Johannesburg – The amount of money it would cost to provide a year’s education to the 58 million out-of-school children worldwide is equivalent to what governments are currently spending on military operations in six days.
This was revealed by the chief executive of the Global Partnership for Education, Alice Albright, addressing the 2014 World Innovation Summit for Education (Wise) in Doha, Qatar, this week.
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Durban – A KwaZulu-Natal law student has been expelled and barred from Unisa for five years after being found to have made “hurtful and racist remarks” on Facebook.
Skhanyiso Khanyile, of Klaarwater near Pinetown, was found guilty of bringing the university into disrepute.
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Washington – My love for eggs has never wavered. Not only because they taste so good and can be prepared in myriad ways, but also because of their protein.
Protein makes up about 20 percent of a healthy body, including everything that has structure such as our hair and skin, the enzymes that enable essential chemical reactions in the body, and the neurotransmitters that transfer information in our brain. Protein also provides about 10 percent of the body’s energy.
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Durban – Move over Robocop and Judge Dredd, our very own Metro police cars are moving swiftly into the 21st century.
Unveiled at the ninth annual GovTech conference in Durban earlier this week was SA’s next-generation police car. In partnership with Vodacom and Samsung, Metro officers can look forward to both latest-generation technology and connectivity to help catch the bad guys.
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Johannesburg – Fights over the agenda of Friday’s Cosatu special central executive committee’s (CEC) have prevented discussions on the expulsion of the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (Numsa) from proceeding, Independent Media has learnt.
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Parliament – Parliament’s powers and privileges committee on Friday recommended suspension without pay for most of the Economic Freedom Fighters MPs found guilty on contempt of Parliament.
EFF leader Julius Malema, chief whip Floyd Shivambu, Mpho Ramakatsa, Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala, Godrich Gardee, and Mbuyiseni Ndlozi were set to receive the harshest sanctions.
“The committee resolved that they be suspended without remuneration for 30 days,” said committee chairman Lemias Mashile.
The recommendations, which will be adopted in a formal report on Monday, will be submitted to the National Assembly for approval.
Malema was found guilty on four charges of contempt of Parliament.
Shivambu and Ramakatsa were convicted on seven charges each.
The second group of MPs, consisting of Elsabe Louw, Ngwanamakwetle Mashabela, Nthako Matiase, Hlengiwe Maxon, Magdalene Moonsamy, and Andile Mngxitama, who were found guilty on two charges each of contempt of Parliament, also face suspension without pay, but for a shorter period.
“The committee resolved to recommend that they be suspended for 14 days without remuneration,” said Mashile.
The rest of the 20 MPs, who were only found guilty of one charge each, could get off with lighter penalties.
“The committee resolved to recommend that these members should apologise to Parliament verbally in the manner determined by the House,” Mashile said.
The disciplinary process arose from the EFF’s disruption of the National Assembly during President Jacob Zuma’s question time on August 21.
They were apparently unhappy with Zuma’s replies to questions about his private home in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, where R246 million of taxpayers’ money had been spent on upgrades.
Ndlozi, the EFF spokesman, was not immediately available for comment.
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By Obakeng Maje
Matlapaneng- The community of Matlapaneng village, near Taung packed their tribal Hall on Friday in a quest to dethrone the reigning ward councillor,
Kedumetse “Sephonono” Tyalimpi.
The community members in conjunction with Matlapaneng Youth Forum accused the councillor of unacceptable level of incompetence.
Amongst other issues which they have raised as a ground for their stance is the slow pace at which she responds to the issues affecting the community.
The community members said they have applied for toilets to be built
in their yards, but in some houses, listed as recipients, there are no
toilets at all.
“We are sick and tired of the ward councillor’s behavior towards the
community. We have water problem, toilets issue. We have a newly-built
community hall, but we cannot use it. Some of the residents applied
for the toilets, but were intentionally ignored even though their
names were on the list as recipients” added Modise Lebitsi, who is a
chairperson of Matlapaneng Youth Forum.
He said the community is facing a water crisis and high mast lights
have not worked despite being install more than five years ago.
“Our councillor is not doing anything regarding our daily issues and
she does not co-operate with us. We want our village to be developed,
so we will not tolerate any poor service delivery from those who are
in power” Lebitsi said.
The community agreed that Tyalimpi must go and the local chief, Mme
Keatlaretse Mankuroane shared the same sentiments. “If the community
want to depose the councillor, we will support the motion. As the
Tribal Authority, I suppose we need to work together with the
community. We had some issues with our councillor in the past
regarding her not inviting us into meetings especially when there are
new projects in the area” she said.
However the ANC-led ward councillor, Kedumetse Tyalimpi refutes the
allegations and said what the section of the community is doing, is
just a personal upheaval.
“As a human being, one cannot please all people, so up to so far…I
haven’t received any complains from the masses. Those who are
complaining are just bitter.
“All their allegations are not true. They were supposed to come to me
and explain what they’re not happy with. If there are any issues, then
my door is always open. I believe those who are complaining have a
motive and is just a personal attack on me” Tyalimpi said.
Tyalimpi said the hall will be handed over to the community and she is
still waiting for an instruction from Greater Taung Local
Municipality.
