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Conversations with leaders Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi on what it means to be registered as a South African citizen Profiles in leadership Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) Chief Operations Officer Dr Sandile Malinga is keeping South Africa’s airspace safe Women in the public sector Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital Clinical Manager Dr Nonkululeko Boikhutso’s own life story inspired her to enter the public health sector Trailblazer Major Mandisa Mfeka is breaking barriers as South Africa’s first female fighter pilot
Features
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Vital stats The State of the Nation Address in numbers
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In other news News you need to know when you are on the go
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Upcoming Events A look at local and international events
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Provincial focus New Gauteng Health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku is putting the health of medical professionals first
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International relations New International Relations and Cooperation Minister Dr Naledi Pandor is looking out for more international opportunities for young South Africans
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SONA: A dream for a new city President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined his plan to achieve a modern, efficient South Africa in his recent State of the Nation Address President announces seven priorities to take SA forward President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced seven priorities that will fast track South Africa’s path to prosperity Pictorial: Ushering in the sixth administration in style The State of the Nation Address (SONA) in pictures
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A new guard for a new dawn Government is restructuring itself to best serve its citizens
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Improving healthcare services in the North West State patients can look forward to a better level of healthcare
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Mohale’s blueprint for a better South Africa Outgoing Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Bonang Mohale reflects on his time at the organisation and what lies ahead for South Africa
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Financial fitness Celebrate Savings Month in July
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Health and wellbeing Supporting colleagues with depression
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Food and wine Winter winner treats
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Travel Seafood and sea life - this is Paternoster
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MESSAGE FEATURE FROM THE MINISTER
Turn Mandela’s
vision into reality competent individuals charged
to hold your head up high. Would
with growing South Africa’s
he nod his head and smile at the
economy. The country is filled with
way you interact with the people
new hope and Mandela Month
you are employed to serve, or
serves to emphasise what can be
would his heart be heavy?
achieved through the collective actions of all of us. As public employees we are
Minister in t he Presidency, Jac kson Mt hembu.
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As public servants we face daunting challenges, from having to find innovative ways of making
well positioned to make a real
budgets go further to facing
difference in the lives of ordinary
people who may be feeling angry
South Africans. Our actions
and let down. No-one will deny
impact people directly and our
that ours is a challenging job.
attitudes can either send a ripple
It is how we react to these
of positivity or flood of negativity.
pressures that determine our
andela Month presents
Mandela understood this – he
character, strength and fortitude.
the perfect opportunity
demonstrated in every action that
When despondency sets in,
to reflect on how we as
he took how the power of one can
remember the extraordinary
become a force for good.
sacrifices that Mandela made
public servants are living up to Madiba’s ideal of putting the wel-
2019 is a momentous year for our
while fighting for the freedom
fare of South Africa’s people at the
nation because it marks a quarter
we enjoy today. Consider the
centre of everything we do.
of a century of our democracy.
monumental task he faced as
His legacy inspires us to do what
This milestone necessitates that
the country’s first democratic
we can to make the country – and
we reflect not only on what has
president. He was at the helm of
indeed the world – a better place.
been achieved in the past 25
the administration tasked with fully
years but how we, as individuals
dismantling apartheid, completely
at a more opportune time. South
whose first priority it is to represent
overhauling existing legislation,
Africa faces a new dawn after the
the interests of citizens, are faring.
implementing a new constitution
Mandela Month could not come
re-election of Cyril Ramaphosa as
If Madiba were to spend a day
and trying to reverse decades
President and the appointment
with you, observing how you go
of damage caused by a deeply
of a new cabinet made up of
about your job, would you be able
entrenched system of oppression.
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He rose to the challenge
social wage which includes free
strengthening the capacity of the
while remaining humble and
housing, water, electricity and
state to address the needs of the
accessible. He is remembered
sanitation.
people.
not only for his achievements but
President Ramaphosa’s five
for the joy he found in interacting
focus areas have signposted
that all public servants roll up their
with people of all walks of life. It
the country’s way forward. He
sleeves and work together, smartly,
was this genuine interest in the
intends on accelerating inclusive
with dedication and, above all,
wellbeing of others that fostered
economic growth and creating
keeping the end goal in mind –
the great love so many people
jobs; improving education and
the bettering of the lives of the
will always have for Madiba
skills; bettering the lives of the
millions of people still weighed
and their belief back in the
poor; intensifying the fight against
down by poverty, inequality and
tumultuous early 90s that a new
corruption and state capture; and
unemployment.
Achieving his vision will require
nation would emerge from the ashes of apartheid. The South African government has embedded Mandela’s values in our constitution, in much of our legislation and in our Batho Pele principles. His commitment to putting people first is thus not only to be admired but is, in fact, required of every public servant. While Mandela Month inspires us to take stock of our contribution to growing South Arica, it also presents the opportunity to celebrate South Africa’s successes. Our constitution is one of the best in the world, we enjoy better access to primary healthcare, early childhood development and basic and tertiary education. School nutrition programmes are making a very real difference to our children and our indigent benefit from the provision of a
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MESSAGE FROM THE ACTING DIRECTOR-GENERAL
Strive for Mandela’s culture of excellence
A
part from his obvious quali-
As we celebrate Mandela
ties of dignity and leader-
Month with public celebrations
ship, Nelson Mandela had
and various community outreach
an unwavering commitment to serv-
initiatives, let us recommit to
ing the people of South Africa.
putting Madiba’s legacy at the
As he strove to create a liveable and equitable nation,
Phumla Williams, GCIS
heart of everything we do.
Acting Director-General.
We must embrace As we celebrate 25 years of
he embodied professionalism,
government’s commitment to
excellence and dedication. He
professionalising the public
freedom and democracy, we must
blazed a trail for future generations
service by being courteous
reflect on how much corruption
of public servants and left clear
when dealing with the public,
has cost our economy and our
guidelines for us to follow.
delivering services that are
reputation and in doing so, we will
cost-effective and efficient and
realise just how important it is that
promoting equal access.
we do everything in our power to
Madiba’s ideals should be kept top of mind by those working in the public eye and those carrying out their duties behind the scenes. The eight Batho Pele principles, which are aligned with the constitution, guide public
In doing so, we will be
end the scourge.
honouring Madiba’s legacy and
It has been said many times,
answering our President’s call to
but let it be said again: we need
grow South Africa together.
a zero-tolerance approach to
President Ramaphosa has
corruption in local, provincial
servants to abide by Madiba’s
made it clear that civil servants
and national government. If
high standards and people-first
who are indifferent to the
you are aware of corruption
philosophy. These principles should
needs and concerns of citizens
happening around you, then you
be well displayed in every public
or who use their position for
cannot simply stand back and
office and we should remind
personal gain have no place in
watch. It is crucial that incidents
ourselves often of the Batho Pele
his government because their
of wrongdoing are reported so
slogan: ‘We belong, we care, we
actions result in a breakdown of
that we can put an end to this
serve’.
trust and a deterioration in the
significant threat to our democratic
quality of services delivered.
nation and the people who live
In his first State of the Nation Address, our current commander-
Just as we all need to uphold
in it.
in-chief, President Cyril Ramaphosa,
a service ethos, so too must we
This Mandela Month, remember
concluded his speech by saying:
play a part in ending corruption
that becoming an exemplary civil
“Now is the time for all of us to
and building an ethical state.
servant is in your power – simply
work together, in honour of Nelson
Stamping out corruption needs
put the people of South Africa at
Mandela, to build a new, better
to become a part of every public
the centre of all you do and the
South Africa for all.”
servant’s professional duties.
rest will fall into place.
