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36 International relations
Leaders of African Union
Reading corner
Masego Maritshi shares her reads that inspire and refresh
FEATURES 12 SONA 2020: There’s light ahead for SA
Tebogo Mamogale fights
member states discuss critical
Government is focused on
crime from the air
issues affecting the continent
fixing the fundamentals in efforts to grow SA
42 Provincial focus
REGULARS
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44 Local government
Growing South Africa together
The Northern Cape: Small population, big province
President Cyril Ramaphosa
facing the country
and patronage will not be
Sol Plaatje Local Municipality
tolerated
Government's mission to fix public finances
sparkles
explains how government is addressing the challenges
16 Corruption, nepotism
20 SONA in numbers 52 In other news
News you need to know when
See how the State of the Nation Address adds up
you are on the go 26 Profiles in leadership
Major General Bafana Linda leads the fight against women
22 Youth make their voices 54 Upcoming events
and child abuse
A look at local and
international events for your
heard
Young people's vision for growing South Africa
diary and information 30 Women’s land rights to be 56 Women in the public sector
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Tracy Cheetham breaks
addressed
Land Tenure Rights
barriers in the male-dominated
Amendment Bill brings land
world of construction
justice to women
Focus on women
Financial independence: Filling your pocket with power
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Vulekamali makes budgeting sense
Budget data portal aims to increase public interest and
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76 Financial fitness
Save up for that holiday now
participation in government’s financial programmes
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Amber Alert launched in SA
Warning system helps find missing children
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MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
Job creation is everyone’s business J
ob creation is at the
a range of innovative interven-
employed. More worrying is that
heart of the country’s
tions.
over half of the young people in
agenda and in his
In his State of the Nation
the country are jobless.
two years in office, President
Address (SONA) in June 2019,
Cyril Ramaphosa has remained
President Ramaphosa said
a comprehensive plan, in part-
consistent in his determination
that government will create
nership with the private sector,
to create more employment
two million new jobs for the
to unlock the potential of young
opportunities for the people of
youth within the next decade.
people.
South Africa.
At the SONA 2020, the President
Government has implemented
A notable intervention is the
Despite huge obstacles, in-
further reflected on the crisis of
Youth Employment Service
cluding the massive inequality
youth employment confronting
(YES), a job creation initiative
that still lingers 25 years after
the country. He proposed that
between business, government,
the fall of apartheid, Gross Do-
the solution to this crisis be two-
labour, civil society and young
mestic Product (GDP) contrac-
pronged – we must all create
people.
tions, and the annual number
opportunities for youth employ-
of entrants into the labour
ment and self-employment.
market outstripping employ-
Statistic SA’s 2019 third quarter
Since its inception in March 2018, YES has secured one-year work experience placements
ment opportunities, government
labour force survey revealed
for more than 27 000 young-
continues to fight the fight with
that 6.7 million people were un-
sters,
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60 percent of whom are women. The programme is being
R300 billion, were announced. One of the pledges was made
expanded to accommodate
by the Mara Group, which
50 000 young people a year.
promised an investment of just
A complementary initiative
over R1.5 billion to manufac-
is the National Rural Youth
ture Africa’s first smartphone
Services Corps (Narysec). This
in South Africa. In October last
24-month skills development
year, President Ramaphosa
programme targets unem-
had the satisfaction of seeing
ployed rural youth. Since 2010,
the launch of the Mara Phone
more than 11 000 young peo-
Plant in Durban. It is expected
ple have been trained across a
to generate 1 500 direct jobs
variety of disciplines. In January,
over a period of six years and
1 000 additional young people
thousands of indirect jobs.
joined the programme. Yet another skills initiative, the
While all efforts are being made to generate work oppor-
National Youth Service Pro-
tunities, President Ramaphosa
gramme, is expected to engage
is adamant that entrepreneurs
50 000 young people a year in
have the power to invigorate
community service activities,
the economy and that SMME
while providing them with valu-
support is a government priority.
able skills.
Minister in t he Presidency, Jac kson Mt hembu.
Ultimately, the President wants to nurture a generation of job
ours to combat unemployment
successful interventions is the
creators as opposed to job
will only succeed with the sup-
annual South Africa Investment
seekers. Policy and legislative
port of all sectors of society.
Conference.
interventions will be made to
One of the President’s most
The second conference, held in October last year, resulted
give life to this vision. One intervention is already im-
The success of our endeavours rests to a large measure on efficient, effective and ethical
in investment commitments
minent – under the soon to be
partnerships between the state
valued at R363 billion. It is esti-
finalised Public Procurement Bill,
and civil society – including civil
mated that these investments
organs of state will be required
society – and in the capacity of
will conservatively lead to
to sub-contract SMMEs to a
the public service to facilitate
the creation of around 412 000
minimum of 30 percent of the
investment, entrepreneurship
direct jobs and a significant
value of the contract for con-
and inclusive growth for the
number of indirect jobs over the
tracts over R30 million.
nation.
next five years.
Ultimately, job creation is es-
Public sector leadership is
sential to our nation’s future
therefore the vanguard of our
conference in 2018, 31 invest-
sustainability and the success
efforts to grow the South Africa
ment pledges, collectively worth
of government’s many endeav-
we want.
At the inaugural investment
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WHILE KEEPING YOUR RETIREMENT GOAL POST IN SIGHT, DON’T IGNORE THE POTENTIAL HURDLES ON YOUR WAY Many South Africans face a bleak retirement because they are either not saving enough, cash out their retirement savings when changing jobs or they are following an inappropriate investment strategy. To make matters worse, unfortunate and unexpected life events such as illness and disability or the premature death of a spouse can further hamper the probability of members reaching their retirement goals and can ultimately compromise their lifestyle during retirement.
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THE IMPACT OF A PARTNER’S DEATH
financial returns that can be used to cover medical
Although South Africans may outlive their retirement
expenses and can even be channelled towards
savings, the proportion of unnatural, or accident-related
retirement savings.
deaths is increasing based on Momentum Corporate’s internal data. Younger people, a rapidly-rising proportion
The right umbrella fund also offers integrated value-added
of retirement fund members, are at increased risk for
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accidental death. The increase in the accidental death
by death such as transporting the remains of the deceased
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and grief counselling.
The unexpected death of a life partner or spouse can
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MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING DIRECTOR-GENERAL FEATURE
Gender-based violence: A violation of human rights
O
n 21 March each year – a day dedicated to the commemoration of the
rights achievements. It does untold damage and often perpetuates the abuse of human
1960 Sharpeville Massacre – the
rights. For instance, violence affects
democratic South Africa observes
women psychologically, robbing
Human Rights Day.
them of their confidence and
Phumla Williams, GCIS Acting Director-General.
We have much to celebrate.
energy and preventing them from
violence and femicide in our
Prior to 1994, the vast majority
reaching their financial and social
society.
of South Africa’s people had no
potential.
human rights. In contrast, today
It is thus fair to say that GBV
Across the public sector, leaders and managers have an obligation
we have an internationally lauded
perpetrators are no better than the
to roll out programmes that will
Constitution, upon which our
enforcers of apartheid. They treat
prevent GBV and femicide from
democracy is based, and which
their victims without humanity. Like
manifesting in the public service
spells out an extensive Bill of Rights.
apartheid officials, they see their
itself and in the broader society we
victims as lesser beings and not
serve.
Yet the scourge of genderbased violence (GBV) hovers over the country like a black cloud,
deserving of equal rights.
Of importance is the draft
We have a lot to grapple with on
National Strategic Plan to address
threatening to undo all the good
Human Rights Day but fortunately,
GBV and a reprioritised budget of
achieved through decades of
we can take comfort in the fact
approximately R1.6 billion to serve
struggle and in the past 25 years of
that last year, South Africa united
as an emergency response GBV
democracy.
across all fronts to tackle GBV.
intervention.
Each woman and child who is
There was a massive show of force
Going forward, the momentum
beaten, abused, oppressed or
by both government and civil
created by the many heinous GBV
killed leaves a mark of shame on
society. This resulted in visible active
cases last year must be maintained
our land and detracts from the
citizenry by both men and women,
across all levels of society. GBV
miracle of our transformation. Each
as well as a number of urgent
perpetrators must feel the heat
bruise, blow and kick mocks our
government interventions.
from community members, the
Constitution. So, while we have plenty to be
The fight against GBV and
police and the justice system,
femicide is one that demands
while public servants who do not
proud about on 21 March, the
sustained activism and action
uphold government’s commitment
increasing prevalence of GBV –
on the part of the public sector
to ending GBV must be dealt with
which strips women and children
– and not just the justice, crime
harshly.
of the right to life, the right to safety
prevention and security cluster.
and security and the right to
Sadly, public servants are
Those women and children whose violent deaths in 2019 catalysed a
freedom, equality and dignity – is
among the victims, survivors and
national response to GBV must not
rapidly overshadowing our human
perpetrators of gender-based
have died in vain.
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OPINION PIECE
COMMENTARY ON STATE OF THE NATION 2020 On Thursday evening, 13 February 2020, millions of South
ensuring that the products we create become part of a
Africans were glued to their television sets to watch President
circular economy, we create a win-win situation for the
Cyril Ramaphosa deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to the joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces. As the President was setting out government’s key policy objectives and deliverables for the year ahead, the plastics industry paid particular attention to the areas of focus that would have a direct impact on the state of our industry in the short to medium term:
environment and for the industry. • The amount of plastics that were recycled in South Africa during 2018 alone saved enough oil to fuel 200 000 cars for one year – traveling 30 000 km/annum • Plastics recycling in 2018 saved 246 000 tons of CO2 - the equivalent emissions of 51 200 cars • The plastics recycling industry provided direct employment to more than 7 800 people and created a
RECOGNISING THE ROLE OF PLASTICS IN CREATING A GREEN ECONOMY AND MITIGATING CLIMATE CHANGE
further 58 500 income-generating jobs during this year. • R2.3 billion rand was injected into the informal sector
President Ramaphosa highlighted the Government’s plans
through the purchasing of recyclable plastics waste
to create a green economy and mitigate climate change
during the same year during 2018 alone.
by moving the country towards a low carbon growth trajectory. He made a commitment to transition South Africa
JOB CREATION THROUGH TRAINING AND UPSKILLING OF
to a low-carbon, climate resilient and sustainable society.
WORKERS
In this regard, the plastics industry is keen to partner with
As an industry that has huge potential for growth, Plastics SA
the Government to demonstrate how plastics products
(representing the plastics industry) has provided input to the
and the recycling of plastics can help create an adaptive
Job Summit aimed finding solutions to the unemployment
capacity, strengthen the country’s resilience and reduce our
crisis and crafting a master plan for job creation.
vulnerability to climate change: • Plastics SA is an accredited training provider and trains • Life cycle assessments have proven that plastic products
more than 3500 people annually in qualifications relevant to
are more environmentally-friendly than other materials if
industry which includes learnerships, skills programmes and
they are disposed correctly and recycled effectively.
short courses. This training takes place at training centres
• Plastics that are fit-for-purpose and designed with their
around the country and is vital to equip current and future
recyclability in mind offer a low carbon footprint and low
workers with the necessary skills and practical experience to
environmental impact – often even lower than products
create a career path for them in the plastics industry.
that are biodegradable. • Plastic bags manufacturers have removed fillers to produce bags that are fully recyclable and 100 % certified recycled plastic material is now used to produce some
• Having a trained, skilled and experienced workforce make factories more effective and the plastics industry more competitive. • Without growth there will be no jobs. It is therefore vital
carrier bags. This creates an end-market for recycled
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plastic products and helps to reduce waste to landfill.
opportunities and avoid retrenchments.
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FEATURE
Writer: Allison Cooper
SONA 2020:
There’s light ahead for SA
D
uring his State of the Na-
“For Eskom to undertake the fun-
tion Address (SONA) on
damental maintenance necessary
President Ramaphosa’s announce-
13 February, President Cyril
to improve the reliability of supply,
ment that measures will be put in
Ramaphosa assured South Africans
loadshedding will remain a pos-
place “to enable municipalities in
that government is firmly focussed
sibility for the immediate future.”
good financial standing to procure
on fixing the fundamentals this year. “Government is committed to pursuing critical areas of growth and
But there is light at the end of the tunnel. Government will be implement-
year, the most notable of which is
their own power from independent power producers”. Another government priority this
ensuring excellence in planning
ing various measures to change
year is the finalisation of the Cli-
and execution,” he added.
the trajectory of energy genera-
mate Change Bill, which provides
tion in South Africa in the coming
a regulatory framework for the ef-
One of the most critical issues tackled by the President was loadshedding. While loadshedding remains a possibility for the immediate future, government will implement measures to energy
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers t he State of t he Nation Address.
generation in the country. “Loadshedding has had a debilitating effect on our country. It has severely set back our efforts to rebuild the economy and create jobs. “Every time it occurs, it disrupts people’s lives, causing frustration, inconvenience and hardship,” the President stressed. He explained that, at its core, loadshedding is the inevitable consequence of Eskom’s inability over many years – due to debt, lack of capacity and state capture – to service its power plants.
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fective management of inevitable climate change impacts.
Fixing the fundamentals
To this end, police visibility, effec-
tion team has finalised a list of
tive training and better resourcing
shovel-ready projects. It has begun
of police stations are government
work to expand private investment
priorities.
into public infrastructure sectors,
“I have prioritised our response
with revenue streams in areas in-
The President said that as gov-
to the growing problem of criminal
cluding student accommodation,
ernment works to fix the state’s
groups that extort money from
social housing, independent water
capabilities, growth and job crea-
construction and other businesses.
production, rail freight branch
tion will be largely driven by private
Specialised units - bringing togeth-
lines, embedded electricity gen-
enterprise.
er the South African Police Service
eration, municipal bulk infrastruc-
(SAPS) and the National Prosecut-
ture and broadband rollout.
“We are therefore building an operating environment that is
ing Authority - are mandated to
favourable to doing business. Work-
combat these crimes of economic
with potential investments of over
ing with social partners, we have
disruption.”
R700 billion over the next 10 years,
continued to address several issues
In addition, anti-gang units will
that have been barriers to job
be strengthened; a Crime Detec-
creation.”
tion University will be established
“The team has a project pipeline
including government and nongovernment contributions. “The social housing programme
in Hammanskraal; and 7 000 new
to build rental housing for low-
licences, which are essential to
police trainees have been enlisted
income families is at implementa-
operations on farms, factories and
to strengthen local policing.
tion stage, which could leverage
One of these issues is water use
mines. While these licences have
“To support the growth of the
as much as R9 billion in private
previously taken a long time to
tourism industry, the SAPS is training
investment in the construction of
process, sometimes up to five years,
tourism safety monitors and will
37 000 rental apartments.”
the President confirmed that they
establish a reserve police capacity
will now be issued within 90 days.
to police tourist attractions.”
In addition, while it used to take
Government’s emergency action
Youth at universities and technical and vocational education and training colleges face serious
months to have a company reg-
plan to combat gender-based vio-
accommodation challenges.
istered, the BizPortal platform now
lence (GBV) will see the Domestic
“Some don’t even have places to
enables company registration in
Violence Act amended to better
sleep after lectures and resort to
one day. This includes registering
protect victims in violent domes-
sleeping in libraries. We are going
with the Unemployment Insurance
tic relationships, while the Sexual
to spend R64 billion over the next
Fund and the South African Rev-
Offences Act will be changed to
few years on student accom-
enue Service and opening a bank
broaden sex offender categories.
modation and will leverage at
account.
“We will also pass a law to tighten
least another R64 billion in private
bail and sentencing conditions in
investment.”
“Investment and growth require a safe, stable and crime-free environ-
cases that involve GBV.”
mental to the aspirations of all our
Infrastructure Fund
Tackling youth unemployment
people to live in security, peace
The President announced that the
President Ramaphosa explained
and comfort,” the President said.
Infrastructure Fund implementa-
that the solution to the
ment. More importantly, it is funda-
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
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FEATURE
Small Business Development will provide grant funding and business support to 1 000 young entrepreneurs over 100 days.
Accelerating land redistribution The President confirmed that agriculture is one of the industries with the greatest potential for growth. “This year, we will implement key recommendations of the Presidential Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture to accelerate land unemployment crisis must be
ing shorter, more flexible courses
redistribution, expand agricultural
two-pronged – by creating oppor-
in specific skills that employers in
production and transform the
tunities for youth employment and
fast-growing sectors need.
industry.
self-employment. “Firstly, we are creating pathways
Thirdly, government plans to
“Government stands ready -
develop new and innovative ways
following the completion of the
for young people into the econo-
to support youth entrepreneurship
Parliamentary process to amend
my. We are building cutting-edge
and self-employment.
section 25 of the Constitution
solutions to reach young people
The fourth priority includes scal-
- to table an Expropriation Bill
where they are – online, on the
ing up the Youth Employment
that outlines the circumstances
phone and in person.”
