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he City of Johannesburg (CoJ) would like to express its deepest appreciation to residents, the IEC and City employees who participated in the recently ended local government elections. The City would like to assure residents that the absence of a clear majority by any party in Johannesburg does not mean a halt in services. City Manager Trevor Fowler (pictured) says the provision of services continues apace without interruptions. Fowler announced that the inaugural Council meeting for the new term of office will be on August 16. In preparation for the inaugural council meeting there will be a Mock Council sitting at a venue to be confirmed. The City Manager will preside over the commencement of the Council until the election of the Speaker. Thereafter the newly elected Speaker will preside over Council which will elect the Executive Mayor and Chief Whip. A Handover Report as well as an induction and orientation programme for councillors will be tabled for noting along with the Integrated Development Plan for the 2016/17 financial year. “As political leaders negotiate the formation of a new municipal government, work is being done, services are delivered and the important task of restoring our people’s dignity through
world class services continues apace,” says Fowler. The orientation programme, which will take place over three days from August 22, will also deal with legislation guiding municipalities and general governance issues in the legislature including Municipal Finance Management Act. The second Council meeting is planned for September 8. Should political parties currently in negotiations not come to an agreement on a “coalition government”, a minority government could be constituted by either the leading party or a coalition of parties without the majority. A minority government can only pass resolutions with the support or concurrence of other members/parties in Council. This enables a majority on specific issues. Fowler said whatever way the coalition negotiations went, residents of Joburg should rest assured that this would not affect the provision of services. Fowler thanked CoJ officials and residents who assisted the IEC to manage and co-ordinate a free, fair and violence free election. “This is a testament of the maturation of our democracy. The City appreciates many who helped manage this intricate and delicate process. These are unsung heroes and heroines operating far from the media spotlight,” says Fowler. The CoJ support to the IEC included coordinating and managing election results centre at the SABC in Auckland Park. Staff in both the CoJ regions and the Results Centre worked in excess
of 36 hours and showed a high commitment to ensuring that elections ran smoothly. The City provided 81 Results Co-Ordinators for verification of results slips; 36 Data Capturers for scanning and capturing of results. The Joburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) availed 2635 officers to provide security and logistical support. In instances where there were queries, JMPD were obliged to physically collect information or the Presiding Officers and bring them to the Results Centre. The City’s Disaster Management team coordinated a service delivery centre, assisted in reerection and stabilising of tents that had been blown over by strong winds. A number of power outages were experienced on Election Day, in both Eskom and City Power supply areas. Outages were attended to in the shortest time possible to ensure that elections were not disturbed. In preparation for elections, JRA, Pikitup and City Parks provided cleaning and maintenance of voting stations and surrounds.
As political leaders negotiate the formation of a new municipal government, work is being done, services are delivered and the important task of restoring our people’s dignity through world class services continues apace,” says Fowler.
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Jozi rated second in highest From nurse to CEO per capita personal income Colleen Khumalo started out as a nurse almost 20 years ago. Today she is pioneering a programme that was launched to tackle HIV, Aids and TB among workers.
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he importance of South Africa’s metros stand out at the heart of the country’s economy, Standard Bank economist Siphamandla Mkhwanazi revealed. He analysed the national gross domestic product (GDP) per capita sometimes used as a simplistic measure of living standards - and disposable income per capita in SA in real terms over three periods, namely 2000 to 2005; 2006 to 2010 and 2011 to 2015. It shows that over half of SA’s GDP belongs to the metros. Mkhwanazi was also surprised to see that, on a city level, Tshwane has the highest nominal personal income per capita (R79 100 p/a), in his view, likely due to the number of government employees living in the city. Tshwane is followed by Johannesburg (R76 550 p/a) and Cape Town (R73 980 p/a). Of all the metros, Mangaung has the lowest personal income per capita (R47 800). However, between 2012 and 2014, the real per capita income in Tshwane and Johannesburg declined by 7% and 7.3% respectively, in contrast to Cape Town where real personal income per capita rose by 3.3%. On average, personal income per capita is higher in the metros (R58 000 p/a in 2014) than in mining or industrial towns (R50 960 p/a in
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The purchasing power of individuals living in Gauteng declined by 6% between 2011 and 2014.
2014) - despite higher population densities in the metropolitan areas. Between 2012 and 2014, however, the average income per capita for both metros and mining or industrial towns recorded near zero growth rates. “It is clear that SA’s metro areas are important regions - both economically and politically,” said Mkhwanazi. In general, Mkhwanazi found that, although both the GDP and disposable income per capita in SA are showing improvement, it is at a gradually slowing pace. The average income for South Africans grew the slowest in the period 2011 to 2015 (3%), compared to 12% in 2000 to 2005 and 5% in the period 2005 to 2010. Living stand-
ards for South Africans improved the most during the period 2000 to 2005 (10%), while the period 2011 to 2015 recorded the lowest per capita growth at just 2%. An analysis of GDP per capita in real terms and nominal personal income per capita at provincial level for the period 2011 to 2014 shows that Gauteng residents have the highest GDP per capita (R80 800 per year), followed by those in the Western Cape (R68 200 p/a). Limpopo has the lowest personal income per capita (R29 500 p/a). In real terms, however, the purchasing power of individuals living in Gauteng declined by 6% between 2011 and 2014, whereas Limpopo residents experienced the fastest growth (15%) in the same period.
omen can’t surround themselves with timid ‘yes’ people if they want to become great leaders. This is the advise from Colleen Khumalo who is studying towards a Master’s in Public Administration - Political Governance with a specific interest in Health Policy Development. She has been at the helm of the South African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) Worker Health Programme (SWHP) since January 2015. “Unions in the country have a rich history of promoting the human rights, dignity and wellbeing of workers”. Many unions have also assumed a key position in the fight against HIV, AIDS and TB, ensuring that the interests of workers from under-privileged communities are represented. One such programme is the SWHP, which was founded in 1998, to help SACTWU manage the effects of the disease on its membership. The SWHP registered as an NPO in 2003 and broadened its reach, delivering services on a national basis to other communities affected by the HIV, Aids and TB pandemics. “For the past 18 years, the SWHP has been part of the very fabric of many people’s lives in South Africa, delivering much needed and, in fact, life-changing health services to over 1.2 million people directly, and many more indirectly,” said Khumalo.