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CONVERSATIONS WITH LEADERS
Writer: More Matshediso
Identity is key to
socio-economic inclusion C
ivil
re g i s t ra t i o n
i m p o r ta n t
is
because
it enables citizens to
education, open bank accounts and purchase homes and cars.
to access services while helping
Others use these documents to
government accurately plan for
open businesses. Quite clearly,
service delivery.
these documents have a huge impact on the socio-economic
Home Affairs Minister Aaron
inclusion of our people,” said
Motsoaledi, whose department
Minister Motsoaledi.
is responsible for registering
He was speaking at the fifth
people shortly after they are
annual meeting of the ID4Africa
born (birth certificate), when
Movement held recently.
they travel (passport), when
The minister said the
they get married (marriage
department has already
certificate) and when they pass
registered over 85 percent of
on (death certificate).
South Africa’s estimated
He explained that civil
57 million people.
registration and the statistics
In order to include the
of the country go together to
remaining 15 percent, the
measure the amount of work a
department has launched
country still needs to do.
its Late Registration of Birth
“We have a monopoly in the
programme, which caters for
services we provide because no
people who were not registered
other institution does what we
within 30 days of birth.
do. Hence, we have to do them
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to access social grants and
have a sense of belonging and
This is according to the new
Home Af fairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.
documents that enable citizens
Those who were not registered
with diligence,” said Minister
need to visit the department’s
Motsoaledi.
offices, where the process and
“For example, we issue
requirements for each individual
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will be explained. “In the main, you need to come with a parent or a relative who
Statistics South Africa, always
and to know for what purposes
reminds us that what gets
they are here,” he added.
measured, gets done,” he said.
is documented, a letter from
He said the department has to continuously evolve to meet the
councillor outlining that they
Contributing to economic growth
know you and you are who you
One of the priorities of the current
programme that includes looking
say you are. Those who attended
administration, which was elected
at what services can be delivered
school must supply a copy of the
in May, is the creation of jobs.
online, he explained.
your traditional leader or local
record which shows the year in
is tasked with modernising visa
explained.
requirements to attract highly
in this era of the Fourth Industrial
embarking on a modernisation
In line with this, the department
which they were registered,” he He said it is quite alarming that
changing needs of citizens. It is
skilled foreign nationals. The minister said South Africa
Reflecting on 25 years of democracy The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr
Revolution there are still citizens
always welcomes the safe and
Naledi Pandor – who once served
who are born, get married and
orderly migration of people.
as Home Affairs minister – also
die without ever being recorded
He cited the National
spoke at the meeting about
Development Plan (NDP) that talks
the progress that South Africa
about the contribution a relatively
has made with regard to civil
unregistered people never
unrestricted movement of labour
registration and vital statistics.
existed. It is mindboggling to
across the region and the
imagine how people go about
continent can make in building
countries on the continent hard at
their everyday lives and receive
an inclusive economy.
work to develop integrated, secure,
anywhere. “In essence, it means
essential services that each
“This, in part, is a recognition of
“South Africa is among the many
digital identification systems,” she said.
citizen of each county is entitled
the important role that migrants
to without proper registration,” he
have played in our economic
said.
development and regional
been an easy road for South
integration since the late 19th
Africa to travel. This work started
century,” he said.
in earnest after the dawn of
He said having unregistered citizens in the country makes it
Minister Pandor said it has not
democracy in 1994.
difficult for government to deliver
“We are determined to ensure
services because those who are
that we play our part in growing
not registered enjoy the services
the economy to increase the
civil registration system, largely
that were meant for registered
state’s capacity to fight poverty,
predicated on a divisive race
citizens, and that means many
inequality and underdevelopment.
discourse. It was a discriminatory
people who were supposed to
While we are doing this, we are
system designed to systematically
get services end up not getting
mindful of the need to ensure
deny Africans citizenship. Only
them.
that we register and document
4.5 million white people in the
everyone who is in the country
country had enjoyed access
“Our prime statistics institution,
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“We had inherited a fragmented
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to acceptable levels of civic
example, with the statistical
with the Department of Health,
services,” she explained.
institutions, population registers,
with the sole purpose of ensuring
national ID systems and voter
births at health facilities are
our immediate task was to forge
registration systems,” said Minister
registered.
a common, non-racial and
Pandor.
“At the inception of democracy,
non-sexist national identity in an
She said when the birth of a
About 391 health facilities in public hospitals have been
endeavour to deconstruct the
South African is registered, the
connected so far, and this allows
civic divisions and inequalities of
child’s name and birth date are
mothers who give birth in these
our colonial and apartheid past.
linked to an identity number
facilities to register their children
and a record is created on the
and receive birth certificates
landmarks of the democratic era
National Population Register. This
before going home.
and its transformation agenda,
gives the child an identity as a
we introduced a common,
citizen, with all the constitutional
“Accordingly, as one of the
compulsory identity document for all citizens, irrespective of race, and established a single national Department of Home Affairs,” she added. As such, the ID, popularly known as the green barcoded ID book of 1986, was also issued to the African majority, a right previously denied to Africans in the former apartheid-designed homelands. In this manner, government
"The law demands that parents register their new-born babies within 30 days of birth".
As outlined in the country’s NDP, South Africa is expected to have registered 90 percent of births by 2030 and 100 percent by 2063. In the 2018/2019 financial year, the country had registered 85.7 percent of births. Over and above this, the department is starting to automate the registration of births, marriages and deaths. It also prints the names of parents in their children’s passports, for ease of travel.
succeeded in providing a common ID for all citizens and
rights and obligations that
officially opened doors for
accompany this status.
citizens to exercise their rights
The law demands that parents
Smart ID card, eHomeAffairs In July 2013, the green ID book
and to access services, including
register their new-born babies
was replaced with a new smart
registering births, accessing
within 30 days of birth. Once
ID card, and government has
social grants, opening bank
a child has a birth certificate,
been encouraging South
accounts, seeking employment,
he or she can be issued with a
Africans to apply to get one.
voting and enrolling at school.
passport and can enjoy access
Minister Pandor said the
to services offered by other
replacement of the green ID
that the full value of data from
government departments, like
book was motivated by security
civil registries comes when
health and education.
purposes.
“Over the years, we have learnt
they are properly integrated within government systems – for
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Home Affairs has entered into a memorandum of understanding
“The green ID book was manual, paper-based and open to
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CONVERSATIONS WITH LEADERS
manipulation but the smart ID
cards and machine-readable
partnership with four major
card is very secure because it
passports.
commercial banks in South
has a readable and verifiable
The Minister said this highlights
card-chip and embedded
how digital transformation
biographic data.
has the potential to open new
Africa – ABSA, First National Bank, Nedbank and Standard Bank. The ID4Africa Movement, which
“More than 13 million smart
pathways towards smarter
was hosted by the Department
ID cards have been issued in
platforms and new ways of
of Home Affairs in Ekurhuleni,
the quest to replace about 38
service delivery.
provided an opportunity for
million green barcoded ID books.
The department has also
African countries to share their
The smart ID card is an end-
launched an electronic platform
experiences and best practices
to-end process which is wholly
called eHomeAffairs, through
in resolving civil registration
automated. It is supported by a
which citizens can now apply for
challenges.
live capture system,” the Minister
new smart ID cards and passports
explained.
online, from the comfort of their
1 500 delegates from 95 countries,
homes or offices, by simply visiting
including 50 African nations and
the department’s website.
over 650 decision-makers from
Of the 412 Home Affairs offices in the country, 193 are modernised and can thus process the new smart ID
This was made possible by the department’s ongoing
The gathering attracted over
a cross-section of government stakeholders.
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor.