Service and working with technical
under which expropriation of land
and vocational education and
without compensation would be
launch five prototype sites in five
training colleges and the private
permissible.”
provinces that will grow to a na-
sector to ensure that more learn-
To date, government has re-
tional network, reaching three mil-
ers receive practical experience
leased 44 000 hectares of state
lion young people through multiple
in the workplace to complete their
land for the settlement of land
channels.
training.
restitution claims. This year, it will
As of February, government will
“This will allow them to receive
As the fifth priority, government
active support, information and
will establish the first cohort of a
work readiness training to increase
Presidential Youth Service pro-
their employability and match
gramme that will empower young
people with disabilities and those
themselves to opportunities,” said
people and provide opportunities
who have been farming on com-
the President.
for them to earn an income.
munal land and are ready to
release 700 000 hectares of state land for agricultural production. “We are prioritising youth, women,
expand their operations for train-
The second priority action will
As part of the sixth intervention,
focus on getting young people
the National Youth Development
ing and allocation of land,” added
ready for the future of work; provid-
Agency and the Department of
President Ramaphosa.
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the GEPF provide for and for which
In the event the pensioner passes
lawfulthe spouse may qualify for Inaway, the theevent pensioner passes a spouse’s pension that is payable for away, the lawful spouse may qualify for life. a spouse’s pension that is payable for GEPF pensioners also qualify for a life. medical subsidy if they have been in GEPF pensioners also qualify for a service and a member of a medical aid medical subsidy period if theyof have for an unbroken fifteenbeen years.in service and a member of a medical aid If the spouse was a dependent on the for an unbroken of fifteen medical aid, theyperiod will continue onyears. the Ifmedical the spouse a dependent on the aid inwas the event the pensioner passes away. medical aid, they will continue on the are guaranteed their pension benefits medical aid in the event the pensioner Pensioners are also entitled to a funeral as per who the rules of the GEPF. Fund passes away. Members retire with theThe GEPF provides a monthly pension that is benefit intended to assist with funeral are guaranteed their pension benefits costs. This benefit covers their lawful increased annually to ensure that the Pensioners are also entitled to a funeral as per the rules of the GEPF. The Fund pensioners keep up with the cost of spouses and children. All these are provides a monthly pension that is benefit intended to assist with funeral added benefits that membership of living. increased annually to ensure that the costs. This benefit covers their lawful pensioners keep up with the cost of spouses and children. All these are added benefits that membership of living. always strives to protect As that a caring pension fund the interests and wellbeing that always strives to protect of its members, the GEPF the interests and wellbeing has always focused on of its members, the GEPF ensuring that members go on has always focused on retirement with benefits that ensuring that members go on provide them with comfort retirement with for benefits thatof and security the rest provide them with comfort their lives. and security for the rest of Members their lives. who retire with the GEPF
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members do not contribute. the GEPF provide for and for which
members do not contribute.
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of Trustees has been increasing the
Price Index (CPI), provided for by the annual pension higher than inflation law.
and higher than the 75% of Consumer Price Index (CPI), provided for by the law.
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FEATURE
Writer: Allison Cooper
Corruption, nepotism and patronage will not be tolerated
P
The President, however, confirmed that government is engaged with labour and other stakeholders with regard measures to contain the public wage bill and reduce wastage. “Efforts to reduce government spending, prioritise resources more effectively and improve the efficiency of our tax system are important - but insufficient - con-
resident Cyril Ramaphosa
towards unsustainable levels and
tributions towards stabilising our
put the spotlight firmly on
spending is misdirected towards
public finances. Achieving sustain-
the state of public finances
consumption and debt-servicing
ability will ultimately require us to
in his State of the Nation Address,
rather than infrastructure and
address structural challenges in
stressing that government will
productive activity.
the economy that raise the cost of
undertake far-reaching economic reform measures.
“We cannot continue along this path. Nor can we afford to stand
living and doing business. “By working with the Auditor-Gen-
still,” the President said.
eral to reduce irregular expendi-
finances. Low levels of growth
Measures to reduce spending
ture and by shifting government
mean that we are not generat-
will be outlined by the Minister
spending from consumption
ing enough revenue to meet our
of Finance, Tito Mboweni, in his
expenditure to investment in infra-
expenses, our debt is heading
upcoming Budget Speech.
structure, we aim to improve the
“We need to fix our public
state of public finances.” He added that National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank are working together to ease pressure on business and consumers. “We have decided to establish a sovereign wealth fund as a means to preserve and grow the national endowment of our nation, giving practical meaning to the injunction that the people shall share in the country’s wealth. “We are also proceeding with the establishment of a state bank as part of our effort to extend access
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Public Sector Manager • March 2020
to financial services to all South
and is not dependent on further
Africans. The Minister of Finance
government funding.”
will provide details on these in his Budget Speech.”
Another key SOE priority is to fix
“The Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture continues with its critical work with the full
commuter rail. “This is vital to the
support of government and other
economy and the quality of life of
institutions.
Repurposing SOEs
our people. Our rail network trans-
“I have received a detailed and
President Ramaphosa said that
ports over a million commuters to
voluminous report on the Commis-
government is moving from
and from work daily.”
sion of Inquiry into the Public In-
the stabilisation of state-owned
To this end, the Passenger Rail
vestment Corporation. I will make
enterprises (SOEs) to repurpos-
Agency of South Africa’s rail net-
it available to the public, together
ing them to support growth and
work is being modernised.
with a plan on taking the findings
development. “After years of state capture,
“The central line in the Western Cape and the Mabopane line
and recommendations forward.” To strengthen the state’s capac-
corruption and mismanage-
in Pretoria have been closed
ity and increase accountability,
ment, we are working to ensure
for essential refurbishment and
the President will also sign perfor-
that all SOEs are able to fulfil
upgrades. We are investing R1.4
mance agreements with all Minis-
their developmental mandate
billion in each of these lines, to
ters before the end of February.
and be financially sustainable.”
provide a safe, reliable and afford-
In consultation with the Presidential SOE Council, govern-
able service.” Work underway on other lines
“These agreements, which are based on targets contained in the Medium-Term Strategic Framework,
ment will undertake a process
includes station upgrades, park-
will be made public so that the
of rationalising SOEs to ensure
way replacements, new signalling
people of South Africa can hold
they serve strategic economic or
systems and overhead electrical
those who they elected into office
developmental purposes.
traction upgrades.
to account.”
“The extent of capture, cor-
As our ports are congested and
The President said the perfor-
ruption and mismanagement
inefficient, this year government
mance agreements will be the
in SOEs is best demonstrated at
will also undertake a fundamental
cornerstone of a new culture of
South Africans Airways, which
overhaul of the Durban port, the
transparency and accountability,
was placed in business rescue
third largest container terminal
where those who are given the
late last year. The business res-
in the Southern Hemisphere, to
responsibility to serve, whether as
cue practitioners are expected
reduce delays and costs.
elected office bearers or public
to unveil their plans for restruc-
servants, do what is expected of
turing the airline in the next few
Rooting out corruption
weeks.
The Joint Government and Civil
them. “It is a culture where corruption,
Society Working Group is devel-
nepotism and patronage are
aviation industry and our econo-
oping a national anti-corruption
not tolerated, and action is taken
my, it is essential that a future re-
strategy and implementation plan,
against those who abuse their
structured airline is commercially
which should be launched by the
power or steal public money,” he
and operationally sustainable
middle of the year.
stressed.
“In the interests of South Africa’s
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
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GROWING SOUTH AFRICA TOGETHER
Writer: Allison Cooper
SA confronts
challenges head-on, says President Ramaphosa
S
outh Africa is dealing with
The President’s call stemmed from
have been reopened for further
many challenges, which gov-
comments MPs made during the
investigation and referred to the
ernment is all too well aware
SONA debate about GBV, which
Senior Public Prosecutor for a deci-
of. And far from burying its head in
“only served to politicise and trivial-
sion.
the sand, government is tackling
ise the national crisis of GBV”.
these head-on and the progress is
“We owe the people of South
“The Department of Justice and Correctional Services has vetted
Africa an apology… Let us reaffirm
over 11 300 government personnel
our shared and unwavering com-
working directly with children and
President Cyril Ramaphosa when
mitment to use all means at our
persons with mental disability since
he responded to the debate on his
disposal to end GBV and femicide,”
the action plan was implemented.”
State of the Nation Address (SONA)
urged President Ramaphosa.
showing. This was the message from
in Parliament recently.
Highlighting the successes made
Government has also appointed 200 social workers and is training
in tackling GBV, he said that since
health professionals and social ser-
lems. We are acknowledging them.
announcing the Emergency
vice practitioners on post-violence
We are confronting them and, in
Response Action Plan last year, ac-
care and trauma debriefing.
so doing, we are establishing a firm
cess to justice has been improved
foundation for growth,” he said.
for victims and survivors.
“We are not hiding from our prob-
Government has also ensured
Gender-based violence
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has identified areas where more Thuthuzela Centres will be
that all police stations have sexual
established, including Cradock,
assault evidence collection kits,
Kwa-Vuma, Ga-Rankuwa, Paarl and
Highlighting one of the challenges
GBV backlogged cases have been
Tzaneen.
that looms large over the country,
prioritised and the Cold Case Task
the President called on all South Af-
Team has been established.
ricans to reaffirm their commitment
“They have analysed over 3 600
Investing in infrastructure
to ending gender-based violence
dockets on sexual offences and
The President believes the substan-
and femicide (GBVF).
more than 60 percent of these
tial infrastructure investment that
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Public Sector Manager • March 2020
he announced in his SONA will be
tourism, hospitality and other sec-
than R2.3 billion in monies lost to
a catalyst for economic activity
tors will begin to lift families out of
corruption, we know that this is
and will make the economy more
poverty.
just a fraction of what has been
competitive.
“It will give young people an op-
lost to state capture.
portunity to put their skills, capabili-
“We are determined that all
ture build programme makes
ties and resourcefulness to produc-
these funds must be found and
public transport safer and more
tive use and to earn the income
must be returned… All those who
reliable; the school environment
that will transform their lives.”
have stolen from the people –
He explained that the infrastruc-
more conducive for learning and improves the quality of healthcare. It also makes broadband more
and all those who continue to
Rebuilding after state capture
steal from the people – should face the full might of the law.”
accessible and affordable; rivers
Addressing the issue of state cap-
safer for school children to cross;
ture, the President said government
Land reform
provides decent living quarters
continues to rebuild the critical
Regarding land reform, the
for students; and makes it easier
institutions that were eroded by
President said the lack of land,
for small-scale farmers to access
state capture.
alongside the lack of skills, is one
markets. Prior to his SONA debate reply, the
“We have allocated substantial additional resources to the
of the greatest impediments to growth and prosperity.
President met with domestic and
NPA to fill critical vacancies and
international representatives from
allow for the capacitation of a
undertaking a programme of
several finance institutions. “They
depleted prosecution service,
accelerated land reform that
are committed not only to work
enabling the NPA to advertise
focuses not only on redistribution,
with us to develop blended financ-
over 800 posts towards the end of
restitution and tenure reform, but
ing options, but also to mobilise
last year.”
also on the support that benefi-
the skills we need to prepare and
The NPA’s new Investigating
“It is for this reason that we are
ciaries need – in the form of train-
execute infrastructure projects,” the
Directorate has been working
ing, finance, extension services
President said.
with law enforcement, the South
and implements – to be success-
African Revenue Service, the
ful farmers.”
During the course of South Africa’s chairing of the African Union,
Financial Intelligence Centre, the
the President will prioritise the
Special Investigating Unit (SIU),
support for the amendment of
development of infrastructure vital
the Reserve Bank and private
Section 25 of the Constitution.
to economic integration, building
sector, and engaging with the
roads, rail lines, ports and telecom-
Zondo Commission.
munications networks that will link African markets to each other.
The SIU Tribunal has been established to fast-track the settlement
He expressed government’s
A new Expropriation Bill to clarify the circumstances in which land may be expropriated without compensation is being drafted.
“The employment that will be
of civil claims and the recovery
President Ramaphosa reassured
created through the investments
of stolen funds arising from SIU
South Africans that these changes
that are being made in advanced
investigations.
will not undermine property rights,
manufacturing, agro-processing, infrastructure, mining, services,
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
“While Eskom and Transnet have between them recovered more
but will broaden the property rights of all South Africans.
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SONA FEATURE
SONA in numbers I
n his State of the Nation Address (SONA) President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined key num-
• 550 – schools providing various
• 640 – medical students from the
technical vocational specialisa-
Nelson Mandela Fidel Castro
tions.
Medical Training Programme in
bers that track the progress South
• 67 – schools currently piloting
Africa is making in various sectors.
the occupational stream.
PSM takes a look at some of the
• 9 – new technical and voca-
Cuba expected to graduate in December 2020. • 44 million – people registered
important numbers from the Presi-
tional education and training
in the electronic Health Patient
dent’s speech.
college campuses being built
Registration System at over
this year.
3 000 clinics.
• 200 – schools where coding and robotics will be introduced
Energy
in Grades R to 3.
• 3 to 12 months – period to initi-
• 10 – age of children to be able to read for meaning. • 12th – South African Sign Language to be the 12th official language.
ate the procurement of emergency power from projects that can deliver electricity into the grid. • 120 – days within which the National Energy Regulator will
Education • 2.4 million – children in Early Childhood Development and pre-school. • 81 percent – learners who
Health
process all applications by
• 6.8 million – South Africans who
commercial and industrial users
know their HIV status. • 5 million – people who have been initiated on antiretroviral treatment.
passed matric in 2019.
• 4.2 million – people whose HIV
• 720 000 – students who re-
viral load is undetectable.
ceived state funding for techni-
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to produce electricity for own use above 1MW. • 3 – Eskom’s operating activities – generation, transmission and distribution – to be divisionalised.
• 1 200 – medical graduates from
cal and vocational education
the Nelson Mandela Fidel Cas-
Infrastructure
and training colleges and
tro Medical Training Programme
• R1.6 billion – amount repriori-
universities in 2019.
in Cuba.
tised to support an emergency
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
training, funding and market facilitation over the next three years. • R10 billion – own and partner funding by the Industrial Development Corporation for women-empowered businesses over the next five years.
action plan until the end of the current financial year. • Over R700 billion – potential
Youth and women empowerment • 6 – priority actions of the
Investment and jobs • R364 billion – investment com-
investments to public infrastruc-
Presidential Youth Employment
ture sectors over the next 10
Intervention over the next five
mitments made by 70 compa-
years.
years, to reduce youth unem-
nies at the second South Africa
ployment.
Investment Conference in 2019.
• R9 billion – private investment in the construction of 37 000 rental apartments. • 37 000 – rental apartments to be constructed through private investment. • R64 billion – money to be spent over the next few years on student accommodation. • 350 000 to 500 000 – future
• 3 million – young people to
• R664 billion – investment com-
benefit from prototype Presi-
mitments raised in the first two
dential Youth Employment Inter-
years of the investment drive.
vention sites in five provinces. • 1 percent – portion of the budget to deal with the high levels of youth unemployment. • 1 000 – young entrepreneurs receiving grant funding and
• R1.2 trillion – target of investment in the next five years. • R9 billion – investment value of completed projects. • R250 billion – value of 27 projects in implementation phase. • 121 000 – new jobs in the retail-
residents of a new smart-city
business support from the
taking shape in Lanseria within
National Youth Development
clothing textile and footwear
the next decade.
Agency and the Department of
sector over the decade.
• 50 – kilometres of experimental road stretches to be piloted as part of an alternative rural roads programme.
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
Small Business Development in the next 100 days. • 100 000 – young entrepreneurs to access business skills
• 54 000 – jobs to be saved through the Poultry Master Plan to support chicken farmers and processors.
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FEATURE
Par ticipants of t he Yout h Dialogue Forum hosted by Government Communication and Information System.
