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Cabinet balanced, experienced – ANC


Cape Town – President Jacob Zuma’s newly-announced Cabinet is balanced and experienced, the African National Congress said on Sunday.

These ministers would carry the nation’s hope and resolve for radical socio-economic transformation, said ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe in a statement.

“It is our belief that the Cabinet, as announced, espouses the qualities necessary for the task ahead, guided by the National Development Plan, to decisively confront unemployment, poverty, and inequality in an equitable and accountable manner.”

The party also welcomed the “bold and decisive” step by Zuma to re-organise and re-focus government departments.

“We believe that these changes will lead to greater cost effectiveness and more effective monitoring of the work of government. The number of government ministries has not increased as a result.”
Mantashe congratulated the new Cabinet and reminded them that they dare not disappoint citizens who had entrusted them with the power.

“Now is the time to pool our collective energies to the task at hand to create a South Africa that is even better than it is today,” he said.

“We have full confidence in the ability of our public representatives to fulfil the commitment made by President Zuma that the fifth democratically elected administration will serve our people with humility, commitment, and dedication.”

Fellow tripartite alliance member, the SA Communist Party, also welcomed and congratulated the new appointees.

SACP spokesperson Alex Mashilo said the fifth administration should drive polices for radical socio-economic transformation and development, as echoed by Zuma in his inaugural address on Saturday.

“This is incompatible with neoliberalism. The SACP therefore says, one of the critical conditions for our second radical phase of democratic transition to succeed is to do away with all the remnants of neoliberalism in our state.”
People Against Suffering, Oppression, and Poverty (Passop) dedicated their statement to praising the appointment of Malusi Gigaba to home affairs. Gigaba previously headed public enterprises and was a deputy home affairs minister before that.

“It is also clear that when he was involved in home affairs he left behind him a reputation as an extremely hard worker, who the departmental staff looked up to,” Passop community outreach officer Anthony Muteti said.

“He has, in our previous interactions, shown a deep sense of humility and understanding, both for South Africans and immigrants, who the department services.”

Passop said Gigaba’s appointment showed that Zuma took home affairs seriously.

They hoped that Gigaba would manage migration correctly, document more people, weed out corruption, and deliver identity books to every citizen.

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) welcomed the opportunity to work with minister Jeff Radebe and deputy minister Buti Manamela in the performance, monitoring, and evaluation ministry within the presidency.

This, after Zuma announced the ministry would continue to be responsible for youth development.

“The president could not have chosen a better executive for matters of youth development – well-experienced, dynamic, and passionate,” said NYDA executive chair Yershen Pillay.

“Young people should watch this space; this government is serious about youth development.”
He said Manamela, as the Young Communist League of SA (YCLSA) national secretary and ANC MP, had always been passionate and highly committed to improving the lives of young people.

The YCLSA said it was humbled by Manamela’s appointment.

“We would like to wish him, the entire Cabinet and deputy ministers well in the tasks that lie ahead.

The NYDA also welcomed the establishment of the small business development ministry, to be headed by Lindiwe Zulu.

“We are jubilant about the new ministry that will assist the growth and development of small businesses and we are confident that young South Africans will benefit the most from such a ministry,” Pillay said.

– SAPA

Zuma announces new ministries


Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma on Sunday reconfigured his Cabinet.

“We have established a ministry of telecommunications and postal services,” Zuma said while making his Cabinet announcement.

“Our country has a fast growing telecommunications sector which in 2012 was estimated at being worth R180bn.”

The aim of the new ministry was to get more value out of the telecommunications sector, he said.

The communications department had been reconfigured to include more functions.

“We have established a new communications ministry which will be responsible for overarching communication policy and strategy, information dissemination and publicity, as well as the branding of the country abroad,” Zuma announced.

“This ministry will be formed out of the following components: the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa, the SA Broadcasting Corporation, Government Communication and Information Systems, Brand SA and the Media Development and Diversity Agency.”

The National Planning Commission and the ministry of performance, monitoring and evaluation will be merged.

“This ministry will also continue to be responsible for youth development.”

– SAPA

Premier Mahumapelo calls for unity against religious intolerance and xenophobia  


Mahikeng- Communities should unite against religious intolerance and Xenophobia, North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo highlighted in declaring support for the “Bring Back Our Girls Campaign” in his Africa Day Message.