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PROFILES IN LEADERSHIP
Writer: More Matshediso
Keeping our airspace safe
K
eeping pilots, crew and pas-
In the right space
keting director of the Hermanus
sengers safe is at the heart
Dr Malinga is a space physicist
Magnetic Observatory (which is
of Air Traffic and Navigation
by profession, with a PhD in Phys-
now a directorate of the South
ics from Rhodes University.
African National Space Agency)
Services’ (ATNS). The state-owned company
He kicked off his career as a
provides safe, expeditious and ef-
lecturer at Rhodes University and
ficient air traffic management so-
the University of KwaZulu-Natal
lutions and associated services.
and was later appointed as mar-
Dr Sandile Malinga works as the
in the Western Cape, a post he held until 2010. In the same year, he was seconded to the Department of Science and Technology as the
chief operations officer (COO)
chief executive officer (CEO) of
at ATNS. He spoke to PSM about
the South African National Space
the lengths to which ATNS goes
Agency (SANSA).
to ensure its staff is equipped with
“I was involved in setting SANSA
the right skills, as well as his role
up in 2010. Once it was up and
in the organisation.
running, I was appointed fully as
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the CEO of the agency,” he said. Dr Malinga joined ATNS in 2016 in his current position. He
also provides training to other professionals in Africa.
ATNS provides services to all commercial airline operators
“It is easy for us to conceptu-
at airports across the coun-
is responsible for overseeing the
alise the roads that we see on
try where it has a presence.
operations of four key depart-
land, but we also have air routes
Dr Malinga said services that
ments: air traffic control services;
and airspace designs that ATNS
are not airport dependent are
operations technology, which is
is responsible for formulating.
also provided, including route
responsible for formulating and
These are certified and ap-
services, which is the bulk of ser-
rolling out the technology used
proved by the South African Civil
vices provided for travel between
by the entity; air traffic aviation
Aviation Authority (SACAA),” he
airports.
training; and lastly, the informa-
said.
tion technology department.
“We also plan the technol-
“About 1 000 of the 1 300
ogy that is required, such as
ATNS furthermore provides services to private airlines and individual pilots.
employees of the entity report to
instruments for communication,
me, directly or indirectly,” he said.
navigation and surveillance.
controlled airspace, we provide
We need to determine how they
them with vital information to
that we do here. I am in charge
are deployed, monitored and
ensure their safety,” he said.
of the engine of the ATNS,” he
serviced around the country.
He reckons that the entity is
said.
We consult the users because
rated amongst the best on the
we work in a regulated environ-
continent and probably in the
ment,” he added.
global space as well.
“I am the core of the business
Unlike a CEO, whose work is more outwardly focused and ensures stakeholder manage-
He said the entity has two
“As long as they are in the
He said ATNS’ biggest achieve-
ment and the overall supervision
regulators, one of which is the
ment, which he thinks is taken
of an entity, Dr Malinga as COO
economic regulator that consid-
for granted, is that there have
focuses largely on the opera-
ers tariff proposals and gives
been no aircraft accidents in the
tions of the entity and ensuring
permission in terms of infrastruc-
country within ATNS’ airspace.
that the key departments he
ture capital outlays, as well as
oversees deliver so that the en-
human resources.
tity can meet its mandate.
Vital to the air travel industry Some of the key programmes
“Our tariffs are reviewed every
“The safety of aircraft in our airspace has become an accepted norm and we accept
five years, in consultation with
this with great humility because
airline operators who are our
we know that issues of safety are
main clients,” he said.
very complex in their nature,” he
The second regulator is SACAA,
added.
that are championed by the
which is responsible for regulat-
Providing state-of-the-art tech-
entity include the designing of
ing the operations and delivery
nology is another source of pride
airspace and the training of air
of aviation standards in terms
for ATNS, as are the accolades
traffic controllers, technicians
of safety and efficiency. It also
and recognition that staff mem-
and engineers, amongst others.
licenses air traffic controllers,
bers receive for their excellent
pilots and airlines.
work.
He said the ATNS Academy
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Digital world, embracing 4IR
monitor traffic and the captured
“I do not believe that the Fourth
information will be transferred to
Industrial Revolution (4IR) will es-
Some of the challenges that ATNS
a central area. This will allow us to
sentially cut jobs. It will definitely
grapples with include having to
be more efficient in what we do,”
change the nature, texture and
be innovative and move with the
he explained.
the scope of what we do,” he
times while still upholding industry regulations.
The third innovation it wants to introduce is space-based auto-
said. “We should see change as an
For example, the entity is look-
matic dependent surveillance
opportunity to improve what we
ing at how it can use drones and
– broadcast (ADS-B), which he
do. Work will always be there. It is
digital towers without obstructing
believes is crucial to the African
the nature of work that changes.
sector standards.
continent because it has blind
We need to move and make
Dr Malinga said sometimes the
spots where there are no radar
people see opportunities that are
entity comes up with great ideas
systems to monitor aeroplanes.
there and not feel threatened.
but the regulators ask that it
“Space-based ADS-B will allow
The world around us will not stop.
doesn’t move too fast in terms of
us to see every area on the globe
We need to be careful that we
implementing these ideas.
in terms of air traffic. We are
are not holding the country back
“We are moving towards con-
partnering with stakeholders to
by focusing on one issue without
trolling air traffic without having
see how we can best roll this out,”
seeing the potential that comes
to be physically at the airports. At
he said.
with change,” he added.
the moment, our staff members
He said one of the challenges
For Dr Malinga, being conse-
man towers at all the airports at
that comes with change is the
quential is non-negotiable and
which we have a presence but
fear employees have of losing
he said he cannot leave a place
we are looking at moving away
their jobs. However, he believes
without ensuring that people
from that. We are moving towards
that change should not be
remember him for what he did.
using digital towers, especially in
looked at negatively, rather em-
“Wherever I have been and
areas where there are low levels
ployers should look at how they
wherever I have worked, I have
of traffic. We will use cameras to
can reskill employees.
tried to create a legacy.”
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WOMEN IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Writer: Silusapho Nyanda
Keeping the legacy of Nelson Mandela alive A
passion for public health is what drives Dr Nonkululeko Boikhutso, the clini-
the public health arena. “My passion is in the public
A few years later, at age 14, she was diagnosed with an ovarian
sector. I want to serve communi-
germ cell tumour, which she sus-
cal manager of the Nelson Man-
ties that don’t have access to
pects may have been caused
dela Children’s Hospital (NMCH).
services,” she said.
by chemicals from the bomb.
Dr Boikhutso said she is inspired
Born in Soweto, Dr Boikhutso
On both occasions, she was
by seeing an improvement in the
has been with NMCH since its
treated in public hospitals. Her
public sector’s health standards.
opening in 2017.
experiences ignited her desire
The 37-year-old is also moti-
Her passion for public health
to enter the public healthcare
vated by the values of the man
was sparked by two traumatic
sector but with a special focus
after which the NMCH is named.
events in her childhood.
on paediatrics.
Having worked in public hospi-
When she was nine years old,
tals such as Dr Yusuf Dadoo and
she was in the Johannesburg
A love for children
Charlotte Maxeke Hospital she
CBD with her mother when she
Dr Boikhutso adds that just like
said she always knew that she
was injured in a bomb blast at
former President Mandela, she
wanted to make a change in
the Carlton Centre.
too loves children and has a
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Public Sector Manager • July 2019
passion for working with children.
oversees all of the hospital’s
and therefore often participate
This has been her guiding force
clinical services. Her primary job
in ward rounds.”
in every element of her career.
is to ensure the smooth running
She said the hospital special-
of the neurosurgery, cardiology
ises in treating serious illnesses
offer a refreshing and honest
and cardiothoracic surgery,
such as congenital heart
view of life.
general paediatric surgery,
problems, hydrocephalus (liquid
nephrology (dialysis), critical
on the brain) and renal failure,
care, anaesthesia and
among others. “We are a
radiology departments, as well
sub-specialist hospital, meaning
as the pharmacy.
we treat rare and complicated
Dr Boikutso adds that children
She said NMCH helps children to live full and happy lives. “The vision of the hospital is to give every child a chance to live and I think we have a
While Dr Boikhutso reports to
conditions.”
family- and child-centred ap-
the CEO of the 200-bed hospital,
proach. We are very collabora-
she has 11 people that report
Sector interaction
tive; when we treat a child, the
directly to her.