Youth make their voices heard
Y
and have a driver’s licence, which is not possible in some cases because of financial constraints and the fact that they are still new graduates and have little capi-
oung people have added
insufficient to fund every learner
tal to purchase a vehicle,” April
their voices to the dis-
and student in the country.
argued.
course on how govern-
“It is unfair for a student to be
According to the youth, un-
ment can improve the lives of all
funded from their first to final year,
employment has a role to play
South Africans.
only to be excluded in post-
in gender-based violence and
graduate studies. This demoralises
femicide (GBVF) because there is
Ramaphosa delivered the State
students, while minimising their
pressure to provide for young fami-
of the Nation Address (SONA) in
chance of employment,” Mathe
lies due to unplanned pregnan-
Parliament, in Cape Town on 13
said.
cies amongst youth.
A few hours before President Cyril
February 2020, the Government
“Matriculates should already
“Government should run
Communication and Informa-
know which career choices are
initiatives approaching primary
tion System organised a Youth
available and should be advised
schools, high schools, communi-
Dialogue Forum which provided a
accordingly before they complete
ties and universities to educate
platform for youth in the depart-
school,” Khoza added.
them on GBVF, make sure that the
ment to express their personal
A recent Statistics South Africa
country is safe for all and ensure
views on issues that needed spe-
study on youth unemployment
that no citizens fear for their lives
cial attention after the SONA.
showed that 11 percent of youth
while roaming the streets of South
aged 15-25 years are part-time
Africa,” said Mhlongo.
The youth panel was facilitated by Mawande Ndongeni and
or permanent employees who
comprised Johan Khoza, Sisanda
work less than 40 hours per week,
up the online space for youth to
April, Lerato Mathe and Onalenna
while 89 percent of workers who
register and run their businesses
Mhlongo.
are temporarily, permanently or
will help increase employment
casually employed form part of
in the country and welcome the
logue highlighted was the need to
the workforce who normally work
Fourth Industrial Revolution in the
increase educational funding in
40 hours or more per week.
process.
One of the issues the youth dia-
South Africa as the financial sup-
“Young people are not em-
The youth stated that opening
The youth dialogue can be
port from the National Student Fi-
ployed because of the expecta-
viewed on YouTube (https://youtu.
nancial Aid Scheme is considered
tions of having to own a vehicle
be/Iugb1IZbXeg).
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Public Sector Manager • March 2020
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private sector to address the shortfall of 1.7 million
promised delivery model by breaking ground in its first
promised homes to South Africans that have not yet
project in the Gauteng province which aims to deliver
been built - as opposed to the 5 million homes initially
up to 4,000 homes. This initiative is also set to increase
targeted in 1994. With a footprint and targeted pipeline
employment through new jobs being created which
in five provinces, SAHIF plans to spread across the whole
will focus on the installation of related services for this
of South Africa within the next three years. During this
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vision and purpose of fast tracking delivery of serviced
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PROFILES IN LEADERSHIP FEATURE
Ensuring justice for SA’s women and children
V
iolence against women
Child Protection and Sexual Of-
react appropriately when cases
and children is a stark real-
fences (FCS) Unit.
are reported to the police. He also
ity for many South Africans,
Major General Bafana Linda (54)
oversees educational outreach
and more so for the people tasked
is the National Component Head
programmes that aim to teach
with investigating this scourge and
for the the unit.
communities about the FCS units.
bringing the perpetrators to book.
Linda, who has been a police
The 2018/19 crime statistics re-
officer since 1986, acknowledges
The call to serve
leased by the South African Police
that “being the face of the fight
After matriculating at KwaMbon-
Service (SAPS), showed that 179
against gender-based violence
ambi Secondary School in KwaZu-
683 contact crimes against women
(GBV) is a difficult job”.
lu-Natal in 1983, Linda worked as a
were reported to the police. These ranged from murder to
He is responsible for ensuring that the 185 FCS units across the coun-
clerk at what is now called the Ugu District Municipality.
sexual offences, attempted murder,
try are well resourced to success-
assault with intent to cause griev-
fully pursue and arrest perpetrators
teaching, Linda's interest in law
ous bodily harm and common
of violence against women and
enforcement was also piqued by
assault. A total of 45 229 similar
children. In addition, he is respon-
a novel he read at school about
crimes against children were re-
sible for ensuring that the units are
a master detective who tracked
ported to the police.
updated on procedures, policies,
down thieves who were hiding in
guidelines, national instructions
caves.
In the same period, 36 597 sexual offences such rape, sexual assault, attempted rape and contact
and strategies. “I am responsible for policy and
Having considered a career in
The first crime scene Linda attended to as a police officer was
sexual offences against women
standards. This means that I have
that of a murdered young woman
were reported to the police, while
to look at current legislation and
in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. It is while
24 387 of these crimes against
if amendments are needed, I am
he was stationed in Hillbrow that
children were reported.
responsible for that. I also have to
he first realised there was a need
make sure the functioning of the
to pay greater attention to sexual
units is standardised.”
offences crimes.
The job of ensuring that those responsible for these crimes are caught falls largely on the shoul-
Linda is also tasked with ensur-
After asking his commander to
ders of the SAPS’ Family Violence,
ing that the FCS units are able to
hand over all sexual assault cases
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Public Sector Manager • March 2020
to him, Linda established a unit in
believes that more officers need
ing their own child pornography
Braamfontein to deal with these
to be recruited so that these units
and they are not aware of how
cases. The unit was in the same
can function optimally.
it can affect their future. We
building as the then Child Protec-
Officers in the FCS units need
try to teach them about such
tion Unit, which was tasked with in-
to know the Sexual Offences Act,
vestigating crimes against children.
Child Care Act, Children’s Act and
The FCS Unit has helped put
The two units would later merge to
the Film and Publications Act. They
many serial rapists behind bars.
form what was called the Domes-
are also trained on the correct way
Recently, work done by the FCS
tic Violence, Child Protection and
to treat an abuse victim and how
units led to the conviction of a
Sexual Offences Unit, the forerunner
to collect evidence in a manner
serial rapist in Pinetown, KwaZu-
things,” says Linda.
lu-Natal, who lured victims with
of FCS units.
the promise of jobs. The rapist
“The first upgraded FCS unit in the country was in Braamfontein, which
was sentenced to 425 years
I headed,” recalls Linda.
and 32 life terms behind bars after being linked through DNA
“I had a passion to be the voice
to 32 rape cases, Linda says.
of the voiceless. I realised that rape
The unit also arrested a taxi
is about power and control and you have to fight power with power.
driver who targeted victims
I felt I should be able to defend the
using public transport. He was
most vulnerable, which are women,
linked to 39 rape cases and
children and the elderly.”
sentenced to 39 life terms. Linda says public servants
Putting perpetrators behind bars
and communities can play a role in fighting violence against
The FCS units were decentralised in 2006 and absorbed into the greater police service. According to Linda, decentralisation negative-
women and children by particiMajor General Bafana Linda during a visit to t he Gauteng 10111 call centre.
ly affected investigations because
pating in community policing forums and reporting known or suspected cases of abuse to police. This can be done
of a lack of specialised skills by
that does not further traumatise
through the police’s 10111 con-
some detectives now tasked with
the victim.
tact line or by contacting the
handling these cases. Specialised FCS units were re-
The units investigate crimes such as rape, domestic abuse and
GBV Command Centre on 0800 428 428.
launched in 2010 and since then,
cybercrimes, for which the offic-
have helped secure more than
ers receive specialised training
governmental organisations, the
4 000 life sentences for perpetra-
so that they are able to deal
Department of Social Develop-
tors.
with child pornography and re-
ment, the Department of Health
lated cyber offences, which are
and Department of Justice
increasing in South Africa.
in combating violence against
There are more than 4 200 police officers working at 185 FCS units, across the country. However, Linda
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
“Children are now manufactur-
The FCS units work with non-
women and children.
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TRAILBLAZER
Writer Silusapho Nyanda
Limpopo
crimefighter reaches new heights
W
arrant Officer Tebogo
because we get different calls for
me to never allow my limitations,
Mamogale (33) from
different crimes,” said Mamogale.
background and current situation
the South African Police
to define my future,” she said.
Service’s (SAPS) Polokwane Air Wing
Pursuing her passion
is the only female qualified com-
Mamogale’s passion for flying
ing a pilot, Mamogale trained
mercial helicopter pilot in Limpopo.
started at a young age. When
as a cabin crew member at the
she saw jets flying high above her
Quantum Aviation Academy in
working with her on-the-ground col-
home, she wondered how aero-
Benoni after completing matric
leagues to coordinate crime-fight-
planes were able to fly. To satisfy her
at Micha-Kgasi High School. She
ing operations, including chasing
curiosity, she visited airports.
then studied for a Diploma in Travel
Mamogale spends her days
cash-in-transit robbers and doing
To achieve her dream of becom-
“I did a lot of airport visits for
and Tourism at Rosebank College’s
exposure, conducted aviation
Pretoria campus and is now study-
research and sought career
ing towards a Diploma in Safety
on-the-ground police members. We
guidance from the Civil Aviation
Management at the University of
assist them in places they cannot
Authority (CAA) when I was in high
South Africa.
reach due to terrain challenges.
school,” she said.
search-and-rescue operations. “We fight different crimes with our
We also give clear direction to
Despite coming from a disad-
Mamogale started her career at the SAPS as a cabin crew member
on-ground members when track-
vantaged background, in Jericho
in December 2008 and used the
ing and searching for cars and
in North West, Mamogale was
opportunity to get closer to the
suspects,” she said.
determined to pursue her dream.
cockpit to learn as much as she
“I honestly thought aviation was
could about flying an aircraft.
Mamogale’s job is exciting, as it changes hourly. “In the SAPS, you
not for people of my colour, due to
“Immediately after matric, I pur-
cannot assume what your day will
limited exposure, opportunities and
sued aviation, trained and gradu-
look like or choose your calls, like
situations. Surprisingly, the CAA’s
ated as a cabin crew member and
flying from one airport to another,
staff were my colour and this taught
then joined the SAPS as a cabin
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Public Sector Manager • March 2020
crew member for government
ing navigation, flight planning,
ministers and high-profile SAPS
meteorology, radio aids, human
but call-out operational flying
delegates,” said Mamogale.
performance, air law, instruments
– such as handling the aircraft,
and helicopter electronics.
manoeuvres, terrains, heights,
Before being allowed to fly, Mamogale had to pass rigorous
“The flying basics are the same,
weather and other factors – differ.
ing team. She trained to be a pilot
Facing challenges head-on
at the National Airways Corporation
Mamogale said she faced sev-
ready mentally, physically and
in Germiston, obtaining a student
eral challenges when she started
emotionally for any call,” she said.
pilot licence. She then obtained her
her career, as she had to learn
private pilot licence, before obtain-
to adapt to the different needs
ward trajectory and she intends
ing her commercial pilot licence.
of various operational calls. She
staying on this course.
The different licences enable her to
also faced many challenges as
“One of my career highlights
operate at different levels.
a woman in a male-dominated
was my first escort flight for Presi-
field.
dent Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to
tests with the SAPS’s Air Wing train-
“A private pilot licence gives you an opportunity to do both theory
“Aviation on its own is a chal-
You are not told what call-out to expect, so you need to be ever-
Mamogale’s career is on an up-
Moria in Limpopo for the opening
and practical training as a helicop-
lenging environment because
of a new school. I was so excited
ter pilot and fly privately; not for re-
it’s a male-dominated industry,
and overwhelmed,” she added.
muneration,” Mamogale explained.
which puts more pressure on
During her studies, she had to complete various modules, includ-
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
Mamogale now wants to pur-
female pilots to stand out and
sue a PhD in Aviation Manage-
prove themselves.
ment.
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FEATURE
Writer: Allison Cooper
Women’s land rights to be addressed
C
ing on 11 February 2020, Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Thoko Didiza said the Constitutional Court would be approached for an extension of the 30 April 2020 deadline. The Minister added that the department would consider the
abinet has approved
The Constitutional Court gave
the publication of the
Parliament 18 months to change
adviser, because the amend-
Upgrading of Land Tenure
the law, with a deadline of 30 April
ments to the Upgrading of Land
2020.
Tenure Rights Act were few. Parlia-
Rights Amendment Bill for public comment.
In August 2019, the Portfolio
advice of the Parliamentary legal
ment will not be amending the
Committee on Agriculture, Land
whole Act, but only a few points.
tional Court’s ruling on 30 Oc-
Reform and Rural Development
She said the department has
tober 2018 that the Upgrading
requested the Department of Rural
developed a litigation strategy to
of Land Tenure Rights Act 112 of
Development and Land Reform to
monitor and ensure that eve-
1991 discriminates against black
work with haste to heed the Con-
rything is being done on time,
African women in the conversion
stitutional Court’s judgement in
and that matters are dealt with
of land tenure rights into owner-
relation to Section 2(1) of the Act.
speedily.
The move follows the Constitu-
ship, and that it does not apply to
“We are mindful of the deadline
Cabinet explained that the Bill
the former "independent states" of
imposed by the Constitutional
provides for a constitutionally per-
Bophuthatswana, Ciskei, Transkei
Court and April 2020 is fast ap-
missible procedure for the determi-
and Venda.
proaching. We therefore urge the
nation of rights of ownership and
department to work with speed
occupation of land to remedy
the Amendment Bill’s wheels in
and to meet this deadline, consid-
the constitutional invalidity of two
motion when she turned to the
ering that this Bill must be pro-
sections of the Upgrading of Land
courts for assistance when her
cessed by both Houses,” said the
Tenure Rights Act, 1991 (Act 112 of
brother tried to evict her from her
then Chairperson of the Portfolio
1991).
home, where she had been living
Committee on Agriculture, Land
since the 1970s. Her house previ-
Reform and Rural Development,
discriminates against women in
ously fell under the Bophuthat-
Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela.
the conversion of the land tenure
Matshabelle Mary Rahube set
swana bantustan administration,
“The current arrangement
He explained that during the
rights into ownership. The Bill also
which gave a deed of grant to
apartheid era, it was almost im-
ensures application to the entire
Rahube’s brother in 1988, because
possible for black people to own
country, where previously the
only men, who were regarded as
land, but when they did, land was
Act did not apply to the former
heads of households, could ben-
registered in the names of men
‘independent states’ of Bophuthat-
efit from the upgrading of tenure
and women were excluded.
swana, Ciskei, Transkei and Venda,”
rights to ownership.
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At the Portfolio Committee meet-
it said.
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
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FEATURE
Writer: More Matshediso
Vulekamali
makes budgeting sense
A
data portal called
but the portal contains easily
to have informed discussions on
Vulekamali is enhancing
accessible data in a user-friendly
government policy.
public participation in
format, to enable more effective
Public participation is one of
the budgetary processes by mak-
information sharing, analyses
the priorities of the National
ing information easily accessible
and research.”
Treasury.
online.
“If we ask the public to partici-
two years ago by the National
Promoting public participation
Treasury in collaboration with civil
According to Best, Vulekamali
knowing, they cannot make qual-
society organisations.
supports the involvement of
ity inputs. Secondly, we want the
civil society and the public in the
public to know
Vulekamali was established
This innovative project won the Innovations Harnessing 4IR
budget process and enables
Solutions category at the 17th
citizens
pate in budgetary processes and they come from a position of not
Public Sector Innovation Awards. The Director for Budget Reform and Vulekamali Portal Lead, Andile Best, says the budget data portal aims to increase public interest, participation and knowledge of government’s financial programmes. “This is the National Treasury’s commitment to be more transparent about public finances. “Budgetary information is already published on Treasury’s website,
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how government spends money from the public purse,” says Best. Civil society organisations often want to know how government renders services, how those services are connected to the budget, and whether it is national, provincial or local government that is responsible for those
to speak to about their frustra-
on social media about what they
services.
tions.”
would like to see included in the
Stakeholders involved in the pro-
The portal allows budget ana-
budget.
ject include the Department of
lysts or economists to dig deeper
Planning, Monitoring and Evalu-
into the budget because they
depending on what is happening
ation (DPME); Imali Yethu, which
have the right information at
at the time.
represents 10 other civil society
their fingertips, she adds.
organisations; Global Initiative;
The establishment of the portal
Use of the portal fluctuates
“A lot of users seem to be visiting our portal just before a big event,
and the Government Technical
cost about R10 million and was
such as when the Minister of
Advisory Centre (GTAC).
funded through GTAC.
Finance announces the budget
Speaking on behalf of the civil
Best says Vulekamali has
and a few days after the event.
society organisations involved,
strengthened the long-term part-
The numbers decrease again
the Programme Head at the Pub-
nership the National Treasury has
thereafter,” notes Cele.
lic Service Accountability Monitor
with civil society organisations.
