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Contents: May 2019
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Regulars Conversations with leaders Energy Minister Jeff Radebe explains the role independent power producers play in the country’s electricity supply
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Women in the public sector Dr Zuki Jafta was instrumental in opening the first oncology ward in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape
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Trailblazer Ziyaad Isaacs is helping South Africa explore the vast space that surrounds our planet
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Vital stats Fast facts at your fingertips
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In other news News you need to know when you are on the go
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Provincial focus Go Ghaap! Route set to boost tourism in the Northern Cape
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Management and professional development Solomon Mahlangu was committed to fighting for equal rights and freedom for all South Africans
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Public sector appointments Who is new in government?
Features 30
Free and fair elections for SA South Africans have voted, now its time to build a new cabinet
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What happens after elections South Africa is preparing for the sixth democratic government following successful elections
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2019 National Orders part of SA’s first silver jubilee Government hails individuals for the various roles they play in changing the nation and world for the better
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Radio Freedom equipment finds a home in Freedom Park Radio equipment from one of the oldest liberation radio stations in Africa has been handed to the Freedom Park Museum
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The history of Radio Freedom Radio Freedom's role in democracy
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Investment drive bearing fruits Nissan’s R3 billion investment in its Rosslyn plant will create jobs and boost the economy
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MESSAGE FEATURE FROM THE MINISTER
Restoring the dignity of
workers through a living wage
A
s the country marks
should earn a wage of below R20
put a considerable amount of
Worker’s Month in May, it is
per hour. Employers are now legally
work into ensuring that the law
imperative to reflect on ef-
bound to pay fair and decent
is effectively implemented. There
forts being made by government to
wages. In addition, employees now
are currently more than 1 300
better the circumstances of workers,
have strong channels to contest any
inspectors who have been assigned
particularly those who are being ex-
unfair labour practices related to the
to monitor compliance amongst
ploited by unscrupulous employers.
compensation they receive for
businesses and within government
their work.
itself. Employers found to be non-
One of the far-reaching interventions is the introduction
compliant face harsh penalties,
of the National Minimum Wage
including paying an amount
(NMW), which came into effect on
equal to twice the value of the
1 January 2019.
underpayment or twice the
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s
monthly wage.
signing of the NMW Bill into law in
The department has also said
December 2018 has long been
that it is in the process of naming
the focus of the African National
and shaming employers who fail
Congress-led government. During
to comply, by posting them on the
apartheid, instances of exploitation,
department’s website. This illustrates
unfair working hours and unpaid
that government will not tolerate the
salaries were common yet abhorrent labour practices. These deplorable injustices lingered in democratic South Africa
contravention of the NMW law. Minister of Communications Stella Ndabeni- Abrahams.
We have noted good compliance
Meanwhile, we applaud all employers who are honouring their commitments to abide by
too. Despite new laws supporting
from the majority of employers, thus
the new law. Both the public and
fair working conditions for all,
ensuring that their employees earn
private sectors need to realise the
many employers continued to
a fair monthly salary.
importance of this law in alleviating
subject employees to poor working
However, some employers are
conditions and unacceptably
making futile attempts to circumvent
low wages.
the new law. By the end of March,
The introduction of the NMW is
poverty and closing the significant wage gap in South Africa. Every public servant can play a
the Council for Conciliation,
role in safeguarding the NMW Act
a monumental victory for workers
Mediation and Arbitration received
of 2018, from the inspectors and
and has cemented the right of all
referrals for 204 employers who were
officials tasked with legally enforcing
working South Africans to earn a
failing to pay amounts owing
it, to those who can report employers
decent living.
to employees.
suspected of not complying with it.
The NMW stipulates that no worker
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MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING DIRECTOR-GENERAL
Africa stands united the effective functioning of the AU.
the AU. This further illustrates the
From the days of former President
continent’s confidence in South
Nelson Mandela, our leaders have
Africa and this gives President
always been respected across the
Ramaphosa the opportunity to
continent as key decision makers
further advance the interests of
and influencers in the areas of
Africa as a whole.
economic development, peacemaking and social well-being. Our country is undoubtedly in a
is concerned about the reported attacks on foreign nationals in
better position to deal decisively
the country recently and we urge
with some of the socio-economic
law enforcement agencies to
and political challenges we are
ensure that perpetrators of these
s one of the most devel-
still facing. The AU gives us the
violent acts are brought to book.
oped countries in Africa,
perfect vehicle to use this position
South Africa is one of the
to drive positive change in the rest
democracy governed by laws
of Africa.
and as such we expect everyone
Phumla Williams, GCIS Acting Director-General.
A
On a different note, government
powerhouses of the continent. This bestows us with the great responsi-
The sterling work done by
South Africa is a constitutional
working and living in the country
bility not only to set an example for
the South African Government
to be doing so legally and obey
the rest of Africa, but also to assist in
through the South African National
South Africa’s laws in their totality.
any way we can with solving press-
Defence Force and various health
Citizens from across the African
ing issues faced by other countries.
and social-welfare organisations
continent supported our struggle
Africa Month focuses on the
during the recent devastating
for freedom and made immense
unity and collaboration of all
floods in our neighbouring
sacrifices to provide safety and
African countries in the pursuit
countries – Mozambique,
refuge to our people in exile.
of freedom, prosperity and social
Zimbabwe and Malawi – is a
South Africa has a high number
well-being. This sense of unity
perfect illustration of how much
of foreign nationals who are inte-
extends all the way back to 1963,
we are willing and prepared to
grated into communities across
when Africa became the pioneer
help other nations. Instead of
the country and government
in establishing the Organisation of
sitting back and watching from
calls on all South Africans and
African Unity – the first continental
afar, government immediately
foreign nationals to live
organisation of its kind. Today its
mobilised resources and expert
in harmony.
successor, the African Union (AU),
assistance needed to save
continues this important work of
lives and start rebuilding areas
not view Africa as a continent
bringing together heads of state to
devastated by Cyclone Idai.
of separate nations, but as a
seek collaborative solutions to the
Next year, President Cyril
problems plaguing the continent. South Africa plays a pivotal role in
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During this Africa Month, let us
united one that is working towards
Ramaphosa will assume another
achieving and sustaining peace
leadership role as chairperson of
and prosperity.
Public Sector Manager • May 2019
Writer: More Matshediso
CONVERSATIONS WITH LEADERS
Energy Minister Jef f Radebe at t he launc h of t he Integrated Energy Centre Launc h in Bushbuc k Ridge, Mpumalanga.
Independent power producers provide solutions to energy problems
I
ndependent power producers
be traced back as far as 1998 to
ensure energy security, promotion
(IPPs) could be the answer to the
the White Paper on Energy Policy,
of environmentally friendly energy
country’s energy challenges and
which articulated the objective to
carriers and access to affordable
become a catalyst for economic
restructure South Africa’s electricity
and reliable energy for all
upliftment.
supply and encourage competi-
South Africans.
Government’s Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Programme
tion within the energy sector. The Department of Energy is
Benefits of IPPs
(REIPPPP), launched in 2011, aims
responsible for ensuring develop-
Explaining the benefits that are
to facilitate private sector invest-
ment, utilisation and management
associated with IPP projects to PSM,
ment into grid-connected renew-
of South Africa’s energy sources.
Minister Radebe said IPPs fund
able energy generation. Already, it
As the country’s economy contin-
their own projects and bear all
has attracted R209.4 billion in com-
ues to grow, energy is increasingly
risks, including the loss of revenue
mitted private sector investment.
becoming a key focus.
should their plants be delayed,
According to the Minister of
The aim of the department is to
Energy, Jeff Radebe, the decision
formulate energy policies, regulato-
to attract private sector invest-
ry frameworks and legislation, and
ment into the power sector can
oversee their implementation to
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be over budget or not perform as expected. “The buyer does not pay the IPP until it delivers electricity to the
Public Sector Manager • May 2019
grid. This is different from the public sector model where the consumer pays prior to the first spade hitting the ground,” he said. “Mechanisms are in place to
“The buyer does not pay the IPP until it delivers electricity to the grid. This is different from the public sector model where the consumer pays prior to the first spade hitting the ground,”
ensure that these IPPs do not have an impact on the buyers’ balance
“This is less than five percent
labour-intensive as well as techno-
sheet, and to minimise contingent
of the total energy sold to the
logically advanced, which means
liabilities for the fiscus. The IPPs
consumer. Without the contribution
they build new jobs and skills.
have a marginal impact on the
of the renewable energy IPPs, the
Minister Radebe said the REIPPPP
overall tariff that is approved by the
current load shedding would be
had created 37 499 job years as at
national regulator,” the
much worse,” the Minister said.
September 2018. Of these, 31 522
Minister added. He said the IPPs protect the
He added that the 27 recently signed renewable energy IPPs will
were during construction and 5 977 during operations.
consumer from cost overruns, poor
provide an additional 2 305 MW
“Most of the 27 recently signed
plant performance, mismanage-
(contracted) capacity, of which
projects are in construction and
ment and, in real terms, the con-
3 72 MW from six projects will
employing people so this num-
sumer pays a fixed tariff escalated
come on line between October
ber will still grow significantly. It is
by the consumer price index per
2019 and March 2020, with the rest
expected that 114 266 job years
annum, or less, for the duration of
scheduled to come on line in the
will be created for the 112 projects
the contract.
2020/2021 financial year.
procured to date.”
To date, government has pro-
These renewable energy projects
The IPP programme has been a
cured 6 422 Megawatt (MW) of
are located in all nine provinces,
substantial stimulus for establish-
electricity from 112 renewable
and more specifically in poor and
ing local manufacturing capac-
energy IPPs through seven bid win-
under-resourced rural communities.
ity. Technology and component
dows. These include bid windows
manufacturers’ current local
one to four, bid window 3.5 solely
New jobs and skills
content commitments amount to
for concentrated solar PV with
Furthermore, the Minister said the
R67.1 billion and R45.3 billion has
storage technology, and two bid
REIPPPP has had significant direct
been spent against these commit-
windows for the small renewable
impacts on the economy, job
ments to date.
energy programme with a com-
creation, community upliftment,
bined capacity of 200 MW.
economic transformation and cli-
ments exclude amounts spent on
mate change, and these benefits
finance charges, land costs, mobi-
will continue into the future.
lisation fees and cost associated
The Minister said government procured about 863.3 MW of electricity from two coal IPPs in one bid window.
The Minister said these commit-
He stressed that IPPs help al-
with distribution and connections.
leviate pressure on the National
Another impact of the IPP pro-
Revenue Fund and create the
gramme on the economy is its
able energy IPPs have been
fiscal space for Eskom to recover
contribution to broad-based black
connected to the national grid,
from its financial and operational
economic empowerment and the
providing an additional 3 876 MW
challenges.
creation of black industrialists.
Of these, 63 projects by renew-
of electricity generation capacity.
Public Sector Manager • May 2019
In addition, IPPs are capital and
Minister Radebe said Black
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CONVERSATIONS WITH LEADERS South African equity shareholding
revenues and the respective socio-
sector alone contributes close to
in the REIPPPP has progressively in-
economic and enterprise devel-
80 percent of total emissions, of
creased with each bidding round.
opment contributions increase
which 50 percent are from electric-
substantially,” Minister Radebe said.
ity generation and liquid
“The South African equity shareholding across bid window one
“Local communities have ben-
fuel production.
to bid window four and small bid
efited from over R1 billion spent to
windows one and two equates
date by IPPs on education, health,
simply be sterilised because we
to 52 percent (R31.4 billion) of
and social welfare and enterprise
have not exploited technology
total equity (R60.9 billion), which
development projects. Over 40 per-
innovations to use them. The timing
is substantially more than the 40
cent of contributions to date have
of the transition to a low-carbon
percent requirement. Across the
been awarded by IPPs.”
economy must be done in a man-
value-chain, black ownership of
With regard to bursaries awarded
“Our vast coal deposits cannot
ner that is just and sensitive to the
21 percent has been secured,
through the programme, the larg-
potential impacts on jobs and
including in engineering, procure-
est portion of the bursaries were
local communities in the areas
ment, construction, operations and
awarded to African and coloured
around the coal mines,” Minister
maintenance,” the Minister said.
students at university level
Radebe said.
(76 percent).
Community trusts
Discovery of gas at the southern Cape
ownership is structured through the
Government energy plans
establishment of community trusts.
Speaking about plans that govern-
large gas find by energy company
ment has for the energy sector,
Total on the coast of South Africa,
receive R27.1 billion net income
the Minister said only projects
around 275 kilometres south of
(dividends from their shareholding
under the Renewable Energy IPP
Mossel Bay, has the potential to be
over the 20-year life of these com-
Programme have been contracted
a game changer for South Africa.
mitted projects).
to date.
He added that local community
Qualifying communities will
IPPs are required to contribute
He said the renewable en-
The Minister said the recent
He said the gas could be converted into petrol and electricity and
a minimum of 1-1.5 percent of
ergy IPPs contribution to climate
holds the potential of millions of
projected revenues accrued over
change objectives cannot be dis-
Rands in tax revenue.
the 20-year project operational life
puted, with carbon emission reduc-
toward socio-economic develop-
tions of 33.2 million tonnes (Mton)
be the wherewithal to address
ment initiatives.
carbon dioxide (CO2) and water
poverty, inequality and jobs.
“The REIPPPP projects have committed R27 billion to such initiatives. With every new IPP on the grid,
savings of 39.2 million kilolitres
Furthermore, he said, this could
“In the long term, this will enable
achieved by 31 December 2018.
regional growth as the area could
In addition, he said the energy
be developed as a major regional gas and energy hub, offering
Local communities have benefited from over R1 billion spent to date by IPPs on education, health, and social welfare and enterprise development projects.
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technological expertise, support, repairs and maintenance and infrastructure development for the gas industry on the east coast of Africa,” the Minister said.
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Dr Zuki Jafta puts people first 14
Public Sector Manager • May 2019
D
riven by a need to help
caravans that would house the
to Frere Hospital, Dr Jafta looks
the poor, oncologist Dr
new unit.
at their files to determine if they
Zuki Jafta was instrumental
After cleaning the old caravans,
could instead be treated in Mthatha.
in the opening of the first oncol-
she started collecting old beds
ogy ward in Mthatha in the Eastern
that were not in use at the hospi-
“The treatment we are providing
Cape.
tal and from the nearby Mthatha
for the patients in Mthatha means
General Hospital.
that a large number of them don’t
Born in neighbouring Qumbu, Dr Jafta said she saw the need
These beds and other equip-
have to go to East London. Those
to open a ward specifically for
ment she received from donations
still referred are in need of radiol-
cancer patients at the Nelson
was Dr Jafta’s first steps in setting
ogy treatment,” she said.
Mandela Academic Hospital after
up the unit.
Today, instead of sleeping in chairs, the patients are comfort-
witnessing the suffering of people who regularly had to commute to
Empathy for patients
ably housed in an old caravan
East London for treatment.
She explained that there are too
park at the Mthatha hospital
few oncologists in South Africa,
before being transported in the
especially in rural areas.
morning to East London.
The new oncology unit services people from Mthatha and the surrounding towns. Dr Jafta said
“Being Xhosa and understand-
before the ward was opened,
ing the distances people were
many patients from outlying towns
travelling to see an oncologist in
Cancer awareness programmes
such as Lusikisiki would have to
East London and understanding
Dr Jafta said the availability of
travel for about four days to get
the challenges that the residents
an oncologist in Mthatha has al-
treatment at Frere Hospital in East
of the former Transkei face, I had
lowed for greater cancer aware-
London, where the doctor was
great empathy for what patients
ness programmes which has re-
then based.
were going through.
sulted in more people coming for
“The patients were feeling ne-
check-ups after noticing worrying
night sleeping in chairs at the
glected and the journey to East
symptoms. This in turn has resulted
Mthatha hospital before being
London made them feel worse. I
in more people being diagnosed
transported via patient transport
felt that it was necessary to take
in the early stages of the disease,
vehicles to the Frere Hospital in
oncology services closer to
which improves their prognosis.
East London.
the people.
The patients would spend the
After recognising the need for
“When I was hired [as an
“Due to our awareness initiatives, we are seeing an increase
patients to have an oncology
oncologist at Nelson Mandela
in the number of patients who
unit close to them Dr Jafta spoke
Academic Hospital], my mission
need radiotherapy treatment as
to the hospital’s CEO about the
was to reduce the number of
their cancers are detected earlier
possibility of opening the unit at
patients travelling to East London
instead of when they are very
Nelson Mandela Academic Hos-
for treatment and so we designed
advanced,” she said.
pital. After getting the go-ahead
a system to stop any unnecessary
from management, the oncolo-
travel,” she said.
gist set about converting unused
Public Sector Manager • May 2019
Now, before patients are sent
Dr Jafta’s next aim is therefore to acquire a radiology machine for the Nelson Mandela Academic
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WOMEN IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Hospital because this will reduce
director of clinical governance in
being awarded the Local Hero of
the number of transferred
2010 and 2011, before moving to
the Border Coastal branch by the
patients.
the Nelson Mandela Academic
South African Medical Association
Hospital.
last year.
“The patients we see in Mthatha are very happy as they can now
Nomalanga Makwedini, the
travel from home and get treat-
People-first philosophy
CEO of the Nelson Mandela Aca-
ment all on the same day,” she
The opening of the oncology
demic Hospital, is full of praise for
said.
ward is yet another example of
Dr Jafta.
Dr Jafta, who used to see
how Dr Jafta practises a people-
Makwedini said her most out-
around 50 patients a month, now
first philosophy. Working with
standing contribution is the early
sees around 550, which is largely
provincial government in 2002, Dr
treatment and convenience that patients who don’t require radio-
thanks to the awareness programmes she has initiated. She also still sees patients at Frere Hospital. She started working in the public sector in 2000 as an intern at Frere Hospital after completing her degree. Her initial qualification, in 1994, was a BSc in Microbiology and Botany at Rhodes University. She then switched her focus to medicine and graduated from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in 1999. She qualified as an oncologist in
“The patients we see in Mthatha are very happy as they can now travel from home and get treatment all on the same day.”
2016 and has a Master’s degree
therapy now enjoy. “Our patients come from far along the coast, from Port St Johns, from Lusikisiki, from Flagstaff and all those places. Usually, when they arrive here, they are on their second day of travel.” She said before the arrival of Dr Jafta at the hospital, patients would have to be transported in two buses to East London. “Since 2018, we have managed to service people here and curb that travelling. We still send them to East London for radiation but most of them are seen by our
in Public Health from the University
Jafta led efforts to introduce Nevi-
of the Western Cape, a diploma
rapine for the treatment of HIV
in Palliative Health from UCT and
infection in adults and children.
now able to provide prescription
a fellowship in Radiotherapy and
Then in 2007, she was involved
chemotherapy drugs.