Her job goes beyond the
parents are there. We discuss
“My job is making sure that I
hospital’s corridors as she often
with them what is happening to
have the correct people with the
has to interact with the Gauteng
their child.”
correct skills capable of deliver-
Department of Health,
ing a high-standard of service.
universities, representatives of
NMCH to succeed, society
I also have to make sure they
other hospitals and NMCH
needs to play a part by
have the right tools and that
role-players.
volunteering their skills and
they perform optimally.
She said for hospitals like
knowledge.
"As a quality control measure,
She adds that as part of her job she has to build good
we have set up committees to
relations with the hospitals that
We have a volunteer programme
identify and address challenges
refer patients to them. This helps
that is run by the hospital trust
that impede service delivery,"
avoid unnecessary referrals,
and members of the public’s
she said.
which lead to NMCH being
“Support can be non-financial.
participation is invited. There are
She added that if mortality
various things you can do, even
meetings raise any concerns,
if you don’t want to be in the
audits are done.
wards. We also welcome
As part of her management
overburdened. She said the hospital is also building partnerships with other children’s hospitals, including
financial donations,” she said.
approach she still interacts with
the Red Cross War Memorial
“I think, most importantly, we
patients to keep a finger on the
Children’s Hospital in Cape Town,
pulse of the hospital.
the CURE Children’s Hospital of
want government to continue to support us. We treat complex
“I like to know what is
Uganda and Johns Hopkins All
health issues which are
happening on the ground.
Children’s Hospital in the United
expensive.”
Although I spend a lot of my
States of America (USA).
time in meetings and talking to
“Red Cross is our big brother
A mammoth task
people in my office, I like to see
hospital,” she said, explaining
With a staff of 92, Dr Boikhutso
what is happening on the wards
that it is an expert in paediatric
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
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WOMEN IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
intensive care nurse training. “We hope to send NMCH staff members there for advanced training.” She said NMCH has also made international connections, particularly with hospitals in Canada. These hospitals provided valuable input during the planning stages of NMCH. Thanks to international partnerships such as these, NMCH doctors and nurses go to the USA, China and Canada for training. The development of more children’s hospitals in South Africa is necessary, Dr Boikhutso believes. These hospitals would serve to ensure that children get the best treatment. As things stand, hospitals tend to prioritise adults, she said, explaining that this is particularly prevalent when it comes to prioritising operations.
About Dr Boikhutso Dr Boikhutso passed her bachelor’s degree in medicine at the University of Witswatersrand. After completing the mandatory internship at Dr Yusuf Dadoo Hospital she went on to pursue a Master of Medicine qualification, specialising in Public Health, with the College of Medicines of South Africa. After passing
her Masters she worked for medical aid provider Discovery. This was followed by five years at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital before taking up her current job at NMCH.
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TRAILBLAZER
Africa’s inspirational female fighter pilot D
uring
tisement from the SAAF, outlining
promoted to captain and then
Ramaphosa’s inaugura-
P re s i d e n t
Cyril
the requirements needed to
major. Today, she flies the Hawk
tion, equally inspiring events
become a pilot or navigator in the
MK120 fighter jet.
were happening overhead. Fighter
air force. From that moment on,
jets from the South African Air Force
she knew what she wanted to do.
(SAAF) roared over Loftus Versfeld
“I was 16 years old and research-
Pursuing excellence Major Mfeka said that she always
Stadium, and amongst the brave
ing careers in maths and science
strives to emulate the example
pilots flying these supercharged
at the time. When I saw the advert,
of the commanding officers and
planes was one particularly re-
I just knew that I wanted to be in
mentors around her.
markable person – Major Mandisa
aviation. I was so excited that I
Nomcebo Mfeka, Africa’s first black
couldn’t get to sleep that night.
rounded by people who are
female jet fighter pilot.
I just wanted to finish matric and
professionals, people who are am-
join the air force,” said Major
bitious and want to be the best, so
Mfeka.
I wanted to embody that and be
From the tender age of five, Major Mfeka would watch airshows with her nose pressed against the
And this is exactly what she did.
“At the SAAF, I have been sur-
an expert in my career,” she said.
fence of the Virginia Airport in Dur-
Straight after finishing matric in
She was honoured to become
ban. Her mother couldn’t afford
2008, she joined the air force as
the first black female SAAF fighter
the entrance fees to the airshow,
an airman at the age of 18 and
pilot but said that this is not the
but the young girl was still able to
started her basic training.
most important thing to her.
watch the incredible aerobatics of
“I quickly realised that my
“I realise that it is an honour
the pilots flying their stunt planes
aptitudes were pointing towards
and that I am representing a
and jets. She became enthralled.
combat flying, so when I got my
demographic that has been
“I was completely fascinated by
wings for the air force, that’s the
under-represented. But more than
path I took,” she said.
anything, this is the direction I
it, but I had no idea that I might be able to be flying a plane myself one day,” said Major Mfeka. Over 10 years later, she happened to come across an adver-
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She progressed through the
have wanted to go in and grow
ranks, joining the 85 Combat
myself. As a black female there
Flying School in Makhado and of-
were certainly some obstacles
ficially becoming a pilot. She was
along the way and I had to learn
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
and adapt to the philosophy
volved in the Freedom Day
the scenes by my superiors and
here. It’s an honour to be where I
celebrations in Port Elizabeth,
colleagues for such an event.
am, but it’s also sobering be-
where she had the opportunity of
But more than anything, it made
cause I’m accountable not only
flying in formation with one of her
me realise how far I need to go
to myself but to the people I rep-
heroes – Colonel Musa Mbhoko-
to get to where I want to be. I am
resent. This just makes me want to
ta, who became the SAAF’s first
still very much a junior here. There
push harder and not let anyone
black jet fighter pilot in 2002.
is so much I have to achieve to
down,” she said.
“Colonel Mbhokota was flying the Gripen jet, the one I dream
Presidential inauguration and funeral
reach what I term the pinnacle of my career.”
of flying one day, while we were
The Gripen jet is the SAAF’s
in the Hawks. He is somebody I
premier fighter jet and Mfeka
look up to very much and I draw
dreams of becoming the com-
Major Mfeka has flown jets at
such inspiration from him, so it
mander of such an aircraft one
some of South Africa’s most pres-
was an honour to fly in formation
day.
tigious events. A few years after
with him.”
“When I see myself flying that
getting her wings, she was tasked
President Ramaphosa’s inau-
with flying at the funeral of former
guration was an equally proud
would be so honoured if I could
President Nelson Mandela.
moment, she said. “It showed me
reach that milestone – it would
how much work is done behind
be a dream come true.”
Earlier this year, she was in-
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
jet, I get extremely excited. I
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TRAILBLAZER
Major Mfeka’s message to the youth
are an indication of what you
Major Mfeka said that the youth
can achieve and what you can
disciplined about reaching their
should never let their circum-
become. Your potential is not
goals.
stances stand in the way of
determined by your background.
“We learn about discipline
becoming a success.