“Africa’s funding fathers envisaged a united and strong Africa that is free of violence, political strife and conflicts. We owe it to future generations to give freedom meaning through accelerated service delivery,” Premier Mahumapelo said.

Mahumapelo said that founding fathers like Pixley Ka-Seme, Kwane Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, Augustinho Neto, Oginga Odinga, Kenneth Kaunda, Amilcar Cabral, Thomas Sankara, Samora Machel, Oliver Tambo and Nelson Mandela knew that the existence and experience of peace and stability is as one of the preconditions foreconomic growth and development.

“Good governance enhances democracy as well as efficiency in the economy and is critical for us to sustain our hard-won freedoms,” he added.-TDN
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SACP: Stop gambling with workers’ lives


Johannesburg – Platinum mining companies must engage genuinely with all the affected parties in the four-month-long wage dispute in the sector, the SA Communist Party (SACP) said on Sunday.
Spokesperson Alex Mashilo said parties must ensure that a collective bargaining agreement was reached with immediate effect.
“Instead of being intransigent, the mining corporations, which have previously made billions of rands, must appreciate the plight of the workers by improving their working and living conditions through decent work, including better wages and benefits.”

He said the SACP called on the trade unions involved to stop gambling with the lives and jobs of the workers.

“Such unguided militancy has the potential to lead to job losses and roll back the many gains made by mineworkers, especially since 1994.”
Members of the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (Amcu) at Lonmin [JSE:LON], Impala [JSE:IMP], and Anglo American Platinum [JSE:AMS] (Amplats) in Rustenburg in the North West province and Northam [JSE:NHM] in Limpopo downed tools on January 23 demanding a basic monthly salary of R12 ,500.

They rejected the companies’ offer that would bring their cash remuneration to R12 500 by July 2017.
The strike has cost employees R8.6bn in earnings and companies have lost R19.5bn in revenue according to a website, platinumwagenegotiations.co.za, created by the companies.
Labour Court brokered mediation talks between Amcu and the companies were ongoing, after no agreement was reached on Friday.

Platinum producers said on Friday they were committed to finding a common commitment to resolve the dispute.

The strike, now on its 122nd day, has been marred by violence and intimidation leading to the deaths of five NUM members.
“The SACP further calls upon workers not to be used in turning against other workers,” Mashilo said.

He said the SACP was gravely concerned with, and also strongly condemned, the intimidation, torture, violence and killings that continue to take place in the Rustenburg platinum belt.
SAPA

Igesund: This is the team for the future


Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund says regardless of the result when his charges take on the Socceroos of Australia, his squad was bound to go places in years to come.

“They are bound to become integral members of the country’s vision of competing against the giants on the continent and in the world. The Association’s vision is to be constantly number 3 in Africa and among the best 20 countries in the world and these boys will play a major role in the realisation of that dream.

“That journey starts now and this tour will mark the beginning of a new era in South African football,” Igesund told journalists on the eve of Bafana Bafana’s match against Australia.

Bafana meet Australia in Sydney on Monday evening (11h30 South African time) in a fixture which serves as the Socceroos’ final home match before they fly to Brazil for the World Cup in June.

They Australians are in Group B with champions Spain, losing 2010 FIFA World Cup finalists Netherlands and Chile.

“This is a competitive bunch of talented players. They will go places; watch my words,” added Igesund.

“I am very excited with what I have seen from them in the few days we have been together. They are eager to learn and want to leave a lasting impression.”

After Monday’s game, Bafana Bafana leave for Auckland, New Zealand to play islanders on 30 May before returning home on 1 June.

Meanwhile, Australian skipper Tim Cahill told journalists he was very much still enjoying his game and will decide his future after the two-month fiesta in South America.

The New York Red Bulls midfielder said it was every player’s dream to represent his country especially at the FIFA World Cup and was delighted to still be part of the Aussie set-up.

“This type of experience is priceless and is something that you look back on when you get old and tell your children. This is the start of some big things and hopefully the team can be consistent and the boys will realise that just being a good professional and showing a good attitude at the same time will take them a very long way.”-TDN
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Mathoho to return to South Africa


 Bafana Bafana defender Eric Mathoho will travel back to South Africa immediately after taking part in Monday’s international friendly against Australia, to attend the funeral of his cousin, who passed away this weekend.

The sad news reached the Kaizer Chiefs defender in Sydney on Sunday, on the eve of Bafana’s friendly international clash with World Cup-bound Socceroos.