Oncology from the Colleges of
in the province’s antiretroviral
Medicine of South Africa.
programme.
She held different positions at
The Head of the Clinical Unit at
doctor here,” said Makwedini. She added that the hospital is
Makwedini said they are now looking to expand the unit and recently requested more equipment
Frere Hospital, including at the
the Nelson Mandela Hospital has
from the national Department
research unit in 2002 and acting
been recognised for her work,
of Health.
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Writer: More Matshediso
Ziyaad Isaacs' job is out of this world
H
e might be earth-bound
observatories. It is responsible for
but Ziyaad Isaacs is help-
research, infrastructure and data
ing South Africa explore
for monitoring the near-Earth
the vast space that surrounds
space environment. In simple
our planet.
terms, the agency mainly works
The 27 year old is a systems technician at the South African
with satellites. The scope of SANSA’s space
National Space Agency (SANSA)
science activities includes fun-
where he is tasked with providing
damental and applied space
and in good condition to pro-
support to scientists and re-
physics research, post-graduate
duce the desired information,” he
searchers working for the agency.
student training, science ad-
explained.
He joined SANSA about five
vancement, space weather
“Without our team, researchers
years ago and has been do-
monitoring and the provision
would most definitely struggle to
ing his job with zeal ever since.
of geomagnetic field-related
do their job because they need
Isaacs’ work includes procuring,
services on a commercial and
to make use of the facilities we
preparing, building, installing
private basis.
install and maintain, as well as
and maintaining SANSA’s space
the data that some of my team
monitoring instruments, which are
Collecting data
located in remote sites in different
Isaacs works with a team of
parts of southern Africa.
experts in the Engineering and
that comes with his job and
Data Acquisition section of
Isaacs finds it thrilling because
these instruments is used to study
SANSA. The responsibility of the
he gets to learn how different
the Earth’s magnetic field,” Isaacs
entire team is to ensure that data
people live their lives. It also
told PSM.
is collected in order for research-
encourages him to appreciate
ers to do their work.
being different from other people.
“The data that is captured by
SANSA reports to the Department of Science and Technol-
“My job is mainly to ensure that
members collect,” he added. Travelling is one of the perks
He travels mainly to parts of
ogy and it forms part of the
instruments needed by scientists
South Africa, Botswana
worldwide network of magnetic
and researchers are available
and Namibia.
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Public Sector Manager • May 2019
“As a young man who grew up
steps that you need in order to
tries in South Africa.
in the streets of Athlone in Cape
succeed. The best way to stand
Town, I find my job to be very ex-
out in any field of work is to do
high in our country and many
citing because travelling exposes
it right. It is also important to
parts of the world, so there are
me to other people’s cultures
continuously improve yourself to
many opportunities for young
and that broadens my mind,”
keep up with new trends,” Isaacs
people,” he said.
he said. For Isaacs to qualify for this job
added. Before occupying his current po-
“The demand for scientists is still
Isaacs also encouraged young people to consider pursuing arti-
and to possess the skills that he
sition, he worked as an electron-
san careers because it improves
has, he had to take mathematics,
ics technician from 2011.
the chances of them getting jobs
physical science and geography in high school.
Like any other job, his comes with challenges, and one of them
when they have the necessary qualifications.
He went on to obtain a National
is constantly having to learn new
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
ways of doing things as technol-
skills, you become a rescuer in
at the Cape Peninsula University
ogy keeps evolving.
your workplace because eve-
“When you have artisan-related
of Technology so that he could
“New instruments are regularly
meet the basic requirements of
introduced in this industry. For ex-
special skills are needed. For ex-
his position.
ample, in many countries across
ample, the job that I do requires
the world where companies
me to have multiple skills and I
provide services similar to SANSA,
am able to perform my duties
fibre technology is being used
because I have more than one
Isaacs aspires to go up the ranks
to replace copper wires, and us-
set of skills,” he said.
and become a manager in
ing this type of new technology
the field of engineering, and he
is one of the things that I had
Month, he said South Africans
believes that getting more experi-
to learn on the job in order to
should be proud of who they are
ence and excelling at what he
stay relevant to the industry,” he
and love their country so that
does will make his dream come
explained.
they will be able to spread the
Continuous improvement
true. “Space science and technology
Geo-magnetism is another thing that he learned on the job.
rywhere you go, people with
As the country celebrates Africa
love across the continent. Isaacs said that not many South Africans are aware that the coun-
is a growing product of South Afday. Engineering-related careers
Opportunities for the youth
are somehow attached to that as
Isaacs said engineering and
that space science and tech-
well, so there is a lot of opportuni-
science-related jobs require one
nology is at the cutting edge in
ties for young people like me,” he
to love what they do in order to
South Africa and that our country
said.
do it well.
has a space agency,” he said.
rica and it is getting bigger every
“The corporate ladder will al-
He encourages young people to
try has a space agency. “Many people are not aware
For this reason, Isaacs always
ways have a few missing steps so
consider a future in science, tech-
has a lot of explaining to do
it’s up to you as a young person
nology and engineering because
every time someone asks him
to go out there and find those
it is one of the ever-growing indus-
what he does for a living.
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VITAL STATS
Source: Statistics South Africa
The driving force behind provincial economies
E
Fact 2: Gauteng’s GDP per capita is double that of Eastern Cape
industry in Eastern Cape and
provides a portrait of South Africa’s
Not only is Gauteng the province
eng and Limpopo. This shows the
provincial economies. Here are four
with the largest GDP, but it is also
importance of government as
facts you might not have known
the most populous. Gauteng
a driver of economic activity. In
about our economic landscape.
was home to 14.3 million people
fact, nationally it is the second
in 2017, according to data from
biggest industry after finance and
Stats SA’s Mid-year population
business services, contributing 18
estimates report.
percent to South Africa’s GDP.
ach province is unique. Data published recently by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)
Fact 1: Gauteng is SA’s economic powerhouse
The province contributed R1.59
Government is the largest Free State, and second in Gaut-
Mining is the most important
Do not let Gauteng’s size on a
trillion to the country’s GDP of
industry in Northern Cape, North
map fool you. It might be the
R4.65 trillion (current prices),
West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
province with the smallest land
translating to R111 171 per per-
area, but economically it packs a
son. This makes it the top ranking
punch. Gauteng generated just
province in terms of GDP per
over a third of South Africa’s gross
capita, followed by Western Cape
Fact 4: Northern Cape’s economy led the charge in 2017
domestic product (GDP) in 2017,
and Free State.
Mining was one of the contribu-
making it the nation’s biggest provincial economy. KwaZulu-Natal was the second
National GDP per capita was estimated at R81 875 in 2017.
tors to Northern Cape’s strong growth in 2017. Northern Cape’s GDP expanded by 2.8 percent,
the smallest provincial player,
Fact 3: Government is the biggest industry in Eastern Cape and Free State
would need to multiply its eco-
GDP per capita can be boosted if
Limpopo and Mpumalanga
nomic output by 17 in order to
dominant industries in each prov-
also saw growth higher than the
square up against Gauteng.
ince grow at a rate that outstrips
national rate due to stronger
population growth. Each province
performance in both agriculture
nance is not surprising. Finance,
has its own unique industrial
and mining. Of all the provinces,
government, manufacturing, con-
makeup. Western Cape, for exam-
Western Cape’s agriculture indus-
struction and four other industries
ple, is dominated by the finance
try saw the slowest growth in 2017.
are heavily represented in the
and business services, trade, and
This was mainly due to sluggish
province.
manufacturing industries.
recovery from drought.
biggest, responsible for R16 of every R100 generated by the national economy. Northern Cape,
Gauteng’s economic domi-
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the highest rate of all provinces. Agriculture was also a major contributor to the rise. In fact, Free State, North West,
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IN OTHER NEWS
Source: SAnews
High-tech schools change education in rural KZN Government is stepping up the provision of technologically advanced schools to ensure the cultivation of much-needed skills. This was evident in one of three schools that President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opened in Dannhauser. Enhlanhleni Primary School was officially opened with two others, Lembe Primary and Ingweni Phaphama, in the Amajuba and Zululand District Municipalities. At the Enhlanhleni Primary School, President Ramaphosa
design elements that allow for a
was introduced to the school’s
positive learning environment. The
brick and mortar of putting up
technologically-equipped
designs comply with current and
a school. We are talking about
classrooms which include smart
future school requirements and
a school that is holistic and well
boards and learning tablets for
complement the rural environ-
equipped to develop education
learners across all grades.
ment in which they are situated.
for our children.”
The Presidency said the schools
President Ramaphosa said the
“We are not just focusing on the
President Ramaphosa said the
were built in response to his call
schools looked better than most
three schools epitomised gov-
for collaboration between govern-
he had seen in recent times.
ernment’s approach to building
ment and civil society to realise
“What pleases me the most is
schools of the future.
the right of children to safety and
that this school was built by the
dignity in educational facilities.
local community, the people who
this school in a deep rural area of
live here. This is the way we want
our country. Today I’ve seen how
mud structures. They have been
to work. This is what we are talking
information technology can be
replaced with modern brick and
about when we talk about whole
one of the best things you can
mortar structures, with additional
school development.
have in a school,” he added.
Albertina Sisulu honoured with commemorative stamp
memorative stamp of Mama Al-
issued in honour of her centenary
bertina Sisulu, which she handed
birthday, and in recognition of
over to the family recently.
the significant and selfless role
The schools were previously
Communications Minister
In November 2018, Cabinet
Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has
resolved that a commemorative
launched the centenary com-
stamp for Mama Sisulu should be
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“I am proud that we have built
that she played in the country’s liberation. Minister Ndabeni-Abrahams
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said the launch of the com-
heroes and heroines who played
100 000 sheets of the stamp and
memorative stamp presents an
a significant role in South Africa’s
already most of the stamps have
opportunity to keep the story of
history, political landscape and
been sold,” Rabohale said.
Sisulu alive.
those who contributed to its
“It’s never too late to honour
socio-economic development.
those that have been an inspi-
Sapo board member Phetole
ration in our lives because we
Rabohale said the stamps can
come from areas where there
be used for posting standard
have been women who have not
letters.
been recognised,” the Minister
Sisulu’s grandson, Duma Sisulu, said his grandmother felt a deep seated responsibility to create a better future for all. “Gogo embraced the many challenges that were part of be-
“We considered it appropriate to
ing Walter Sisulu’s wife, a freedom
celebrate our mother, the stalwart
fighter in her own right. She never
who fought for our freedom and
lost sight of the vision of a free
mation and Communications
democracy, through an ordinary
and democratic South Africa,"
Technology (ICT) Policy White
stamp which an ordinary citi-
Duma said.
Paper provides that a com-
zen can buy and use for postal
memorative stamp may be issued
services.
said. The National Integrated Infor-
He thanked government for honouring his late grandmother with
“We have printed more than
the commemorative stamp.
New school addresses overcrowding in classes
said the school is special, not
This will also assist in improv-
only because it is named after
ing the economy of the Free
Adelaide Tambo, but also due
State and our country,” Mohapi
Learners in Thabong Township
to the world-class facilities it has.
explained.
in Welkom no longer have to
Adelaide Tambo was a strug-
to celebrate, amongst others,
He said the school is currently
travel long distances just to get
gle heroine and political activist
offering education to Grade 8
to school, thanks to the new
who contributed to South Af-
and 9 learners because it just
state-of-the-art school that was
rica’s freedom and liberation.
opened, but it will gradually
launched in the area.
The principal of the school,
add more learners from Grade
Motsumi Mohapi, said the
10 until they get to Grade 12 in
ary School was built to the tune
school will in the near future
about three years’ time.
of R57 million as a direct re-
bear fruits to the entire district
“Our school has capacity to
sponse to overcrowding of other
because of the nature of sub-
take close to 1 100 learners per
schools in the Lejweleputswa
jects it will be specialising on.
year. It will really help to address
The Adelaide Tambo Second-
District in the Free State.
“Our school is going to spe-
the overcrowding that is cur-
cialise in mathematics, physical
rently experienced by its coun-
two science laboratories, media
science, commercial subjects
terparts in our district. Parents
centre, school nutrition pro-
and entrepreneurship because
will also not worry about having
gramme centre, guard house,
we want to equip our learners
to pay for transport to get their
garden centre and a hall.
with skills that will help them
children to school,” he said.
The school has 24 classrooms,
It was officially launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa who
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create jobs for themselves and the communities they live in.
The new school is also a non-fee paying school.
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PROVINCIAL FOCUS
Writer: Dale Hes Photographer: David Morris
Go Ghaap!
Route set to boost tourism in the Northern Cape
A shelter used by San bushmen.
The Northern Cape is South Africa’s largest province, but also its least-explored. Apart from the attractions of the Orange River, the Kalahari and the diamond mecca of Kimberley, the province’s tourism infrastructure is largely underdeveloped. A new tourism route recently launched in the province will therefore open up exciting opportunities for businesses and the economic development of the Northern Cape as a whole.
Development Foundation, along
C
Go Ghaap! Route in the far east of
with other stakeholders in the tourism industry, to explore the possibility of showcasing littleknown attractions that will draw more visitors to the province. With funding from the National Lottery Commission, this has now become a reality.
Go Ghaap! Launched at the end of 2018, the
overed mostly in desert,
not situated along the Orange River,
the province connects the small
the Northern Cape does
are very rarely visited by tourists. As a
towns of Kuruman, Kathu, Deben,
not boast the immediate
result, people in fields such as arts,
Olifantshoek, Postmasburg, Daniel-
tourism appeal of celebrated des-
crafts and hospitality often struggle
skuil, Griquatown, Barkley West and
tinations such as Cape Town, the
to make ends meet.
Campbell.
Garden Route or the Kruger National Park. Isolated towns, especially those
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This inspired the Northern Cape Tourism Authority and the Karoo
“The route is made of a rich experience of culture, history, ancient
Public Sector Manager • May 2019
architecture, local culture, food, art
million years ago. The cave is also
attraction, as is the old diamond
and heritage,” said Sharron Lewis,
one of the many places on the Go
mine, which has been flooded
CEO of the Northern Cape Tourism
Ghaap! Route where San rock art
with crystal clear water to form the
Authority.
can be viewed. The areas around
town’s very own ‘Big Hole’.
Situated on the three billion yearold Ghaap plateau, various cultural groups have in the past called
Kathu were also found to be the site of early stone age tools. In Kuruman, another famous
One of the slogans of the Go Ghaap! Route is "A Confluence of Cultures". Tourists therefore have
this area home – including San,
geological feature is the Eye of Ku-
the chance to experience flavours
Tswana and Griqua people. From
ruman – one of the biggest natural
of all of these various cultures.
the 1800s, missionaries, explorers
springs in the southern hemisphere
and travellers also started roaming
and used as a water source by
Stimulating businesses
the vast, dry and inhospitable ter-
indigenous people for thousands
It is hoped that the new route will
ritory, while the area was also the
of years.
attract tourism to the province and provide much-needed income for
site of various battles during the Project leader Doreen Atkinson
Historical and cultural attractions
said that at least 10 major herit-
The colourful and varied heritage
The initiative is expected to ben-
age themes have been identified.
of the region means that the Go
efit businesses in the accommoda-
“We have assembled historical
Ghaap! Route features a number
tion, hospitality, arts and crafts and
information on themes, and are
of historical attractions. In Kuru-
retail sectors.
identifying possible sites for sig-
man, you can visit the Moffat Mis-
nage, including information kiosks,
sion Museum, the 1816 homestead
and director of The Workshop ko
route signs and specific informa-
and mission school of Robert
Kasi, an ecotourism, crafts and
tion signs at tourist attractions,”
Moffat.
food establishment in Kuruman.
Langberg and Anglo-Boer wars.
said Atkinson.
Geological and archeological wonders The Go Ghaap! region contains a
In Postmasburg, the blue dolo-
a variety of businesses in the area, as well as create new jobs.
Mpho Cornelius is the founder
She voiced excitement at the
mite stone church built after the
fact that her region was finally get-
Anglo-Boer War is a worthwhile
ting a tourism route.
San women per form a traditional 'hokmeisie' dance.
variety of fascinating geological attractions, as well as important archeological attractions that stretch back to the origins of humankind. About 45 km south of Kuruman, the Wonderwerk Cave extends 140 m into dolomite hills, and the deposits inside the cave reflect the activities of animals, birds and humans from up to two
Public Sector Manager • May 2019
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PROVINCIAL FOCUS
“We were the only region in
Other tourism routes in the Northern Cape
the Northern Cape that didn’t
South Africans may be surprised to learn that the Northern Cape boasts
have a tourism route. This
various unique tourism routes:
has meant that the tourism
Kalahari Red Dune Route: Route through the Kgalagadi Transfrontier
numbers haven’t been nearly
Park, where you will experience the red sand dunes, solitude and excep-
as healthy as they could be,”
tional wildlife of the Kalahari Desert.
said Cornelius, who was highly
Karoo Highlands Route: Winds through the scrubby landscapes of
involved in discussions about
the Karoo. Experience authentic farm-style living and some of the best
establishing the route.
star-gazing on earth.
Cornelius said that being
Kokerboom Food and Wine Route: Showcases the attractions along
part of a recognised route will
the Orange River, including a host of adventure activities, restaurants,
publicise the offerings of the
wineries and farm stalls.
area and the businesses which operate there. “The Northern Cape is so large that tourists don’t find it easy to travel from one place to another. Establishing a route
Namakwa Coastal Route: This route includes the famous Namaqualand, where spectacular fields of wildflowers can be seen in spring. It also allows you to experience the wild, beautiful coastline of the province. Cape to Namibia Route: Stretches from Cape Town, along the N7 all the way up to Namibia and encompasses various small towns.
like this gives people an idea
Richtersveld Route: Allows you to explore the remote Richtersveld, a
of where to go. Being part of
mountainous desert with the highest diverssity of succulent plants in the
the route means that hidden
world. Activities along the route include hiking, 4x4 trails, birdwatching,
gems such as us can literally
mountain biking and donkey-cart rides.
be out on the map.” Atkinson said that various local craft producers and other establishments have been identified along the route. “Many crafters in the Ghaap region make fine products, but they do not reach their markets, whether wholesalers, retailers or consumers. We hope that our project will address this market failure between clients and crafters.”
For more information on the Go Ghaap! Route, visit www.go-ghaap.com.
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The route is expected to provide a muc hneeded boost to craf ters. Photo: Go Ghaap
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ADVERTORIAL
DR TEBOGO LETLAPE CAPTAIN OF THE HEALTH REGULATORY INDUSTRY Dr Tebogo Kgosietsile Solomon Letlape, President of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), wears many hats in the health regulatory industry, including being the President of Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (AMCOA) and Chair of IAMRA.
