Pretoria - Head of Group Strategy and Communication at the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Hlengani Mathebula, has resigned, said the bank.

Mathebula’s resignation is with effect from 31 December 2015.

Mathebula joined the SARB in April 2010 and played a pivotal role in enhancing the reputation of the institution as Head of Group Strategy and Communication. He contributed to a number of key initiatives to enhance the operations of the SARB.

“On behalf of the board, executive and staff of the bank, I would like to thank Mr Mathebula for his dedication and commitment to the work of the SARB, and we wish him well in his future endeavours,” said Governor Lesetja Kganyago on Wednesday. – SAnews.gov.za

South Africa – Higher Education and Training Deputy Minister Mduduzi Manana says the demand for free education is legitimate and justified. The Deputy Minister was responding to a memorandum from students. This after students marched to the precincts of Parliament and presented a memorandum to him on 29 October. “Your demand for free education is [...]

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Pretoria – Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Danish Ministry of Environment and Food.

The MoU, signed in Johannesburg on Monday, is set to strengthen cooperation in the water sector, especially with the Danish private sector partnering with local businesses.

The Danish are global leaders in water efficiency and waste water management. The signed memorandum will present the South African water sector with an opportunity to learn from the best.

Through the agreement, the sector will learn about innovative technological solutions, land and water management systems and skills development.

Other areas to be explored include support to local government in terms of management, investment opportunities, raising human capital, skills and knowledge transfer.

Minister Mokonyane said she is delighted at the breakthrough as this means development for not only the country’s water sector but for the country as a whole.

She said there is great potential for South African-Danish partnerships in the water sector, which will help alleviate the current challenges faced by the country.

“Communities will be uplifted and jobs will be created, and both countries will greatly benefit,” she said. – SAnews.gov.za

Pretoria – South African businesses and investors have been urged to make the most of the opportunities available in Mozambique, especially in light...

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Pretoria - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has encouraged South African companies to travel to Cuba to seek opportunities for investment and partnership and trade.

He said this on Thursday at the South Africa-Cuba Business Forum in Havana, Cuba.

The forum brought South African and Cuban business together to explore opportunities for collaboration.

“South Africa and Cuba have similar economic needs and priorities. Mining and agriculture each form a significant part of our respective economies.

“We are both seeking to develop these sectors and to improve the contribution of these sectors to our export earnings,” said the Deputy President.

He said government welcomed the participation of South African companies in the Havana International Trade Fair and the South African National Exhibition in November.

“We see the annual Cuba Industria Fair as another vehicle to promote trade and investment between South Africa and Cuba. In South Africa, we are engaged in a process of industrialisation,” he said.

This, the Deputy President said, involves greater beneficiation of mineral resources, ensuring that the country extracts greater value from these natural assets and creates more work for citizens.

He said South Africa is also working to develop agro-processing industries so that it can access new, more valuable markets.

“We believe there is opportunity in this process for South Africa and Cuba to share experiences and cooperate on technology and skills transfer. South Africa is currently engaged in the largest infrastructure build programme in its history.

“We are investing significantly in critical economic infrastructure like energy, road, rail, water and telecommunications. We are also investing in hospitals, clinics, universities, colleges and schools.

“We are keen to see how Cuba has managed, under extremely difficult economic conditions, to develop its social and economic infrastructure. We want to study Cuba's approach to education and skills development,” he said.

Closing the skills gap

The Deputy President said the substantial skills gap is probably the single most critical challenge that South Africa faces today.

He said it is the most debilitating aspect of apartheid's legacy and one that will take many decades to overcome.

“We are therefore deeply impressed and much encouraged by the single-minded determination with which Cuba has worked to develop the potential of its people,” said the Deputy President.

He said this has produced skilled professionals of a calibre that enables them to work and add value anywhere in the world.

“Cuba stands with us in our efforts to build a better life for all our people. Over 3 000 South African students are studying medicine in Cuba. Over 400 medical doctors have already graduated.

“Around 300 Cuban medical staff, engineers and maths and science teachers are working in the neediest areas of South Africa. By the end of the year, we expect that number to increase by another 450,” said the Deputy President.

Cuban development

Deputy President Ramaphosa said South Africa stands with other nations in calling on the United States to act with speed and purpose to remove every remaining impediment to the growth and development of Cuba.

“We call on the United States to recognise the injustice of these measures and to affirm the right of the people of Cuba to determine their own destiny. We are confident that Cuba will prevail.

“We are confident that Cuba will soon be able to realise the full potential of its bountiful natural resources, its favourable location and the rich capabilities of all its people,” he said.

The Deputy President said South Africa will stand and work with Cuba until these political and economic objectives are achieved. – SAnews.gov.za

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will meet with the management and leadership of universities as well as student leaders on Friday to discuss the stalemate regarding university fee increases.

The President will hold the consultative meetings with the Vice-Chancellors and Chairpersons of Councils as well as with student leaders at the Union Buildings in Pretoria with a view to finding a solution to the impasse.

President Zuma met the Vice-Chancellors and Chairpersons of Councils on 6 October and they had agreed to establish a task team to explore solutions to short-term student funding challenges.

The President said government fully understands the pressure and difficulties that students coming from poor households and the working class face.

"It is important that we work together to find solutions. Nobody disagrees with the message that students from poor households are facing financial difficulties and possible exclusion.

“Even in the January 8 statement of the governing party this year, we stated that the escalating cost of university education had become another source of exclusion for the poor and vulnerable South African child.

“All parties should allow space for this matter to be discussed in a manner that will enable us to find a solution,” said the President. – SAnews.gov.za

The fourth Spur KZN Trail Series came to a conclusion this Saturday in the Valley of 1 000 Hills at the tranquil setting of iSithumba. In the men’s 11.3km long course Championship race, Eric Ngubane made it three wins out of three as he wrapped up another first place in a time of 48:59 to [...]
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