(PSAM) and Lead Coordinator
A unique project
of Imali Yethu, Zukiswa Kota, says
Positive feedback
an accountable budget is vitally
Feedback from the public on the
the team is excited and believes
important and the ultimate goal
portal has been positive.
the recognition is well deserved.
is to influence better service delivery.
“We have come to realise that
On winning the award, Kota says
“As much as all the nominees
the more information we publish
were excellent, this project is
on the portal, the less questions
unique. The degree of collabora-
which empowers them to ask
we receive from users. In the
tion from the beginning until thus
the right questions to contribute
beginning, we used to get a lot
far, between government and civil
to improving service delivery. It
of questions because people
society organisations, is outstand-
guides the public in terms of who
were excited and needed more
ing. The National Treasury worked
to hold accountable for which
information that was not yet
really hard to get other govern-
kind of services,” she says.
published.”
ment departments and public
“Vulekamali educates people,
“For us, access to quicker
The Deputy Director for Budget
entities onboard, and that is what
information means that you do
Reform at National Treasury,
made the project unique,” she
not constantly have communities
Prudence Cele, says since the
says.
upset and unaware of budget
launch of the portal, people
processes, and they know who
have been commenting more
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
Vulekamali can be accessed on www.vulekamali.gov.za
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DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION SUPPORTS
SOUTH AFRICA’S FIRST RURAL COMMUNITYOWNED INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and
He was accompanied by the Minister of Communications
Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande, visited the remote
and Digital Technologies, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams.
Mankosi Village, 60km from Mthatha, in the Eastern
The project has been running successfully with the
Cape on 5 March to see a local innovation that has
community having access to affordable solar-powered,
changed the lives of the area’s rural residents by
Wi-Fi telecommunication networks since 2012.
giving them access to the Internet. Located in the mountainous region of the Eastern Cape, Mankosi is a small cluster of villages in Ward 26 of the Nyandeni Municipality. It has about 3 500 people, where the average income is about R388 per month. Most of the homes in the villages are not connected to the electricity grid and residents charge their cellphones at local shops. Some community members say they had to choose between buying basic food items and data, which is very expensive, particularly when your income is low. But the Zenzeleni Community Networks project has brought some relief to residents. The project, which is supported by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) in partnership with the University of Western Cape and implemented by the Technology Innovation Agency, is South-Africa’s first cooperative-owned Internet service provider telecommunications network. Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande addressed the Mankosi community in the Eastern Cape. The community is benefiting from the Zenzeleni Community Networks project.
The project, which includes the Mankosi and Zithule cooperatives, was established using a social innovation model that provides communication networks to
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Minister Nzimande said that the DSI prioritised innovation at grassroots level. “Technical and related skills, including support to install and operate their own communication services and infrastructure, were made available to the Zenzeleni Community Networks project, allowing communities to access a more reliable network at a cheaper price than the current market offerings.” The University of Western Cape played a huge role in sourcing the required technology and also trained the residents. The university’s Professor and Chair of Information Systems, Shaun Pather, said that South Africa has one of the lowest levels of household Internet access in the world.
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Writer: Dale Hes
Plotting Africa’s
course to stability and success
Conflict resolution, poverty reduction, climate change prevention and plans to unlock Africa’s massive economic potential emerged as top priorities for the continent during the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). The summit took place at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, recently.
E
age a number of African countries, the summit signalled the official launch of the AU’s Silencing the Guns project, which seeks to end all wars, civil conflicts, genderbased violence and genocide on the continent. In his acceptance speech as AU Chair, President Ramaphosa highlighted that he will work towards promoting ceasefires in war-stricken regions such as Libya and South Sudan. “Through the AU Peace and Se-
very year, the AU Summit sees
Ramaphosa took over the reins as
curity Council, the AU Commission
leaders from all 55 African
AU chairperson.
and the collective membership,
states coming together to
Several key outcomes emerged
we will focus our efforts on conflict
address the most pressing issues
from the summit, based on a re-
resolution across the African con-
facing the continent.
newed collective commitment to
tinent, especially those experienc-
plot a path forward for Africa.
ing protracted conflicts.”
This year’s summit, held under
The President added that action
the theme "Silencing the Guns", was particularly significant for
Dealing with conflict
must also be taken to combat
South Africa, as President Cyril
With conflicts continuing to rav-
terrorism.
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Public Sector Manager • March 2020
“The summit must come up with real actions we as Africans must
Africa a global powerhouse. “We have to level the playing
Andry Rajoelina, one of five African Leaders for Nutrition cham-
take to end conflicts, and deal
field for African businesses, so
pions. “I call on all our partners
with acts of terrorism that are rag-
they are able to operate in a
to continue to work with us to ad-
ing in many countries and
large-scale market unfettered by
dress hunger and malnutrition.”
regions such as the Sahel, the
regulatory fragmentation. This is
Horn of Africa and now spreading
an integral part of rebalancing
mendations for governments
global trade relations.”
to strengthen African nutrition
to other parts of Southern Africa as well.”
In order to further accelerate
The meeting also offered recom-
outcomes by promoting a multi-
the AfCTFA, infrastructure develop-
sectoral approach; positioning
traordinary Summit on Silenc-
ment, along with the uptake of
nutrition within food systems; and
ing the Guns in May 2020.
digital technologies and clean
spending more to combat malnu-
energy, will be vital.
trition.
South Africa will host an Ex-
Bolstering intraAfrican trade
tion presents our continent with
Discussions at the summit also
great opportunities. The uptake
Advancing women’s rights
focused on furthering the African
of digital technologies will lead
President Ramaphosa has made
Continental Free Trade Agree-
to improved competitiveness and
it clear that issues facing women
ment (AfCFTA), which has been
provide fresh opportunities for
will be one of his top priorities dur-
identified as crucial for stimulating
inclusive growth.”
ing his tenure as AU Chair.
“The Fourth Industrial Revolu-
economic growth by simplifying
South Africa will host the 13th
He will focus on ensuring that
Extraordinary Summit on the
this decade is declared the Dec-
AfCFTA back-to-back with the
ade of African Women’s Financial
all 55 African states and cover a
Extraordinary Summit on Silencing
and Economic Inclusion and
market of more than 1.2 billion
the Guns in May.
stressed that the work of the Pan
trade between African countries. The AfCTA aims to bring together
African Women’s Organisation,
people. President Ramaphosa said that the free trade agreement would be instrumental in making
Ending hunger and malnutrition During the recent summit, leaders
established in 1962, should be strengthened. “We have to find more practical
met to discuss the goal of eradi-
and sustainable ways of empow-
cating malnutrition and stunting
ering the women of our continent:
in Africa by 2025.
ways that go beyond the clichés
“We can conquer hunger in Africa,” said Madagascar’s President
and pronouncements made from podiums as we are wont to do. The women of our continent want and demand to occupy their rightful place in all decision-making structures. They deserve 50 percent representation,” he said.
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
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FEATURE
Writer: Dale Hes
SA takes the reins of AU
At the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), President Cyril Rampahosa assumed his position as Chair of the AU. South Africa now has a pivotal role to play in guiding the actions taken by the continent’s leaders in the coming year. What is the role of the AU Chair? President Ramaphosa was elected as the ceremonial head of the AU and will represent the entire continent on the global stage at pivotal gatherings such as the G8 and various international conferences related to development in Africa. President Ramaphosa will also play an overarching role in ensuring that the AU’s main objectives are
A
achieved. s an economic power-
In his acceptance speech, Presi-
house in Africa, South Af-
dent Ramaphosa said that he is
rica has, since our peace-
deeply humbled to be elected as
ful transition to democracy, been a highly influential and respected
AU Chair. “I stand before you immensely
country on the continent. This year
humbled by this great honour
will see our importance being
that has been bestowed on South
elevated even further, as President
Africa. On behalf of the men and
Cyril Ramaphosa oversees the
women of South Africa I graciously
actions taken by the AU and its 55
accept your collective decision
member states.
that I should Chair the AU in 2020.
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Public Sector Manager • March 2020
In executing this weighty responsibility I will rely on your continued
trade and investment,” he said. South Africa is in a unique posi-
agreement.” The AU has also declared this
tion to advance the AU’s main
decade the Decade of African
objective of ‘silencing the guns’
Women’s Financial and Economic
in 2020. President Ramaphosa’s
Inclusion. President Ramaphosa
chairing of the AU coincides with
will focus on implementing meas-
President Ramaphosa will focus
South Africa’s final year as a mem-
ures that will support women,
on priorities that will enhance
ber of the United Nations Security
including new public and private
progress, unity and peace.
Council, meaning that he can fos-
procurement policies, and full
ter increased cooperation with the
adherence to the AU’s Convention
work together in deepening
UN to contribute towards ending
on Violence Against Women.
the unity of our continent and
conflicts on the African continent.
support, wisdom and cooperation.”
What are the main objectives?
“We would like to deepen our
advancing inclusive economic
The President is also determined
“In this year, we must advance women’s economic and financial
growth and sustainable develop-
to ensure that South Africa plays a
inclusion, we must address the
ment. Our collective work to en-
leading role in making the African
scourge of gender-based violence.
Continental Free Trade Agreement
We want to focus on ensuring
(AfCFTA) a reality.
that there is accountability to
sure political and economic unity, good governance and peace should be strengthened by sup-
“Working closely with President Mahamadou Issofou of Niger in
porting integration,
his capacity as the AU Champion
industrialisation,
on the AfCFTA, we will work for the
economic de-
he said.
finalisation of outstanding issues around the
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
. [Photo: DIRCO]
velopment,
global gender commitments,”
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
39
Oceana Group gives hope in season of job drought – the West Coast Story
T
he new decade has begun on an optimistic note with President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering a State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2020 that is about inclusive growth, economic recovery and job creation. Despite our collective effort as business, labour and civil society in support of government’s economic stimulus and recovery initiatives, deepening unemployment (StatsSA places it at 29.1%, with youth unemployment being a major concern), slow economic growth and various social ills undermine our aspirations. The President also addressed already high and rising youth unemployment, noting that government will set aside 1% of the budget for this. The goal is to create two million jobs for young people in the next 10 years. We continue to offer access to learnership, internship and graduate programmes to unemployed youth, with R5.9 million spent during 2019. We agree with President Ramaphosa that extraordinary measures are required to respond to the challenges that the country faces. With over 100 years of solutions and support to the fishing industry, Oceana Group will continue to step up existing efforts to create opportunities that bring more people into the economy, especially women and the youth. In such challenging economic times, the private sector must play its part.
impressive accomplishment in an industry that was among the least transformed in apartheid South Africa, with 1% of fishing rights held by black South Africans before democracy. Working in close collaboration with the coastal communities the Group continues to invest in creating jobs, bringing new technologies and supporting the socio-economic conditions in these communities through direct and indirect employment. The company continues to work hard to empower communities and contribute to environmental sustainability in the communities in which we operate, says Imraan Soomra, Oceana Group’s CEO. Through innovative thinking and optimised operations, we progressively provide and secure jobs in an environment where job security is under threat due to erratic fish landings and reduced quotas. Unemployment is rife in many coastal communities who have traditionally relied on the sea for their livelihood. Despite the cyclic shortage of pilchards in South Africa, the business has secured continued operations and has been able to preserve the jobs of more than 2,500 people employed at the canneries in Laaiplek and St Helena Bay on the West Coast. We achieved this through importing frozen pilchards from other fisheries across the world for our canned fish brand, Lucky Star. Following the adoption of our frozen fish import strategy, we now provide year-round employment
“Oceana will continue to contribute to job creation and inclusive
growth in South Africa’s fishing industry and the country in general. With over 5,000 sustainable jobs around the world, a staggering 3,900 being in South Africa, Oceana continues to drive economic empowerment, real transformation and environmental stewardship for generations to come.”
The company’s memorable history began in 1918 in a small fishing village of Lamberts Bay in the West Coast. In the 100 years that have passed since then, Oceana Group has grown to become a leading global fishing company and the largest fishing company in Africa listed in the Johannesburg and Namibian Stock Exchanges. The company boasts 11 factories across all our operations in South Africa, Namibia, and the USA. This empowered and diverse group of employees manage a fleet of 54 vessels. That is an
and a more stable income to our seasonal employees with additional benefits. Oceana is one of very few commercial fishing companies that provide minimum guaranteed hours to seasonal employees. Despite the difficult economic times and topsy-turvy business environment, Oceana has kept its employees and the communities in which it operates at the centre of its business and has maintained its commitment to them.
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PROVINCIAL FOCUS
Writer: Dale Hes
The Northern Cape: A province of potential Dominated by the arid Kalahari and Karoo, the Northern Cape is South Africa’s largest province by area, but also the most sparsely populated. The isolation of many of the province’s towns, along with scarce resources and limited economic activity, pose unique challenges for governance.
I
n terms of area, the Northern
improving the standard of living in
that we will identify those that did
Cape is more than 20 times the
the Northern Cape.
Grade 12 to enrol them in different
size of Gauteng – South Africa’s
vocational and artisanal training
lation of just over 1 million people
Improving access to education
is however less than 10 percent of
During his inauguration speech
senior managers in government
Gauteng’s.
last year, Premier Dr Zamani Saul
from door to door to seek and
highlighted his commitment
find unemployed matriculants,”
Northern Cape live in the provin-
towards finding training opportuni-
explained the Premier.
cial capital, Kimberley, while the
ties for youth. The following day,
rest are spread out in a number
Premier Saul took it upon himself
identified, and 90 commenced
of small, out-of-the-way towns and
to lead a group of volunteers and
with training at technical and
villages. It is no surprise then, that
government officials straight to
vocational education and training
job creation, access to education
the doors of unemployed matric
colleges in July 2019. Plans are in
and infrastructure development
graduates.
place to extend the initiative to
most populous province. It’s popu-
Almost a quarter of those in the
are major challenges. But the provincial government is steadily
42
“I made a commitment to the unemployed youth of Lerato Park
programmes. I led a group of volunteers and all Kimberley-based
A total of 400 young people were
other areas of the province. “We will roll out the programme
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
to all other districts in the province. This demonstrates our com-
piped or tapped water. “Our efforts to restore the dignity
mitment to find workable and
of our people, massively reduce
practical solutions to resolve our
poverty and roll back the extreme
people’s problems.”
inequalities prevailing since the
Premier Saul has voiced con-
apartheid era have only begun to
cern about the poor education
take effect,” Premier Saul stressed.
outcomes in the province.
remaining 14 schools, improving learning access to approximately 299 000 learners by 2021.” Maths and science will continue to be promoted in schools. “We will continue to foster mathematics and science in our schools, as we are acutely aware that our
of or inadequate education. That
Preparing for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
means if we turn around the situa-
The Northern Cape is home to
tion in the education profile of our
one of South Africa’s most signifi-
ence Leadership Academy has
youth, we will be on the right track
cant scientific projects, the Square
proven to be a successful project
towards addressing both unem-
Kilometre Array (SKA). This ground-
aimed at developing in-demand
ployment and poverty.”
breaking initiative is creating hun-
skills.
“The common denominator to unemployment and poverty is lack
To address these challenges, the
dreds of jobs, while also fostering
future will be a digital world, where our lives are shaped by computers and connected devices.” The province’s Maths and Sci-
“The academy is a model of a
Northern Cape Human Resource
the development of skills in maths
smart school and definitely an
Development Council was estab-
and science.
example of where we are head-
lished to focus on enhancing early
“The SKA is an example of some
ing with education leading the
childhood development, primary
of the elements of the Fourth
way towards a modern province
and secondary education and
Industrial Revolution (4IR). Its
at the cutting edge of technology,
skills training.
expansive broadband connectiv-
mathematics and science,” said
ity, high-performance computing,
Premier Saul.
The establishment of the Sol Plaatje University – the first univer-
big data and data analysis all
sity to be opened in South Africa
sit in our province,” Premier Saul
since the dawn of democracy –
pointed out.
has also been a major milestone for the province.
In a bid to further prepare the
Read more about how small towns, including those in the Northern Cape, are getting a new lease on life on page 48.
province for the 4IR, much focus has been placed on providing
Housing and service delivery
internet connectivity at schools. “Education must be the epi-
Northern Cape fast facts - Population: 1.2 million
The Northern Cape government is
centre of efforts to modernise the
- Capital: Kimberley
committed to the provision of for-
Northern Cape and be at the
- District municipalities: 5
mal housing and delivery of water
cutting edge of the 4IR. Currently,
- Local municipalities: 27
and electricity for all residents of
97 percent (542 of a target of
the province. More than 87 per-
556) of all schools in the Northern
cent of households live in formal
Cape have internet connectivity
dwellings, 91.7 percent of house-
for teaching and learning pur-
holds have access to electricity
poses. All efforts will be made to
and 95 percent have access to
enable internet connectivity at the
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
- Most spoken language: Afrikaans (55.3 percent) - Famous for: Diamond mining, the Big Hole, Namaqualand daisies, the Kalahari Desert, the Orange River, Khoisan heritage.