AMCOA is the Association of
IAMRA membership extends to
Medical Regulatory Authorities
48 countries, comprising both
in Africa, whose primary purpose
members and partners. IAMRA
is to support medical regulatory
exists to support the world’s
authorities on the continent in
medical regulatory authorities
their quest to protect the public
in their endeavour to protect,
by promoting high standards of
promote and maintain the
medical education, registration
health and safety of the public by
and regulation.
ensuring proper standards for the
Dr Letlape is the current President of the
medical profession.
Health Professions Council of South Africa
AMCOA also seeks to facilitate
ABOUT DR TEBOGO LETLAPE
(HPCSA) and Chairperson of the Medical
the ongoing exchange of
Through scientific, educational,
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and collaborative activities,
regulatory authorities. In
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He made history by becoming the first
accordance with Article 4 of
practices among the world’s
African to qualify as an ophthalmologist
AMCOA’s Constitution, membership
Medical Regulatory Authorities
in South Africa during the apartheid
to the Association is open for all
(MRAs) and to respond to both
years. He was also the first African to be
councils / boards that regulate
their current and future needs.
elected President of the World Medical
medical and dental practitioners
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Association (WMA) in 2006. He is a
within the African region. The
IAMRA values the communication,
former Chairman of the South African
current membership of AMCOA
participation and interaction
Medical Association (SAMA).
has 19 African member states.
that are key to the success of this
Dr Letlape is a renowned leader in
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and Dental Professions Board (MDB).
Urged by the late former President Nelson Mandela, Dr Letlape embarked
the healthcare profession and has
South Africa will play host to the
on an ambitious project towards
shown commitment to cooperation
14th International Conference on
providing access to antiretroviral
and collaboration amongst medical
Medical Regulation in 2020. Details
treatment to HIV-positive patients
regulatory authorities as a basis on
of the conference will be shared
in 2003. Together with the Nelson
which to benchmark good practice,
with the media closer to the time.
Mandela Foundation and the South
promote ambitious standards and
African Medical Association (SAMA),
ensure patient safety. Certainly, his
he established the Tshepang Trust, of
willingness to volunteer his time and
which he is a former Executive Director.
effort, as well as express his opinions,
The Tshepang Trust facilitated the
has contributed to him being
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MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FEATURE
*Writer: Phumla Williams
Solomon Mahlangu
reminds the youth of their critical role
“M
y blood will nourish the tree that will bear the fruits of
freedom. Tell my people that I love them and that they must continue the fight.” These are the powerful words that a young freedom fighter uttered before he was hanged by the apartheid state. The “crime” that 23-year-old Solomon Mahlangu committed was standing in defiance against a ruthless regime and fighting for equal rights and freedom for all South Africans. He refused to cower under tyranny or be a mere bystander to history. His memory will forever
ously remind ourselves of his un-
inspire us in creating a country
wavering spirit.
Mahlangu’s life should embolden our generation of young people to rise up and take their
that belongs to all South Africans. time, Mahlangu was relentless
Taking forward the vision
and even unto death proclaimed
Recounting his life and story is not
young people who today face
his hope for our country.
only important to remember the
different challenges in the form of
many sacrifices that were made
poverty, inequality and unemploy-
a symbol of resistance among
for freedom and democracy. His
ment.
young people as the fight against
life story is vital in reminding the
apartheid gathered strength. The
youth of the critical role they can
young people that will see them
anniversary of Mahlangu’s death
play in taking forward the vision
move South Africa forward. How-
was on 6 April and we continu-
of Solomon and many others.
ever, this time around young
Although a young man at the
This steadfast resolve became
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rightful place in our society. His words are still relevant for
His life is a call to action of our
Public Sector Manager • May 2019
people have a government that
of freedom. It was therefore
continues to honour his
cares and wants to see them
important that all citizens, and
memory through various youth
succeed.
particularly the youth, went out
focused programmes.
Government has prioritised
in numbers to vote so we can
The Solomon Mahlangu
the advancement of young
build on the achievements of
Scholarship Fund launched in
people, particularly their partici-
the past 25 years. More im-
2014 by the National Youth De-
pation in the economy, so they
portantly, their participation is
velopment Agency is helping
can take their rightful place in
deserving South African youth
our society. We have placed
to further their tertiary educa-
young people at the pinnacle of our work to develop our society and grow the economy. The National Development Plan envisions a growing economy and the youth of our country will play a critical part in helping achieve the plan’s strategic vision for 2030. Young people have an important role to play in defining the country and the world they want to live in. It is up to them to find their mission, rally together and fulfil it, and bring about the change they want.
“In casting our ballot, we pay tribute to the many people like Solomon Mahlangu who sacrificed their lives for us to have this right to vote.”
tion. The scholarship increases their chances of accessing quality higher education in their field of study. Financial support is provided to the youth who pursue full-time degrees in critical and scarce skills. Moreover, the government continues to advance Mahlangu’s ideals through its five priorities to improve our education, improve our healthcare, create decent work, fight crime and corruption and rural development and land reform. Mahlangu’s piercing final
25 years of freedom
words have outlived the op-
The youth made their voice
critical in the development of
pressive apartheid system and
heard by voting in the elections
the country.
still encourage us today. We
on 8 May. In doing so, they have
In casting our ballot, we pay
can take his memory forward
elected public representatives
tribute to the many people like
who represent them in parlia-
Solomon Mahlangu who sac-
suring all South Africans enjoy
ment, especially those they
rificed their lives for us to have
the fruits of freedom he spoke
think will implement policies
this right to vote. We owe it to
about.
that will improve their lives.
them to make sure our voices
This year’s elections were
are heard on the future direc-
special because it coincided with the celebration of 25 years
Public Sector Manager • May 2019
tion of the country. The government for its part
by building our nation and en-
*Phumla Williams is the Acting Director-General at GCIS.
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Writer: More Matshediso
Free and fair elections for SA
have secured seats in the National Assembly, with top five of them being the Vryheidsfront Plus (VF+) with 10 seats, the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) with 14 seats, the EFF with 44 seats, the DA with 84 seats, and the
On 8 May South Africans chose a governing party for the country for the next five years.
ANC on the throne with the major-
S
Africans for their participation and
ity of 230 seats. Mashinini has thanked South
outh Africans have spoken
were cast across the country, the
support in delivering another free,
through ballot papers and
Independent Electoral Commission
fair and peaceful election.
elected the party of their
of South Africa (IEC) declared the
“Twenty five years after our first
choice that will lead the country for
2019 elections as free and fair. Over
democratic elections we can
the next five years of government ad-
17 million of the 26 779 025 million
proudly say as a nation that we
ministration.
registered South Africans took to
remain firmly rooted in the demo-
the polls to cast their votes.
cratic ideals we adopted in 1994,
This year’s national and provincial elections were contested by about 48 political parties. About three days after votes
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When the IEC Chairperson Glen
and our country remains a shining
Mashinini announced the results,
beacon of democracy and human
he said about 14 political parties
rights for all,” he said.
Public Sector Manager • May 2019
“Once again South Africa has risen to the occasion and showed the world that our appetite for
observers on this year’s election processes. One of the observers was the
style booths,” he explained. • The issue of voting stations not opening on time – “There
democracy is unquenchable,”
Chief Executive Officer of the
were a number of stations that
Mashinini added.
Nelson Mandela Foundation, Sello
opened late, but all of them
Hatang, who spoke on behalf of
opened although some were
staff of the IEC and the 200 000
the foundation that played the ob-
late,” he added.
volunteers who had served as elec-
server role for the first time this year.
He also expressed gratitude to
tion officials with distinction and integrity. “The commission is enormously proud of the hard work, com-
“The staff members at the ground
for over two years in preparing and delivery yet another successful election. South Africa owes you all a debt of gratitude,” he said. He said the IEC would immediately begin a national process of debriefing and introspection to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the election. “Each election presents us with a sterner test of our people, processes and systems. We must
stations – “The scanners were
level did a sterling job during this
some of the resources that
elections,” he added.
caused delays and people
Hatang commended politi-
mitment and dedication of the officials who have worked tirelessly
• Delays caused at multiple
were made to wait. Insufficient ballot papers were also con-
“Once again South Africa has risen to the occasion and showed the world that our appetite for democracy is unquenchable.”
cerning. Some stations ran out of ballot papers within the first hour of opening, which showed there was no proper planning in that regard,” he said. He said while the integrity of the 2019 general elections is secure, the election process has areas of vulnerability and, moving forward, work needs to be done to improve those areas. “We will be making recommendations to the IEC,” added Hatang.
continue to raise the bar and set
Reflecting on the low levels of
new benchmarks for electoral ex-
participation in this year’s elec-
cellence. Over the coming weeks
cal parties and party agents for
tions he said: “This says something
and months we will take the many
observing the rules relating to the
about people having lost hope
lessons from these elections and
elections, although he admitted
in democracy. There are many
translate them into enhancements
that there were few exceptions.
reasons why people did not come
and improvements for the next
However, he said the foundation
through but we need to bring back
elections scheduled for 2021,” he
identified the following concerns:
those long queues [witnessed in
said.
• Orientation of the voting booths
the 1994 elections] because they
“It did not give a sense of se-
tell us that people believe that the
Observers’ feedback
crecy during the ballot-marking
democracy of their country is not
Mashinini’s sentiments about
process. In almost every station
captured.”
introspection follows hot on the
we observed people com-
heels of the views of independent
plained about the new ATM
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The Nelson Mandela Foundation had 41 observers on the ground,
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who were based in Gauteng.
performed consistently and
Former Nigerian President
better with time. The voting
and Head of the Electoral In-
process was fantastic, peace-
stitute for Sustainable Democ-
ful as usual, even the weather
racy in Africa (EISA), Goodluck
couldn’t stop people from
Jonathan, also weighed in on
voting,” Dr Lehohla said.
the elections. Jonathan said EISA was
He commended the IEC for dealing with the allegations
satisfied that the elections had
of double voting in a profes-
been free and fair with all par-
sional manner.
ties adhering to the laws set out in the Electoral Act.
“What is important is that [when they were] alerted… they didn’t deny the issue and
Lehohla applauds IEC
promised to deal with it. They proposed the Statistician Gen-
The former Statistician Gen-
eral to do an audit – which
eral, Dr Pali Lehohla, also
was the right thing to do,” he
commended the IEC for a
said.
good job, and affirmed the
The IEC has welcomed
commission’s integrity amidst
the findings of a number of
the doubts that were created
international and domestic
while votes were still being
observer missions that have
counted.
endorsed the elections as free
“One cannot doubt the integrity of the IEC, it has
and fair, and broadly reflective of the will of the people.
Results for provincial legislatures The top three political parties that have secured seats in the provincial legislatures are as follows: • Eastern Cape: the ANC leads with 44 seats, followed by the DA with 10 seats and the EFF with five seats. • Free State: ANC leads with 19 seats, followed by the DA with six seats and the EFF with four seats. • Gauteng: The ANC leads with 37 seats, followed by the DA with 20 seats and the EFF with 11 seats. • KwaZulu-Natal: The ANC leads with 44 seats, followed by the IFP with 13 seats and the DA with 11 seats. • Limpopo: The ANC leads with 38 seats, followed by the EFF with seven seats and the DA with three seats. • Mpumalanga: The ANC leads with 22 seats, followed by the EFF with four seats and the DA with three seats. • North West: The ANC leads with 21 seats, followed by the EFF with six seats and the DA with four seats. • Northern Cape: The ANC leads with 18 seats, followed by the DA with eight seats and the EFF with three seats. • Western Cape: The DA leds with 24 seats, followed by the ANC with 12 seats and the EFF with two seats.
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Writer: Allison Cooper
What happens after elections With the 2019 national and provincial elections behind us, South African citizens are wondering what happens next.
O
nce South Africans had
tant because it coincided with
40 000 and 45 000 votes for every
made their mark in the
the 25th anniversary of our consti-
seat allocated to it in the NA.
general elections, gov-
tutional democracy.
ernment rolled up its sleeves and
The first sitting of the NA was held after the elections. At the sit-
started preparing for the inaugura-
What your vote means
ting a new Speaker was elected,
tion of the President, choosing and
The votes determine how many
in accordance with Section 52
announcing a new Cabinet and
seats each political party wins in
and Schedule 3 of the Constitu-
opening South Africa’s sixth par-
the National Assembly (NA) and
tion of the Republic of South
liamentary term since the historic
in each of the nine provincial
Africa of 1996. The Chief Justice,
democratic elections in 1994.
legislatures.
Mogoeng Mogoeng, presided
This year’s election was impor-
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A political party needs between
over these proceedings.
Public Sector Manager • May 2019
President and Ministers.
Did you know? • The President cannot simply enter Parliament. He/she has to be invited to attend Parliament by the members of parliament (MPs). • Any citizen has the right to enter Parliament and listen to the sessions. • All citizens have the right to write to an MP about an issue and they should receive a response.
In terms of Section 91(2) of the Constitution, the President has
receives enough votes. An advantage of this electoral
absolute power to appoint the
system is that smaller political
Deputy President and Ministers, to
parties are included and rep-
assign their powers and functions,
resented, and legislatures are
and to dismiss them.
made up of people with differ-
The President may select any
ent interests.
number of Ministers from the
Democracy is about achiev-
members of the NA and may
ing a greater balance in society
select no more than two Minis-
so that there is greater equal-
ters from outside the assembly.
ity for all over a period of time.
The President also appoints a
South Africa is a representa-
member of the Cabinet to be the
tive democracy, which means
Leader of Government Business in
that citizens do not govern the
the NA.
country themselves; they elect
The inauguration of the PresiThe newly elected Speaker
respective position if the party
dent-elect will take place on 25
presided over the election of a
May, Africa Day, at Loftus Versfeld
Deputy Speaker and the Presi-
Stadium in Tshwane.
dent, from among members of
other people to represent them in government. Our Constitution cites three spheres of government: national, provincial and local. Citizens
via a secret ballot and candi-
Proportional representation
dates have to obtain an absolute
Voters vote for a political party,
ment, which includes Parlia-
majority to win.
not individuals. The political
ment; provincial government
party then gets a share of seats
(the nine provincial legislatures);
President ceases to be an MP
in Parliament, in direct propor-
and local government (munici-
and must be sworn into office
tion to the number of votes it
palities and district councils).
within five days. The President of
gets in the election. Each party
the Constitutional Court presides
then decides which members
and carries out laws and
over the President’s election or
will fill the seats it has won. This is
policies for the whole country,
designates another judge to do
called a proportional represen-
while provincial government
so.
tation voting system.
makes and carries out laws and
the NA. These elections are done
Once elected as President, the
choose their political party in elections for national govern-
National government makes
The newly elected President is
Political parties submit a list of
policies that affect the province
then able to select and appoint
candidates to the Independent
only. National government is led
the Cabinet, the most senior
Electoral Commission for the NA
by the President and Ministers,
level of the executive branch of
and provincial legislatures.
while provincial government is led
government. The Cabinet is made
Candidates are listed in their
by premiers and members of the
up of the President, the Deputy
order of preference and fill their
executive council.
Public Sector Manager • May 2019
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SA’s electoral history
The Orange Free State (former-
who were chosen by the white
South Africa has come a long
ly the Orange River Colony) and
government. Homeland elec-
way since 1909 when the South
the Transvaal denied all black
tions stopped in the late 1980s.
Africa Act was passed by the
people the right to vote. In
British Parliament.
Natal, almost all black people
Africa’s first democratic elec-
were not allowed to vote, and
tion, that homelands ceased to
governing British colonies of
in the Cape only an important
exist. They were reincorporated
the Cape, Natal, Transvaal and
number of black and coloured
into the new South Africa and
the Orange Free State into the
men were allowed to vote un-
were absorbed into the new
Union of South Africa. It also
der a ‘colour-blind’ permission,
provinces. Since 1994, elections
served as the union’s constitu-
which was based on property
have been held simultane-
tion until 1961.
requirements. However, only
ously for national and provincial
white men could be elected to
legislatures every five years and
Parliament.
municipal elections are held
The Act combined the self-
A parliamentary government was created, much like the Westminster model, which
During the 1970s South Africa’s
In was only in 1994, after South
two years later. All elections are conducted by
consisted of a directly elected
apartheid government granted
House of Assembly and an indi-
homelands “independence”
the Independent Electoral Com-
rectly elected Senate. However,
and allowed elections in those
mission (IEC) of South Africa, an
Parliament was largely restricted
areas. Black South Africans were
independent body established
to white men.
offered collaborator candidates,
by our Constitution.
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National Orders: SA honours heroes and heroines
S
outh Africa has paid homage
This year’s investiture of the
citizens and non-South Africans
to a number of individuals for
National Orders was part of the
for the various roles they play in
their achievements and con-
package of South Africa’s silver
changing the nation and the world
tribution to the country by awarding
jubilee celebratory events as 2019
for the better.
them with National Orders.
marks 25 years of democracy and
The National Orders are the highest form of recognition that
freedom. This is according to the Director-
Silver jubilee “This is our first silver jubilee as a
South Africa bestows on deserv-
General in the Presidency, Dr
[democratic] country. It is a big
ing citizens and foreign nationals.
Cassius Lubisi, who spoke to PSM
celebration. We have made great
The President of the Republic, as
about the critical milestones that
strides as a country and the Na-
the Grand Patron of the National
the country has reached over the
tional Orders this year reflect what
Orders, awards these orders, which
years.
we have achieved in the past 25
are inclusive and represent all people.
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He said it is only befitting that the country continues to recognise its
years,” he explained. “The variety of recipients of the or-
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ders, both South Africans and nonSouth Africans, comprise a tapestry of people who reflect what South Africa’s achievements really are. We therefore have to honour them for their outstanding contributions to this milestone,” he added. Speaking at the National Orders ceremony, President Cyril Ramaphosa explained that the orders honour excellence in different fields. “These orders celebrate individuals who have excelled, whose actions represent the triumph of what we can call the human spirit. They are men and women driven by purpose and service. “It was out of the need to give practical effect to the values of our Constitution, the achievement of equality, the advancement of human rights and freedom, nonracialism, non-sexism and human dignity that the national honours
He served in former President Nel-
were reconfigured in 2002,” said
son Mandela’s office and moved
one person [to receive an award]
President Ramaphosa.
on to establish and develop the
but that person can represent the
Government Communication and
work of many people. I don’t see
Order of Luthuli
Information System (GCIS), from
anything I did as above what was
At the ceremony, former public
where he retired as the Deputy
done by the people I have been
servant Antony Trew received the
Chief Executive Officer: Strategy
working with, whether in govern-
Order of Luthuli in Silver. The award
and Content Management.
ment, in the struggle or in the ANC,
was for his excellent contribution to
Trew said he never dreamed that
“I think in a way they have to pick
so I take it as recognition of the
the attainment of democracy and
his work at GCIS would earn him a
kind of work that is unseen but an
the reconstruction of a post-apart-
National Order.
important part of life,” he added.
heid society.
