generating employment and ensuring sustainability

President Zuma.

in business and economic models. In 2014, South Africa launched a programme called

South Africa and Indonesia share a strong historical bond of friendship that stretches back to the 1600s,

Operation Phakisa to further develop and expand

when the first people of Indonesian descent arrived

the country’s blue economy.

in South Africa during Dutch colonial rule.

Leaders of the IORA adopted the Jakarta Concord,

"Our relations were further strengthened over many

a strategic and visionary document that will further

decades, with Indonesia playing a key role in sup-

enhance cooperation for and strengthen the IORA.

porting South Africa's struggle for freedom and

Public Sector Manager • April 2017

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

justice," the President confirmed. Fruitful discussions were held on bilateral relations,

Africa on diplomatic training and education; and a Plan of Action 2017-2021 for the implementation of

touching on political, economic and multilateral is-

the joint declaration on a strategic partnership for

sues of mutual concern and the presidents agreed

a peaceful and prosperous future between the two

to strengthen cooperation in business, trade and

governments.

investment and agriculture and defence, and to work

"The Plan of Action 2017-2021 will act as a guide

towards removing trade barriers between the coun-

to drive bilateral relations into the future. We have

tries.

agreed that our relations have to reflect that of

A number of documents were signed during the visit to elevate bilateral relations to a strategic level, namely an agreement on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic, official and service passports; a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of

strategic partners, by finding ways of intensifying our high-level interaction," said President Zuma. He invited President Widodo on a state visit to South Africa on a mutually agreed date. “We had a successful and wonderful stay in Indone-

Foreign Affairs of Indonesia and the Department of

sia and look forward to deeper and stronger relations

International Relations and Cooperation of South

between the two countries going forward,” he said.

Public Sector Manager • April 2017

FIRST BIOENERGY ATLAS FOR SOUTH AFRICA

In support of efforts to increase South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy-generation

energy sector. It will also implement policies that help South Africa

capacity, the Department of Science and Technology (DST)

adapt to climate change and mitigate its effects.

developed a bioenergy atlas to use as a decision-support tool in both energy policy formulation, as well as to guide investments in

In developing the atlas, the DST held discussions with relevant

bioenergy technologies.

institutions which included universities, government departments, science councils and Eskom before a draft framework was

The atlas, launched in March 2017, provides information on

adopted. The framework focused on providing a holistic view of

potential energy resources, their geographic spread, their

resources that might be used for bioenergy.

proximity to infrastructure, and potential end-users. The atlas looks at different categories of bioenergy resources like lignocellulose,

KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga could contribute approximately

organic waste and purposely cultivated feedstock.

2 800 MW annually by converting lignocellulose into electricity with an additional 1 400 MW generated using organic waste from

In an effort to improve the cost competitiveness of delivering

serviced households. Lignocellulosic biomass in KwaZulu-Natal

alternative energy solutions, the atlas assesses different bioenergy

and Mpumalanga includes forestry and agricultural residues, while

conversion technology pathways. This will enable researchers to

in the Eastern Cape it comes mostly from invasive alien species.

prioritise investigations into cost-reduction options in technologies applicable to dominant South African feedstock.

With respect to biofuels, the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal could produce about 570 million litres of biofuel per annum from

The National Development Plan calls for adequate investment in

land used for subsistence farming and from degraded land. The

energy infrastructure so that by 2030 South Africa will have an

energy generated from these resources could have an impact

energy sector that promotes economic growth and development.

on both energy access and job creation in the targeted areas.

The plan also envisages that by 2030 South Africa will have

The atlas is able to provide details of available resources at a

a sufficient supply of electricity and liquid fuels to ensure that

resolution of 5 km by 5 km, thus assisting local governments with

economic activity and welfare are not disrupted, and that at least

feasibility assessments for energy projects.