43
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Writer: Dale Hes
Sol Plaatje Local Municipality sparkles
T
he Sol Plaatje Local Mu-
Plaatje Local Municipality is now
in post-apartheid South Africa.
nicipality in the Northern
striving to become a centre of
The university, which is situated
Cape includes the prov-
education, technology and good
in Kimberley, offers academic
governance.
disciplines that are informed by
ince’s capital, Kimberley. The city has a glittering reputation for its
the unique needs and character-
the mining rush which attracted
Making education history
fortune seekers from around the
In 2014, the Sol Plaatje Univer-
technology and data science,
world in the late 19th century.
sity became the first of two
heritage studies, paleo-sciences
As times have changed, the Sol
new universities to be opened
and creative writing in African
diamonds, being the centre of
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istics of the Northern Cape, such as information communication
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
languages. In December 2019, the university celebrated its fifth graduation ceremony, with 319 students graduating.
Connecting to the world The municipality is on a drive to provide free wifi access to all residents, through the establishment of more than 30 wifi hotspots in Kimberley and surrounds. “We are headed to the Fourth Industrial Revolution and therefore we have to give access to the youth to do research work, apply
cial report, Municipal Manager
Changsai Municipality in China.
for jobs and search for entrepre-
Goolam Akharwaray highlighted
The agreement is expected to
neurial opportunities,” said Execu-
that the municipality claimed
enhance the building of skills in
tive Mayor Patrick Mabilo during
fourth place in the top 20 list of
technology and innovation in the
the launch of a free wifi hotspot in
municipalities for good govern-
Sol Plaatje Municipality. Mayor
the community of Kekana Park.
ance, in Good Governance
Mabile said that the partnership
Africa’s Government Performance
will also be important for growing
Index 2019.
various sectors of the economy.
Ensuring good, clean governance
“We must, to the best of our
“We have to grow different
The municipality places impor-
ability, strive towards clean and
sectors of our economy with
tance on ensuring effective
transparent governance. The
new factories and manufactur-
governance by providing regular
municipality needs to continue to
ing companies that will develop
training to staff at all levels. In the
improve the efficiency of its ser-
export capacity and promote
past financial year, particular
vice delivery, the sustainability of
decent jobs.
focus was placed on the training
its finances and the effectiveness,
“The municipality will creatively
of technical and trade workers in
responsiveness and accountabil-
look at engaging business in the
water services, and management
ity of its administration,” he said.
city to be part of the delegation. There are good lessons to be
professionals also received trainA total of 795 employees went
Forging international partnerships
through training.
In 2019, the municipality signed
promote and grow our city,” he
a landmark agreement with the
noted.
ing specific to their professions.
In the municipality’s latest finan-
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
learnt from Changsha City and through this partnership we can
45
FEATURE
Writer: Dale Hes
Going to town on small towns Although much of South Africa’s economic activity takes place in large cities, the hundreds of small towns across the country have the potential to contribute significantly to job creation and economic growth. Government recognises that the regeneration of small towns will be a crucial factor in moving South Africa towards a brighter future.
E
structure to keep up with the pace of rapidly growing urban populations. Conversely, rural areas suffer from a loss of skills, income and economic activity, resulting in the stagnation of small towns.
Small town development integral to economic growth
very year, hundreds of
moved to seek a better life often
thousands of South Africans
find themselves living in infor-
move from rural areas and
mal settlements and struggling
Developed in 2016, the
small towns to large cities, seek-
to find jobs. Meanwhile, public
Integrated Urban Develop-
ing employment opportunities.
sector managers are faced with
ment Framework (IUDF) was
As our cities start to become
serious challenges in delivering
designed largely in response
overcrowded, the people who
services and developing infra-
to the increasing urbanisation
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Public Sector Manager • March 2020
that South Africa is experiencing. While the framework focuses on
inadequate rural development. The Department of Coopera-
South Africa’s National Development Plan (NDP).
how urban centres can deal with
tive Governance and Traditional
increasing populations, it also
Affairs, National Treasury and
programme is an integral part
recognises the link between rural
South African Local Government
of the implementation of the
and urban areas.
Association (SALGA) are joining
Integrated Urban Development
“The Small Town Regeneration
hands to implement the IUDF,
Framework in the NDP. Small
economic activities associated
through the Cities Support pro-
towns are a necessary and im-
with urban and rural areas have
gramme, the Intermediate City
portant link to the development
historically been viewed as mutu-
Municipalities programme and
of rural regions, and the role of
ally exclusive. This dichotomy not
the Small Town Regeneration
small towns as service centres,
only distorts the reality but also
programme.
within a hierarchy of settlements, is
The framework states that
fails to address the interdepend-
emphasised,” he said.
rarely a sharp division between
SALGA’s Small Town Regeneration programme
rural and urban areas, but rather
SALGA launched its Small Town
Small Town Regeneration in the Karoo
a rural-urban spatial continuum.
Regeneration programme in
Municipalities in the Karoo have
encies between rural and urban spaces. The reality is that there is
2013, hosting workshops across
been involved in small town
developing solutions to benefit
the country to share the impor-
regeneration, through the Karoo
the whole country is difficult if
tance of regenerating small
Small Town Regeneration initiative.
rural and urban areas are seen
towns and provide a roadmap
Thirty-five local municipalities in
as opposites. As explained in the
for growth. The programme looks
the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape
framework, these areas are be-
for ways and means to strength-
and Free State are part of the
coming increasingly integrated
en small town economies;
programme. The Karoo has been
because of better transport and
provide better quality of life; and
a specific focus due to several
communications, and focusing
build and leverage on the local
factors limiting economic growth,
on building strong rural-urban
assets of such towns.
including the isolation of small
The framework recognises that
linkages can therefore enhance growth. According to the framework,
Municipalities in the North West, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal,
strained financial resources and
Eastern Cape, Western Cape and
limited economic activities.
the solution to poverty in rural
Northern Cape opted to partici-
areas cannot be found in the ru-
pate in the programme.
ral economy alone. Rural growth
towns, scarce water supply, con-
The Western Cape town of Oudsthoorn has started on its path
The former Deputy Minister of
towards regeneration, as the mu-
needs access to urban markets
Cooperative Governance and
nicipality begins adopting strate-
and vibrant non-farm sectors.
Traditional Affairs, Andries Nel,
gies for growth. Executive Mayor
Equally, the growth of urban
identified the programme as
Colan Sylvester said community
areas can be compromised by
crucial to the implementation of
members and
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
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FEATURE
organisations are now working together to achieve the goal of regenerating Oudtshoorn. “Through consultation processes, momentum has been created among the community members and organisations to work together to realise Oudtshoorn’s full potential. Oudtshoorn Municipality embarked on a process of establishing a long-term strategic vision to guide municipal and community decisions in achieving economic growth and regeneration of previously disadvantaged areas in all wards.” Some of the strategies identified
gain commercial competitive
programme is onother initiative
advantage. It is for this reason
aimed at linking economic de-
include leveraging the significant
that through the Small Towns
velopment within this small rural
number of training schools in the
Regeneration programme, ASPIRE
town to other important econom-
municipality, capitalising on tourist
embarked on creating business
ic generation activities,” said Ray-
attractions such as the Cango
opportunities for the local busi-
mond Mhlaba Local Municipality
Caves and ostrich farms, diversify-
ness sector (formal and informal)
spokesperson Cynthia Mokitimi.
ing the agricultural industry and
to shine the spotlight on its small
She added that R39.7 million
stimulating the local arts and
towns,” said ASPIRE spokesperson
was spent on the three projects
crafts sector.
Luthando Tyala.
and about 50 locals were em-
The small town of Alice in the
Big investments in the Eastern Cape
Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality – home to the world-
ployed and skilled in areas such as civil works. Another R17.2 million was
In the Eastern Cape, the Amathole
famous Fort Hare University – has
spent on upgrading the CBD in
District Municipality has been
benefited from three multimil-
the town of Butterworth, where
leading the charge in regener-
lion projects. These include the
the installation of streetlights,
ating small towns. Through the
construction of a pedestrian
pavements, parking and load-
municipality’s economic develop-
footbridge, the completion of a
ing zones, storm water drainage
ment agency ASPIRE, there has
public transport hub, and the
systems and garbage bins have
been investment in a number of
conversion of a park in the CBD
resulted in a more conducive
flagship regeneration projects.
into a Garden of Remembrance
business environment.
“ASPIRE continuously strives to establish future sustainable
for apartheid struggle icons. “As has been the norm with
These are just some of the towns that are being transformed
socio-economic developments
other Small Towns Regeneration
through the Small Town Regen-
for its local towns in an effort to
projects, the Alice Regeneration
eration programme.
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Source: SAnews
the aim to eliminate malaria
Energy Corporation’s Nuclear
within the country’s borders by
Technologies in Medicine and
2023.
the Biosciences Initiative, the
Although South Africa has made
South African Vector Mosquito
A hi-tech facility, set to develop
significant progress in reducing
Rearing Facility will produce
ground-breaking research
the number of malaria cases
and sterilise 500 000 adult male
towards malaria eradication
over the years, malaria is still
mosquitoes.
in South Africa, has opened at
endemic in the northern region
The sterile male mosquitoes will
the National Institute for Com-
of Limpopo, lowveld region of
be released to mate with wild
municable Diseases in Johan-
Mpumalanga and far northern
females of the same species.
nesburg.
parts of KwaZulu-Natal.
These females will lay eggs that
The South African Vector Mos-
Funded by the Department of
will not hatch and, over time, the
quito Rearing Facility will use the
Science and Innovation, in col-
malaria-transmitting mosquito
sterile insect technique, a birth
laboration with the Department
(Anopheles arabiensis) will be
control method for mosquitoes.
of Health’s National Institute
suppressed or eliminated from
Malaria elimination remains a
for Communicable Diseases
the target area.
key priority in South Africa, with
and the South African Nuclear
Sterile stings for mozzies
SARS takes huge tech leap The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has embarked on a journey that will see it embrace technological advancement. In the foreseeable future, its work will be informed by data-driven insights, self-learning computers, artificial intelligence and interconnectivity of people and devices, said SARS. It is now also embarking on a recruitment drive to get skilled personnel that will help it fulfil its tech revolution goals. “SARS’ workforce will be empowered to optimally function within this exciting changed and
52
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
people and trucks will be processed by both countries under one roof. “When we move over to this model, people and trucks will only stop once at a border and and streamlined services, and
be processed by both countries.
rebuild public trust and confi-
We are pursuing the OSBP in as-
dence in the tax and customs
sociation with other government
administration.
agencies.”
changing world of work.”
Government will also implement
SARS Commissioner Edward
the Border Management Author-
Kieswetter said SARS cannot ignore the power of a data and
Beit Bridge set for major revamp
ity (BMA) in phases and will prioritise Beit Bridge as one of the areas where it will start with
technology-enabled organisation, and the impact it will have
Home Affairs Minister Aaron
the implementation.
on the future world of work.
Motsoaledi says the Beit Bridge
“Beit Bridge shall have two pro-
“We can, however, prepare for
border post, one of six large
grammes running more or less
it by consciously and actively
land ports of entry, has been
at the same time - that is the
managing the interplay be-
identified for infrastructure devel-
OSBP and BHA.”
tween human effort and artificial
opment.
Among other functions, the BMA
intelligence. Today we take a
“The masterplan for the de-
will facilitate and manage the
conscious step towards build-
velopment of Beit Bridge has
legitimate movement of persons
ing a smart modern SARS, with
been finalised and we are in the
within the border law enforce-
unquestionable integrity, that is
process of appointing a service
ment area and at ports of entry.
trusted and admired.”
provider,” Minister Motsoaledi
“It is our considered view that
Kieswetter said the SARS of the
said.
the BMA will improve service
future must be able to respond
Ports of entry will be developed
efficiencies at the ports, through
to this new environment, while
in partnership with the private
integrated operations.
fulfilling the organisation’s higher
sector, through public-private
“It will improve the way South
purpose of enabling govern-
partnerships, and with neigh-
Africa handles border manage-
ment to build a capable state
bouring countries, said the
ment, so as to assist the country
that will ensure the wellbeing of
Minister.
in delivering on regional mecha-
all South Africans.
“The partnership with our neigh-
nisms vital for the envisaged in-
The organisation is also in
bouring countries centres on
tegration and free trade area for
the process of modernising
creating One Stop Border Posts
our beloved continent,” Minister
its systems to provide digital
(OSBP). This model means that
Motsoaledi said.
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
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UPCOMING EVENTS FEATURE
Compiled by: Jauhara Khan
HYPOTHESIS XV 3–6 May 2020
hydrogen technology.
The purpose of the Hydrogen
aspects, theoretical, experimental
• Electrolysis and other hydrogen
Power Theoretical and Engineering
and prototype developments of
production technologies from
Solutions International Symposium
hydrogen as an energy carrier.
renewable energy sources.
ventional fossil sources, wastes
The symposium will address all
and residual biomass.
(HYPOTHESIS) series is to provide a
The HYPOTHESIS XV topics cover
forum where representatives from
research and technological as-
industry, public laboratories, uni-
pects on fundamentals, materials,
HYPOTHESIS XV takes place from
versities and government agen-
modelling, simulation and system
3–6 May at the Spier Wine Estate
cies can meet, discuss and pre-
development for, among others:
in Cape Town. For more information, visit
sent the most recent advances in
• Hydrogen production from con-
https://www.hypothesis.ws/index.php
African Smart Cities Summit 9–12 June
operation to support smart city
The 4th annual African Smart
how connectivity and technol-
Cities Summit and Smart Cities
ogy can improve the quality of
Week Africa 2020 will explore
life in cities, help city govern-
major trends, celebrate Af-
ments provide improved and
rica’s progress, debate chal-
sustainable services, and safe-
lenges and opportunities, and
guard their infrastructure.
discover the innovations set to advance African cities.
transition. The summit will also discuss
This year’s summit will include
• Hydrogen separation and purification.
Women and Girls Summit 2020 9–12 June The Women and Girls Summit aims to prepare women of today and tomorrow to take on key leadership roles in all areas and across all industries to ensure that Africa realises its full potential. The summit will offer unique
a Smart Cities Pavilion on the
opportunities for participants to
The summit will debate how
exhibition floor that showcases
network with leaders and key
smarter cities can alleviate Af-
how technology and innova-
influencers from across the world.
rican urban challenges and
tive solutions can transform
understand where we stand in leveraging proven smart city solutions in Africa? It will also define govern-
African cities. The event takes place from
and will serve as the birth place for
9–12 June at the Gallagher
initiatives and institutions that will
Convention Centre in Gaut-
address the many challenges of
ment’s role in enabling future
eng.
cities to be smart and discuss
For more information, visit www.smart-summit.com
public and private sector co-
It will provide a platform for dialogue, knowledge-sharing and mentoring
women and girls in Africa, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The event takes place from 9–12 June at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban.
For more information, visit www.womenandgirlssummit.org
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WOMEN IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
SKA construction planner urges women to reach for the stars
B
eing a successful woman in
and management of land for the
SKA precursor telescope], and the
the male-dominated world of
construction and operation of the
design, establishment, operations
construction calls for excel-
SKA’s mid-frequency telescope. She
and maintenance of the infrastruc-
lent leadership, project manage-
is also tasked with honouring SKA
ture and power for the observatory
ment and communication skills.
hosting commitments through the
in the Karoo.
Fortunately, Tracy Cheetham
provision of pathfinder and new in-
(44) has these attributes in abun-
frastructure and securing construc-
dance and is doing stellar work at
tion licences on behalf of the SKA.
Women contributing to development
the South African Radio Astronomy
“I’m also consortium leader of
She believes women should involve
Observatory (SARAO), where she
the SKA’s Infrastructure South Afri-
themselves in mega infrastructure
is responsible for the Square Kilo-
ca Consortium, leading the design
projects like the SKA because they
metre Array (SKA) infrastructure in
engineering effort involving both
have a lot to contribute to the de-
South Africa.
SARAO staff and South African in-
velopment of the country.
Cheetham has been leading
dustry partners.