The match will take place on Monday, 26 May 2014 at ANZ Stadium at 11h30 South African time.

As a result, Mathoho will not join the rest of the squad in New Zealand for their international friendly in Auckland.

No replacement will be called up to replace the towering Kaizer Chiefs defender.-TDN
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Kinetic: Sales And Marketing Internship


Kinetic is offering a full-time internship in Sales and Marketing. This internship is a great opportunity for experience and possible permanent employment.

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Are you looking for real-life marketing and sales experience that contributes to bottom-line results? Prove your value as a future leader with this full-time internship, with an opportunity for permanent employment after four months.

Location: Cape Town

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Job Requirements: Qualification

A three year (or working towards) degree / higher national diploma from a reputable university / college in Sales or Marketing

Requirements :

Recent graduate
CV
Academic Transcripts and ID Copies
Responsibilities :

Direct marketing to C-Suite executives who represent the largest organizations in Africa
Selling top end packages to the biggest brands in the IT and Telecoms sectors – packages range from 100k to 1.2 Million (ZAR)
To identify relevant opportunities and maximize sales for the conference portfolio.

To complete the required level of sales activity in order to meet or exceed targets.

To build relationships with potential sponsors including short and long-term prospects.
To maintain ongoing relationships with sponsors including managing the involvement of the sponsors in the build up to, and during events.

To ensure that all data entry onto systems and databases is maintained to exacting standards.

To ensure regular and on-going communication with the sales manager.
To work co-operatively with other departments, particularly conference production and logistics staff and marketing team.

Competencies :

A desire to start a successful career in sales and marketing
Individuals who are self-motivated, independent and persistent
People with positive attitudes who are open to feedback
Interns who can develop rapport, influence others and maintain strong working relationship
Strong administrative skills with strong attention detail
High level of energy and commitment to reaching goals
Strong sense of professionalism with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong IT skills with knowledge of how to use data bases and Internet search function
Interest in a career in sales and marketing and market research
Overarching desire to become an integral part in the sales and / or marketing team of the top IT conference company in Africa
Dynamic, highly presentable person who is forward thinking, motivated and driven to succeed

How To Apply

Job Category: Marketing
Job Type: Internship
Company Name: Kinetic
Company Location: Cape Town
Send CV to: gregj@kineticevents.net

Family perish in a fatal accident


By Obakeng Maje
Delportshoop- Police are investigating a culpable homicide and drunk and driving after an accident took place 5km outside Delportshoop on the R31 road on Friday at approximately 19:45.

“It is alleged that the Silver Double Cab Bakkie traveling with two families veered off the road and rolled several times. Four persons known as Klaas Letlhaku,40, Leticia Letlhaku,34, Kago Letlhaku,11, and Orakile Letlhaku,1, died” Lieutenant Sergio Kock said.

Kock said ambulances transported the driver and 10 other persons to Barkly West Hospital for medical treatment.

“It is alleged that the families were en route from Kathu to Barkly West for a wedding” he said.

The exact cause for the accident is still under investigation. All information can be forwarded to Det WO Mick Mocwane at 082 448 4850.

The investigations continue.-TDN
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Fraud case against new MP


New ANC MP Patrick Mabilo is being investigated for fraud, the Hawks said on Thursday.

“We have a fraud case to do with his credit card,” spokesman Paul Ramaloko said.

“Investigations are still ongoing.”

He said the case was opened in 2012 against Mabilo, a former Northern Cape transport, safety and liaison MEC.

Ramaloko could not give more detail.

According to City Press online, Mabilo had racked up a bill of close to R200,000 in 2012/13 and had not been able to provide the necessary documents to prove his expenditure.

Mabilo was number one on the African National Congress’s Northern Cape’s list of candidate nominations for the National Assembly.

He was sworn in as an MP on Wednesday at the first sitting of the fifth democratic Parliament.

– Sapa

EX WANTS A PIECE OF KENNETH MASHABA


Kenneth Mashaba’s previous marriage is haunting him!

In February the actor announced in Sunday Sun that he was making a BIG comeback.
Since then, he claims that everybody wants a piece of him – including his ex-wife, Ntombifuthi Mashinini.
 
The hard, ruthless businessman of Generations is played by Seputla Sebogodi (53).
He wed Ntombifuthi but things went sour and they called it quits 10 years ago.
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