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City is on track to ensuring that we run a clean administration OPINION
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arlier in the week we saw the tabling of the Auditor-General’s (AG) consolidated general report on the 2015-16 municipal audit outcomes confirms years of rampant maladministration witnessed under the previous ANC-led government. Under the previous administration’s leadership, the AG found that the City’s financial performance had remained stagnant, scoring an unqualified opinion with findings due to a number of control deficiencies re-
“Since taking office, we have worked hard to begin the process of improving the City’s performance on financial management and reporting.” lating to record management and processing, reporting and reconciliation of transactions. Added to this, so called corrective measures taken by the previous administration failed to address root causes of previous deficiencies highlighted by the AG, resulting in repeat findings on, among others, material misstatements in the financial statements, non-compliance with legislation, including supply chain management prescripts, and inadequate performance reporting. Sadly, two of the City’s entities, Pikitup and Johannesburg Roads Agency, could not sustain the clean audits achieved in the 2014-15 year and regressed to an unqualified opinion with findings in the 2015-16 year of review. The audit outcomes illustrate poor attention to financial management
practices under the previous government. This was also manifest in the failure to adequately investigate cases of unauthorised, irregular and fruitless and wasteful expenditure over years. This left the City’s Council unable to assess whether or not the identified expenditure could effectively be recovered. These findings affirm this administration’s commitment to building a competent, trustworthy, and professional civil service that puts the interests of the City’s residents first. Since taking office, we have worked hard to begin the process of improving the City’s perfor-
mance on financial management and reporting. To date the City has: • capacitated our Compliance Unit (Screening Committee) which scrutinizes all supply chain management contracts and ensures compliance; • introduced an open tender system to promote transparency and fairness in the awarding of tenders; and • capacitated the City’s Group Forensic Investigations Unit which will scrutinise cases in desperate need of investigation within the City. Though the work of improving the City’s performance on financial management and reporting is still in its early days, we are already seeing
signs of positive results: • the City has begun to see a steady improvement in the resolution of previously reported AG audit findings. Since May 2017, audit findings verified as resolved have reached almost 59%; and • there has been marked improvement in the resolution of reported internal audit findings which currently sit at almost 58% as at end of May 2017. In order to ensure that we run a clean administration, the AG has stressed the importance of ensuring that reported cases of maladministration are investigated and where necessary consequence management measures are effected. The City’s Group Forensic Investigations Unit currently has a total of 1089 investigations before it. To date, 209 disciplinary cases have been opened resulting in 109 suspensions. The City has also opened 132 criminal cases with the South African Police Services (SAPS) resulting in 42 arrests to date. With these reported improvements, I am confident that the City is on track to ensuring that we run a clean administration with maintained good governance practices across all our departments and entities.
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Eli Katz, manager of the Boston research hub in social media tools. is while they are doing these activities that you can reach them and inform them of your product or service. And you need to remember that youonly have a few seconds! Do not be mistaken that the digital space is only for reaching the youth.
Did you know the fastest growing demographic on twitter is the 55–64 year age bracket? • This demographic has grown 79% since 2012. • The 45–54 year age bracket is the fastest growing demographic on both Facebook and Google+. • For Facebook, this group has jumped 46%. • For Google+, 56%. These numbers are quite impres-
sive considering the general perception discussed above, that social media is “just for teenagers.” In addition, it clearly points to the importance of having a solid social media strategy for all age brackets, and not just for the 18-28 market. Look at this in another way – you have to keep older users in mind when using social media, particularly on these three platforms. However, age still makes a difference to taste and interests, so you still need to specifically target not only age – but also other aspects associ-
ated with the market. If you are focusing on younger users with the content you post, you could be missing an important demographic. The social media platforms all have very sophisticated tools so that you can use them truly effectively. The sophisticated tools will enhance your platform so that you can turn targeted advertising into sales. This means an increase in success in your business. “Facebook works on an algorithm. For example, it will take into consideration the various posts and pages and adverts that you click on or view for a certain period of time. “This means they create a profile of you. They will then target you with those specific interests by showing you adverts for products or services in which you have shown a clear interest. “We want to teach you how to reach YOUR market using their tools.” So says Eli Katz, manager of the Boston research hub in social media tools at Boston. “The seminars we have developed are based on the findings from this research hub. We are eager to share our findings which we believe will enhance your own marketing strategies” says Katz. “While not many people are familiar with the social media tools used to make the most of the platforms, they are actually available to everyone. Once you learn how to make the most of them, you will grow your social media space”. Join the digital revolution. Take advantage of a one day seminar and learn the tools that will turn your business around. At a fraction of the cost of traditional marketing. For details on the course send an email to online@boston.co.za. Contact Boston on 011 551-2000, e-mail info@boston.co.za, visit www.boston.co.za, or Facebook.