“It’s the kind of work many
Trew said the initial aim of estab-
people do out of the limelight,” he
lishing GCIS was for it to become
ance movement saw him being
said, adding that it is important to
an interface between government
imprisoned. He later left the coun-
recognise the efforts of people who
and the public and he felt that this
try and returned after democracy.
work behind the scenes.
goal has been achieved.
His activities with the armed resist-
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Order of Mendi for Bravery Another extraordinary South African honoured at the ceremony was the late 10-year-old Thapelo Tambani, who drowned in an excavation pit at a construction site in Soshanguve. He was trying to save a friend at the time. He was awarded the Order of
Her advice to young people is
Mendi for Bravery in Silver for his
to focus on school in order to suc-
selfless act.
ceed in life.
Receiving the award on his be-
through the medium of television. Recalling the days when he started the programme, Smith said a lot of people doubted that
half, his father, Jeffery Tsakane, said
Order of Baobab
though the award would not bring
The awards also honoured
back his son, it would give the a
mathematics teacher William
family some consolation.
Smith whose maths lessons on
Cementing relations with other countries
television were groundbreaking.
Lubisi said many countries bestow
was very brave and brilliant. My
He received the Order of the
national orders, and added that
heart is still in pain over him. I won’t
Baobab in Silver for his excellent
like some other countries, South
forget him,” said Tsakane.
contribution to the teaching and
Africa also recognises foreign
He added that Tambani’s brave
demystification of mathematics
nationals for the contribution they
character would not let him stand
and science. Smith received rec-
make to the country.
by and watch his friend drown.
ognition for making mathematics
“I raised that boy very well. He
Order of Ikhamanga
his concept would succeed.
“Our country is not an island.
and science accessible to even
It has a long history and friendly
the most marginalised in society
relations with other countries.
Veteran actress Mary Twala Mhlongo was awarded the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver for her excellent contribution to the performing arts and for creatively raising awareness on women’s health issues through storytelling. She said she was honoured at the recognition. Mhlongo contributed the longevity of her career as an entertainer to her passion. “When you love something, you will stick with it,” she said.
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The importance of people-
THE ORDER OF MAPUNGUBWE
to-people relations between
(Category: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze) The Order is awarded
countries is what makes the
to South African citizens who have accomplished excellence and
international relations system
exceptional achievements to the benefit of South Africa and beyond.
tick,” he added. “During the years of South
THE ORDER OF BAOBAB
Africa’s struggle, many
(Category: Gold, Silver and Bronze) The Order is awarded to South
citizens left the country for
African citizens who have made exceptional and distinguished con-
exile… as part of the four
tributions in the following categories: community service, business
pillars of struggle, the country
and the economy, science, medicine and technological innovation.
adopted the strategy of international solidarity.
THE ORDER OF LUTHULI
“Various countries and peo-
(Category: Gold, Silver and Bronze) The Order is awarded to South
ple sheltered and supported
African citizens in recognition of outstanding contribution to the
those who were in exile… they
struggle for democracy, nation-building, building democracy and
took huge risks, and some suf-
human rights, justice and peace as well as for the resolution of
fered and died in massacres
conflict.
and assassinations because of that. These are heroic
THE ORDER OF IKHAMANGA
deeds by many of our interna-
(Category: Gold, Silver and Bronze) The Order is awarded to South
tional friends. Their work must
African citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts, culture,
be recognised,” he said.
literature, music, journalism and sport. THE ORDER OF MENDI FOR BRAVERY
Posthumous awards
(Category: Gold, Silver and Bronze) The Order is awarded to South
After the Chancery of Orders
African citizens who have distinguished themselves by displaying
have invited and received
extraordinary acts of bravery through which their lives were placed
nominations of individuals
in great danger or who have lost their lives, including trying to save
deemed worthy recipients
the life of another person or by saving property, in or outside the
of the National Orders, the
Republic of South Africa.
Presidency goes through the public nomination process
COMPANIONS OF OR TAMBO
and selects between 30 and
(Category: Gold, Silver and Bronze) The Order of the Companions of
35 people to receive the Na-
OR Tambo is awarded to eminent foreign nationals for friendship
tional Orders. Lubisi said this
shown to South Africa. It is therefore concerned primarily with
number was decided on for
matters of peace, co-operation, international solidarity and support
practical reasons.
and is integral to the execution of South Africa’s international and multilateral relations.
With regard to posthumous awards, he explained that some of the nominees do not
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live long enough to make it to
us not to forget those who have
the ceremony while others had
departed,” he said.
he continued to bestow the Orders
already passed when they were nominated.
When former President Nelson Mandela assumed office in 1994,
A proud tradition
of Good Hope and others.
According to Lubisi, such orders
A few years after attaining
to recognise the contributions of
have always been bestowed on
freedom, government took the
those who are no longer alive.
South Africans, even under the
decision to reconfigure the awards
apartheid government. “They might
and bring them more in line with a
Lubisi stressed that is important
“This also makes the generation, offspring and relatives proud
not have not been called that but
democratic nation. The current
of the contribution made by the
the then government also gave rec-
six orders were subsequently
deceased. It is very important for
ognition to citizens,” he explained.
adopted.
RECIPIENTS OF THE 2019 NATIONAL ORDERS:
• Constance Mirriam Thokozile
THE ORDER OF
Koza (Posthumous) • Bongani Donald Mkhwanazi (Posthumous)
THE ORDER OF MENDI FOR BRAVERY IN SILVER
• Thapelo Tambani
MAPUNGUBWE IN GOLD
• Bomo Edna Edith Molewa (Posthumous)
• Dr Ray and Dora Phillips (Posthumous) • William Smith
THE ORDER OF THE COMPANIONS OF OR TAMBO IN BRONZE
• Dr Riccardo Sarra: Italy
(Posthumous) THE ORDER OF LUTHULI THE ORDER OF IKHAMANGA
IN SILVER
THE ORDER OF THE COMPANIONS
IN SILVER
• Ambassador Thandi Lujabe-
OF OR TAMBO IN SILVER
• Achmat Davids (Posthumous) • Jacques Henry Kallis • Yvonne “Chaka Chaka” Mhinga
Rankoe • Brigadier General Velaphi Msane • Antony Andrew Trew
• Nomhle Nkonyeni
• Moyisile Douglas Tyutyu
• Benjamin Pogrund
• Prof Yosuf “Joe” Veriava
• Mathatha Tsedu • Mary Twala Mhlongo THE ORDER OF IKHAMANGA IN
• Klaas de Jonge • Archbishop Khotso Makhulu: United Kingdom • Prof Paulette Pierson-Mathy: Belgium • Prof Amii Omara-Otunnu: US/Uganda
THE ORDER OF MAPUNGUBWE
• Lucia Raadschelders
IN BRONZE
(Posthumous): The
• Prof Thokozani Majozi
Netherlands
GOLD
• Johaar Mosaval
THE ORDER OF
THE ORDER OF THE COMPANIONS
MAPUNGUBWE IN
OF OR TAMBO IN GOLD
THE ORDER OF THE BAOBAB IN
SILVER
• His Excellency Admiral
SILVER
• Prof Malik Maaza
Didier Ignace Ratsiraka:
• Braam Jordaan
• Prof Ari Sitas
Madagascar
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Recipients of the National Orders 2019 REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
National Orders awarded to deserving recipients On Thursday, 25 April 2019, just two days before the 25th Freedom Day since the dawn of freedom and democracy in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa bestowed National Orders to 30 deserving recipients at the investiture ceremony held at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
Mr Jeffrey Tsakale receives the Order of Mendi for Bravery on behalf of nine-year-old Thapelo, who drowned on 28 February 2018 after rescuing his friend from a waterlogged trench in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria.
The recipients of the 2019 National Orders: THE ORDER OF MENDI FOR BRAVERY This Order is awarded in Gold for exceptional acts of bravery in which awardees would have placed their lives in great danger or may have lost their lives in their efforts to save lives or property, in Silver, for extraordinary acts of bravery through which recipients’ lives were placed in great danger while saving or trying to rescue persons or property, and in Bronze for outstanding acts of bravery through which their lives were endangered while saving or trying to rescue persons or property.
The six National Orders – the Order of Mendi for Bravery, the Order of Ikhamanga, the
President Ramaphosa, as the Grand Patron of National Orders, was assisted by the DirectorGeneral in The Presidency, Dr Cassius Lubisi, who is also the Chancellor of National Orders and the Advisory Council on National Orders, in bestowing the awards to the recipients.
THE ORDER OF IKHAMANGA
The Order of Ikhamanga is awarded to South African citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism or sport.
The Order of Ikhamanga in Silver •
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The Order of Mendi for Bravery in Silver •
Mr Thapelo Tambani (Posthumous): For his selfless act of saving another life, which led to his unfortunate demise. His heroic act remains a legacy to all who knew him and got to know of him after his courageous sacrifice.
Government has since 2003 been bestowing National Orders to deserving citizens and eminent foreign nationals who have contributed towards the advancement of democracy and who made a significant impact on improving the lives of South Africans.
Order of the Baobab, the Order of Luthuli, the Order of Mapungubwe, and the Order of the Companions of OR Tambo – also recognise individuals who have made their mark in the building of a non-racial, nonsexist, democratic and prosperous South Africa, as envisaged in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996. National Orders also contribute towards unity, reconciliation and nation-building in South Africa.
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Mr Achmat Davids (Posthumous): For his excellent contribution to the field of literature and the preservation of history through storytelling. His body of works enriched our understanding of the Cape Muslims’ contribution to the development of the Afrikaans language. Mr Jacques Henry Kallis: For his excellent contribution to the sport of cricket and for placing South Africa on the world sporting map with his brilliance. His stellar career and commitment to the sport inspired many young people to aim for excellence. Ms Yvonne “Chaka Chaka” Mhinga: For her excellent contribution to the field of music and her general contribution to social cohesion. Her melodic voice reverberated and found resonance in many parts of our continent and the world. Ms Nomhle Nkonyeni: For her excellent contribution to the performing arts. Over many decades, she has shown durability and adaptability. She has graced
national and international stages, and her mastery of her craft has moved many audiences locally and around the world. •
Mr Benjamin Pogrund: For his excellent contribution to the field of journalism and to scholarship on the liberation struggle. His informative writing shone the light on our country during some of the darkest days in our history. He defied those who would deceive the world.
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Mr Mathatha Tsedu: For his excellent contribution to journalism in South Africa and on the African continent, as well as his selfless contribution to the liberation of our country and continent. His mighty pen continues to be his tool in the building of our democracy.
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Ms Mary Twala-Mhlongo: For her excellent contribution to the performing arts and for creatively raising awareness on women’s health issues through storytelling. Her sense of humour and humility on and off the stage has endeared her to the nation at large.
The Order of Ikhamanga in Gold On 28 February 2018, Thapelo, a nine-year-old boy, drowned after a heroic and successful effort to save the life of his friend, Mulalo Sien Muelelwa. Mulalo fell into an open waterlogged trench at a building site and was slowly drowning when Thapelo, putting his own life at risk, jumped into the muddy water. Sadly, after saving his friend, he drowned after he could not get himself out of the trench.
Mr Johaar Mosaval: For his exceptional contribution to the performing arts, particularly ballet dancing. His exceptional talent led him to be the first black South African to become a senior principal dancer at the Royal Ballet.
THE ORDER OF LUTHULIand for The Order of Luthuli is awarded to South Africans who have served the interests of South Africa by making a meaningful contribution in any of the following areas: the struggle for democracy, human rights, nation-building, justice, peace and conflict resolution.
THE ORDER OF THE BAOBAB The Order of the Baobab is awarded to South African citizens for distinguished service in the fields of: business and the economy; science, medicine, and for technological innovation, and community service. •
The Order of the Baobab in Silver •
Mr Braam Jordaan: For his brilliant efforts at raising awareness on the importance of Sign Language and the human rights of hearing-impaired people around the world through his colourful spectrum of films and books.
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Ms Constance Mirriam Thokozile Koza (Posthumous): For her excellent contribution and consistent commitment to education and community development. Her selfless giving to society enriched and empowered many lives.
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The Order of Luthuli in Silver
Mr Bongani Donald Mkhwanazi (Posthumous): For his excellent contribution to the upliftment of black business. He was a doyen of black business and one of the foremost champions of the economic transformation of post-apartheid South Africa. His efforts had a commendable effect on social cohesion and nation-building. Dr Ray and Mrs Dora Phillips (Posthumous): For their excellent contribution to the creation of the first social-work network designed to improve the terrible living conditions of the growing population of the oppressed. They also established the South African Institute of Race Relations, one of the leading liberal institutions in the country.
Ambassador Thandi Lujabe-Rankoe: For her excellent contribution to the fight for liberation. She did outstanding work in raising awareness on repression in South Africa and mobilised support for those who were facing the apartheid security forces on a daily basis.
For his excellent contribution to the attainment of democracy and the reconstruction of a post-apartheid society. His linguistic prowess and meticulous application of language is imprinted in many dossiers of government where he served tirelessly and loyally.
Mr Trew is a South African politician and discourse analyst who not only advanced our struggle for freedom but committed his life to the service of the South African nation. He served the country with distinction, beginning in the Office of President Nelson Mandela and moving on to establish and develop the Government Communication and Information System, where he retired as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer: Strategy and Content Management. •
Mr Moyisile Douglas Tyutyu: For his excellent contribution to the fight for the freedom of all South Africans. As an underground operative of Umkhonto we Sizwe, he proved to be a man of courage, living by his conviction that all are equal. He continues to be the fount of wisdom for young activists.
The Order of the Companions of OR Tambo in Bronze •
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Prof Malik Maaza: For his outstanding contribution to the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. He is a pioneer on the African continent. His work has improved our knowledge and made headway in the development of cutting-edge technology.
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Prof Ari Sitas: For his excellent contribution to social-science scholarship and progressive policymaking. He is also a renowned storyteller and poet. He is a multi-talented scientist who moves effortlessly between profound knowledge production and the arts.
The Order of Mapungubwe in Gold
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Ms Bomo Edna Edith Molewa (Posthumous):
For her exceptional contribution to the fight to save our planet. Having served her country during the liberation struggle, she immersed herself in the global efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change on the planet. Through her tireless efforts, South Africa is recognised as one of the global leaders in matters of environmental justice. Ms Molewa, who passed on 22 September 2018, previously served South Africa in various roles, including as a school teacher, political activist, Premier of North West, Cabinet Minister and acclaimed environmentalist.
Dr Riccardo Sarra (Italy): For his consistent contribution to the fight for the liberation of the people of South Africa and the Southern African region. He has nurtured and encouraged cooperation between Italian and South African institutions over a long period.
The Order of the Companions of OR Tambo in Silver
The Order of Mapungubwe in Silver •
Prof Yosuf “Joe” Veriava: For his excellent contribution to the medical profession in South Africa. He has consistently personified medical ethics and progressiveness. He also courageously pushed back the barriers of the unjust and repressive laws of apartheid.
The Order of the Companions of OR Tambo is awarded to those who have actively promoted the interests and aspirations of South Africa through excellent and outstanding cooperation and active expression of solidarity and support.
The Order of Mapungubwe is awarded for achievements in the international area which have served South Africa’s interests.
Prof Thokozani Majozi: For his outstanding contribution to science, particularly the development of a novel mathematical technique for near-zero-effluent batch chemical facilities which enables the reuse of wastewater. As a young scientist, more trailblazing is expected of him in the years ahead.
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THE ORDER OF THE COMPANIONS OF OR TAMBO
THE ORDER OF MAPUNGUBWE
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Brigadier General Velaphi Msane: For his excellent contribution to the liberation struggle and for his steadfast conviction in the equality of all. His courage allowed him to put his people first, with scant regard for his own safety; he left his loved ones behind to fight for not just South Africans, but for all of humanity.
Mr Antony Andrew Trew:
Mr William Smith: For his excellent contribution to the teaching and demystification of mathematics and science. Through the medium of television, he made mathematics and science accessible even to the most marginalised in our society.
The Order of Mapungubwe in Bronze
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Mr Klaas de Jonge (The Netherlands): For his excellent contribution to the fight for the liberation of the people of South Africa. With little regard for his own life, he became part of the armed resistance to apartheid. He demonstrated his commitment to South Africa by continuing to be part of the democratic project after the historic 1994 elections. Archbishop Khotso Makhulu (United Kingdom): For his courageous contribution to the fight for liberation. He followed his calling and lived the ideals of lending a helping hand to his fellow human beings. He provided refuge, comfort and family to young activists arriving in exile to join the South African liberation struggle. Prof Paulette Pierson-Mathy (Belgium): For her outstanding and insightful contributions to the struggle for liberation. She has been a prolific author of original reports and
publications providing deep insights into the realities of apartheid, and the struggle for liberation in Africa and Southern Africa in particular. •
Prof Amii Omara-Otunnu (US/Uganda): For his excellent contribution to the global fight for democracy and social justice. He has been a reliable, tried and tested friend of South Africa. He is well-known for his efforts to build international partnerships between our academic institutions and those in other countries.
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Ms Lucia Raadschelders – Posthumous (The Netherlands): For her outstanding contribution to the struggle against apartheid. Over many years, she was a reliable friend of our country and post-liberation, she continued to play a critical role in supporting our democracy and archiving our history of the Struggle.
The Order of the Companions of OR Tambo in Gold: •
His Excellency Admiral Didier Ignace Ratsiraka (Madagascar): For his outstanding contribution to the struggle for democracy in South Africa. He offered the liberation movement a national and international platform through his country’s National Television and Radio Station to operate Radio Freedom in the battle of ideas between apartheid propaganda and non-racial democratic values.
Call for Nominations Complete the Nomination Form downloadable from: www.thepresidency.gov.za The closing date for nominations: 31 August 2019
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Madagascar ʼs Minister of Communication and Culture Lalatiana Rakotondrazafy hands over equipment from Radio Freedom to Minister of Ar ts and Culture Nat hi Mt het hwa.
Radio Freedom equipment finds a home in Freedom Park
R
adio equipment from one
“Radio Freedom played a major
ister Mthethwa said Radio Free-
of the oldest liberation radio
role in defeating apartheid. We
dom has always been a mobiliser
stations in Africa has been
must salute the journalist frater-
and some people would listen to
handed to the Freedom Park Mu-
nity; the role it can play in society
it under their beds.
seum in Tshwane.
in changing things for the better.