95% of the population have access to grid or off-grid electricity. The proximity and ability of various kinds of energy infrastructure The plan envisages that gas and other renewable resources

(decommissioned, operational and planned) to service the target

such as the sun, wind and water, as viable alternatives to coal,

markets was also evaluated. The findings indicate that most of the

will supply at least 20 000 MW of the additional 29 000 MW of

current energy infrastructure deployment focuses on supporting

electricity that will be needed by 2030.

economic activity/sectors, and limited attention is given to addressing social challenges such as energy access. Additional

The government aims to ensure that the energy supply is secure

infrastructure will be required to provide more rural communities

and demand is well managed, and that there is an efficient and

with electricity.

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The estimates for manufacturing and processing jobs that could

infrastructure, particularly in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and

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Limpopo.

Cape, 700 in KwaZulu-Natal, and 300 in Limpopo.

The Eastern Cape has the potential to contribute approximately

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500 MW of additional electricity-generation capacity and

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approximately 150 million litres of biofuels. The province of

forecast estimated yields or production, determine feedstock

KwaZulu-Natal could contribute about 600 MW of additional

properties (including calorific values), and the full value chain

electricity and 200 million litres of biodiesel capacity, and Limpopo

impact of bioenergy resources.

could contribute approximately 100 MW from Polokwane. The DST will share the Bioenergy Atlas with the rest of The atlas projections regarding the number of people in low-

government, particularly the Department of Energy and the

income groups that could benefit from access to modern energy

Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs,

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Natal, 268 000 in Limpopo, and 106 000 in the North West.

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In addition, the people who might benefit from job creation in the

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TRAILBLAZER PROFILES IN LEADERSHIP

Writer: Nolut hando Motswai

Lighting South Africa with batteries is Nkosi’s passion

y developing batteries that can store solar energy, Funeka Nkosi is doing her bit to tackle the energy

electric cars such as the Tesla, Nissan Leaf and BMW i3.” They can also be used to store energy from the sun. Research in South Africa into these batteries is still in the lab

issue in South Africa.

Nkosi, 27, a PhD student who is originally from Katle-

hong, is studying towards becoming a material scientist. Material scientists study the structures and properties

stage and studies such as the one Nkosi is taking part in hope to enhance their performance. She explains that lithium-ion batteries lose their ability to

of various materials such as metals, alloys, ceramics,

store energy after time, citing as an example cellphones

semiconductors and polymers to develop new products

which have a longer battery life when new than when

and enhance existing ones. The discipline is a hybrid of

slighter older.

Biology, Chemistry, Physics and engineering. Nkosi is part of the electrochemical energy storage technology group situated at the Council for Scientific Industrial Research (CSIR). The group is researching lithium-ion batteries. “Lithium-ion batteries

”One of the ways to help solve this is to improve the performance of the battery materials which are found inside the lithium-ion battery.” She explains that inside the lithium-ion battery is a positive terminal and negative terminal separated by an electrolyte. The material of the positive terminal is called the cath-

are used in cellphones,

ode and the material for the negative terminal is called

laptops, cameras and

the anode.

other portable electronic gadgets. These batteries are also used in

“In my PhD, I am looking at making and improving manganese-based cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. We chose manganese-based cathode materials because South Africa is one of the world’s major manganese exporters and has the biggest manganese ore reserve in the world. “Also, manganese-based cathode materials perform better,” she says, explaining that lithium manganese dioxide, a cathode material that was discovered at the CSIR in the 1980s, is now used in electric vehicles such as the Nissan Leaf.

Interest sparked Nkosi said her interest in lithium-ion batteries started while doing vacation work at the CSIR as an undergraduate. “I became interested in material science at the time, because of the realisation that with one material, you can do a lot of things.”

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She says for young people to enter this sector they must ensure that they achieve good Science marks, which takes hard work. “They must be self-driven, self-motivated and they must be passionate about solving problems and improving lives.”

This and that

How do you relax? Spending time with my family and friends and reading. She is excited by the prospect of improving something that is so essential

which conducts research of international standard.

to the operation of so many gadgets

“The aim of the research done at

and electronics that make life easier.

the CSIR is to improve the lives of the

“In South Africa we have a lot of sun

people of South Africa. This is why

which can be used to generate elec-

I chose to be a scientist; I am pas-

tricity, and this generated power can

sionate about changing the lives of

be stored in batteries.”

people, especially in Africa.”