Some people from very impover-
on our sports fields and in our
ished areas have achieved really
classrooms. Be open enough to
great things. They did not let their
understand that those who came
circumstances dictate to them
before you are more experienced
what their life was going to be
than you and can therefore guide
like.”
you to become your best self.
“Your dreams and passions
She advises youth to surround
Major Mfeka. She also urges the youth to be
Be humble enough to recognise
themselves with people who can
when someone can add value to
inspire them to reach greater
your life.”
heights. “Find mentors who can propel you forward or show you how to open doors to what you want to achieve in
“I would like to say a big thank
life. Don’t wait until
you to all of my mentors and of-
it is too late. You
ficers commanding, and also to
can be whoever
the SAAF for affording me these
you choose to
opportunities and opening up
be if you follow
these platforms to me. I am where
it up with
I am because of the contribution
ambition,
of others. My officer commanding
desire
Lieutenant Colonel Craig Leeson
and pas-
is excellence-driven and passion-
sion and
ate,” she said, adding that he em-
you have
bodies the ideal combat aviator.
people
“I am really grateful for all the
around
people who had a hand in my
you who
development, including my school
add
teachers. More than anything, my
value to
parents have been an incredible
your life,”
support structure to me. Thank
said
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Thanking the people who helped her spread her wings
you.”
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The State of the Nation Address in numbers National Development Plan (NDP)
for young people within the next
3, 6 and 9 – The targeted school
decade.
grades where there should be an
1 100 – The number of indicators
50 000 – The number of young
improvement of the capabilities
that the Medium-Term Strategic
people that the National Youth
of teachers and ensuring a more
Framework had for the last five
Service will take a year.
consistent measurement
years, which measured progress in
6 – The number of months that the
of progress.
the implementation of the NDP.
national minimum wage has been
500 000 – The number of children
5 – The number of years in which
in place.
of school-going age with
the Medium-Term Strategic Frame-
155 000 – Jobs to be created in
disabilities who are not in school.
work had more than
the next five years through the
1 100 indicators, which measured
Public-Private Growth Initiative.
5 – The number of years that gov-
progress in the implementation of the NDP.
Government priorities and goals 7 – The number of priorities that
Human settlements
Quality education for all
ernment will accelerate the provision of well-located housing and
10 – The age in which a child will
land to poor South Africans.
be able to read for meaning in the
70 percent – The number of South
next decade.
Africans that are going to be living
the new administration will focus on. 5 – The number of fundamental goals for the next decade. 10 – The number of years in which government will make progress in tackling poverty, inequality and unemployment.
Employment and economic opportunities 50 percent – The unemployment rate among young South Africans. 2 million – New jobs to be created
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Tourism 21 million – The number of international tourist arrivals projected by 2030.
Safety and security 5 000 – Number of students registered for basic training in South Africa’s police training colleges. 7 000 – The envisaged number of students to be registered for basic in the urban areas by 2030.
the private sector has committed
training in South Africa’s police
to invest in projects through the
training colleges per cycle over
Access to healthcare
Public-Private Growth
the next two intakes.
2 million – The figure that
Initiative.
R14.7 billion – The value of
government aims to increase the
43 – Number of projects that the
estimated civil claims arising
number of people on antiretroviral
private sector has
from the Special Investigative
treatment by
committed to invest in through the
Unit investigations.
December 2020.
Public-Private Growth
Growing the economy
19 – Number of sectors that the
Strengthening local government
10 – The number of years in which
private sector has committed to
44 – Number of districts that
government expects South Af-
invest in through the
government will focus on to speed
rica’s economy to be growing at a
Public-Private Growth Initiative.
up service delivery,
rate far greater than the country’s
5 – The number of years in which
ensuring that municipalities
population.
government aims to create 155
are properly supported and
R230 billion – The fiscal support
000 jobs through the
adequately resourced.
that Eskom will require over the
Public-Private Growth Initiative.
8 – Number of metros that
next 10 years.
R100 billion – The amount that
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R300 billion – The amount of
government has allocated for the
up service delivery,
investments announced at the
Infrastructure Fund.
ensuring that municipalities
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adequately resourced.
R250 billion – The amount worth
R3.9 billion – The amount
of projects that has entered the
allocated to the Land Bank to
Democracy
implementation phase.
support black commercial farm-
25 – The number of years since
R840 billion – The amount that
ers.
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Initiative.
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Source: SAnews
of the Executive Bureau for two years.
Department welcomes report on GBV shelters The Department of Social Development has welcomed the results contained in the Commission for Gender Equality’s (CGE) investigative report on the State of Shelters in South Africa. The department acknowledged the challenge of inadequate funding and unit-cost disparities in various provinces as mentioned in the report. The report highlights that the Department of Social Development cooperated
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng steps down as CCJA President
role on constitutional issues in
during the investigation and will
the global arena. When Chief
continue working with the CGE
Justice Mogoeng took over as
to make sure that all survivors of
President in April 2017, the CCJA
gender-based violence (GBV) are protected.
Chief Justice of the Republic of
comprised 35 full members and
South Africa Mogoeng Mogoeng
one member with observer status.
stepped down as President of
To date, the CCJA comprises 46
prioritising the framework and
the Conference of Constitutional
full members and three members
implementation guidelines
Jurisdictions of Africa (CCJA)
with observer status. The sharp
to assist all provinces to
at the end of his two-year term.
increase in membership was
implement the policy in a similar
He handed over the reins to the
due to Chief Justice Mogoeng’s
way – including realistic and
President of the Constitutional
rigorous work on the continent.
undeviating unit costs within the
Tribunal of Angola, Justice Manuel da Costa Aragão. During his term of office as
Chief Justice Mogoeng will remain part of the Executive Bureau of the CCJA for the
“The department is
budget allocated by Treasury,” the department said. The prioritisation framework
President of the CCJA, Chief
next two years as per Article
aims to assist provinces across
Justice Mogoeng oversaw the
20 of the CCJA statute, which
the board to reprioritise identified
rapid growth of the CCJA as a
makes provision for the outgoing
programmes which will be funded
continental body as well as its
President to remain a member
in a uniform manner.
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Public Sector Manager • July 2019
“Currently, the department,
to a national division, and
working with National Treasury, is
other specialised units will be
finalising its reprioritisation, and
introduced.
GBV has been identified as one
“This unit will extend its mandate
determination,” he said. The continuous report of alleged police corruption is receiving attention.
of the programmes that should
and deal with other crimes
be tested to ensure that all
of fear that are terrorising our
appointment of the IPID head is
provinces fund GBV programmes.
communities,” he said.
currently underway,” he said.
Testing will take place from
Cele said this would also
“The process of the
The policing approach will
July 2019 and will continue
include murder, rape, car
align with the new crime patterns
for a period of 12 months,” the
hijackings, house robberies,
of enhancing resources in
department said.
house burglaries and cash-in-
combatting economic crimes;
transit heists.
stabilising the troubled trucking
The department has also developed a Victim Support
Cele said that plans to fully
Services Bill which will be
capacitate investigators with
processed through Cabinet
sufficient resources and relevant
during this financial year.
manpower were underway.