“As South Africa celebrates 25
Established during apartheid,
It is through Radio Freedom that
years of democracy, we look
Radio Freedom provided waves
the armed resistance intensified
back and reflect on the difficulty
of mass resistance to the regime
and South Africans became more
that our country and people
with broadcasts from different
aware of what it meant to deal a
experienced for a very long time
radio stations, including those in
blow to apartheid,” Arts and Cul-
under colonialism.
Tanzania, Zambia, Angola, Ethio-
ture Minister Nathi Mthethwa said.
pia and Madagascar.
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At the handover ceremony, Min-
“The painful truth is that millions of liberation fighters, people of
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the Southern African Develop-
“The two countries will soon sign
role in assisting South Africa at-
ment Community (SADC) region
a memorandum of understand-
and the world over sacrificed
ing in which collaboration in the
“As Tanzania, although it had
their lives for the democracy that
implementation of projects and
attained political freedom and
South Africa enjoys,” the Minister
programmes will be undertaken.
was self-governing, it did not feel
said. Following a successful engage-
“This is where the people of both
tain its freedom.
it had finished its job as long as
countries will ensure the con-
countries of southern Africa were
ment between the governments
solidation and strengthening of
still fighting for their own libera-
of South Africa and Madagascar,
existing relations through learning
tion,” she said.
Radio Freedom has been repatri-
from one another and pursing
ated to South Africa.
projects in the areas of arts, cul-
munication and Culture Lalatiana
ture and heritage that will benefit
Rakotondrazafy said her country
both countries,” he added.
has supported the project to
Historic moment Minister Mthethwa said the
Speaker of the National As-
Madagascar’s Minister of Com-
hand over the equipment to
handover ceremony was a
sembly and former broadcaster
South Africa because it under-
historic moment for South Africa
at Radio Freedom Baleka Mbete
stands the importance of the
and Madagascar because it
condemned attacks against
struggle for freedom.
cemented the bond of friend-
foreign nationals that have taken
ship between the two countries
place in South Africa.
in pursuit of a better Africa and a better world.
Mbete said countries on the continent played an important
She said she has learnt a lot from the sacrifices that South Africans made to attain their freedom.
National Assembly and former broadcaster at Radio Freedom Baleka Mbete reminisces about her time at t he radio station.
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Writer: Lennox Klaas
Radio Freedom's role in democracy D
uring the darkest days
It guided young black South
Freedom, one of the
Africans seeking their space in
oldest liberation radio sta-
the fight for freedom, particularly
tions, was the revolutionary
after the Sharpeville Massacre in
tool that inspired many black
1960, when police opened fire on
South Africans in the fight for
a crowd of non-violent protestors,
freedom.
killing 69 people.
Broadcasting over
The station heightened the
shortwave radio, its
fight for liberation and instilled
unmistakeable themed
the hope that one day a united,
opening of the pierc-
non-racial, non-sexist, democratic
ing sound of machine-gun fire and rhythmic marching of soldiers became a rallying point against the apartheid regime. The station was the voice of millions of disenfranchised South
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for political education.
of apartheid, Radio
and prosperous society which respects human dignity and rights would be created. Importantly, Radio Freedom offered an alternate view of the socio-political landscape and a different perspective of South African history. At the time the airwaves were used by the apartheid regime to peddle disinformation and propaganda. It distorted the ideas of freedom
Africans and
and sowed seeds of division.
tuning in
Furthermore, in response to
brought the
Radio Freedom’s broadcasts, the
latest world
apartheid state often tried to jam
news, updates
its transmissions and imposed a
on the libera-
maximum penalty of up to eight
tion struggle
years in prison for those caught
and a place
listening to it.
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Radio Freedom was broadcast
Africa, as
from different radio stations in
our coun-
countries such as Tanzania,
try marks
Zambia, Angola, Ethiopia and
25 years of
Madagascar. Over time, Zambia
freedom.
became the African National
Over our
Congress headquarters in exile
democratic
and home to Radio Freedom.
journey, we
Following a successful engage-
have restored
ment between the governments
the dignity
of South Africa and Madagascar,
of millions of
Radio Freedom's equipment that
South Africans
was used in Madagascar, was
and changed
repatriated to South Africa to the Freedom Park Museum. The handover ceremony held at the end of April this year was a historic moment and allows us to reflect on the difficulty that our country and people experienced under colonialism and apartheid. South Africa is free today because of the countless sacrifices of many South Africans who
“ Our nation’s commitment to freedom of expression and a free media remains steadfast”.
the freedom to receive or impart information or ideas, freedom of artistic creativity, academic freedom and freedom of scientific research. These freedoms are impor-
fought tirelessly to overcome the
tant, and we must continue to
brutal apartheid system.
nurture and protect them. Our nation’s commitment to freedom
South Africa has made significant progress in transforming
our lives for the better.
of expression and a free media
from an apartheid state into a
One important area is that me-
democratic one. Our nation is
dia are free to report without fear
founded on the values of hu-
or favour, and shine a light on
cast for the final time in August
man dignity, non-racialism and
issues that are vital to the public
1991, its role in defeating apart-
non-sexism, the rule of law and
and our democracy.
heid will forever remain in our
universal adult suffrage, as enshrined in the Constitution. The handover ceremony was also a fitting tribute to South
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Freedom of expression and
remains steadfast. While Radio Freedom broad-
collective memories. Through the
freedom of the press and other
unyielding efforts of Radio Free-
media is enshrined in our Consti-
dom, the path to a free South
tution. The Constitution protects
Africa was realised.
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ENERGY MONTH 2019
IN PURSUIT OF ENERGY SECURITY May is National Energy Month, aimed at promoting the importance of energy consumption, energy use in our daily lives as well as sustainable energy. This national initiative provides an opportunity for the Department to strengthen South Africans’ understanding of the concept of energy, energy efficiency and energy conservation.
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appliances. In addition to this it has introduced demand management programmes in municipalities in line with the Integrated Energy Plan. We are confident that these interventions will continue to provide lasting relief thoroughout the winter period, while we are putting our efforts into finalising the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The IRP seeks to achieve the necessary balance between electricity supply and demand by introducing power generation technologies timeously in pursuit of set policy objectives. The objectives include ensuring energy security, meeting our greenhouse gas limits, limiting costs, regional integration and localisation of the Director General for the Department of Energy, Mr Thabane Zulu.
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technologies we deploy.
ith the country experiencing challenges
The IRP is dependent on long-term assumptions about
in supplying sufficient energy to meet a
the costs of various technologies and the demand
growing demand – particularly with regard
projection for electricity. Consequently, it is critical that
to electricity – the need to conserve energy and to use it
it must be regularly updated in order to avoid building
efficiently is the cornerstone of our strategy as we head
excess capacity (if the demand declines) or causing
for the cold winter months.
power disruptions (if the demand grows faster than projected).
The deteriorating Eskom plant performance, driven by old generation infrastructure, confirms that we
This year, we hope to finalise all pending decisions
need to replace old power plants and invest in new
relating to IRP 2019, taking into account all stakeholder
generation capacity. This will support the call by
and public consultation inputs that have been received
His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa to entice
thus far. In terms of process, the final IRP will be based
investment into South Africa.
on the policy imperatives of government, in line with the objectives we have set for the energy sector.
As a country, we have not fully taken advantage of the opportunity to create jobs through the Energy
The energy sector is in full transition. Around the globe,
Efficiency Demand Side Management (EEDSM) while
countries have initiated processes to decarbonise their
balancing the electricity system. Energy Month thus
energy systems by increasing the share of renewables
advances our awareness-building efforts in this regard.
in generation capacity and upgrading the existing infrastructure. While we remain a coal-based economy
The country has, in a short period, come up with
and continue to observe international efforts to
effective short-term interventions to avert and alleviate
reduce greenhouse emissions and other pollutants, the
electricity supply interruptions. This has produced huge
Department will improve our energy mix by having 30%
relief to all as the interruptions caused by load shedding
of clean energy by 2025.
have had a negative impact on the economy. Through this transition process new challenges for The Department, with its associated entities, has initiated
governments, system operators and market stakeholders
a number of energy efficiency initiatives for the domestic
emerge and need to be addressed. Cabinet approval
and industrial sector, including standards and labeling of
of the IRP for South Africa will define a tangible plan
for embarking on a low carbon energy future that
South Africa is highly dependent on imported crude
also secures the participation of Independent Power
oil and with diminishing refining capacity, we are
Producers Procurement Programme (IPPPP) side by side
increasingly relying on imported petroleum products. This
with Eskom and municipalities.
places our country at significant risk to global instability. We therefore need to look at alternative sources and
In keeping with technological developments in the
resources to meet our liquid fuel needs.
sector, the regulatory regime continues to be revamped in a parallel process. The Independent Power Producers
As part of our drive to meet this objective, the
will continue to form part of our energy mix. To date,
Department, under the leadership of Minister Jeff
the IPPPP has contributed to job creation, enterprise
Radebe, pursued an investment drive in a new crude oil
development (focusing on women and youth) and
refinery and a petrochemical complex. During the drive
local manufacturing opportunities. However, there is
in July 2018, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia indicated its
still much room for improvement. Lessons learnt and
commitment to invest $10-billion, mainly in the energy
the experience gained will be assessed and applied
sector. Key to this pledged investment is Saudi Arabia’s
to new initiatives to ensure the improvement of future
interest in investing in a new crude oil refinery jointly with
programmes to continue to fulfil government objectives.
a government-owned entity.
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FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
– THREAT OR OPPORTUNITY? This brings us to the subject of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Instead of resisting this change and engaging on the basis of fear, we should take the opportunity and prepare our youth for this future. Given our demographics, the training of African human capital is a big opportunity. We are the youngest continent in terms of the median age of our population. The World Population Review (2015) confirmed the African median age at 19.5 years, when compared to the world median of 30 years. We should use this to our advantage by preparing our youth to become active participants in the future world economy. In conclusion, I must say the future of energy supply is very exciting, having identified gas as a strategic game changer in the sector, as clearly outlined on our draft IRP. The shale gas potential in South Africa cannot be ignored as it has the potential to contribute significantly to our future energy needs within the constraints of proposed emissions caps. As a result, this resource would help us to effectively move towards a low-carbon economy. There are also significant socio-economic development benefits that could be realised through the creation of primary and secondary industries and new job opportunities Working together with the private sector, local and international investors is key in taking the energy sector to another level of success. We continue to remain productive driven in our endeavour to provide the best energy service ever to citizens of our country and the world at large.
CONTACT DETAILS Postal Address: Private Bag X96, Pretoria, 0001 Physical Address: 192 Visagie Street, Corner Paul Kruger & Visagie Street, Pretoria Switchboard: +27 12 406 8000 E-mail: info@energy.gov.za Website: www.energy.gov.za
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Source: SAnews
President Cyril Ramaphosa at Nissanʼs Rosslyn plant.
Investment drive bearing fruits I
President said many may have dismissed it as a “pipedream that would never happen”. However, the country is proving them wrong in the drive to raise the funds. The President, who toured the
n a demonstration of confidence
can workers,” said the President
automotive manufacturer’s facility,
in South Africa as an investment
at the official ceremony held in
was pleased with how machines
destination, Nissan has an-
a country where the automotive
have not taken over the produc-
nounced a R3 billion investment at
sector is an essential part of its
tion line of vehicles. Despite this,
its Rosslyn plant.
industrialisation.
Nissan has invested R150 million
President Cyril Ramaphosa offici-
The investment comes following
in the training and upskilling of
ated over the Japanese automo-
South Africa’s inaugural Invest-
workers, which will prepare them
tive giant’s announcement.
ment Conference in the latter
for the future of work in an era of
part of 2018. At the conference,
technological advancement.
“It’s a matter of great pride for us that many more motorists
South Africa announced that it
around the world will be driving
wanted to raise R1.4 trillion over
Preserving jobs
vehicles that bear the industry
the course of the next five years.
The investment will see Nissan
Welcoming the investment, the
produce its new Navara pick-
and craftsmanship of South Afri-
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up van for the local as well as
Director, Mike Whitfield.
country’s transformation efforts.
international market. Production
The production of the vehicle
Trade and Industry Minister
of the vehicle at the plant is due
will initially include a 35 percent
Rob Davies said many of the
to commence next year.
local content element, which
world’s automotive companies
“In this era of technological
will be ramped up to reach 60
are looking to the African mar-
advancements and the Fourth
percent local content in total.
ket for their products.
Industrial Revolution, we must be
“This will generate an estimated
“One of the good reasons
deliberate in making the neces-
R5.8 billion new economic value
for this is that the integration
sary investment to preserve jobs
every year in the immediate
process on the continent is
as well as create more jobs,” said
region,” said Whitfield.
actually making progress in terms of the African Free Conti-
the President.
Incubation
nental Trade Area. We expect the
must not be seen as being job
Nissan’s and the Automotive
continent to industrialise,” said
destructive but as an advance-
Industry Development's invest-
the Minister.
ment that can create jobs.
ment will also see the incubation
Artificial intelligence, he said,
“Machines must enhance the work done by humans and not displace them. It’s significant
of at least 15 new black-owned component suppliers. A subsidiary of the Gauteng
Ease of doing business Speaking on the ease of do-
that none of the 1 800 workers
Growth and Development
ing business in South Africa,
here will lose their jobs; 400 new
Agency, the centre is a state-
President Ramaphosa, who got
jobs will be created mainly in
of-the-art facility for skills and
an opportunity to get inside
the manufacturing operations
development training within
the new Navara vehicle, said
because of this new investment,”
the automotive sector.
government is taking steps to
he said.
President Ramaphosa welcomed the incubation process.
ensure the reliable availability of electricity.
Jobs and local content
jobs will be created in the val-
Eskom management and other
Nissan, which has been in the
ue chain through the develop-
stakeholders to fix operational
country for the past 56 years,
ment of new suppliers of locally
issues,” he said.
will add a further 1 200 full-time
manufactured components,”
jobs across the value chain with
said the President, adding that
ment is a clear vote of confi-
the start of the production of the
this move will contribute to the
dence in South Africa’s automo-
new Navara for the local and
empowerment of local SMMEs.
tive industry, which contributes
continental market. “We see Africa as [a place] we
“It’s also significant that more
The incubation facility will facilitate the transfer of knowl-
“We are working closely with
The President said the invest-
7.1 percent to the gross domestic product.
can make a real contribution
edge and skills for emerging
“This investment by Nissan is
to and improve the lives of the
black industrialists to play a
an expression of confidence. It’s
people who live here through
meaningful role in the value
a clear signal that we are on a
industrialisation,” said the
chain of the automotive sector,
path of growth and renewal,” he
company’s Africa Managing
thereby contributing to the
said.
Public Sector Manager • May 2019
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FEATURE
Writer: Dale Hes
Changing the legislative landscape of SA When apartheid officially ended with the first democratic elections in 1994, the single most important task for the newly elected government was to completely transform the legislative framework of the country. For many decades, oppressive laws had guided the functioning of South Africa. Democracy brought with it a new Constitution, new laws and new social structures that have turned South Africa into a beacon of hope for the rest of the world.
A
Africa’s progress in overcom-
A new dawn guided by the Constitution
ing the evils of apartheid
s a young democracy, South
stitution’s most important aspect is the Bill of Rights, which forbids
For 25 years, South Africa’s democ-
discrimination on the grounds of
has been remarkable. Apartheid poli-
racy has been guided by a Con-
race, gender, social origin, age,
cies were included in virtually all laws
stitution that is recognised as one
religion, language and others. The
of the country, affecting every sector
of the best in the world. An Interim
Constitution became the supreme
of society. Starting afresh required
Constitution became law directly
law of the country, and resulted in
repealing these laws, implementing
after the elections, and by 1996 the
the abolishment of many of the op-
new laws and changing the function-
final draft had been approved by
pressive laws implemented under
ing of society.
the Constitutional Court. The Con-
apartheid.
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Eliminating segregation The entire system of apartheid was based on separating people
Land Act of 1913, which set aside
new Constitution, the Education
only 13 percent of land in South
and Training Act was repealed
Africa for black residents.
by the South African Schools Act
The Bantu Homelands Citizenship
in 1996, which entitled all South
into specific racial groups. This was
Act of 1970 declared that all black
Africans to equal access to educa-
largely guided by the Population
Africans were citizens of independ-
tion.
Registration Act of 1950, which
ent homelands, rather than of
required every South African to be
South Africa itself. Approximately
has been on a process to close
registered and classified under the
eight million black people lost their
under-resourced schools which
groups: black, white or coloured.
citizenship.
were located in the homelands
Various social rights, political
After the 1994 elections, the Ban-
The South African Government
and were subject to poor edu-
rights and educational opportuni-
tustans were officially abolished,
cation standards. Thousands of
ties were determined almost com-
and the country was redivided into
small schools are now being
pletely upon which group a person
the nine new provinces.
merged with larger schools, which
belonged. The Act was repealed by
is improving the overall standard
remained necessary to continue
Transforming the education system
to classify South Africans accord-
The Bantu Education Act of 1953
process has taken place in the
ing to race, in order to reverse the
was introduced to enforce racially
higher education system, whereby
injustices of the past through new
separated schools and institutions
institutions have been merged into
policies such as Black Economic
of higher learning. A system of
single entities which provide a high
Empowerment.
Bantu Education was established,
standard of tertiary education.
Parliament in 1991, although it has
Meanwhile, the Reservation of
disadvantaged areas. A similar
which was specifically aimed at
Separate Amenities Act of 1953,
equipping black youth to enter the
required public premises, vehicles
unskilled labour market.
and services to be segregated by
of education in these previously
While schools for white children
Entering the democratic chapter Over the past 25 years, govern-
race, whereby white people were
were of world-class standards, a
ment has not only had to repeal
given access to the best facilities.
high proportion of black schools
oppressive laws, but introduce new
This Act was repealed in 1990.
did not have running water, elec-
laws and programmes that fulfil the
tricity or sanitation. In 1976, the
aims of the Constitution.
Abolishing geographical segregation
decree of government to force
After the creation of a new Parlia-
all black schools to teach in both
ment, a number of new institutions
Afrikaans and English led to the
were established to uphold the
The creation of Bantustans was
tragedy of the Soweto Uprising in
provisions of the Constitution.
one of the major policies es-
which more than 575 people died.
tablished under the apartheid
Although the Act was repealed
The Constitutional Court was established in order to observe and
government’s rule. Also known as
by the Education and Training Act
enforce the observance of any
“homelands”, these 10 areas were
in 1979, some aspects of racial
law within South Africa. Chapter
established based on the Natives
segregation remained. Under the
9 institutions such as the Public
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Protector, Independent Electoral
2008, the Children’s Act of 2005,
of establishing mechanisms to
Commission, South African Human
the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences
expropriate land.