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oung people should make wise financial decisions early in life to ensure they are not impacted by financial missteps committed in youth. Eunice Sibiya, Head of Consumer Education at FNB, says “There’s nothing as exciting as getting your first salary and realising that earning an income opens up many possibilities. However, this should also be the time to step back and start thinking carefully about your finances and what you want to achieve from earning an income. During this stage, every financial commitment should be carefully considered because how you start off will have a direct impact on your finances in the long term.” “It’s quite common to see young people getting excited about earning money and then begin to take on too much debt to accumulate possession they often don’t need, without hav-
ing made provision for savings,” adds Sibiya. Here are some of the common financial mistakes that young people must avoid: Not Budgeting By creating a budget, you will be able to plan your expenses and keep an eye on what your money is spent on. A budget can help identify any wasteful spending because it’s designed to help you track your expenses and ultimately commit money to areas that take priority. Discipline is important but there’s no harm in making room for entertainment now and then to reward yourself for hard work later. Taking too much debt When you suddenly have access to credit, it may be difficult resisting the temptation to just spend, but remember that debt is a major financial commitment; therefore it’s better to take on debt that you can manage and not feel overburdened.
By taking on too much debt you may find yourself not being able to cope with repayments. It’s better to focus on saving money and earning interest on it instead of unnecessary debt. Not having an emergency fund An emergency fund is designed to cover shortfalls when an unexpected expense occurs. A medical emergency or a car breaking down can have a huge impact on your finances and if you don’t have funds for unplanned expenses you may end up relying on debt or having to tap into your other savings. Delaying saving for retirement The best time to start saving for retirement is when you are still young because any delay might cost you more in the long-term. While you might think there’s enough time to save for retirement, it’s always better to save as soon as you start earning an income. Starting early will most likely help you make building blocks towards a comfortable retirement, ensuring that you benefit from compound interest and keeping in line with the depreciating value of money. “The road to financial freedom comes with self-awareness and financial discipline. Arm yourself with as much information as possible before making any financial decisions, in this way you avoid making mistakes that can possibly compromise your finances in future,” concludes Sibiya.
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City dialogues give youth a platform to chart the future ment needed to tap into youth talent and develop it. Student Nkosinathi Ntini said such dialogues were an eye-opener. “After the session on how race impacts youth empowerment, I have a clearer understanding that there are levels of racism. I understand how prejudice and discrimination hold us back and it’s important for us to educate ourselves about such things.” The participants agreed that young people needed to be heard and be proactive in the crafting economic policies that benefit young entrepreneurs. Partnerships and improved communication would go a long way, they added.
The UJ Community Engagement unit, works with the City on several projects in which at least 16 000 students volunteer at hospitals, orphanages, old age homes and NGOs as well as in clean-up and other campaigns. Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za he lack of access to education funding, corruption, nepotism, mismatched skills, inexperience and weak social and professional networks were holding the country back despite the many changes in South Africa since the dawn of democracy in 1994. This was the general view expressed by the youth who took part in a series of youth dialogues hosted by the City of Johannesburg’s Region F in partnership with the Youth Lab, Imbizo ka Bhambatha and the University of Johannesburg at the Workers’ Museum in Newtown on Tuesday June 20. More than 60 students and youth participated in the dialogues. Led by Regional Director Irene Mafune and her team, the dialogues sought to unpack and tackle socio-political and economic issues facing young South Africans today. They also focused on challenges such as youth unemployment, race and racism, and the lack of youth
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empowerment. Mafune said the dialogues, which came shortly after the 41st anniversary of the June 16 1976 Soweto uprising, were important to counter narratives that portrayed youth as lazy and feeling entitled. She said the aim of gaining insight into how youth in Johannesburg perceived issues such as race, youth unemployment and youth empowerment, was to create innovative strategies the City and civil society organisations could use to improve young people’s participation in programmes in their communities. Participants were divided into three groups that discussed how entrepreneurship could impact on youth employment and reduce poverty. They also discussed the impact of race and racism on youth development. The groups identified challenges holding them back and solutions to help break that cycle. They said race and racism remained stumbling blocks for many poor people. The participants said the youth needed to empower themselves with relevant information and skills. At the same time, all spheres of govern-
Mafune thanked all the participants, who included Imbizo ka Bhambatha and Youth Lap. “We need passionate youth to serve your communities. Youth have a role in nation building. These dialogues are about ongoing issues in society and they should help create an environment in which young people can speak freely about the South Africa they want to see.” The Youth Lab, a policy think-tank, provides various platforms for young people and decision-makers to exchange ideas, develop strategies and execute plans to enhance the lives of young South Africans.
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