The department said it believes
“A Detective Academy will be
industry and tackling illegal mining. “The specialised focussed policing will also extend to support the specialised task
that the Bill will assist in improving
established to strengthen the
teams focussing on political,
sheltering conditions in the
capacity and training of new
police, high profile, and taxi
country, in turn ensuring the
detectives and specialised
related killings.”
protection of survivors of violence.
investigators. “Cooperation between
Police's Anti-Gang Unit elevated to national office
prosecutors and investigators
the recently-established Anti-
priority cases. “The project of the
national office to ensure that its
establishment of specialised
mandate is extended to deal with
courts will be enhanced to
more community crimes.
promote the effectiveness and
His announcement came at the
efficiency of the criminal justice system,” he said.
members of the Anti-Gang Unit
The Hawks are making serious
being attacked and shot at in
inroads in economic crimes and
Samora Machel in Cape Town.
people are witnessing significant
“In responding directly to the scourge of gangsterism, the Anti-Gang Unit will be elevated
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
gaining momentum.
investigation will be intensified to improve the success rate of all
back of an incident that saw six
the 72-hour activation plan is
through prosecutorial guided
Police Minister Bheki Cele said Gang Unit will be elevated to the
Cele said the success rate of
arrests in this regard. “To date 1 800 dockets have been submitted to the NPA for
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Writer: Jauhara Khan
The Tourism, Hotel Investment & Networking Conference (THINC) Africa Conference
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mats such as facilitated panel
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development.
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ference provides a unique
gramme is the largest gathering
include high profile national
platform to discuss the future of
of health and rehabilitation pro-
and international speakers.
the tourism and hotel industry
fessionals in the sub-Saharan
The conference will take place
in the region and mitigate the
Region and is held by the Uni-
under the theme, "Rehabilitation
potential risks of hotel develop-
versity of Cape Town’s Depart-
for All". The Conference aims to
ment in Africa.
ment of Health and Rehabilita-
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This year the conference will
tion Sciences.
exclusion in the sector.
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The programme will showcase
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conferences held over one day.
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the Western Cape Government
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focus on hotel development,
tation.
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PROVINCIAL FOCUS
Writer: Jauhara Khan
Taking care of our doctors Doctors safeguard the health of society but their own wellbeing is often neglected, to the detriment of the healthcare system. The Gauteng Department of Health hopes to turn this around.
Gauteng Healt h MEC Dr Bandile Masuku (right) during a visit to George Mukhari Hospital.
G
auteng Health MEC Dr
with a wealth of knowledge and
Mukhari Academic Hospital and
Bandile Masuku is
experience in the field.
has worked in various positions
prioritising the wellbe-
Prior to his appointment, Dr
at Charlotte Maxeke Academic
ing of medical professionals
Masuku served as head of the
Hospital, Chris Hani Baragwa-
to improve healthcare in the
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
nath Hospital and Pholosong
province.
Clinical Unit at Thelle Mogoerane
Hospital.
Dr Masuku was appointed MEC after the national and provin-
Regional Hospital in Vosloorus.
He also serves on several
He holds a Bachelor of
boards, including the Council on
cial elections in May, taking
Medicine and Bachelor of
Higher Education and the Office
over from former MEC Dr Gwen
Surgery from Medunsa and a
of Health Standards Compli-
Ramokgopa.
Master in Medicine (Obstetrics
ance, and is the Chairperson of
and Gynaecology) from Wits
the Tshwane University of Tech-
University. He trained at George
nology Council.
As a practicing medical doctor, he joined the health department
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Public Sector Manager • July 2019
Soldiers of service Dr Masuku’s personal
and rehabilitation.” Dr Masuku’s vision for this
an environment for digitalisation with connections to WiFi. Having
experiences in the field inform
change lies in acknowledging
these facilities will ensure staff will
his understanding of how the
staff.
look forward to coming to work,”
working conditions affect doc-
“You cannot prepare for war if
tors and their ability to provide
your soldiers are not ready and in
Dr Masuku said a conducive
effective medical care.
the right mood to win. If we want
interface was needed between
our health system to change, we
the private and public sector to
need to focus on our foot soldiers.
encourage doctors in the private
our health facilities. I have been
“A simple acknowledgment of
sector to assist in public facilities.
through the whole value chain
good work through rewards and
of work in a hospital, and I un-
awards can boost morale. These
on a small scale but we need to
derstand what health workers on
can be in the form of vouchers,
create a better, transparent and
all levels experience. It has given
time off and recognition of
more efficient system. If we get
me greater insight into the
excellence among workers. We
private doctors and specialists
“One of my focus points will be to improve staff morale in
challenges that health practitioners face. “If we improve the morale of our doctors and other healthcare workers, we will see an improvement in their work ethic and a positive change in the attitude of the workforce. This change will trickle down to the
he said.
“This is currently happening
to come in and work a certain
"One of my focus points will be to improve staff morale in our health facilities".
patient experience. The main
number of hours and conduct training, this can increase our workforce and ensure better service.” Dr Masuku said as a gynaecologist, he would also focus on reproductive health in young women. “We will deal with teenage
complaint we receive about
have requested one of our HR
pregnancy and the prevention of
our facilities is related to staff.
specialists to develop a model
cervical cancer. We will educate
Patients complain that waiting
to help us create these. We also
young women on how to get
periods are too long, which is
want to train managers to
treatment and inform them about
often due to a shortage of staff
recognise and deal with staff
the termination of pregnancies
and staff fatigue.
problems like fatigue so they can
and accessibility to such
assist them.”
healthcare.”
“By uplifting staff morale, we can shorten waiting times, not
He said having basics, such as
just in terms of waiting for a
the necessary tools of the trade
Recovery and stability
consultation, but also in terms of
in place would go a long way in
Dr Masuku said the department
waiting for an ambulance,
creating a better working
would continue the work of former
waiting to go into theatre for
environment.
MEC Dr Ramokgopa, who took over
surgery and waiting for medicine
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
“There is also a need to create
the department after the Life
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PROVINCIAL FOCUS
Esidimeni tragedy in 2016. “We will continue the approach taken by our previous MEC. A recovery plan was augmented
ensures patient safety and gives
persuade our local governments
us an opportunity to learn from
to share
our mistakes,” he said.
resources to create one system to
The department would also
serve the people.”
and we have to complete its
focus on mental health and
He said the department would
implementation. We have been
work on its approach to car-
also focus on maintaining current
dealing with previous issues such
ing for those with mental health
infrastructure instead of building
as stabilising the department’s
concerns as it has become a
new facilities.
finances, which we have man-
worldwide epidemic.
aged to do by bringing down accruals.” He said the province had the
“Our medical schools do not produce enough students to fill
Maintaining current infrastructure
more facilities. We must focus our attention on what we have and
highest number of Ideal Clinics
Another priority is making primary
maintain and refurbish our exist-
in the country, which indicated its
healthcare facilities fully func-
ing facilities. ”
ability to provide quality
tional to offer 24-hour services
healthcare.
to communities, in line with the
also tackling leadership, com-
National Health Insurance.
munication and medico-legal
Dr Masuku explained that professionals, clinicians and
“We have seen that there is dis-
He said the department was
litigation challenges, as well as
academics from different
juncture between clinics run by
corruption, to create a stable
disciplines will be tasked with
provinces and municipalities.
department.
producing protocols and stand-
Municipal clinics are often
ard operating plans as part of
under pressure as they serve
with an ailing healthcare system.
clinical governance to treat
many people in the community
We can do much more to bring
patients in hospitals across the
and this affects the functioning
about significant change in the
province in the same way. “This
of provincial clinics. So we will
province.”
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“We cannot grow the economy
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Youth to be at the centre of international relations N
ewly-appointed International
young South Africans all over the
we have to put at the heart of our
Relations and Cooperation
world and I know there are coun-
work economic opportunity and
Minister Dr Naledi Pandor
tries that are interested in providing
economic diplomacy.
says she will use her appointment to
these opportunities but we have
leverage international opportunities
not always taken them up on it
targets we will be asking each of
for the youth of South Africa.
more robustly,” said the Minister.
our missions what they are doing
“We should use the international
Minister Pandor was appointed
“When we set performance
to contribute to more business
opportunity far more than we are
by President Cyril Ramaphosa to
formations, more job opportunities,
doing for young people to enjoy
head the Department of Interna-
more skills development for South
skills training.
tional Relations and Cooperation
Africa and in particular for young
(DIRCO), where she is tasked with
people,” she said.