Rights Commission and the Com-
and Related Matters) Act of 2007,
South Africa boasts one of the
mission on Gender Equality have
and the Domestic Violence Act of
best social welfare systems in the
all acted as protectors of democ-
1998, among others.
world. The 1997 White Paper for
Social Welfare sets out all the prin-
racy and the rights of citizens.
Most important new laws introduced
Labour laws
ciples, guidelines and proposed
Enforced in 1995, the Labour Rela-
programmes for developmental
tions Act was the crucial piece of
social welfare in South Africa.
Since 1994, government has intro-
legislation in promoting economic
Under the Social Assistance Act
duced hundreds of new pieces of
development, social justice, labour
of 2004, around 17 million vulner-
legislation, many of which focus on
peace and democracy in the
able South Africans currently
redressing the injustices of the past.
workplace.
receive social grants.
Introduced in 1994, the Reconstruc-
The Basic Conditions of Employ-
tion and Development Programme
ment Act of 1997 and the Em-
(RDP) has been the guiding light
ployment Equity Act of 1998 also
Municipalities and public administration
in reversing the inequalities of
worked to lay the foundations for
To provide for proper organisation
apartheid.
a workplace free from inequality
and administration of the new
and unfair labour practices. With
democratic South Africa, the Pub-
housing, provision of water and
the recent implementation of
lic Service Administration Act was
electricity, land reform, access to
the National Minimum Wage Act,
also established in 1994.
healthcare and public works pro-
South African workers are better
grammes have all been integral to
protected than ever before.
Priority areas in the RDP such as
Human rights laws South Africa has a strong legisla-
local government failed to meet the basic needs of most South
the improvement of living standards for millions of South Africans.
Under apartheid, the system of
Land reform and social welfare Following the displacement of
Africans. In 2000, local municipalities were established, and their functioning is guided by the Local
black people during colonial
Government Municipal Systems
tive framework in place to protect
times and apartheid, land reform
Act.
the human rights of all citizens.
has been an important priority
Established in 2000, the Promo-
These are just a handful of the
in South Africa. The Restitution of
laws and legislations that have
tion of Administrative Justice
Land Rights Act of 1994 directed
been introduced in South Africa
Act, the Promotion of Access to
that land be returned to dispos-
since 1994. The task of turning
Information Act and the Equality
sessed persons or communities.
around the broken apartheid sys-
Act all work towards promoting provisions in the Bill of Rights. Vulnerable groups are protected under the Child Justice Act of
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Thousands of land claims have
tem has been a gargantuan one,
since been settled, and the
and the work continues in repair-
acceleration of land reform is
ing the damage done to
continuing through the process
our country.
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FEATURE
Writer: Allison Cooper
Public service: transforming the nation for 25 years While government has improved the lives of millions of people since 1994, it recognises that more needs to be done to confront the numerous service delivery and transformation challenges that remain.
S
ince 1994 government has
possession, and even more has
One of the most active arenas
taken great strides to trans-
been done to empower previously
of change has been to shift the
form the public service.
disadvantaged people through em-
programmes of the state towards
Much has been done to address
ployment equity, affirmative action
reconstruction and development,
systematic violence and land dis-
and business empowerment.
focusing on the poor and margin-
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alised, to eliminate poverty and
stitution. New legislation included
reach each and every citizen
provide access to housing, water,
the Public Service Act, Public
equitably,” he added.
electricity, sanitation, education,
Finance Management Act and
health and social protection. In
the Municipal Systems Act.
addition, constitutional institutions
From 1999 to 2004, modernisa-
Birth of the NDP One of South Africa’s greatest
have been put in place to ensure
tion and implementation took
transformation milestones was
human rights, public protection,
centre stage; while from 2004 to
the adoption of the National
independent monetary policy
2009 implementation was ac-
Development Plan (NDP) on 12
and independent audit.
celerated with the introduction
September 2012. The NDP aims
Former President Nelson Mande-
of e-Government and electronic
to eliminate poverty and reduce
la put in place the Reconstruction
systems to deliver services. From
inequality by 2030 and carries the
and Development Programme
2009 to 2014, systems were put
hopes and dreams of all South
(RDP), a policy framework for the
in place to monitor and evalu-
Africans for a better life.
fundamental transformation of
ate government departments’
South Africa’s public service. At
and municipalities’ performance
five-year implementation plan –
the heart of the RDP was a com-
against management practices;
the Medium Term Strategic Frame-
mitment to address poverty and
while from 2014 to 2019 saw a
work (MTSF). The current MTSF
gross inequality.
focus on productivity and ef-
(2014 to 2019) has 14 outcomes,
ficiency measurement, through
namely education, health, safety,
evidence-based policy, planning
economy, skills, infrastructure, rural
and practices.
development, human settlements,
25 years of transformation In November 2014, the then Minis-
“The extension of access to ba-
The NDP is implemented via the
local government, environment,
ter of Public Service and Adminis-
sic services such as water, elec-
international, public service,
tration, Collins Chabane, reflected
tricity, education, housing and
social protection and nation-
on South Africa’s 20-year public
social security is a major achieve-
building.
service transformation journey.
ment of the post-apartheid era.
“The nature, scale and pace of
While progress has been made
However, despite this dramatic
since implementing the NDP, ba-
change since 1994 have been
expansion, access to quality
sic services have not yet reached
phenomenal,” he said, explain-
services remains uneven,” Minister
all citizens – especially those in
ing that the Public Sector Reform
Chabane said at the time.
rural areas. However, government
Strategy has remained on track
“I believe that the focus in the
is working hard to expand the
since the introduction of the
road ahead in the sixth adminis-
reach of water, electricity, roads,
White Paper on the Transforma-
tration in 2019 will be to focus on
housing and other services to the
tion of the Public Service in 1997.
measurement, and accountabil-
people.
From 1994 to 1999, transforma-
ity and co-production of public
Government is also strongly
tion focused on rationalisation,
services where civil society and
focused on creating employment
policy development and aligning
business will directly assist gov-
opportunities for the youth. The
all legal instruments to the Con-
ernment to ensure that services
Minister of Public Service and
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Administration, Ayanda Dlodlo,
In studying the recommen-
service. This mandate also entails
launched the e-Recruitment
dations from the diagnostics
the evaluation of government’s
system in December 2018 as part
from the NDP, great emphasis is
programme achievements or the
of a government-wide process
placed on improving the capac-
lack thereof.
to make it simpler and easier for
ity of the state through manag-
people, especially the youth, to
ing the political-administrative
Looking ahead
apply for job opportunities in the
interface and strengthening the
“We need to strengthen the
public service.
capacity of the state, through
capacity of the state to address
suitable skilled and qualified
the needs of the people,” said
review of regulations for all entry
employees. The National School
President Cyril Ramaphosa in his
level posts in the public service to
of Government (NSG) has been
2019 State of the Nation Address.
allow for the recruitment of new
tasked to address this gap.
“We have made progress in
“The process will also include a
examining the size and structure
entrants, without prior experigovernment is committed to
National School of Government
addressing the high rate of youth
The NSG is legislatively mandated
unemployment and we believe
to train and develop public serv-
that the e-Recruitment system will
ants. Its core business is in line
the operationalisation of Section
alleviate the burden on our youth
with the NDP and the attributes
8 of the Public Administration
when applying for jobs in the
of a developmental state to give
and Management Act, which
public service,” she said.
impetus to building a common
strengthens the outlawing of
The NDP highlights the impor-
service ethos and a competent
public servants doing business
tance of building a state that is
public service, link training and
with the state and will enable
capable of playing a develop-
development to the national
government to deal more ef-
mental and transformative role,
development goals, and to focus
fectively with corrupt activities.
which requires collaboration
training to improve work perfor-
This will see harsher penalties,
between all sections of society
mance and service delivery.
including fines and/or prison
ence, into entry level jobs. Our
and effective leadership by gov-
Another public service transfor-
of the state and will complete this work by the end of this administration.” Government will also process
sentences.
mation milestone since 1994 is
It will also establish the Ethics,
the empowerment of the Public
Integrity and Disciplinary Techni-
tions and infrastructure that
Service Commission, which falls
cal Assistance Unit to strengthen
enable the economy and society
under the Department of Public
the management of ethics and
to operate optimally. However,
Service and Administration. It was
anti-corruption, and ensure
critical interventions are required
introduced to investigate, monitor
consequence management for
to build a state capable of realis-
and evaluate the organisation
breaches of government pro-
ing the vision for 2030.
and administration of the public
cesses.
ernment. The state provides the institu-
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FEATURE
Writer: Allison Cooper
Government firmly focused on ECD Rolling out a quality early childhood development (ECD) programme, as envisaged in the National Development Plan (NDP): Vision 2030, is one of government’s priorities and it is making good
G
overnment is committed
of poverty, we need to educate
dence attests to the importance
to ECD, which is globally
the children of the poor,” said
of the early years for human
recognised as the most
President Cyril Ramaphosa in his
development, and the need for
powerful investment in human
2018 State of the Nation Address
investing resources to support
capital that a country can make.
(SoNA).
and promote optimal child de-
“If we are to break the cycle
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Overwhelming scientific evi-
velopment from conception.
Public Sector Manager • May 2019
A lack of opportunities and
ensuring the provision of com-
tion for Grade 1, as announced
interventions during early child-
prehensive, universally available
by President Ramaphosa in his
hood can significantly disadvan-
and equitable ECD services. The
2019 SoNA.
tage young children and dimin-
policy caters for two develop-
“Another critical priority is to
ish their potential for success.
mental stages – the first 1 000
substantially improve reading
days, from conception to two
comprehension in the first years
an ECD specialist, said at the
years, which includes pregnan-
of school. This is essential for
Wold Bank Technical Workshop
cy, delivery and post-natal care.
equipping children to succeed
of the Africa Early Childhood
The focus of this part is to ensure
in education, in work and in life,
Care and Development Initia-
adequate nutrition, care, safety
and is possibly the single most
tive held in Tanzania in Oc-
and stimulation for the child.
important factor in overcoming
tober 2009, that the pre-1994
For children between two to five
poverty, unemployment and
apartheid system did not spare
years, the focus is on quality
inequality,” the President said.
children. There were no ECD poli-
stimulation and care.
Despite this, Dr Juliana Seleti,
cies, even for privileged children,
“We will be substantially expanding the availability of early
of ECD services, which very few
ECD moves to the DBE
children benefited from.
The responsibility for ECD centres
next six years we will provide
and only a fragmented system
reading resources across the foundation phase and over the
has migrated from the DSD to
every school child in South Africa
velopment in South Africa only
the DBE, with over 700 000 chil-
with digital workbooks and text-
began in the early 1990s, after
dren currently accessing ECD
books on a tablet device. We will
former President Nelson Mande-
services across the country.
start with those schools that have
She said organised policy de-
la was released from prison.
“This is a significant step in
been historically the most disad-
the progress of education for
vantaged and are located in the
Social Development (DSD), Basic
young children in our country
poorest communities, including
Education (DBE) and Health
and, if implemented correctly,
multi-grade, multi-phase, farm
had developed their own ECD
will be an important step in
and rural schools,” he added.
policies; well-defined units and
achieving the vision of the NDP:
sections were established and
Vision 2030. However, without
Motshekga said that the depart-
the financing of ECD became a
clear implementation plans
ment is ready to phase in digit-
budget item from 2000.
and concrete actions, this an-
ised textbooks from next year.
By 2003 the departments of
ECD has since become a
nouncement will not deliver
Basic Education Minister Angie
In March 2019 the DBE – in part-
government priority and Cabi-
any benefits to the country or its
nership with the Vodacom Foun-
net approved the National
youngest citizens,” said President
dation, Nelson Mandela Founda-
Integrated ECD Policy in De-
Ramaphosa.
tion, United Nations Women and
cember 2015, to transform ECD
The next step in the process
service delivery in South Africa
is the two years of compulsory
ECD Centre at Divhani Crèche
by addressing critical gaps and
ECD for all children, in prepara-
and at the Frank Ravele
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Global Citizen – handed over an
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Secondary School of Excellence in Vhembe, Limpopo. The crèche, one of 15 ECD centres chosen for refurbishments, received a complete infrastruc-
the collaboration with Vodacom,
ECD, Marie-Louise Samuels, said
which already connects 3 000
that the DBE will continue with
schools and 92 teacher centres
its resolve to strengthen the
across the country.
foundations of learning in ECD,
Deputy Basic Education
and the foundation phase grades, in particular.
ture makeover, including a mini
Minister Enver Surty welcomed
computer laboratory, proper
Vodacom’s efforts. Reflecting on
sanitation, educational toys and
ECD, he commended Vodacom
the international Africa Play
a trolley solution with tablets for
for prioritising learners’ safety
Conference in Pretoria in
a mobile library. Vodacom also
by ensuring age-appropriate
February 2019 to facilitate an
provided information and com-
infrastructure and sanitation for
understanding of and commit-
munications technology teacher
a conducive environment for
ment to the important role of
training, waterless toilets and
teaching, learning and restoring
play in preparing children for
the refurbishment of toilets and
dignity.
the opportunities of the 21st
The DBE and partners hosted
Century and the achievement
furniture. Frank Ravele Secondary School is one of 12 Schools of Ex-
Strengthening ECD
of sustainable development at
cellence identified by the DBE for
Earlier this year, the Director of
national and global levels.
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“Government has taken the
by the Western Cape DSD, in a
and private outcome funder
lead in ensuring that there is
matched funding arrangement
if and when improved social
universal coverage with regard
with ApexHi Charitable Trust,
outcomes are achieved over
to the ECD sector. The reality
and supported by a coalition
the bond term.
confronting us is that we can
of investors, namely the Stand-
no longer teach 21st century
ard Bank Tutuwa Community
sor to the CEO at m2m, said
learners using run-of-the-mill
Foundation, Futuregrowth Asset
at the time, “We are excited
20th century pedagogical
Management and LGT Venture
about the potential of the IBIF
methods,” Minister Motshekga
Philanthropy.
as it will create a new source
said.
The IBIF will invest in ECD in a
David Torres, the senior advi-
of ECD funding, establish a
new way. Using the model of
benchmark for proven ECD
future is digital – the fusion of
SIBs, which means that govern-
programming and promote
technologies that is blurring
ments only pay if pre-deter-
the dissemination of rigorous
the lines between the physical,
mined outcomes are achieved,
performance management
digital and biological spheres. It
the IBIF forms a public-private
systems for the ECD sector.”
is an exciting world where play
sector coalition that can sus-
itself is transformed to play a
tainably finance ECD.
“The future beckons and that
role in the cognitive development of the child,” she added.
Over a three-year period the
If successful, the IBIF model could be replicated across the Western Cape and throughout
IBIF, through FCW, will seek to
South Africa, changing the way
improve the cognitive and
social interventions are funded
First SIB for ECD
socio-emotional development
and creating a new way
In September 2018, mothers-
outcomes of over 2 000 chil-
forward for additional public-
2mothers (m2m), Volta Capital
dren in the low-income com-
private funding opportunities.
and the University of Cape
munities of Atlantis and Delft,
Town's GSB Bertha Centre for
in the Western Cape.
Social Innovation and Entrepre-
The IBIF transaction will
Looking ahead National Treasury continues
neurship launched the Impact
support a home visiting ECD
to provide funding for ECD
Bond Innovation Fund (IBIF), the
programme targeting three
through a ring-fenced grant.
first social impact bond (SIB)
to five year olds, delivered
focused on ECD.
by FCW through its Family in
will support about 60 000 poor
Aimed at improving outcomes
The ECD conditional grant
Focus (FIF) programme. Private
children and upgrade between
in early childhood, the IBIF is
investors will invest $540 000
600 and 800 ECD centres over
managed by m2m and Volta
up front, to fund FCW’s ECD
the next three years. The budget
Capital and the Western Cape
programme over three years.
allocation for the grant rises
Foundation for Community Work
They will be repaid, with a
from R518 million in 2019/20 to
(FCW) is the implementation
return on their investment, by
R553 million in 2020/21 and to
partner. The transaction was led
the government department
R593 million in the outer year.
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FEATURE
Writer: More Matshediso
We are one A
fricans are interlinked in
and social relations, and that is
Years of Democracy and 23 years
memory and spirit, and this
what makes Africa Month celebra-
of existence of the Constitution,
is what should make all citi-
tions significant,” he explained.
and will be used to reflect on the
zens in the continent to be one.
Africa Day is celebrated every
achievements of the past 25 years.
year on 25 May and it marks the
Prof Serote said because South
heid struggle leader Prof Mongane
founding of the Organisation of
Africa was the last country in the
“Wally” Serote, who spoke to PSM
African Unity (OAU) in 1963.
continent to be liberated, many
These are the words of anti-apart-
about the significance of celebrat-
The OAU is today known as the
African countries played a huge
ing Africa Day and Africa Month
Africa Union (AU), the organisa-
role in its fight for liberation until
this May.
tion promotes greater unity and
the end of the apartheid regime.
Prof Serote is also the recipient of
solidarity between African coun-
Because of that, he added, what
the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver
tries. The AU is at the forefront of
other countries contributed to
for his excellent contribution to
peace, security and stability on the
South Africa cannot be compared
literature, with emphasis on poetry
continent.
to what South Africa has done for
and for putting his artistic talents at
This year’s Africa Month in South
them.
the service of democracy in South
Africa is celebrated under the
Africa.
theme: “Celebrating 25 Years of
is still very young, so South Africa
Democracy: Building a Better Africa
still has a lot to contribute to other
and a Better World.”
African countries that have played
He spoke about the relationship that South Africa has with other African countries, as well as the
Africa Month affords citizens an
“Our democracy and freedom
a role in helping it realise its demo-
contribution made towards the
opportunity to promote African
fight against colonialism and op-
unity, deepen regional integration
“African countries have always
pression.
and recommit Africa to a common
claimed South Africa for Africa dur-
destiny.
ing the apartheid times. That is why
“South Africa has strong historical ties with other African countries that go beyond economic, political
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This year’s celebrations coincides with the commemoration of 25
cratic dream,” he said.
they fought so hard for the liberation of our country, in support of all
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South Africans who fought against
tries and many people across the
colonialism and oppression,” he
world,” he said.
added.