Colleen Khumalo, South African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) CEO.
Asked on the qualities that have allowed her to succeed as a woman in the healthcare sector and advice to other women, she revealed, “there’s so much complexity to success in business, more so for women. But I think it’s important to be clear on this issue, to think it through and really absorb your own personal path. I personally think you must get as much of a formal education and experience as possible. “In the healthcare sector specifically, I think it’s critical to understand things from both a private and public health sector perspective. There is so much that can be achieved by creating bridges between the two but to do that, you need key people who understand the dynamics on both sides. “You must always stay open to learning from others, and you must surround yourself with colleagues and independent thinkers who are great at what they do, and are not afraid to challenge you.
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The training will be provided at City libraries and other centres already offering programmes such as the Massive Online Open Varsity (MOOV).
hanks to an unprecedented R200-million partnership between the City of Johannesburg and leading global software company Microsoft. The ground-breaking partnership was announced by Executive Mayor Cllr Parks Tau at a ceremony attended by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, Gauteng Local Government and Housing MEC Paul Mashatile and Microsoft South Africa Managing Director Zoaib Hoosen at the Johannesburg City Library. Described by Mayor Tau as “a digital revolution”, the partnership will be implemented over five years. Mayor Tau said 800 000 youths aged between 18 and 34 and 200 000 residents aged 35 or older would be provided with free training to equip them with computer skills needed for entry-level jobs. This makes Johannesburg the first African city to roll out a computer skills devel-
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opment programme of this magnitude. The training will be provided at City libraries and other centres already offering programmes such as the Massive Online Open Varsity (MOOV). Mayor Tau said the initiative was in response to the job market’s needs for skilled workers. “The initiative is set to break down a significant barrier to opportunities for disadvantaged residents, particularly as it builds digital literacy and connects with the rest of Vulindl’ eJozi objectives. In South Africa, every office needs people with these skills, and
neurial skills development. Already more than 130 000 youths are on the database. The Mayor urged young people to register for the computer skills programme on the Vulindl’ eJozi mobi site www.vulindela.mobi, the nearest public library or walkin centre from August 2016. Training starts in September. Hoosen said by 2022, more than 77% of entry-level jobs would demand basic computer skills. He said by joining the digital revolution, the City was following international trends “This partnership and the impact of what we do here today will en-
More than one million young and older people in some of Johannesburg’s disadvantaged areas are to be provided with free basic computer skills training. every working age resident can get a head-start with digital literacy. “In today’s job market, a basic requirement is that people must have computer skills. “About 50% of jobs require basic computer skills, so if you don’t have that, you are already excluded,” he said. He said Microsoft, as the primary provider of basic computer programmes, was a natural partner for the initiative. The new partnership will see youth participants also linked up with other development initiatives under Vulindl’ eJozi, which include entry-level job matching, matric rewriting and vocational skills training as well as entrepre-
able us to better empower the workforce of the future. A workforce that is diverse, boasting a youth culture that utilises its digital literacy to create a thriving city of entrepreneurs and highlyskilled workers,” Hoosen said. Deputy President Ramaphosa said that the partnership gave real effect to the National Development Plan and Vision 2030 in that it linked skills development with job market needs. He applauded Mayor Tau and the Mayoral Committee for their bold and visionary leadership. “This is a good story to tell. This is my Jozi, a smart African and digital City. I will spread the gospel,” he said.
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BMW gets competitive with its latest special edition M5
The engine now delivers 600hp (that’s 20hp more than a Lamborghini Huracan LP 580-2).
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he standard M5 is a phenomenal piece of automotive engineering. A family sedan that’s equally at home on the Autobahn as it is on the Nurburgring or in the car park of a Scandinavian furniture retailer thanks to a wonderful TwinPower turbo 4.4-liter V8 under the hood that outputs 560hp and some 680Nm of torque. So, to make the Competition Edition (which will be strictly limited to 200 examples) really stand out, BMW’s engineers have been very busy. That engine now delivers 600hp (that’s 20hp more than a Lamborghini Huracan LP 580-2) and 20Nm more torque. That translates to a 0-100km/h time of 3.9 seconds, and because the car will come with a dual-clutch transmission as standard, achieving those
tion’s ride height by 10mm, firmed up the springs, dampers and stabilizers, tweaked the Active M differential and reconfigured the power steering so that drivers will find it even easier to corner at speed. And the overhauling isn’t restricted to elements under the skin. The Competition Edition sits on special 20-inch twin-spoke alloy wheels with jet black detailing, comes in either a special Carbon Black or Mineral White paint finish (100 examples of each) and the body sports a number of carbon aerodynamic elements such as the rear diffuser. Inside, there’s full Merino Black leather trim with contrasting white stitching and even the floor mats have been cut from Alcantara. Each edition sports interior badges denoting its number in the
200-model series and other special touches include a 1200-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system as standard, plus a Head Up display and a number of active safety features including Lane Departure Warning. In fact, the only optional extra appears to be carbon ceramic brakes. BMW is saying goodbye to the fifth generation M5 super times in the real world should be simple. To make the sedan with a special Competimost of this extra performance in the bends as well as on tion Edition that ups the power, the straights, BMW has dropped the Competition Edi- the luxury and the exclusivity.
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