“I am very proud to be a South Af-
efforts to design the supporting
“We have been working on the
rican woman working in STEM [sci-
infrastructure for the SKA’s mid-
design of the infrastructure and
ence, technology, engineering and
frequency array.
power for SKA-mid since 2013, in-
mathematics] and hope that I can
She says passion, enthusiasm,
cluding new access roads, primary
be a role model for other young
commitment, patience, a sense
and back-up power, buildings, an-
African women to encourage them
of humour and the ability to con-
tenna foundations, communica-
to pursue a career in this field.
stantly think on your feet and be
tion, security, vehicles, site monitor-
decisive are essential to succeed-
ing, water and sanitation.”
“Women are the greatest resource any country can have to contrib-
Cheetham joined SARAO as in-
ute to its development. Pursuing a
Cheetham is head of construction
frastructure manager in 2007. She
career in STEM will result in a new
planning for SKA-mid, which means
was responsible for the acquisition
generation of highly skilled young
she is responsible for the provision
of land for KAT 7 and MeerKAT [an
women scientists, engineers and
ing in her field.
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Public Sector Manager • March 2020
construction managers who can
“I gradually realised how chal-
participate in key areas of econom-
lenging engineering and construc-
The technologies and systems re-
ic development in their countries
tion is, with a legacy being created
quired for the SKA have enabled
and be at the forefront of cutting-
during the design and left behind
both South African engineers and
edge technology.”
equal peer in global science.
after construction. This eventually
those across the world to work at
Cheetham says construction of-
led to me studying Architecture at
the cutting edge of design and in-
fers diverse and exciting work for
the Nelson Mandela University in
novation, says Cheetham.
women as innovative engineering
Port Elizabeth.”
and technology solutions are con-
“The most important spin-off, how-
She completed her Master’s De-
ever, will be the generation of new
gree in Environmental Engineering
knowledge: young scientists and
“There are a number of wonder-
and Sustainable Infrastructure at
engineers with expertise in a wide
ful programmes in countries across
the Royal Institute of Technology in
range of scarce and innovative
the world promoting STEM careers
Stockholm, Sweden.
fields. This will allow both South Af-
stantly being sought.
and girls should engage with these
After completing her studies,
rica and Africa to be a significant
organisations – including the SKA –
Cheetham was project manager
contributor to the global knowl-
to obtain maximum exposure and
for a number of community devel-
edge economy.”
understanding of all the opportu-
opment projects in Port Elizabeth’s
The SKA has awarded about 1
nities available. I would also really
townships between 1997 and 2001.
000 bursaries to fund school, ar-
encourage young girls to link up
Thereafter, she spent five years at
tisan, undergraduate and post-
with other women role models in
the Department of Public Works,
graduate studies in the fields
the field and ask lots of questions.”
working on construction indus-
of science and engineering in
try policies for South Africa and
South Africa, through the SARAO
establishing two national skills
Human Capital Development pro-
development programmes to pro-
gramme.
From music to construction and beyond Cheetham’s career in construction
mote engineering and the built
was the result of a chance encoun-
environment to young people.
ter. She aspired to be a classical
She joined the SKA team as infra-
musician, just like her mother and
structure manager in 2007.
grandmother. 11 and at piano practice, her in-
Global knowledge economy
terest was piqued by a friend of
Cheetham says co-hosting the
her teacher who was working on
SKA with Australia is very sig-
a drawing of a building design in
nificant for South Africa and
the same room.
Africa as a whole as it rep-
One day, when she was in Grade
“My interest was immediately di-
resents a new era in
verted from the piano to the design
which Africa is seen
that was emerging on the drawing
as a science desti-
board, and my interest in the built
nation and takes
environment grew from there.
its place as an
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
Tracy Cheet ham is leading ef for ts to design t he suppor ting infrastructure for t he SKA’s mid-frequency array.
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FEATURE
Writer: More Matshediso
Amber Alert launched in SA T
he new Amber Alert system
worldwide and the first in Africa
that was recently launched
to introduce an Amber Alert
launch at the end of January,
by the South African Police
system.
more than 1 400 tip-offs were
Service (SAPS) in partnership with
An Amber Alert enables Face-
Within days of Amber Alert’s
received from community mem-
Facebook will be instrumental in
book users to help police find
the police’s gender-based vio-
missing children and results in a
lence (GBV) strategy.
quicker resolution of cases, said
Sharing information
General Sitole.
Through Facebook’s Newsfeed,
This is according to the National Commissioner of the South African Police, General Khehla Sitole. South Africa is the 23rd country
“Our country is affected by
the Amber Alert enables peo-
violence against women and
ple to instantly share important
children, hence we designed a
information about the missing
GBV strategy that seeks to pro-
child and the suspected abduc-
vide the appropriate responses.
tor, such as a photograph, hair
This strategy is going to be
colour and clothing, with their
strengthened by the partnership
friends, family and Facebook
with Facebook.
groups.
“The prevention of the
Facebook’s Director of Trust and
kidnapping and abduction
Safety Emily Vacher said the sys-
of our children for various
tem can reach a large number of
reasons, including sexual
Facebook users who might be in
offences, parental dis-
a position to help find the missing
putes or human trafficking,
child.
requires the moralisation of South Africans and involvement of all role players.”
She said when reporting a missing child, it is vital that a recent photo of the child is made
He thanked South Africans
available. It will be prominently
for supporting the new sys-
displayed in the Newsfeed of
tem, which now forms part
Facebook users who are in the
of the SAPS’s online policing
search area.
strategy.
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bers and four arrests were made.
“When a child is missing, the
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
Why is it called an Amber Alert? Amber Alert originated in the United States in 1996. On 15 January 1996, nineyear-old Amber Rene Hagerman was abducted while riding her bike in her neighbourhood in Arlington, Texas. The abduction was witnessed by her brother and a neighbour. Amber’s abduction was reported immediately but most valuable thing one can do is share information as quickly as possible. By working with law enforcement and helping to share the right information with the right people, we hope that missing
The abducted child is 17 or younger. There is a reasonable belief
despite the police’s best efforts, she was not found alive. Instead, her body
that the child has been ab-
was discovered two days
ducted.
later.
The police believe the child is
This led to a collaboration
children will be safely reunited with
in imminent danger of serious
between local
their families faster.”
bodily harm.
broadcasters and law
There are more than 28 million
There is enough descriptive
enforcement officers who
South Africans who use Facebook
information about the victim
came up with a system to
on mobile devices, which means
and suspected abduction.
issue public alerts about
the information about a missing
A senior member of the police
missing children so that
child will be directly delivered to
will assess whether these criteria
information could be more
people in the search area.
have been met before authorising
quickly gathered. The
The decision to declare an Amber
the Amber Alert.
Amber Alert system was launched in July 1996.
Alert is made by the SAPS during
The police service will then notify
the investigation of a suspected
Facebook’s Global Security Opera-
The alerts were initially
abduction case.
tions Centre, which operates 24/7,
issued in partnership with
that a verified Amber Alert is ac-
radio stations until the
about an abducted child, they
tive. Facebook will then send the
Child Alert Foundation
must determine if the case meets
alert to the Newsfeeds of people
created the first fully
their Amber Alert criteria, which
located in targeted search areas
automated notification
includes:
in South Africa.
system two years later.
Once the SAPS has been notified
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
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FEATURE
Writer: Dale Hes
Helping parents improve ECD T
he first 1 000 days of life are
The role of parents in helping
the most important stage of
to improve the quality of ECD in
was approved by Cabinet in 2015.
a child’s development. In rec-
South Africa is something which is
The policy provides a comprehen-
ognition of this fact, government
often overlooked. But government
sive framework for improving ECD.
has invested heavily in all aspects
and civil society are placing an
The policy recognises the role
of Early Childhood Development
increased emphasis on getting
parents have to play in the provi-
(ECD), ranging from the training of
parents more involved in the early
sion of ECD. As stated by then
ECD practitioners, to the construc-
education of children, with some
Minister of Social Development
tion of ECD centres and the devel-
impressive results.
Bathabile Dlamini, the policy is
opment of frameworks to support the enhancement of ECD.
After many years of hard work, the National Integrated Early
Childhood Development Policy
“child-centred and emphasises the important role of parents and primary caregivers in providing care, support and upbringing of their children.” Since the policy was adopted there have been tremendous strides in increasing the involvement of parents in ECD, with several programmes leading the way.
Bringing parents to the education table Interactions between parent and child in the first few years of life are especially important for early
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language, cognitive and socio-
at their child’s ECD centre and as-
continue working with Siyawela as
emotional development.
sisting with fund raising activities.”
‘mentor moms’. These community
The programme runs over four
members participated in a train-
Despite this, the 2019 Early Learning Programmes Outcome Study
to five months, and is structured
ing programme which capaci-
by non-profit organisation Innova-
into workshops and mentoring
tated them as mentors to walk
tion Edge and Ilifa Labantwana
sessions. The workshops cover the
alongside other parents support-
found that many caregivers never
vital aspects of ECD, teaching par-
ing and encouraging them in the
engage in key activities likely to
ents how to teach their children
implementation of the skills and
improve early learning outcomes,
concepts such as counting, draw-
strategies learnt during the Bring-
such as reading, telling stories or
ing, numbers and shapes. It also
ing Parents to the Education Table
playing with their children.
focuses on a child’s overall physi-
programme,” says Balshaw.
To remedy the situation, non-prof-
cal and mental health. Balshaw
it organisations are adding to gov-
says that many participants are
has resulted in some groups
ernment’s efforts to provide proper
not fully aware of the importance
even forming their own non-profit
support to parents. Established
of being involved in ECD.
organisations to formalise their
in the Eastern Cape, non-profit
The Mentor Mom programme
“Being a ‘teacher’ is a new con-
work. These community members,
training agency Siyawela Ready
cept for many parents. Once par-
with the support of Siyawela, have
to Succeed is setting an exam-
ents grasp the importance of their
run their own group mentoring
ple of how this can be achieved,
role and begin to take it seriously,
sessions, and have visited parents
through its Bringing Parents to
the fruit of their efforts becomes
in their homes to encourage them
the Education Table programme,
quickly evident and this encour-
in their parenting role.
which focuses on parents in disad-
ages further interaction with their
vantaged communities.
children.”
“The response from the communities reflects the importance of a
“Preparing children to enter
Home visits – where parents are
programme of this nature. There
Grade R takes place in the ECD
visited to ensure that they are cor-
are always new parents entering
space, but all too often, parents
rectly implementing the concepts
the ECD centres and schools,”
leave this preparation to the ECD
they learnt – are also a crucial
Balshaw points out.
practitioners only and do not get
part of the programme.
Parents have responded enthusiastically to the programme.
involved,” says Kathryn Balshaw, Siyawela’s Director of Client Rela-
Ensuring sustainability
Nosiphiwo Mange, a parent from
tions.
Siyawela’s programme has
Bedford in the Eastern Cape, now
reached more than 700 parents
believes that parent involvement
improve parents’ knowledge and
in the Eastern Cape and the
can greatly assist ECD centres.
skills and so contribute towards
Northern Cape. Parents who went
the improved school readiness
through the programme are now
will no longer struggle if the par-
of their children. Furthermore,
further spreading the message of
ents are doing their bit at home.
through the training, parents will
parent involvement throughout
I believe as the first teacher I am
realise the importance of paying
their communities.
steering my child in the right direc-
“The aim of this programme is to
school fees, volunteering their time
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
“Graduates were selected to
“I believe that the ECD Centres
tion,” she says.
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FROM THE UNION BUILDINGS
A message from President Cyril Ramaphosa
NHI: Ensuring quality, decent health care for all
T
he deliberations by Parlia-
objective of World Health Organi-
hand, our country spends R220 bil-
ment on the National Health
zation (WHO).
lion on rest of the population.
Insurance Bill are soon to
enter a new phase as the Portfolio Committee on Health’s countrywide public hearings wrap up.
This flies in the face of the Consti-
Universal health coverage It is instructive that WHO defines
tutional right of access to health care for all citizens regardless of their socioeconomic circumstanc-
universal health coverage as a
es. It is a situation that cannot
ber of places around the country,
system that should ensure that all
continue. It is inefficient and unsus-
have shown that there is broad
people have access to needed
tainable. It is unfair and unjust.
support for fundamental change
health services (including preven-
The introduction of National
in our health care system.
tion, promotion, treatment, rehabili-
Health Insurance will be among
Participants have made a num-
tation and palliation) of sufficient
the most far-reaching acts of
ber of proposals and have spoken
quality while ensuring that the use
social transformation this country
about their views on National
of these services does not expose
has experienced since 1994. We
Health Insurance (NHI), personal
the user to financial hardship.
have enough resources in this
These hearings, held in a num-
experiences of illness, trauma,
It is one of the greatest travesties
country to enable every man,
disability and suffering – and the
of our time that access to decent
woman and child to receive ap-
difficulties they have had in ac-
and quality health care services is
propriate standardised quality
cessing health care when they
determined by one’s ability to pay.
health care.
need it.
South Africa has two parallel
inform South Africa’s support for
billion is spent annually on less
Learning from past mistakes
the global goal of universal health
than 20 percent of the population.
Our past has taught us that we
coverage. This goal has become
This is the section of our popula-
must never be a country that
a major aim for health reform in
tion that has access to private
promotes the interests of the few
many countries and a priority
medical insurance. On the other
at the expense of the majority. In
It is these experiences that
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health care systems. Around R250
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
1713 the Dutch colonialists who had brought a smallpox epidemic
ends meet. As a nation, a large share of
I call on the National Department of Health to prepare ad-
to our shores imported medicines
our national expenditure goes to
equately for the implementation
from Batavia to treat those af-
health care, yet there is a funda-
of the NHI. This includes working
fected. They used the medicine to
mental mismatch between what
with stakeholders to implement
treat their own, leaving the indig-
we spend and the health out-
the Presidential Health Compact,
enous Khoisan to be decimated
comes of our citizens.
ensuring that public health facili-
by the outbreak.
Just as we demand quality stand-
ties have the personnel, medicines
ards of health care for ourselves
and equipment to provide the care
vices brings back bitter memories.
and our families, we should do the
that people need.
Back in the 18th Century it was on
same for others. Just as we would
I call on the private sector to
the basis of colonial settler status.
not treat a relative or friend badly
join government in seeing the NHI
Under apartheid it was on the ba-
because they earn less than we
realised. To transform the health
sis of skin colour. Today it is on the
do, we should care enough that
care landscape to make it more
basis of who can afford to pay.
they have equal access to treat-
efficient, cost-effective and value
ment and care when they fall ill.
for money requires that we forge
The segregation of health ser-
The key fundamental principles underpinning NHI are equity, soli-
We must move away from a
strong public-private partnerships
darity, the acceptance and recog-
culture driven solely by self-interest
for the delivery of services. We re-
nition of the equal worth of every
and embrace the spirit of ubuntu,
main committed to ensuring there
individual, as well as the right of
meaning solidarity. This is the vision
is effective consultation and en-
everyone to receive the medical
of the NHI. It is the vision of our
gagement with all sector partners
care they need cost effectively.
Constitution.
at all stages of the process.
We cannot build a prosperous
We will not be reckless in imple-
and economically thriving nation
menting the NHI. We will implement
if a small minority of our workforce
it in an incremental fashion and
Escalating costs
is healthy while the majority is
aim to cover the whole country
The escalating cost of health care
vulnerable to ill-health and disease.
by 2025. We will use an affordable
is affecting South Africans from all
In this respect, NHI is as much an
approach to progressively move
social strata where it hurts most – in
economic issue as it is a fight for
towards a comprehensive NHI
their pockets. As the report of the
social justice.
environment.
This is something for which we must all fight.
Health Market Inquiry published
I ask every citizen reading this
last year has shown, even those
A call to action
to join us. It is in your interest that
who have private health insurance
I call on all South Africans to
universal health care becomes a
are buckling under the pressure
mobilise behind the NHI and to
reality. It is in the interest of your
of rising premiums and shrinking
see it implemented. I call on NGOs,
family, your community and your
benefits. Out-of-pocket payments
community organisations and civil
children.
are on the increase, draining
society at large to rally around the
disposable incomes and making
NHI in the same way that they did
equal and prosperous future for
it even harder for many to make
in the fight against HIV/Aids.
all.