“South Africans are not xenophobic. What has happened
This is why he believes that Africa
in recent years were incidents
Month celebrations cuts across the
of criminal acts in parts of the
South Africans worked very closely
African borderlines and shorelines
country that were blanketed with
with fellow African citizens across
because Africa has its footprints in
the term “Xenophobia,” said Prof
the continent to continue the fight
many parts of the world.
Serote.
Serote said all generations of
against oppression.
“We have our fellow African
our liberation is interlinked. South Africans should never forget the link we have to the African diaspora,” he said.
Spread Ubuntu across Africa He spoke positively about efforts that government is making to strengthen relations with other African countries, such as getting South Africa to play an active role in the AU as an integral part of the African continent.
“We cannot contribute to divisions in the continent as Africans,
“We have always believed that
“We cannot contribute to divisions in the continent as Africans, we should instead practice Ubuntu and remember that we are one.”
“We must take responsibility
we should instead practise Ubuntu and remember that we are one,” he added. He said moving forward, it should be every citizen’s responsibility to practice Ubuntu and learn as much as they can about cultures and traditions of other African countries while they still celebrate their own. “We should consciously and deliberately host projects that reach out to other countries so that we can learn about their heritage and culture, while we still
as the country in promoting the
celebrate and promote our own
spirit of Ubuntu, which is one of the
brothers and sisters staying all
values that we share as Africans
over the world. A lot of interna-
across the continent,” he said.
tional countries stood shoulder to
Month programme is to promote
shoulder with us in a fight against
and support the preservation
because of other, and encourages
apartheid during the Struggle.
and revival of indigenous lan-
compassion and humanity; which
We are connected with the rest of
guages, and to create discus-
Prof Serote said it is something that
the world, so they celebrate Africa
sion platforms for South Africans,
South Africans were shown by the
Month with us,” he explained.
in particular local communities,
Ubuntu is a notion that one is
world when many citizens crossed
Prof Serote believes that South
without fail,” he said. A focal point of this year’s Africa
to engage in conversations on
borders to parts of Africa and other
Africans are not xenophobic and
Africa’s past, present and future, to
continents when they went to exile.
that the recent attacks that were
foster solidarity and to build unity.
“We did not fight for liberation by
reported recently were isolated
South Africans are encouraged to
ourselves, we did it with the help of
that were made to appear as if it
support Africa Month activities to
our fellow Africans from other coun-
is a national problem.
promote greater unity.
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THE CITY OF TSHWANE
DELIVERING ON ITS PROMISE Rooting out corruption in the city is at the top of the list. “We will also fight corruption, in all its manifestations, wherever it is found in the City. If council fails to execute its legal mandate to hold senior managers accountable, I will approach the courts to do so. We will improve consequence management in the City to ensure recommendations of forensic investigations and AG reports are implemented in order to maximise accountability. By ensuring that the City’s supply chain processes are set up in such a way that we can detect abuse, corruption will allow us to deal with those responsible decisively.“ The mayor says he will be setting up a capacitated and independent forensic investigation unit in the City that can investigate any allegations of wrongdoing or corruption without fear or favour. Service delivery excellence is a cornerstone of government policy. The City of Tshwane is constantly ensuring ongoing excellence in the distribution of basic resources to its citizens. Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Cllr Stevens Mokgalapa
“When I took office on 12 February 2019, I vowed to be the service delivery mayor of Tshwane. The majority of my time and focus will
The City of Tshwane can only deliver on its
be spent on speeding up the delivery of services in the City. Many
mandate if they have a stable administration
of our communities still suffer from years of neglect prior to 2016
with skilled officials, money in the bank to deliver
and we need to do everything in our power to address this.”
services and are focused on serving the people, says the Honourable Mayor Stevens Mokgalapa.
Cllr Mokgalapa’s administration will launch an audit of all informal
“We will build on the financial turn-around
settlements in the City to determine the greatest needs to roll out
that has already been achieved so we have
rudimentary services in an expedited manner. “We will create a
the financial means to improve the lives of the
team that will be dedicated to the acceleration of basic service
people of Tshwane. We have already reversed
delivery, and ensure that this team works tirelessly to improve basic
a crippling deficit into a surplus and we should
service delivery in the City.”
further improve on this.” As at December 2018, 156 informal settlements have access Tshwane can only work if every household in
to rudimentary water services, and the City is working hard to
the city has access to a job. “Although national
ensure that rudimentary sanitation services to informal
government has a big role to play in this regard,
settlements also increase.
this administration will work tirelessly to make the City welcoming, open and easy to do business.”
“We have revised the Indigent Policy – households that are supported by the City receive social packages. These packages go a long way
Cllr Mokgalapa says his office will also work
in the restoration of human dignity and ensuring that all who call our
towards ensuring stable water and electricity
City home, have access to basic amenities through this programme.”
supply for businesses to give them certainty and peace of mind so more investment flow into the
Tshwane’s revised IDP for the 2019/20 indicates that it will be
city. “And by maximising Foreign Direct Investment
building a 211 km storm water drainage that will alleviate some
in the City, we will be able to create more jobs.”
of the pressure off of the systems. “One hundred and eighty three
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kilometres of road is currently being built and addressing the public transport issues in the respective areas; 17.6 km in the form of TRT bus way lanes are currently under construction
THE CITY OF TSHWANE’S MOST NOTABLE CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES
and earmarked for completion in the next financial year.” When this administration took office in 2016, there Commenting on the City’s special projects, Cllr Mokgalapa says that the municipality is making the transition to selfreliance with their most recent project being the installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof of the Tshwane Leadership and Management Academy. “The installation will reduce our dependence on grid-tied electricity by about a third and the investment will be paid off in approximately seven years. Similarly, this investment will reduce our operating expenses as our electricity bill will also be reduced by a similar portion. We pay less, we emit less and we become a stimulus for green economic industries.”
were a number of challenges that we faced, and a lot of maladministration, such as: • We had over R10-million worth of invoices submitted to the former Office of the Speaker for “work” done during the period of 2014, 2015 and 2016 could not be corroborated nor was there justification for the payments. • Unequal service provision and addressing inherited delivery backlogs. • An EPWP Policy that was filled with loopholes, that was there to only benefit party cadres, friends
The motivation for this project lies in the City’s Climate Response Strategy which is informed by their Greenhouse Gas
and family. • We inherited projects and programmes that were
Emissions Inventory. “This management tool indicates that our
started and left unfinished for our people to take
energy footprint amounts to over 12 million tonnes of carbon
advantage of. Some of these projects were vanity
dioxide equivalent per annum. This is directly linked to our source of electricity which is generated from coal-fired power
projects and served no meaningful purpose. • Indigent Policy filled with multitude of
stations, managed by our national power utility. The aim of
inefficiencies and fraud inherent in the database,
the strategy is to ensure that by 2030, the City will have kept
where City officials and non-qualifying households
its emission levels below current emissions as it joins the global
were illegally receiving the indigent benefits.
battle to protect the planet. Furthermore, we are developing
• We inherited the PEU, R630-million-a-year, smart
a Climate Action Plan which aims to steer the City towards being net zero carbon by 2050.”
meter contract. • A number of corruption cases, such as City Hall, Shoe Police Debacle and Dinokeng Tribe One.
In April 2019, Tshwane hosted the Winterveld Green Ride, popularly known as the Kasi Ride. The Tshwane Green Ride
As the DA-led administration we have been able to,
is part of the Cleaner Mobility Programme, through which
in just over two year to:
the City highlights the importance of cycling as a viable mode of transport. The programme aims to promote lowcarbon intervention, healthy lifestyles and non-motorised transportation in communities. “We also launched our very first charging electric vehicle charging stations in the municipal headquarters, Tshwane House. This is in addition to the two solar-powered EV charging stations we received from SANEDI as part of the Green Climate Fund initiative. Tshwane House, being a five-star green rated building, a vehicle charging station is a befitting sustainability addition to a building that has a cycling parking, harvests rainwater, uses electricity efficiently, maximises natural light and has a full in-house recycling system.” Forty of the City’s buses in their A Re Yeng fleet run on compressed natural gas and it has 10 Nissan Leafs that have been incorporated into their messenger fleet.
• Correct an inherited R2-billion deficit to show us a surplus at the end of the first financial year in office in 2017. Under the ANC the City of Tshwane, the Capital City of Africa, was bankrupt; • Uncover over R1.5-billion that was squandered by the previous ANC government. We were able to reduce unauthorized expenditure by over a billion rand and irregular expenditure by R100-million; • Sold the mayoral mansion and used the R5-million from the sale to build 52 RDP houses for 40 families in Atteridgeville; • Opened up the EPWP programme to all residents by adopting an open and inclusive lottery system. So far, we have provided the residents of the City with 161 25 job opportunities and have registered over 120 000 people on the new fair lottery-based system.
Upon taking office, the Executive Mayor launched a Service Delivery Intervention Programme that forms part of his efforts to continuously monitor and evaluate progress with the aim of ensuring high quality service delivery for all residents.
Technology has impacted greatly on the City’s
“We believe that access to connectivity is critical for the
strategies, plans and projects, says Cllr Mokgalapa.
Tshwane community and providing our citizens with access to information is a critical factor in upliftment within the
“In keeping with the technological advances and insuring
City. A delicate balance is required in this instance and
the accessibility of government to its people, the City has
we are confident that we shall eventually strike it as we
developed a number of valuable mobile applications
do not want to compromise business in our pursuit.”
such as the Batho Pele and Tshwane Safety App. We are working hard to perfect this method of communication
The City of Tshwane is renowned for best management
and the strides taken beyond conceptualisation thus far
practices. Describing what they are and how they are
deserve recognition. We recognise that conventional
implemented, Cllr Mokgalapa states that in their efforts
methods of communication have been redundant to a
to refocus the administration, the first priority is to get
vast number of our population and continuing to foster
their house in order.
them will only work to the City’s detriment.” “Performance is at the center of stabilising the Social media platforms have been a preferred
administration. SDBIP targets will be linked to
alternative to many, he says. “However, there remains
performance bonuses – we cannot be giving a bonus to
a need for online platforms that are vetted by the
a Director of Electricity while the City remains dark. Gone
City. For this reason, the creation of multiple mobile
are the days where officials get bonuses while residents
applications are instrumental achievements in
are not getting services.”
customer care.” Cllr Mokgalapa affirms that 28 000 officials will have Another positive that stems from these mobile
to work for their salaries or go home. “Since I have
applications is that they are available for download
come into office, I have asked council to support me
absolutely free of charge. Those who are interested
in establishing the Financial Disciplinary Board. This is to
in using these apps can download them by using the
investigate financial misconduct while we put in place
TshWi-Fi at any of their 1 051 hotspots in all seven regions.
an effective disciplinary process. There will be a system
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The mayor says he believes their task is to create a strong and stable footing for business development and economic growth in the capital city. “In order
“GONE ARE THE DAYS WHERE OFFICIALS GET BONUSES WHILE RESIDENTS ARE NOT GETTING SERVICES.”
to boost business confidence, the City needs to articulate and demonstrate how it will efficiently deliver services, espouse good governance, and support and encourage job creating investment.” Inclusive growth will allow the majority of the City’s residents to contribute to and benefit from economic growth. “The underlying ideology of inclusive growth concerns increasing the pace of growth and enlarging the size of the economy while simultaneously levelling the playing field. The City recently received an unqualified audit report from the Auditor General South Africa. We have worked hard to reach this destination and are now beginning to bear the fruits that stem from
of consequences management so that we are able to
notable improvement to financial indicators and ICT.
deal with the officials that are not doing what they are supposed to be doing.
“To this end, we remain committed to investing heavily in economic infrastructure to provide a competitive
The mayor says he strongly believes that the City requires
business environment and ensure uninterrupted supply
honest professional civil servants to serve the people
of municipal services,” he concludes.
of Tshwane. “We need public servants who know and understand that their contract is with the people of Tshwane. Nothing can be done in the absence of efficient administration and this is an aspect that has been undervalued. Accounting structures and punitive measures for failure to execute duties sufficiently have not been stressed enough.” Cllr Mokgalapa says the City remains firm in their bid for inclusivity and are beginning to see the fruits of a more efficient administration. “We are not without challenges, but our administration enjoys the trust and encouragement of the people that it so diligently serves.” Cllr Mokgalapa’s message to investors is that the City of Tshwane should be the preferred destination for trade and investment. “The leadership of the City of Tshwane has a vision to turn the City into a hub of opportunity that gives life to the rights and freedoms enshrined in
CONTACT DETAILS
our Constitution. We are open to work with captains of
Postal Address: PO Box 440 or PO Box 6338, Pretoria, 0001
industries and to assist businesses to realise their growth
Email: Customercare@tshwane.gov.za
potential. This administration is fully geared towards
Fax: +27 (01)12 323 5117
positioning the City as the preferred destination from
Website: www.tshwane.gov.za
trade and investment.”
Compiled by: Jauhara Khan
PUBLIC SECTOR APPOINTMENTS FEATURE
The KZN EDTEA has appointed
degree in Management
Zama Mtongana as CFO.
Accounting from the University
She previously served as Financial Manager for the
Diploma in Management
KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Liquor
Accounting from the Chartered
Authority for seven years.
Institute of Management
Mtongana’s professional experience also includes
Zama Mtongana Chief Financial Officer (CFO), KwaZuluNatal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (KZN EDTEA)
of KwaZulu-Natal and a
Accountants. In her capacity as CFO, her
serving as Finance Manager for
duties will include providing a
the KwaZulu-Natal Law Society
strategic framework towards the
for five years, where she liaised
implementation of the Public
with the Attorneys Fidelity Fund,
Finance Management Act
Law Society of SA, other law
and other related financial
societies, banks and members
regulations and policies,
of the legal fraternity at large.
managing and guiding internal
Prior to this, she worked at
control measures, managing
NBC Holdings (Pty) Ltd in an
resources and providing
actuarial capacity.
functional leadership and
She holds a B.Com Honours
guidance in the department.
appointed HR Executive at the
the then Department of Sport, Arts
ATNS SOC Limited.
and Culture.
Ngcwabe has over a decade of
Ngcwabe holds a Bachelor of
senior management experience.
Administration degree from Walter
She previously served at the City
Sisulu University, a Master’s in
of Johannesburg’s Metrobus
Business Administration degree
entity, where she was the
and a postgraduate Diploma in
General Manager responsible for
Doctoral Studies from the Gordon
Corporate Services. Prior to that,
Institute of Business Science.
she was employed at the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) as Senior Executive Manager:
She has completed a range of leadership courses. Her new role calls on her to
Corporate Services, and was
create accountability for the
Lulekwa Ngcwabe Human Resources (HR) Executive: Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Limited
instrumental in setting up the HR
development and learning of
Management Division at the RTIA.
ATNS' employees and ensure
Lulekwa Ngcwabe has been
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Ngcwabe has served in senior
they are retained by giving them
HR management roles at Eskom,
opportunities to grow within their
the National Prosecuting Authority,
fields and beyond traditional
Eastern Cape Parks Board and
work-based training.
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FINANCIAL FITNESS FEATURE
Source: Auto Care Diagnostics
How to spend less at the pumps cents – and eventually Rands – in your pocket.
• Go easy on the accelerator Maintaining the speed limit or just below not only saves you from unnecessary traffic fines but also uses less fuel. A lighter touch on your accelerator also means you only supply what your engine needs at any given time.
S
outh Africans have had to
options for everyone.
• Be kind to your brakes
deal with a number of fuel
If you are one of the many mo-
price increases recently
torists looking to do the best you
as this creates unnecessary
Try to avoid riding your brakes
and are undoubtedly feeling the
can with the wheels you have,
drag as well as wear and tear
pinch. Many are looking for ways to
here are a few helpful hints to
on your braking system. Slam-
mitigate the impact that fuel hikes
make those precious litres go a
ming on brakes and sudden
have on one’s disposable income.
little further.
stops are hard on your vehicle, which has to use more energy
The more obvious solutions vehicles for more energy efficient
Drive with fuel consumption in mind
models, opting to carpool so the
While seemingly harmless, some
and in traffic, maintain safe
cost of fuel can be shared, and
driving habits actually hike up
following distances and use
public transport. These might
your vehicle’s fuel consumption.
your vehicle’s momentum. You
include downsizing fuel-guzzling
Be mindful at intersections
Hugo Grobler, National Franchise
will be safer in the long run
savings depart-
Manager at Auto Care Diagnos-
and
ment but are
tics (ACD), offers these sensible
be winners in the
not viable
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(and fuel) to bring it to a halt.
driving tips that translate into
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will have to replace brake pads
to understand what your
Adding unnecessary weight to
and other components less
vehicle needs to operate at
your vehicle essentially equates
often.
its best, from the ideal fuel
to the same thing, except in-
and lubricants to optimal tyre
stead of burning calories, your
pressure. Every car is different.
car burns fuel. Take the time at
A great place to start is your
the end of each trip to offload
engines expend less effort for
owner’s manual or – even
anything you do not need,
a higher output. The lower the
better – an all-in-one service
and avoid using your boot and
gear, the harder an engine has
provider, who can walk you
back seat as storage.
to work to maintain its speed
through all the key points
and the more fuel it will use.
and offer you sound advice
If you are driving a manual
on keeping your car in great
• Keep your vehicle tuned up
vehicle, use the highest gear
shape.
• Gearing up
Gears were designed to help
Worn brake pads, clogged filters, damaged gears, faulty
possible and go easy on the revs.
• Streamline
sparkplugs and aging car bat-
Vehicles are designed with
teries are all silent killers of fuel
• Know your route
certain aerodynamics in mind.
economy. Regular services and
This does not just mean know-
Anything that interferes with
tune-ups keep your engine run-
ing where you are going
this causes strain – and creates
ning as it is intended to, keep-
ahead of time and avoiding
higher fuel consumption. Think
ing consumption to a minimum.
unnecessary detours. It also
roof racks and sunroofs, trailers
involves assessing your options
and bike racks. While conveni-
motorists might be tempted
– especially on routes traveled
ent, these items could be liter-
to stretch the time between
most frequently – and choosing
ally holding you back. Only use
services, especially for vehicles
the most economical route. A
when absolutely necessary.
operating outside of a motor
When the cost of fuel spikes,
plan. However, these perceived
shorter route does not always equate to less fuel – fewer starts
• Maintain tyres
savings are quickly swallowed
and stops, less congestion and
up by a number of fuel ineffi-
About 20 percent of fuel goes
ciencies.
more constant speeds do. In-
towards overcoming friction
vestigate mobile apps that help
between the car and the road,
monitor traffic flow to keep your
which makes tyres doubly im-
cle could consume up to 30
trip fuel-friendly and time-wise.
portant. Ensuring optimal pres-
percent more fuel if proper
sure and tread as well as keep-
maintenance is not performed
ing wheels properly aligned
on a regular schedule. So – in
will help prevent unnecessary
addition to driving more ef-
spend at the pumps.
ficiently – adopt a preventative
• Optimise your vehicle A vehicle that operates in the way the manufacturer
Studies show that your vehi-
approach and get the condi-
intended it to will be more
• Lighten the load
tion of your vehicle assessed
economical on fuel. It is
If you want to burn calories, you
to save you money in the long
add weight to your workout.
term.
important to take the time
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HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FEATURE
Understanding autism F
or parents with children with
challenging to deal with this
autism early on, the chances of
autism, the disorder causes
behaviour, especially when it hap-
improvements in the condition
confusion, frustration and em-
pens in public.
are much higher. Three percent of
barrassment. Many parents are not
children who are diagnosed with
can do to help their children lead
How can parents help children with autism?