“We should have thousands of
steering South Africa’s foreign policy. Minister Pandor, who brings with
encapsulated in the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which is
her a wealth of experience in pub-
the blueprint and masterplan for
lic office, said she aims to marry
transforming Africa into the global
her passion for education and ex-
powerhouse of the future.
perience in the higher education
With Africa boasting a youthful
and training sector with her new
population, with 200 million people
role at the department.
aged between 15 and 24, Agenda
In this regard, Minister Pandor
2063 places the youth at the heart
emphasised the need for African
of the action of building the con-
leaders and South Africa to work in
tinent.
cooperation with other countries to
This, Minister Pandor adds, must
establish networks for training and
be done by ensuring that policy
skills development.
doesn’t simply gather dust but be-
“We have too narrow an economic activity and I think as DIRCO,
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The Minister’s hopes are also
comes a living, breathing and tangible plan that opens up windows
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
of opportunity for the youth. “What we must do is convert the
education and addressing the
that they come back and service
paucity that exists in technical
our country and establish enter-
framework to implementation. We
and vocational training, Minister
prises.
must ensure that we don’t articu-
Pandor foresees a bright future for
late vision and not have action
the youth of not only SA but the
standing of what opportunity is
associated with it. What we as
continent at large.
among young people. It is not just
leaders must achieve on the Afri-
While she sees a future where
“We must diversify the under-
finding yourself in a public service
can continent is a set of concrete
the youth of SA are breaking
department but also creating new
steps that address the interests, the
ground across the globe, Minister
businesses, working in incubation
hopes, and aspirations of young
Pandor stressed the need to har-
hubs, and establishing innovative
people on the continent,” said the
ness that opportunity and plough
approaches. We need to connect
Minister.
back into the country.
with them on what they would like
By improving and expanding
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
“There must be the condition
to do,” said the Minister.
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SANPARKS EMPLOYEES GRADUATE THROUGH A SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP
SANParks employees graduated on 28 May
SANParks employees received certificates of their
their responsibilities effectively for the fulfilment of their
successful completion of the Emerging Management
institutional obligations.
Development Programme (EMDP) on 28 May at the St Georges Hotel. This marked the end of their nine-month
SANParks entered into a Memorandum of Agreement
journey when the 130 participants from four regions of
(MoA) with the NSG in September 2018 for the capacity
SANParks across the country converged to attend the
development of their staff members. The employees who
EMDP in an effort to improve their managerial skills.
were enrolled for the EMDP programme were organised into five manageable groups according to the different
The EMDP is one of the prestigious suite of programmes
regions of the SANParks business, i.e. Mpumalanga and
offered by the NSG’s Leadership Training stream. The
Limpopo (The Kruger National Park, 2 groups), Northern
stream builds leadership capacity across all levels in the
Cape (Arid Region), Gauteng (Groenkloof/Head Office,
public service; from initial access, to leadership pipeline
Northern Region) and the Western Cape (Frontier Region).
and on-going professionalisation. The programme is a component of the Integrated Management Development
The groups consisted of field rangers, hospitality personnel,
Programme (IMDP), which provides a comprehensive and
veterinarians, horticulturists, field guides, as well as junior
systematic career development framework for all public
managers from various national parks in the SANParks
sector managers and leaders. The programme is targeted
collection. Each of the five regional groups constituted
at junior managers and supervisors.
a class, which in turn had five syndicate groups. This arrangement resulted in a total of 25 groups altogether.
Interventions such as the EMDP are designed to further advance the values and ethos of service and
At the inception of the partnership, the NSG had to meet
development, and support participants to carry out
certain requirements on SANParks’ request. First, the
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programme delivery partner was agreed to be the University of Pretoria (UP). Second, an Action Learning Project (ALP) had to complement the EMDP delivery, hence the formation of 25 groups. Third, by incorporating action learning into the programme delivery, the tri-partite partnership went beyond the usual EMDP delivery arrangements. The SANParks Learning and Development Unit and the NSG Leadership Training Unit ensured pre-attendance preparations where participants were provided institutional support and guidance. All 25 groups were given a task to come up with challenges they see as blockages to service delivery in relation to the mission of SANParks. Groups had to converge and conduct research
TOP 7 WINNING GROUPS AND TOPICS Group 2: Augrabies – Effective Waste Management and Recycling Group 4: Kruger National Park – An assessment of the Effectiveness of Stock Records Group 3: Groenkloof – Develop Products to Increase Revenue Group 2: Augrabies – Organisational Communication Group 1: Kruger National Park – Enhancing SANParks services through Virtual Reality Technology Group 5: Wilderness – Community Expectations and Perceptions of South African National Parks Group 2: Augrabies – Encourage Employee Assertiveness
around issues that they perceive to be impeding the success of the organisation and prepare proposals with practical solutions that SANParks would be able to adopt.
TOP 5 WINNING GROUPS AND TOPICS Group 2: Augrabies – Effective Waste Management and Recycling
The culmination of the SANParks EMDP and ALP delivery was a two-day event held at the Saint George Hotel, Pretoria, on 27-28 May 2019. Having prepared a report and a presentation based on their identified project, each group now delivered their project. The evaluation categories for the ALP were: • Top 7 best performing groups • Top 5 best performing groups
Group 4: Kruger National Park – An assessment of the Effectiveness of Stock Records Group 3: Groenkloof – Develop Products to Increase Revenue Group 1: K ruger National Park – Enhancing SANParks services through Virtual Reality Technology Group 5: W ilderness – Community Expectations and Perceptions of South African National Parks
(one winning group per delivery site) • Overall 3 best performing groups • 2 Best performers in the EMDP summative assessment.
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CONTACT DETAILS:
Group 4: Kruger National Park – An assessment of the
Switchboard: 012 441 6000
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Effectives of Stock Records
Revenue
TOP 2 INDIVIDUAL WINNERS Mr Tony Manganyi, Kruger National Park Mr Musa Ndhlovu, Kruger National Park
FEATURE
SONA: A dream for a new city President Cyril Ramaphosa has a dream. A dream in which the first new city, built in the democratic era, rises with skyscrapers, schools, universities, hospitals and factories. The seven priorities and five goals highlighted in his recent State of the Nation Address aim to achieve this dream. Creating employment The President explained that the growth of the economy will have little value unless it creates employment on a greater scale. “The fact that the unemployment rate among young South Africans is more than 50 percent is a national crisis that demands urgent, innovative and coordinated solutions. “The brutal reality is that when it comes to youth unemployment, we have to run just to remain in
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the same place.” ot enough jobs are being
confronted by severe challenges.
created in South Africa and
“Our economy is not grow-
The President confirmed that it’s essential to implement a
our economy is not growing.
ing. Not enough jobs are being
comprehensive plan – driven
These challenges rose above all oth-
created. This is the concern that
and coordinated by the Presi-
ers in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s
rises above all others. It affects
dency – without delay, to create
State of the Nation Address (SONA)
everyone.
no less than two million new jobs
on 20 June. The President said that while
“Through the elections held in May, you provided all of us with
for young people within the next decade.
remarkable progress in building a
a clear mandate for growth and
new nation has been made over
renewal. We have heard you,” the
government departments and all
the past 25 years, South Africa is
President said.
three tiers of government, in
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“This plan will work across
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
partnership with the private
Goals for the future
place for six months and the
sector,” the President confirmed.
