30 Jul 2013

CSI

The next day we were at sea...

According to Public Enterprises Deputy Minister, Bulelani Magwanishe, the jobs are there - in the maritime industry. In fact, according to him, there are more than 40,000 of them. The only problem is that there aren't more than 40,000 young people to take those jobs. The call has been made: Youngsters... You're needed in the maritime industry.

"Hello Control..." Security is so tight no cellphones or cameras are allowed into the building, but at least here's a description of what's it's like inside Eskom's national control centre after a group of journalists took "the tour".

Not too long ago, having a heart condition, failed liver, lung cancer et al basically meant tidying up your medical affairs and await the Grim Reaper. Nowadays a great number of people who might otherwise have passed on are enjoying a life... In fact, they're able to participate in their own World Transplant Games.

Fancy a walk on the wild side...for free? SANParks has announced the 2013 SA National Parks Week dates. On these dates, day visitors you can enjoy free access to most of the 21 national parks across the country. Free access to parks does NOT include free access to accommodation facilities and other tourist activities.

Now's your chance to experience what all our overseas visitors have been "Ooing" and "Aahing" about.

Rod Baker, Content Director

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Weekly top stories

Ethembeni babies' sanctuary takes 1000th baby under its wing
On 27 July 2013, Ethembeni, the Salvation Army's home for abandoned and abused babies in Doornfontein, Johannesburg, welcomed the 1000th baby to come to the home since 1995. Read more >>

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Akacia lends a helping hand to Maria's Home for Mandela Day
For this year's Mandela Day, around 60 staff members from Akacia Healthcare gave of their time to carry out repair and maintenance work at Maria's Home, an orphanage located close to an informal settlement in Windmill Park, Boksburg. Read more >>

Continental Outdoor Media helps Primrose community
As Nelson Mandela said, "It is said that no-one really knows a nation until one has been inside its jails. A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizen, but it's lowest." Read more >>

Biz announces GoPro reader comp winner!
[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Finally, the announcement you've been waiting for - the winner of our GoPro reader competition! Read more >>  visit press office >>


Education & Training
Sage South Africa supports students' entrepreneurial efforts for upliftment
Sage South Africa recently demonstrated its commitment to education, the promotion of entrepreneurship and the improvement of the country by its involvement as opening round sponsor in the Enactus South African National Competition. Read more >>

G.U.D Holdings gives the gift of education
G.U.D Holdings furthered their investment in the learners of Christel House South Africa by providing education bursaries to 30 learners over the next three year period. Read more >>


Greening & Environment
Lavender garden brings hope to Hangberg
On 25 July 2013 volunteers began planting a lavender garden in Hangberg as part of the Bay Harbour Market community project, in association with Lavender in Lavender Hill, an organisation that works towards improving communal surroundings and instilling community pride. From 25-27 July, from 10am-4pm on Harbour Road (opposite the market), volunteers helped to plant 100 lavender bushes. Read more >>

Artifact serves the local community for Mandela Day
[Issued by Artifact Advertising] This year Artifact chose to support the SPCA Randburg in celebration of Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday. The idea was to feed 67 animals by collectively donating 67 cans or sachets of dog and cat food, but the response from employees was overwhelming. Read more >>  visit press office >>


Health & Welfare
New legal entity, new leadership for Institute of Retirement Funds
National key stakeholder meetings held recently in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg saw the Institute of Retirement Funds (IRF) announce its new board, which includes a diverse range of principal officers, trustees, and legal and investment service providers. The new board already has a number of industry initiatives scheduled for the coming 12 months. Read more >>

Schaumburg District receives essential items from Westcon Cares
The Schaumburg district in Brits was recently paid a visit by representatives of Westcon Comztek's CSI initiative, Westcon Cares. Essential items were donated to community social workers at the Schaumburg combined school. Read more >>

Anglo American's Thermal Coal business invests in social upliftment
On Thursday 18 July 2013, in honour of Mandela Day, Anglo American's Thermal Coal business invested over R600,000 in the upliftment of vulnerable people in the Johannesburg area. Read more >>


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Methodist Church of Southern Africa - 23 Sep 2013 Germiston


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