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
It is in the interests of a free,
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FOCUS ON WOMEN
Writer: More Matshediso
Financial
independence
empowers women
B
stereotype that women belong in the kitchen. However, Kgoete says financially independent women also experience challenges, such as having to balance family life and running a household with work. “Moreover, women have more responsibilities than men, such as looking after children,” she says,
eing financially independent means being able to afford your everyday
abusive relationships,” she says. Kgoete believes that financially
explaining that women often end up settling for jobs in which they
sustainable women have more
have to fight to be paid the same
expenses without having to rely on
say in decisions that affect their
as their male counterparts.
others.
lives and the lives of their families
This is how Refiloe Kgoete de-
because they are not at the mer-
Tips for women
fines financially autonomy. She is
cy of someone who fully controls
Kgoete’s tips for financial inde-
a social worker who works as a
the purse strings.
pendence include:
Victim Empowerment Coordina-
For example, a woman with the
tor at Agisanang Domestic Abuse
financial means to afford a car
Prevention and Training (ADAPT).
can make the purchase with-
Alarmingly, relying on a partner
out being unduly influenced by
• Do not be scared to ask for equal pay or a raise if you think you deserve it. • Share responsibilities with your
for financial support can have
someone else. In other words, she
partner when it comes to look-
life threatening repercussions be-
will be able to buy just what she
ing after children financially.
cause of South Africa’s high rate
wants.
• Curb spending and don’t purchase what you cannot afford.
of gender violence, she said, ex-
Financial independence is all
plaining that financially depend-
about empowerment and confi-
Seek advice from a financial
ent women often end up staying
dence. It is about women having
advisor if needed.
in toxic and abusive relationships,
the means to control their life and
either in the family home or with
stand up for their rights and it is
advisable for women to save up
their spouse or partner.
as relevant to middle and upper-
money before they start having
class women as it is to those from
children so that they do not find
low-income households.
themselves in financially strenu-
“If they decide to leave, they often end up living in poverty because they are not financially stable. “In a country that has put
Kgoete says that women should
ous situations.
also strive for financial independence so that they can become
women in the backseat in the
role models for their daughters
workplace, being financially inde-
and other girl children and thus
pendent will help women escape
help them break the societal
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FEATURE
Empowering
learners to transform communities
Y
oung people are the future
It powers a long-standing initia-
of our country and now,
tive called the Youth Citizens Ac-
through a partnership
tion Programme (Y-CAP), which is
mental organisation as a marketing manager. Back then, she was responsible
between a non-profit organisa-
a competition-based programme
for facilitating youth dialogues
tion (NPO) and government, they
that encourages learners from
among young people to discuss
have the opportunity to make that
primary and secondary schools
the problems facing communities.
future brighter.
to identify challenges affecting
“I realised that young people
their schools and communities
were excited to be given a plat-
and develop solutions.
form to talk about issues affecting
Empowervate Trust is a youth development NPO that works with the Department of Basic Educa-
Empowervate Trust Founder and
their communities and to suggest
tion (DBE) to give learners an
CEO Amanda Blankfield-Koseff
solutions, but it was just a ‘talk
opportunity to become agents of
conceptualised the programme
show’ and that eventually dis-
change in their communities.
while working for a non-govern-
couraged them,” she explained.
Pupils from Oranje Oewer Primar y Sc hool in t he Nor t hern Cape won f irst prize for coming up wit h a waste management project to keep t heir sc hool environment clean.
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her former boss that the pro-
how the programme would work
Competition is accessible to all
gramme be changed to become
and included a teacher’s guide
Today, the competition is well
more action oriented so that it
and the prizes to be won.”
established. Learners are request-
Blankfield-Koseff suggested to
could become impactful, with
our idea to the DBE. We outlined
In 2010, Y-CAP held its first com-
ed to identify problems in their
petition as a pilot project, with
schools and communities. These
only four provinces participating –
can range from health to safety,
run with the programme and I
the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal,
education, the environment and
gathered a group of people from
the Western Cape and Gauteng.
moral issues.
concrete results. “I was given the go-ahead to
our organisation and brain-
The following year, all nine prov-
practical.”
Motivating young people The group compiled a project management guide that focused not only on getting the project going, but also on follow-through and sustainability. Next to receive the group’s attention was ways to motivate young people to participate in the programme. Running a competition seemed like the perfect idea and the
Once learners have identified a problem, they must develop an
stormed how to make this idea
“I realised that young people were excited to be given a platform to talk about issues affecting their communities and to suggest solutions…”
action plan to address these problems and show how their actions made a positive change and how the project will be sustained in future. Learners are also requested to create a portfolio of evidence and prepare an oral presentation. Learners who come up with the best projects stand a chance to win prize money for their school communities. The competition requires learners to work in teams of four. Multiple groups per school can enter and the school will nominate their
team agreed that targeting school learners was the way to
inces were represented after the
best project to advance in the
go.
organisers reported back to the
competition.
The main idea was to structure the competition in a way that would allow participants to learn
department on the success of the programme. Eventually, the programme grew
along the way, regardless of who
too large to be housed under a
ultimately won.
community development organi-
“Our approach to getting schools involved was presenting
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Currently, there are about 40 volunteers who work as facilitators of the programme across the country. “Most of our volunteers are
sation and Empowervate was
young people who used to partici-
registered to run it in 2013.
pate in the programme
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society in support of the education of learners. Although in many communities the school is the closest institution of engagement between government and the public, civil society is better able to work on the ground and understands the intricate dynamics of school communities, said the department. While the school takes care of formal curricular education matters for children, civil society strengthens the informal co-curricEmpower vate Trust Founder and CEO Amanda Blankf ield-Kosef f.
ular educational aspects, which are essential for the development of a well-rounded and holistically educated child.
during their school days,” she
and most of them were schools
explained.
from rural areas.
With regard to the significance of the programme, the department
The DBE said its role is to con-
“Unfortunately, some schools do
said all schools and communities
vene the district workshops and
not want to adopt our programme
experience social, environmental
provincial elimination rounds,
because they say they want to
and academic challenges, and
working with provincial and district
focus on academics only, which
these challenges can be solved
teams, and subsequently the
does not make sense because
using a ground-up approach by
national rounds in August of every
learners need to participate in
giving learners an opportunity to
year.
programmes outside the class-
become agents of change.
Blankfield-Koseff said participation is not compulsory but it would
room.” Y-CAP won the Special Ministerial
Y-CAP seeks to empower and motivate learners by giving them
be great if more schools joined
Award at the 17th Public Sector In-
the skills to become the new gen-
the programme because learn-
novation Awards 2019. The award
eration of active citizens who make
ers are empowered with personal
comprised a plaque, certificate
positive changes in their schools
development skills that eventually
and cheque for R30 000.
and communities, said the department.
benefit their communities. The skills even after they have completed
Public sector partnerships
is part of the values and civic
their studies, she added.
The DBE said partnerships with civil
engagement pillars of the social
society are important because
cohesion agenda within the
they are instrumental in mobilising
DBE.
learners acquire stay with them
“Last year, 400 schools from across the country participated
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FINANCIAL FITNESS
*Writer: Dr Rufaro Mucheka
Save up for that holiday now P
eople who work hard de-
the country, holiday clothes,
ence of saving more enjoy-
serve a stress-free holiday,
toiletries and other expenses, and
able.
but making that a reality
spending money.
takes a little financial planning. Doing the legwork before you
Day-to-day holiday expenses
A holiday needs you to make some big financial decisions to
such as excursions, entertainment,
turn your dream into reality. For
set off will be worth your while
food and drinks also need to
this reason, you should consider
because the end result will be a
be taken into consideration. You
reviewing your monthly budget
period of relaxation and fun with
should add 10 percent to the total
and cutting out certain items.
your loved ones.
cost of all expenses to account
These could include downgrad-
for any unforeseen eventualities.
ing your DStv package, using a lift
parents for Christmas, spending a
This final figure will be your savings
club to get to work instead of driv-
week at the Kruger National Park
goal.
ing alone and taking a packed
Whether you are visiting your
or going to Bali, you need money to enjoy the experience. While saving always comes with
Once you have a savings goal and are determined to reach it,
lunch to work every day instead of buying a ready-made meal.
the tips below will help you get
sacrifice, it is worth giving up a
to your holiday destination faster
few things along the way be-
and with less stress:
cause nothing is more valuable
• Research your destination and
Dangers of spending on unplanned holidays
than enjoying new experiences
all that you will require when
The prospect of a holiday always
you are there.
spells excitement but, quite often,
and making lasting memories.
• Have a realistic budget for the
Where to begin Firstly, decide on your destination,
holiday. • Open a savings account or a
when you want to go and for how
unit trust and set up automatic
long you want to stay. Then make
payments into the account.
a list of all the activities and items
• Save as much as you can and
for which you need to budget. These may include transport – flights, train tickets, car hire or road
financial considerations can cloud the fun aspects of getting away. The danger of going on a holiday that you did not plan and save for is that you may not be
make lump sum payments if
able to cover your usual expenses,
you get a bonus.
such as the next month’s school
• Make saving rewarding. For
fees, rent or groceries. By using
travel (e.g. fuel costs), accommo-
example, buy a suitcase as
money that you do not have, you
dation, travel insurance if outside
a reward to make the experi-
risk financial ruin.
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Should I use my credit card for holiday purposes? A credit card is a revolving line of credit that allows you to make
This will give you peace of mind as your holiday will be well planned and all your expenses factored in. Planning gives you a clear
purchases at any time up to the
perspective on what activities you
value of your credit limit.
want to do on your holiday, what
After you make a purchase with
you need, what needs to be done,
your credit card, the bank gives
what goals you need to achieve
you 55 days of grace to pay off
and the amount of money you will
the debt before it starts to accrue
spend on each of your goals.
interest. As long as you pay back
Proper planning not only en-
what you borrowed in the first 55
courages you to achieve your
days, you will not pay interest.
ultimate goal, but it also enables
However, even if all your holiday
you to break it up into bite-size
expenses fall within your credit
pieces, which makes achieving
card limit, you must remember
your overall goal that much more
that:
attainable.
• A credit card is classified as a loan and not savings. • You are spending money that you do not have. • You need to have a lump sum
*Dr Rufaro Mucheka (PhD) is a Certified Financial Planner and the Head of Strategy & Rest of Africa at Nedbank Financial Planning.
to pay back the credit card loan before the due date. If you cannot pay off your loan within 55 days, you will accrue high interest rates of as much as 22 percent. Given the above, you are safer saving for a scheduled holiday.
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Writer: More Matshediso
A stutter
needn’t be a stumbling block
T
oo many people battle with
disorder that results in an inter-
stuttering without knowing
ruption in the flow of speech.
that therapy can improve
their speech. A speech-language pathologist
The disorder is characterised by
Mogatusi says if stuttering impedes your daily activities, such as the ability to communicate
the repetition of sounds, blocks
or speak with people at work or
(no sound is produced), interjec-
school, then it is considered a
at Moses Kotane Hospital in the
tions (extra words, such as ‘um’)
disability.
North West, Gaopalelwe Mogatu-
and prolongations (stretching
si, defines stuttering as a fluency
out a sound for a long time).
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Adults are harder to treat, she says, so the disorder is best ad-
Public Sector Manager • March 2020
to Mogatusi, stuttering causes
Where to go for therapy
to acknowledge when their
anxiety in most individuals. Peo-
Mogatusi said both private and
children stutter and provide
ple who stutter might have low
public healthcare professionals
emotional support to minimise
self-esteem or low-confidence
can provide treatment to people
the likelihood of them develop-
in speaking publicly or in large
who stutter. Treatment involves
ing negative reactions.
groups.
speech modification strategies
dressed in childhood. According
Mogatusi encourages parents
“If a child is younger than four
which focus on changing the
and a parent notices signs of
stutter are usually withdrawn in
timing, tension and production
stuttering, they should not cor-
classrooms and avoid speaking.
of speech.
rect the non-fluency as it might
For instance, children who
“This causes feelings of embarrassment and shame.” Parents usually realise that
Whether a stutter can be reduced completely depends on:
be a normal non-fluency. Correcting the child might
• The severity of the stutter.
draw the child’s attention to
their children stutter from the
• How early therapy is started.
non-fluency and aggravate it
age of two because that’s
• How committed an individual
into disfluency,” she explains.
when most children start to use language. “This type of stutter is
is to therapy. “In my profession, I have seen
called normal non-fluency and
people who have overcome
children can outgrow it.
their stutter and managed it
"However, when a child aged between four and six stutters
really well.” She says the good news is that
Tips for parents to support children who stutter: Practice oral presenta-
and it lasts for more than six
government hospitals now have
tions with your child
months, it is recommended that
specialised services such as
before class presenta-
a speech-language pathologist
speech therapy, available to the
tions, to boost your
or speech therapist be consult-
public for free.
child's confidence.
ed,” says Mogatusi.
People seeking therapy must
Do not react nega-
visit their local clinic where a
tively when your child
doctor or nurse will write a refer-
stutters by, for exam-
ral letter to a hospital. The pa-
ple, getting irritated,
Stuttering can be acquired or
tient must then present the letter
annoyed or punish-
hereditary. Acquired stuttering is
to a hospital where a speech
ing your child for not
caused by brain trauma or brain
therapist is based.
What causes stuttering?
injury to the part of the brain
The speech therapist will
speaking properly. Do not speak on be-
that controls speech, whereas
conduct a fluency assessment
half of your child or in-
hereditary stuttering is passed
to determine the severity of the
terrupt him/ her when
down from parents or grandpar-
stutter, which will guide treat-
they are speaking.
ents.
ment goals for the individual.
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Writer: More Matshediso
READING CORNER
Reading to kick butt
M
asego Maritshi has a
read it to the end, it’s that
passion for reading and
engaging.
is particularly pleased
more about her favorite books and
What are some of the books that you have read that had an impact on your life? How did they impact your life?
what they have taught her.
House Rules by Jodi Picoult is a
when a word she picked up in her latest read raises a few eyebrows among friends. Maritshi, who works at the North West Department of Health, tells us
book is that every child is special, parents need to give equal attention to all their children, even the strong ones need love and attention, and things are not always as they seem.
Which books would you recommend to other people and why? I would recommend Songs of the
Humpback Whale by Jodi Picoult. It is a story about a woman who chooses to leave her emotionally abusive and distant husband and drive across the country to live
What book are you reading and why are you interested in it?
with her brother. The book taught me that it is okay to be selfish and put your-
I have read many books on the
self first. You need to be strong
Holocaust so I was intrigued to
enough to know when it is time to
finally find a book that spoke of
walk away, even small pleasures
life after the holocaust and its
amount to much more than mate-
horrors. The book I am reading
rial riches.
is We Are All Made of Glue by
What are some of the benefits that you enjoy from reading?
Marina Lewycka. It is all about misplaced families, betrayal and making things work despite hardships.
Reading enriches your vocabulary. It also provides an escape as
I haven’t
you temporarily become part of
finished
the book and forget about per-
this book yet
story about a boy with Asperger’s syndrome who is accused of
but I know I’ll
murder. The novel illustrates the struggle
Reading also reduces stress. The minute you open a book you get transported to another world and,
between the boy and his family,
when you are done, you come
the law, and his disability.
back refreshed and ready to kick
The lessons I learnt from the
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sonal hardships.
butt!
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LIMPOPO
GATEWAY TO SOUTHERN AFRICA LIMPOPO OFFICE OF THE PREMIER A summary of Premier Chupu Mathabatha‘s State of the Province Address
A GROWING ECONOMY
It is within this context, that we are implementing some
As a nation, we are faced with the reality of an
of the major catalytic projects, which are aimed at
unfavourable economic outlook which impacts negatively
stimulating economic growth and job creation. These
on our developmental objectives. This reality is manifested
projects include:
by a ow growth rate, energy supply challenges and corruption which undermine sustainable development in
•
The Musina-Makhado SEZ
our economy.
•
The proposed Tubatse SEZ
•
The revitalisation of the Industrial Parks
•
Agricultural and several mining initiatives
Nevertheless, as Limpopo, we have noted marginal improvement with regard to economic growth. Statistics show that our economy has been growing at an average rate of 1% in the recent past. And while this is certainly
As a rural province, with an abundance of arable land,
far less than what we need in order to achieve our
agriculture remains one of our economic competitive
developmental objectives, we are, however, confident
advantages. It is in this context that we are hard at work
that we have managed to place the province on a higher
to unlock the potential of agriculture in order to ensure
growth trajectory.
maximum contribution of this sector to food security, economic growth and job creation. To date, we have made remarkable progress in revitalising primary agriculture and supporting agro-processing Accordingly, we have put together a team of experts to drive the revitalisation of our agriculture and agroprocessing value chain plan. This plan, which should be finalised in June this year, will focus on: •
Research and development
•
Land availability and access
•
Finance and partnership models
•
Production, markets and logistics
•
Capacity building and training
We have committed ourselves to supporting black farmers in order to increase their entry into the mainstream food Premier Chupu Mathabatha speaks to the people of Limpopo during State of the Province Address
value chain. We are doing this through ensuring access to supportive infrastructure and the markets.