She adds that a segment of the

Nkosi says she loves her job, espe-

population does not have access to

cially the part about working with

electricity and that lithium-ion batter-

colleagues from different academic

ies could make life easier for them.

backgrounds. “Material science is

Nkosi said another reason that

helping me because it challenges my

made her want to take on this re-

way of thinking and grows me to be a

search was that when she was grow-

better scientist. I grow because I learn

ing up there were days when there

something new every day.”

was no electricity, which meant she “Imagine how renewable energy-

Challenges as a woman in science

powered batteries could improve the

Nkosi says although she loves her

lives of people living in townships and

job, one of the challenges she faces

rural areas where there is currently no

is the lack of role models.

would have to study by candlelight.

electricity supply.”

“There are very few women in science and this needs to change. The

Proud to work for the CSIR She says she is very proud to work for an organisation such as the CSIR

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more women scientists we have as role models for young girls, the more women we will have in science in the future.”

What is your favourite food? Kota. If you were not in your current job, what would you be doing? Teacher. I am a big believer in education. What is your favourite holiday destination? Paris and Cape Town.

Funeka Nkosi holds a BSc and BSc Hons in applied chemistry from the University of the Witwatersrand. She recently completed her Masters in Chemistry at the University of Pretoria. She was chosen as a young scientist by the Department of Science and Technology, Academy of Science of South Africa and the Lindau Nobel Laureate Council to represent South Africa at the 67th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany which will take place in June 2017.

Collaboration Is Key To Tackling Responsible Gambling In South Africa

WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A GAMBLING PROBLEM Call our free treatment and counselling line

0800 006 008 SMS at 076 675 0710 Email us at help@sargf.org.za

A professional and qualiﬁed Counsellor will assess the level of the problem and if required refer you to your nearest Treatment Professional

Referral to your nearest treatment professionals The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) actively promotes responsible gambling having been founded on a mandate to minimise and

manage the potential harmful eﬀects of problem gambling in South Africa. As a Not-For-Proﬁt company SARGF is a public-private initiative funded through contributions from licensed gambling operators, (excluding the National Lottery)

Delivering National Responsible Gambling Programmes Through its ﬂagship programme, the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) the SARGF provides a number of activities related to responsible

Depending on the extent of the problem the Treatment Professional will provide with necessary psychotherapy

gambling, including integrated free and conﬁdential treatment and counselling; public awareness and prevention; education and training as well as research. Through its Industry Support Programme, SARGF provides training to casino staﬀ and operators enabling them to identify problem gamblers and direct them

Types of treatment Ÿ Outpatient treatment Ÿ Inpatient treatment Ÿ Family counselling Ÿ Relapse Prevention Ÿ Debt management

to the SARGF for free treatment and counselling which is provided to addicted gamblers and their immediate family members.

Collaboration and partnership key to promoting responsible gambling

Problem gambling affects everyone irrespective of their social standing. South Africa's most vulnerable groups namely communities within 100 kilometres of any gambling operator, individuals gamblers who gamble under the influence of drugs and alcohol, youth and the elderly are mostly at risk of becoming problem gamblers or of being addicted to gambling. In order to raise awareness about responsible gambling amongst these groups the SARGF forged strategic partnerships and collaborations with various government departments such as the Department of Education, the Gauteng Office of the Premier, the Limpopo and Eastern Cape Department of Social Development. SARGF also works very closely with the Department of Trade and Industry, the National

Typically you will be oﬀered up to 10 sessions for standard treatment

Gambling Board and the Provincial Gambling Boards.

Did you know? Ÿ

The deﬁnition of a problem gambler is someone who demonstrates gambling behaviour that creates negative

After which you may be referred to an ongoing support through the Relapse Prevention Programme.

consequences for them and others such as friends and family. Using the Canadian Problem Gambling Index, this group is estimated at about 3 % of the South African gambling population. Ÿ Ÿ

Pathological or compulsive gamblers have a psychiatric disorder diagnosable by strict clinical criteria. It is regarded as a disorder of impulse control and has a very poor prognosis. Such gamblers are unable to control their gambling, leading to signiﬁcant damage to themselves and others. They are often very diﬃcult to treat.

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