‘normal’ lives.
Mathabhate says that much of
time the child reaches the ages
aware of the disorder or what they
autism between the ages of two and four can get better. By the
the focus in treating autism is get-
of seven to 11, there will be huge
What is autism?
ting parents to understand how
differences and the child may be
Autism is a neurological disorder
their children experience life.
able to lead a much more normal
that occurs from birth and often
“Parents really have to try and
starts presenting symptoms in the
put themselves in their child’s
first few years of a child’s life.
shoes. They have to find the best
Steve Biko Academic Hospi-
ways to communicate either
life.”
Where can parents take their children for treatment?
tal clinical psychologist Julia
verbally or non-verbally with
Mathabhate explains that autistic
their children and understand
children experience the world
what signs the child is showing.
autism cannot be fully cured, but
very differently to others.
For example, if a child has had
it can be managed effectively. She
a tantrum, you need to identify
adds that teachers have a crucial
cating and interacting with others.
what caused it and then change
role to play in identifying problems
They also have different sensory
behaviour to best fit the child’s
with children at school, and
symptoms; they may smell, see
needs.”
suggesting a referral to a psycholo-
“They have difficulty communi-
or hear things differently to other
Mathabhate says that it is im-
people. They may behave ag-
portant for parents to seek help
gressively, throw tantrums or injure
as soon as they notice any issues
themselves,” says Mathabhate.
with their child.
Parents can find it extremely
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“When a child is diagnosed with
Mathabhate says in many cases
gist. For more information and advice about autism, contact Autism South Africa on 011 484 9909.
Public Sector Manager • May 2019
TRAVEL
Writer: Jill Langley Photographers: Jill and Bevan Langley
Ghosts, gold and geotrails
in Barberton
I
fever still catches the unsuspecting, and a town where the ghosts are as real as its flesh-and-blood inhabitants. I am talking about Barberton, in Mpumalanga. Often passed over in favour of the Panorama Route towns of Sabie, Graskop or Pilgrim’s Rest, Barberton is well worth a visit for its scenery, geology and rich gold mining history. Of course, a visit to the town should include
f I started talking about South Af-
even more prominent in this pe-
a trip to Eureka City and Golden
rica’s gold-rush era of the 1880s,
riod of South Africa’s history.
Quarry.
chances are you would picture
A place where gold is still
the historical town of Pilgrim’s Rest
mined today and where the
in Mpumalanga, with its preserved
gold veins are so rich that the
Dreams of striking it big
old buildings and ancient grave-
joke goes that miners had to
The peak of the gold rush hit
yard.
remove the rock from the gold. It
Barberton in the 1880s. Prospec-
is a place where gold-rush towns
tors rushed to this small town with
boomed and crumbled, gold
dreams of striking it big.
You would not be wrong, but you would be overlooking a town
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Claims were pegged out along the hills and rivers surrounding the small town, with miners hard at work digging or panning for gold. The town saw such an influx of prospectors that there was not enough room for all of them. Moreover, these miners were a rough and brawling sort, not suitable for the society of town. Eureka City, with a peak population of 700 people, was built on the hills outside of town in 1885 and was the site of many Wild-West styled antics, including horse races down the main street. It has long since been abandoned and today, the crumbling ruins are all that remain.
No doubt, the claim was reg-
equipment, and any earth dug
istered with haste and digging
out would be removed the same
on Golden Quarry began. So
way. In the centre of the mine, a
through the packed stone door-
named because it looked as
beam of light falls from the en-
ways and imagine themselves
though the rock was formed
trance high above illuminating
present during the times of Cock-
entirely of gold, this site is the
the cool dampness and eerie
ney Liz or the Golden Dane.
richest and oldest working mine
stillness contained within the
in the world. Although other sec-
hand-hewn walls, a quiet monu-
made but many were lost. The
tions are still being mined, the
ment to man’s determination
story of Golden Quarry started
original quarry (a deep pit) mine
and perseverance.
out as a sad tale of a prospector
is open to guided visitors.
Guided visitors can walk
Of course, some fortunes were
Back on the surface, it was time for some ghost stories from local
who had spent all he had saved dejected and penniless, Edwin
Determination and perseverance
Bray went walking in the hills
Descending into the darkened
not the types that seem suscep-
outside Barberton, brooding on
depths and with an overwhelm-
tible to spooky stories or scaring
his situation. Out of frustration, he
ing sense of space that extends
easily and yet, the stories they
apparently hit the ground with
far beyond your tiny pool of
shared of first-hand experiences
his mallet. Imagine his surprise
torchlight, it is incredible to think
left me with goose bumps.
when, looking down, he found
that this was all dug by hand.
in a futile pursuit of gold. In 1885,
he had uncovered a rich vein of gold running right to the surface.
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Miners would climb in and out by rope, carrying all of their
tour guides Pieter and Wynand. Both big, strong men, they are
There were the usual tales of odd noises in old houses, but old houses sometimes make weird
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noises all on their own, right? The
of the best-preserved and most
oldest rocks in the world. Barber-
stories of locked doors repeat-
unusual geological finds in the
ton’s Makhonjwa Geotrail is only
edly being found open late at
world are right on Barberton’s
one of three exclusive places
night were harder to explain
doorstep and geologists travel
where this rock can be viewed.
and a warning not to drive the
from all corners of the world to
pass outside of town in the dark
see them.
because of unusual car troubles
The trail is well-marked and
Since one of the other destinations is deep under the ice in Greenland and the last is hun-
informative. Among the sites are
dreds of kilometres in the middle
the remains of an old coastline
of nowhere in Australia, taking an
night ghost hunting is exploring
1 400m above today’s current
easy drive along the Geotrail is
the Makhonjwa Geotrail. This
sea level, as well as evidence of
an obvious choice.
38km route through the Makhon-
a meteor impact.
had me convinced. A much safer activity than late-
with so much to offer the visitor,
jwa mountains takes motorists to a number of points of geological
Barberton is a gem of a town
Makhonjwa Geotrail
that it is a pity it remains some-
interest. That might be putting it
The crowning glory, however, is
what off the main tourist route.
too mildly. The truth is that some
getting a close look at one of the
But that is good news for the visitor who wants an uncluttered, authentic experience of one of the most fascinating corners of South Africa. For those planning a route near Mbombela (Nelspruit), make a stop in Barberton and see for yourself.
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CAR REVIEWS
Writer: Ashref Ismail
New Ford Ranger raises the bar
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W
e South Africans, like our Ameri-
reliable and good looking at the same
can and Australian counter-
time.
parts, love our bakkies. Con-
Now Ford is raising the bar further in
sider, for a moment, that the biggest selling
the ultra-competitive light commercial
car in South Africa in the past 12 months
vehicle (LCV) segment with the launch
is a bakkie or light delivery vehicle, to be
of the new Ranger for 2019. Featuring an
technically correct.
extensive range of mechanical, techno-
The biggest selling vehicle in the
logical, feature and comfort upgrades,
United States is also a commercial
the new line-up will make the Ranger an
vehicle, otherwise known as a pick-up,
even more compelling choice among
the Ford F250, which is almost twice the
workhorse and leisure-oriented pick-up
size of our Ford Ranger double cab and
customers.
is powered by a massive V8 cylinder engine. So, which bakkie then is the big-
With an extensive range of under-theskin changes, including the introduction of the all-new 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo and Single
gest selling vehicle in Mzansi? It is the
Turbo diesel engines, a revolutionary
Toyota Hilux which has been selling an
new 10-speed automatic transmission
average of 3 000 units per month. The
and a revised suspension set-up, this is
bakkie that follows a close second is
by far the biggest upgrade yet for the
the Ford Ranger series followed in third
current-generation Ranger.
position by the Isuzu stalwart. Clearly, the bakkie wars have begun in earnest.
Bolder presence
Add to the fray Nissan’s Navara, Mitsubi-
While the overall design and shape re-
shi’s Triton, Fiat’s Fullback and do not
main familiar, the finer details have been
forget the Mercedes Benz X Class.
tweaked to give it a bolder presence. This is especially true of the front and
Rugged, reliable and good looking If there has been one bakkie range
rear that have come under the knife to boast a cleaner, but meaner look. Today’s bakkies feature comfort levels
that has given the Hilux a good run for
that compete with those of SUVs which
its money it is the Ranger, even though
explains why they are such good sellers.
it sells an average of 1 000 units per
They are required to perform multiple
month less than the Hilux. Toyota real-
functions; from being a workhorse dur-
ised shortly after its new Hilux launch
ing the week to a leisure vehicle over the
that its front end styling was a divisive
weekend. So, interiors too have to boast
move and it has subsequently been
car-like features and the Ranger delivers
redesigned to make it look much more
from its comfortable, redesigned seats to
dynamic, bold and stylish.
its soft touch facia.
The Ford Ranger range demonstrated effectively that a bakkie can be rugged,
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Significantly, the latest model sees the introduction of the advanced new-
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generation 2.0-litre four-cylinder
diverse as the Ford F-150 pick-up
Bi-Turbo and Single Turbo engines,
and the new Ford Mustang.
assembled at Ford’s Struandale
Ford’s award-winning SYNC®
Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth. Both
technology remains the corner-
engines offer superior perfor-
stone of the Ranger’s in-car enter-
mance, fuel efficiency and a signifi-
tainment system. XLT and Wildtrak
cant improvement in overall refine-
models are equipped with the
ment with lower noise, vibration
high-end SYNC® 3 with Navigation,
and harshness levels compared to
linked to the integrated eight-inch
the existing engine range.
touch-screen colour display.
The tried and trusted 2.2-litre TDCi
My picks from the extensive Ford Ranger model range Single cab 2.2 TDCi base 5MT 4x2 R287 100 2.2 TDCi XL 6MT 4x2 R359 800 2.2 TDCi XL 6MT 4x4 R411 400 Supercab 2.2 TDCi base 5MT 4x2 2.2 TDCi XL 6MT 4x2 2.2 TDCi XL 6AT 4x2 2.2 TDCi XL 6MT 4x4
R336 500 R381 400 R393 800 R429 300
The safety package offered in the
engine remains a key part of the
new Ranger is of the highest order.
new Ranger line-up across the
Depending on specification level,
single cab, supercab and double
it incorporates a comprehensive
cab models as well as the popular
Electronic Stability Control system
five-cylinder, 147kW/470Nm, 3.2-litre
with Traction Control, Trailer Sway
Duratorq TDCi engine, available in
Control, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent
Wildtrak and XLT specification on
Control, Adaptive Load Control and
the double cab derivatives.
Roll Over Mitigation.
Double cab 2.2 TDCi Base 5MT 4x2 R350 000 2.2 TDCi XL 6MT 4x2 R409 400 2.2 TDCi XL 6AT 4x2 R428 800 2.2 TDCi XL 6MT 4x4 R455 300 2.2 TDCi XL 6AT 4x4 R474 700 2.0 BiT Wildtrak 10AT 4x2 R632 300 2.0 BiT Wildtrak 10AT 4x4 R678 200
for ease of use and convenience. A
The 2.0-litre Bi-Turbo and 2.0 Single Turbo engines are exclusively
Innovative feature
torsion rod is fitted into the tailgate,
available with Ford’s sophisticated
One of the truly innovative new
hinged to the vehicle body. This
all-new 10-speed automatic trans-
features making its debut on the
provides a significant 70 percent
mission, with performance and
Ranger XLT and Wildtrak is the EZ
reduction in the initial lift force
durability proven in applications as
lift tailgate, which is a major boon
required to close it. Additionally, the opening of the tailgate is dampened, making it much easier to control when opening. With more than 30 Ranger models to choose from, there is one for any need and application. All models come standard with Ford Protect, comprising a fouryear/120 000km comprehensive warranty, three-year/unlimited distance roadside assistance and five-year/unlimited km corrosion warranty. A six-year/90 000km service plan is included, with 15 000km service intervals.
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FOOD AND WINE
Writer: Nicholas Francis
Hearty, delicious and irresistible I
t is a cold, rainy Saturday and your plans for the day consist of pajamas, blanket, couch, book and the television remote.
The only thing missing from this scenario is a good hearty meal. We have chosen some delicious dishes for those winter days that will have you licking your fingers and looking for seconds.
Crepes Ingredients 1 cup cake flour Pinch of salt 1 large egg 1 Âź cups milk 2 tbsp melted butter Oil for pan Chocolate spread Fresh berries Banana, sliced Golden syrup Directions Combine the flour and salt in a bowl, make a small well and crack the egg into the well. Mix with a wooden spoon, gradually blending in the flour from sides of the bowl. Mix in the milk to make a smooth batter. Using a whisk, blend in the melted butter and set aside for 30 min-
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utes. The batter will thicken to the
4 garlic cloves,
consistency of cream. Add more
minced
milk to thin, if necessary.
5 tbsp cake
Lightly oil the pan and place
flour
over medium to high heat. Once
2 cans chicken
the pan is well heated pour three
broth
tablespoons of batter into the
1 can peeled toma-
pan, enough to line the pan.
toes, chopped
Bubbles will start to form after 30
3 parsley sprigs
seconds. Carefully flip the crepe
3 fresh thyme sprigs
and let it brown on the other side
1 bay leaf
for 30 seconds. Once cooked,
¾ teaspoon salt
pepper to taste. Divide among
transfer the crepe to a large
Black pepper.
warm soup bowls and serve im-
plate. Repeat the process until
mediately.
batter is finished, lightly oiling
Directions
your pan after every fourth crepe.
Melt the butter in a pot over
Cheesy garlic buns
medium heat. Add the onion,
Ingredients
light layer of chocolate spread,
carrots, garlic, celery and sauté,
3 cups cake flour
bananas, fresh berries and driz-
stirring occasionally. Add in the
1 packet of instant yeast
zles of golden syrup.
flour, stir for three minutes. Tie
1 tbsp sugar
the bay leaf, parsley and thyme
2 tsp salt
sprigs together with a piece of
2 tsp garlic powder
kitchen string and add to the pot.
2 large eggs, beaten
Serve the crepes plain or with a
Tomato bisque Ingredients 4 tbsp butter
Pour in the broth and toma-
3/4 cup warm milk
1 cup fresh cream
toes and bring to the boil while
4 tbsp butter, melted, divided
1 red onion, chopped
whisking constantly. Lower the
1/4 cup grated mozzarella,
1 carrot, chopped
heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
divided
1 stalk celery, chopped
Remove from the heat and allow
Cooking spray
the soup to cool.
1 clove of garlic, minced
Remove the herb bundle and transfer the soup to a blender
2 tsp freshly chopped parsley 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan.
and puree until smooth. Strain the tomato puree using a sieve
Directions
over a large bowl. Return the
Whisk together one-and-a-half
puree to the pot and reheat over
cups flour, sugar, salt, yeast and
medium heat.
garlic powder in a big bowl. In a
Whisk the fresh cream and salt into the soup and season with
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separate bowl, whisk together the milk, two tablespoons melted
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butter and eggs. Add the wet
In a separate bowl, stir togeth-
Directions
ingredients to the flour mixture
er remaining garlic, parsley, two
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cut
and mix with a wooden spoon
tablespoons melted butter and
the beef into cubes and season
until combined. Add half a cup
season with salt. Brush garlic
with salt and pepper. Add two
mozzarella and the remain-
butter onto rolls and sprinkle
tablespoons of oil to the meat
ing cake flour and mix until
with remaining cheeses.
and mix well. Heat a large frying
the dough begins to become cohesive. Transfer the dough to a
Bake for 25 minutes until buns are golden.
pan over medium to high heat. Lightly brown the beef and then place in a casserole dish.
lightly- floured work surface
Beef casserole
and knead until smooth and
Ingredients
and carrots, sprinkle in flour
elastic, add more flour if dough
500g chuck
and stir for two to three minutes
feels sticky.
3 cups beef stock
until the vegetables are coated.
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Gradually pour in the stock, stir-
let rest for 10 minutes. Grease
½ an onion, sliced
ring well.
a baking tray with butter and
2 medium carrots, sliced in
preheat oven to 180 °C .
chunks
and bring to the boil. Pour into
2 bay leaves
a casserole dish, cover, then
equal pieces and roll each into
2 tbsp cake flour
place in the oven and cook until
a ball, then place in a pre-
1 tbsp soy sauce
the beef is tender. Stir every 40
pared baking tray. Cover the
1 tbsp fresh thyme
minutes, adding water if needed
dough with a dish cloth and let
2 tbsp oil
to keep the ingredients covered.
it rise for an hour.
Salt and pepper for seasoning.
Serve with rice.
Transfer into a clean bowl and
Divide the dough into 12
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In the same pan sauté the onion
Add the remaining ingredients
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FEATURE GROOMING AND STYLE
Writer: Gilda Narsimdas
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stylish and professional.
1 – We absolutely love a good trench coat and this one is ideal for the office, Forever New, R1 599. 2 – This ruffle printed dress is on trend and form flattering, Jenja at zando.co.za, R899. 3 – If it is a fitted suit/formal pants you are
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after, look no further than this classic fitted one in navy blue, POLO, R1 199. 4 – There is nothing as versatile as a cardigan to dress up any ensemble. Get this rib detail cardigan from Queenspark, R399. 5 – These pastel multi-coloured heels are just stunning, Steve Madden, R999. Public Sector Manager • May 2019
6 – Many may not consider brown shoes versatile, but they can be paired with most colours and are also so on trend, Aldo, 1 899. 7 – If you are looking for a perfect carry-all for all your office needs, try this faux leather cross body bag by Blackchilli, zando.co.za, R619. 8 – For a tailored look, opt for these classic custom fit formal trousers by POLO, R799. 9 – This camel coat can suit either a formal or smart casual look and keep you warm, Tokyo Laundry, R1 049. 10 – Navy blue is a great colour for winter looks and this formal jacket can be dressed down with a good pair of jeans too, Vangard, available at zando.co.za, R999.
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