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As part of this support, I am pleased to announce that
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
the construction of Matsika pack house is underway and
Road construction works are well under way and we
is expected to be completed by June this year. Similarly,
have made great strides with regard to the mandate of
the upgrading of the tomato paste processing facility for
connecting households to the electricity grid. The target
Norjax Canning is near completion. The construction of the
we set for ourselves in terms of Limpopo Development Plan
physical infrastructure is expected to be completed by the
(LDP) was to connect 90% of households with electricity
end of this month. Commissioning is expected to happen in
by 2019. I am happy to report that we have surpassed this
May of this year.
target. As we speak, 92% of households in Limpopo are connected to electricity.
We have also commenced with the establishment of Farmer Production Support Units. These Units are the first
With regard to the delivery of low cost housing to the
phase of our Agri-Parks. They provide a cluster of services
poor of our province, to date 6 232 housing units have
for primary production, post-harvest handling, storage, as
been completed. The remainder is at various stages
well as coordination of transportation logistics.
of construction and will be completed by the end of this financial year. In terms of sanitation infrastructure, to date over 54% of our households are connected
“WE HAVE COMMITTED OURSELVES TO SUPPORTING BLACK FARMERS IN ORDER TO INCREASE THEIR ENTRY INTO THE MAINSTREAM FOOD VALUE CHAIN �
to decent sanitation infrastructure and with regard to school infrastructure, a total of 515 schools in the province will benefit from a process of constructing decent school sanitation. Limpopo has long embraced the urgency of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. We are doing exceptionally well with regard to the task of establishing core access points in municipalities and extending new fibre networks across the Province. We are doing this by ensuring that we expand the footprint of the broadband network into our deep rural areas.
Mining and ancillary services dominate our provincial
In October 2019 we approved a turnaround strategy for the
economy at 25% contribution to the GDP. During the
Great North Transport. With a capital injection of
period under review, Limpopo accounted for 24% of
R380 million over the METF period we have begun to
national mining output.
implement this strategy. We have since purchased 75 buses. Through our bus subsidy programme we continue
Despite being a dominant sector in our provincial
to ensure that the price of public transport, which is the
economy, employment in this sector has decreased from
largest mode of transport for the poor, remain affordable.
106 000 to 86 000 jobs between the 4th quarter of 2018 and
This in turn helps to ensure that the poor and the working
the 4th quarter of 2019. The industry has committed a total
class use their income on important social items such
investment of R36.3 billion in the next five years.
as food and clothing. This subsidy sustains over 2000 permanent jobs in the industry. In the coming financial
Tourism is another economic competitive advantage for
year, we have set aside an amount of over R814 million to
our province. Notwithstanding the sluggish economy, this
support the public transport industry.
sector remains one of the most resilient of our economy. The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) remains a In 2018, it contributed R109 billion to the national GDP
key government intervention in the lives of the poor and
and employed 1.5 million people. It is reported that the
unemployed. This programme provides short to medium
international tourist arrivals in Limpopo recorded 2.2 million
term employment and skills development to our people.
during the period under review. This pattern is indicative
Phase 4 of the EPWP program has a target of over 475 000
of a constant increase in international arrivals to the
work opportunities. Thus far we have already managed to
Province. We are rated the most visited province with
create 42 332 work opportunities through the Environment,
regard to domestic travel. In 2018, our province welcomed
Culture and Social sectors. In addition, the non state sector
3.3 million visitors.
has contributed over 25 000 Work opportunities.
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EDUCATION FOR ALL Investing in the education of our children is without doubt an investment in the future of our country. Every single school in this province had textbooks and learner- teachersupport-material when schools re-opened in January.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Youth development is at the apex of our priorities as government. Some of the challenges affecting young people are the issues of unemployment, substance abuse and the lack of skills. We have launched a youth skills development initiative. Through a partnership with MSC College Polokwane, Gijima and MicSETA, we have placed over 300 young people on a skills augmentation programme which is a 12 months learnership.
Improved access to basic services and the capacity of local government are mutually inter-related. It is against this
With regard to the National Youth Service Programme,
back-drop that as a measure of improving the capacity of
the province has collaborated with MerSETA for Welding
our municipalities to carry out their constitutional mandate,
Learnership at NQF level 4 and Trade Test for 62 learners,
we have put support systems in place to: attract and retain
which will be completed in May this year. In addition,
the best skills, particularly in the areas of engineering, town
our Artisan partnership with SEDA Limpopo has provided
planning, financial and project management; build the
opportunities to 72 learners in our Jewelry Incubator
capacity of municipalities to provide basic services; work
Programme. This artisan programme will continue until 2021.
with municipalities to support local economic development through a sound regulatory regime.
ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE We are on course towards our vision for an HIV free
SAFER COMMUNITIES
generation. We have registered drastic reduction in the
In the coming financial year, an amount of no less than R13
Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV. We are currently below
million has been allocated to the fight against substance
the World Health Organisation target of 1% with latest figures
abuse, including treatment and the rehabilitation of
showing around 0.7 % transmission rate. We currently have
victims. We will also spend over R62 million to assist
almost 317 000 patients who remain on their ARV treatment.
the victims of crime and violence to rebuild their lives through our victim empowerment programmes. We must
“WE ARE ON COURSE TOWARDS OUR VISION FOR AN HIV FREE GENERATION�
also commend the efforts of our police and the law enforcement agencies in the Province in tackling crime, particularly Gender Based Violence. In the recent past we have seen increased incidences of violence perpetrated against women and children. This has been met with swift reaction from the police.
BUILDING A CAPABLE DEVELOPMENT STATE
AFRICA AND A BETTER WORLD
We have completely eliminated disclaimer and adverse
We applaud the finalisation of the Africa Free Trade
audit opinions in provincial administration. In the last audit
Agreement. As Limpopo we will continue to integrate
we managed to receive two clean audit opinions. The
our developmental plans and work with the rest of the
number of unqualified audit opinions has also increased.
Southern African Development Community, SADC. We are
The target for this administration is to substantially reduce
a gateway to the rest of Southern Africa and we must be
the number of qualified audit opinions and increase the
seen leading the way with regard to the socio-economic
number of clean audits. To achieve this, we need to deal
integration of the region.
with the issues of irregular expenditure in the provincial administration. In this regard, I have directed the MEC
CONTACT:
for Provincial Treasury to attend to this matter, including
Address: Office Of The Premier Limpopo 40 Hans van Rensburg, Mowaneng Building, Polokwane, 0699
providing necessary financial management support across all government departments and entities.
Email: www.limpopo.gov.za | Tel: 015 287 6000
CAR REVIEWS
Writer: Ashref Ismail
Corolla Quest – New or deja vu? T
aking an outgoing model,
and Corolla Quest ranges, which
ond quarter of this year, Toyota SA
repackaging it into an af-
continued selling alongside their
has cleverly decided to relaunch
fordable product and thus
newer siblings albeit at a lower
the outgoing Corolla as the new
extending its lifespan is not a new
price. Consumers, who were more
Quest thus offering the space and
strategy. Volkswagen came up with
concerned with value-for-money
comfort of a C-segment sedan at
this market strategy more than
than driving the latest shape,
a B-segment price.
three decades ago with the highly
bought into the idea.
successful VW Golf, which subse-
Toyota’s old slogan: “Everything
First launched in 2014, the Corolla Quest sold 63 966 units making
quently took on various iterations
keeps going right” is one that
them highly popular among small
of the Citi Golf series and went on
cannot be taken for granted
families, rental companies and
to become a textbook case study
anymore. Times have changed
ride-hail taxi services at a time
on how to keep a model selling
and while reliability, durability and
when SUVs are all the rage.
for over 30 years. The VW Vivo is
value-for-money are still major
another example of this highly suc-
priorities, buyers are demanding
adamant that the new Quest,
cessful marketing strategy.
more comfort, space and style
based on the previous generation
At the launch Toyota was
Other companies have also
for less money. So, while the 12th
Corolla, was not just a de-specced
tried it, but none have been as
generation Corolla is readying for
model. Instead it underwent
successful as Toyota with its Tazz
release in South Africa in the sec-
a thorough development pro-
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1.8l engine is that the torque figure is not only higher but also produced 1 200rpm earlier, compared to the 1.6. fuel consumption listed as 7.0l/100km for manual models and 6.3l/100km for models equipped with the automatic option – which Toyota claims is actually better than the outgoing 1.6l mill. All Quest models now come with driver, passenger and driverknee airbags – while the Prestige and Exclusive models receive side airbags too. Vehicle Stabilgramme aimed at maintaining the quality, reliability and durabil-
Model line-up and pricing
ity Control with Hill Assist Control,
1.8 Quest
R249 900
ABS, EBD, Isofix, LED daytime
ity level, while implementing cost
1.8 Quest CVT
R270 400
running lights and rear fog lights
reduction to the ultimate benefit
1.8 Quest Prestige
R286 500
are standard across the board.
1.8 Quest Prestige CVT
R296 800
All models also feature auto
1.8 Quest Exclusive
R307 400
1.8 Quest Exclusive CVT
door-lock with remote operation,
R317 700
electric windows, air-conditioner,
of the customer. There are three models available in different specification levels: Standard, Prestige and Exclusive.
steering wheel switches, follow-
One would be hard-pressed to
of a black and blue combination
me-home headlamps, radio/CD
identify any noticeable differenc-
textile with a fixed rear seat. Pres-
with USB, Aux and a minimum of
es in the new Quest, but when
tige variants are equipped with a
four integrated speakers.
parked next to the outgoing Co-
fabric and leather combination
rolla, one will notice slight chang-
– available in either blue/black
upgrade to a touchscreen DVD
es to the front fascia, bumpers,
or grey with red accents. The
audio system with six speakers,
headlight trim and more signifi-
range-topping Exclusive features
reverse camera, cruise control,
cantly, the front fog-lamps which
a black leather interior with silver
leather steering wheel, combina-
have now been phased out.
contrast stitching and a 60/40
tion fabric and leather seats plus
At the rear, the number plate
split rear bench.
16-inch alloy wheels. The Exclusive
garnish has been changed from chrome to body colour.
A great decision was to employ
The Prestige models receive an
grade adds auto air-conditioner,
the 1.8l mill which produces
push start with keyless entry, TFT-
10 kW and 173Nm at 4000rpm
colour instrument cluster, leather
three interior trim combinations.
across the three-model range.
seats, rain-sensing wipers and LED
The standard model makes use
One of the advantages of the
headlamps.
The Corolla Quest comes in
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FEATURE FOOD AND WINE
Compiled by: Gilda Narsimdas
Turn over
new leaves
F
ollowing a vegetarian diet
Vegetarian diets are sustainable
has taken on a whole new
because it’s simple to grow veg-
meaning as people be-
gies in your own backyard. We’ve
Ancient grain and pomegranate salad with crispy onions and feta (Serves 2)
come more aware of the effects
gathered some delicious meals
Ingredients
of livestock farming and its effect
you can try out from Christine
80g bulgur wheat
on the environment, not to men-
Capendale, Disney Cookabout’s
80g quinoa
tion the treatment of animals.
consultant chef.
400ml water 150g cooked, drained chickpeas 100g cooked, drained lentils 50ml chopped mint 50ml chopped parsley Seeds of ½ pomegranate or one small pomegranate Salt and black pepper for seasoning Dressing: 30ml pomegranate molasses 1 garlic clove, crushed 15ml honey 30ml olive oil Finely grated zest of ½ lemon 15ml freshly squeezed lemon juice 5ml Dijon mustard or any mild mustard of choice
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Salt and pepper for seasoning To serve: 60ml crispy onion rings or flakes 100g feta cheese, cubed Extra mint for garnish Method: Add the bulgur wheat, quinoa and water to a medium-sized saucepan and bring to the boil on medium heat. Add some salt and cook for 15 minutes with lid on the saucepan until all the liquid has been absorbed. Spoon the cooked quinoa and bulgur wheat into a large bowl
2.5ml cumin seeds
Method:
to cool down quickly. After a few
5ml baking powder
Grease a small ovenproof dish
minutes, add the chickpeas,
2.5ml salt
and pre-heat the oven to 170°C.
lentils, mint, parsley and pome-
150g corn kernels
Heat a non-stick pan and toast
granate seeds.
Pinch of chilli flakes
the sunflower seeds on medium
2 spring onions, chopped
heat until golden brown. Re-
Combine all the ingredients for
30ml chopped coriander
move from the heat and cool.
the dressing in a small jug and
30ml chopped parsley
mix well. Add the dressing and
10ml honey
Mix together the flour, maize,
toss through the salad.
1 egg
cumin seeds, baking powder
120g low fat yoghurt
and salt. Add the corn kernels
Serve the salad topped with the
30ml olive oil
to the dry ingredients as well as
crispy onion, feta and some mint
40g grated cheddar cheese
the chilli flakes, spring onion, coriander and the parsley and mix
as garnish. Topping:
well. Add the cooled, toasted
Cornbread with cheddar and herbs (Serves 2)
40g grated cheddar cheese
sunflower seeds and grated
A few thinly sliced red onion
cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
rings
30ml sunflower seeds
12 cocktail tomatoes, halved
In another bowl combine the
40g cake flour
and seasoned with salt and
honey, egg, yoghurt and olive
60g maize meal
pepper
oil. Add the yoghurt mixture
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FOOD AND WINE
to the corn mixture and mix
Salt and pepper for seasoning
lightly to combine and make the
Add the soaked, drained lentils, tomato paste, chopped to-
Pesto
mato and the stock and simmer
(Make the full quantity of pesto
(cook on low heat with lid on
Pour the cornbread mixture into
but only use a teaspoon)
saucepan) for about 20 minutes
the prepared dish and scatter
200ml coriander leaves
until the lentils are soft and the
over the cheese, onion rings
2 garlic cloves, crushed
sauce thick. Add a bit more
and the tomatoes. Bake in the
20g toasted cashew nuts
liquid if necessary. Taste and
oven for about 20–25 minutes or
60ml olive oil
adjust the seasoning. Mix in the
until a skewer comes out clean.
Salt and black pepper to taste
chopped Swiss chard and cook
batter.
until it has wilted. Eat warm as a braai side or
Method:
with a salad for a delicious and
Heat the oil in a saucepan and
Serve with the pesto and the
healthy meal. You can serve this
add the onion, garlic and gin-
crispy onion with brown basmati
dish with a chakalaka sauce on
ger. Cook for two minutes while
rice.
the side.
stirring, then add all the spices (chili, cumin, coriander, paprika,
Lentil stew with Swiss chard and coriander pesto (Serves 2)
turmeric, cinnamon stick and
Ingredients
minute.
allspice). Cook for another
*To make the pesto, blend together all the ingredients with a stick blender until smooth.
125g red lentils, soaked in water for 30 minutes 15ml olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 5ml grated ginger Pinch chili flakes (add to taste) 2.5ml ground cumin 2.5ml ground coriander 2.5ml smoked paprika 2.5ml turmeric 1 cinnamon stick Pinch allspice 30ml tomato paste 200ml chopped tomato 375ml vegetable or chicken stock 250ml chopped Swiss chard 60ml crispy onion flakes for serving
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ICT Advisory Services ICT governance; strategic planning (enterprise architecture); information security management; business continuity planning; ERP Implementation; business process re-engineering; project management; ICT service management; and business analysis. ICT Assurance Services General and application control reviews; ICT governance reviews; ICT strategy reviews; systems reviews; network and security management audits; network penetration testing; system performance reviews; business continuity plan reviews; and CAATS. TRAINING LGSETA Morar Incorporated is an accredited training service provider. This accreditation enables us to provide support to the National Treasury in its institutional reforms of local government. We provide this training to all municipalities. Get in touch with us today to bring you global quality, African Solutions! www.morar.co.za
NICE-TO-HAVES
Writer: Nicholas Francis
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1. Natural Life bamboo wrapped double wall flask, R230. 2. Woolworths carrot and celery fingers, 200g, R18.99. 3. Safari mixed nuts, 300g, R141.99. 4. Disney – Frozen: My Mega Book of Fun, R129. 5. The 5am Club by Robin Sharma, R205. 6. PVP 8-Bit hand-held game console, R299.
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8. Neck pillow and eye mask set, Typo, R129. 9. Dettol hand sanitizer, 50ml, R29.99. 10. Eco snack pack cooler bag, Yuppiechef, R229. 11. Campground emergency first aid kit, R175.
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