“I sometimes use the hall if the venue where we normally hold our
meetings is unavailable. I’m still waiting for a word from those in
power at local municipality for an official hand over of the hall” she
concludes.
-TDN
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Ganaalagte – Consistent with the action oriented objectives of Setsokotsane Programme which is led by the Premier of Bokone Bophirima Province Supra Mahumapelo, communities residing in various areas of Tswaing Local Municipality in Ngaka Modiri Molema District will on Friday,be the recipients of services aimed at bettering their lives.
Accompanied by Members of Executive Council, Premier Mahumapelo will roll-out the Tshimo Ya Kgosi programme by handing over a tractor, no-till planter, offset disc and agricultural inputs to Kgosi Kogodi Jeff Molete of Bakolobeng Tribe in Ganaalagte village.
Tshimo Ya Kgosi is an initiative that seeks to enable Magosi throughout the Province to produce healthy food for the needy families in their villages, while creating jobs for the local communities.
Premier Mahumapelo who will roll-up his sleeves and plant the first seeds for the 100ha Tshimo Ya Kgosi, will also hand-over seven Bonsmara Bulls to identified beneficiaries in Ganaalagte village.
Other service delivery activities will include amongst others, the following:
Ganaalagte village
– Handing over of synthetic art materials to identified visual artists and engage with some more artists in the municipal area on their role in the ACT Vision
– Assist with painting and flooring the newly built Ganalaagte Community libraryManamolela village
– Engagement with Manamolela and Vrisgevacht community members on water issuesDelareyville
– Patching of potholes in various streets
– Community engagements on Unemployed Graduates Database, Supplier Registration, Cooperatives Registration, 30 Days Creditors Payment, Hair Dress Database and Liquor license
– Assessing of the prevalence of women and child abuse in Delareyville Extension 7
– Registration of Shammah and Ipeleng ECD Centres
– Delivery of tables, chairs, mattresses and blankets at Boikhutso ECD Centre at Broedesput
Setsokotsane Programme which is aimed at accelerating delivery to services to people of the Bokone Bophirima Province was launched last month in Ngaka Modiri Molema District, and has thus far reached various wards in Mahikeng and Ditsobotla Local Municipalities. In implementing the Programme’s objectives, government resources are pulled together in an effort to eradicate poverty and create opportunities for local people to improve their lives.
The Tswaing Local Municipality Setsokotsane activities will start at 08h30, at Ganaalagte village.
-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Kokomeng- A 35 year-old woman burnt to death in Kokomeng village, near Taung on Tuesday, says North West police.
Sergeant Kelebogile Moleko said police were called after a raging fire killed a 35 year-old woman.
“According to information, a 35 year-old woman was asleep in her shack with a 3 year-old baby in Kokomeng village, near Taung at around 19:00” she said.
A 17 year-old neighbor allegedly noticed a fire coming out of the shack and rescued a 3 year-old baby. The community tried to rescue a 35 year-old mother, but infuriated fire pierced through her bones and flesh.
“A case of inquest was opened at Kokomeng Police Station and investigations continue” Moleko said.
-TDN
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By Obakeng Maje
Taung- Lesedi-Bokamoso nursery in Pudimoe location, near Taung bade a farewell to more than 22 young graduates on Saturday, who will be in Grade R next year.
Parents and children alike packed Pudimoe Community Hall to experience a mouth-watering sent-off of young warriors who will be starting their long fundamental walk in betterment.
Lesedi-Bokamoso nursery is the Early Childhood Learning Centre caters for children from 0 to 5 years of age.
The owner of the nursery, Sophy Mokae said even though they operating from a rented building, her nursery offers a big outdoor space and calm surroundings for the children.
“The unique aspects of the nursery are the low ratio of children to teachers, the high level of trained teachers, the ability to provide designated areas for differing age groups and the multicultural community” Mokae said.
She said while providing for the early childhood needs of the typical concerns, the nursery has a variety of activities to choose from, giving the learners the ultimate choice of what to work on.
Mokae said even though they experienced some challenges through the year, she is pleased with children and sent her gratitude to all parents who trusted her enough to bring their children to the nursery.
“We’re faced with difficulties like the building we use, we pay a massive rent every month and we would like to have our own place. So, to anyone who would be interested in donating anything that could be helpful, please come forward” Mokae said.
However, she said she enjoys being surrounded by children and advised parents to bring their children to the nursery as that will help them develop.
“Our teachers teach important concepts in English, language and reading. We allow small groups of children to practice literacy skills with hands-on activities like discussing books, or playing rhyming games” Mokae concludes.
North West Social Development social worker Galaletsang Mogapi said Early Childhood Learning Centers are an important piece of an early learning experiences.
“Young children are motivated and eager to learn when they have the ability to choose which direction to take their learning. According to the statistics, students’ motivation to learn and succeed is directly affected by learning activities that are engaging and appropriately challenging. Centers provide the opportunity for children to take risks in learning by trying new or different challenges at their own pace. Centers don’t require children to keep up with the rest of the class, complete tasks they’re not developmentally ready for or study material that they have already learned” Mogapi said.
Anyone who would like to donate anything useful to Sophy Mokae can contact her on 0710471101 or 0820480934.
-TDN
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