“To ensure that our efforts are
early
directed, I am suggesting that,
indications are that many
Growth and renewal
within the priorities of this ad-
companies are complying.
The sixth administration has put
ministration, we agree on five
five goals and seven priorities in
fundamental goals for the next
Commission is expected to
place to tackle South Africa’s
decade,” the President said.
conclude research on the im-
challenges and meet the targets
These goals are to ensure
“The National Minimum Wage
pact of the minimum wage on
set out in the National Develop-
that no person in South Africa is
employment, poverty, inequality
ment Plan (NDP) by 2030.
hungry; the economy grows at a
and wage differentials by the end
much faster rate than the popu-
of September 2019,” the President
reach 2030, we have not made
lation; two million more young
said.
nearly enough progress in meet-
people will be employed; schools
ing the NDP targets. Unless we
have better educational out-
Pay for electricity
take extraordinary measures, we
comes and every 10-year-old can
Another grave concern
will not realise Vision 2030. This
read for meaning; and violent
highlighted by the President is
means that we need to prioritise.
crime is halved.
Eskom’s financial position.
“With 10 years to go before we
“It is time to make choices. Some
“Let us make these commit-
With the current committed
of these choices may be difficult
ments now – to ourselves and to
funding from government, Eskom
and some may not please
each other – knowing that they
only has sufficient cash to meet
everyone. In an economy that is
will stretch our resources and
its obligations until the end of
not growing, at a time when
capabilities, but understand-
October 2019. Government will
public finances are limited, we will
ing that if we achieve these five
thus urgently table a Special
not be able to do everything at
goals, we will have fundamentally
Appropriation Bill to allocate a
one time,” the President said.
transformed our society,” said
significant portion of the
President Ramaphosa.
R230 billion fiscal support that
The sixth administration will thus focus on economic transforma-
To meet these goals, the
Eskom needs over the next 10
tion and job creation; education,
President stressed that the focus
skills and health; consolidating
should be on strengthening the
the social wage through reliable
social wage and reducing the
Eskom is too vital to our economy
and quality basic services; spatial
cost of living; improving affordabil-
to be allowed to fail. We must
integration, human settlements
ity, safety and integration of com-
assert the principle that those
and local government; social
muter transport for low-income
who use electricity must pay for it.
cohesion and safe communities;
households; accelerating the
a capable, ethical and develop-
provision of well-located housing
entire electricity supply, our
mental state; and a better Africa
and land to poor South Africans;
economy and our efforts to cre-
and world.
and attending to the capacity of
ate jobs. The days of boycotting
hospitals and clinics.
payment are over. This is now the
“All our programmes and policies across all departments
“To address the problems of the
years. “This we must do because
“Failure to pay endangers our
time to build, it is the time for all
and agencies will be directed in
working poor, the national
of us to make our own contribu-
pursuit of these overarching tasks.”
minimum wage has been in
tion,” the President stressed.
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
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FEATURE
Writer: Allison Cooper
A new guard
for a new dawn Government is restructuring to ensure that its departments are fit for purpose and sensitive to the austerity measures driving the sixth administration’s programmes.
G
overnment’s size and
ters and deputy ministers and,
structure is being recon-
to strengthen accountability,
figured to optimally meet
best serves our citizens. We will be adopting a district-
has said deputy ministers’ areas
based approach – focusing on
the people’s needs and ensure the
of responsibility must be clearly
the 44 districts and eight metros
most efficient allocation of public
defined.
– to speed up service delivery,
resources. President Cyril Ramaphosa is
“A capable and developmen-
ensuring that municipalities are
tal state not only provides the
properly supported and ad-
making good on the promise he
institutions and infrastructure that
equately resourced,” the President
made in his State of the Nation
enable the economy and society
explained.
Address (SONA) on 16 February
to operate, it also has the means
2018, to review the configuration,
to drive transformation,” said
of the Government governance
number and size of national gov-
President Ramaphosa in his 2019
structures have been set up and
ernment departments.
SONA in June.
the Department of Public Service
Following the recently held
“Earlier this month we an-
National Macro Organisation
and Administration has set up
general elections, President
nounced the reconfiguration of
a project steering committee to
Ramaphosa announced the ap-
a number of government depart-
ensure a smooth transition to
pointment of a reconfigured na-
ments to enable them to deliver
government’s new structure by
tional executive on 29 May, and
on their mandates. Our decision
the end of the 2019/2020 finan-
committed to a process of further
was premised on efficiency, cost-
cial year.
reforms to promote coherence,
containment, co-operative gov-
better co-ordination and the im-
ernance and strategic alignment.
proved efficiency of government.
“This is the start of a wider pro-
As part of these measures, the
The committee has established various work streams to deal with the specialised areas of work
cess of arresting the decline in
involved in a project of this size.
President is putting performance
state capacity and restructuring
The Communication Work Stream,
agreements in place for minis-
our model of service delivery so it
for example, will ensure that all
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Public Sector Manager • July 2019
affected departments and the public are kept abreast of progress and changes.
What has changed? The President has announced the reconfiguration of old
ment of Sports, Arts and Culture.
The reconfiguration will respect
The Economic Development
the Public Service Act, 1994, and
Department has merged into
the collective agreement, which
the Department of Trade and
will be concluded with unions
Industry to form the new De-
admitted in the Public Service
partment of Trade, Industry and
Coordinating Bargaining Coun-
Competition.
cil (PSCBC), to ensure workers’
departments or the establish-
All state-owned entities, devel-
ment of new departments to
opment finance institutions and
align them with the ministries.
national regulatory institutions
duplication of functions, due to
The following 10 departments
attached to fifth administration
the mergers, affected officials
have merged into five:
ministries and departments
will be cared for in accord-
will move to the relevant sixth
ance with the PSCBC collective
has merged with the Depart-
administration ministries and
agreement which, once
ment of Rural Development and
departments, in line with the
concluded, will be communi-
Land Reform (the forestry and
reconfiguration.
cated to the public service.
The Department of Agriculture
rights are respected. In areas where there is a
The President has stressed
fisheries portfolios now fall under environment affairs), to form the
Jobs are safe
that the reconfiguring of gov-
new Department of Agriculture,
Government is committed to
ernment and the state is an
Land Reform and Rural Develop-
ensuring that public servants
ongoing process and that there
ment.
are not negatively affected by
will be continuing review and
the changes and has said that
monitoring of the new depart-
their jobs are safe.
ments’ work.
The Department of Communications and the Department of Telecommunications and Postal
In addition, consultation and
Services have merged to form
ongoing communications will
the new Department of Com-
be undertaken with affected
Putting the people first
munications and Digital Tech-
departments, clients and organ-
Government remains commit-
nologies.
ised labour.
ted to spending public money
The Department of Mineral
It explained in a statement
prudently and in the best
Resources and the Department
that the redesign of govern-
interests of the nation and its
of Energy have merged to form
ment’s organisational structures
people.
the new Department of Mineral
is limited to the realignment of
Resources and Energy.
macro organisational structures
steps to cut any wasteful
and excludes restructuring. As
expenditure and to ensure
Recreation and the Depart-
such, employees will transfer
greater savings through better
ment of Arts and Culture have
to new departments with their
efficiencies, economies of scale
merged to form the new Depart-
existing conditions of service.
and appropriate technology.
The Department of Sport and
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
As such, it is taking decisive
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Ushering in the sixth administration in style Guests who attended the State of the Nation Address put on their Sunday best as they glammed up for the official opening of parliament.
President Cyril Ramaphosa with ďŹ rst lady Dr Tshepo Motsepe.
Police Minister Bheki Cele with his wife Zama .
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MP for the DA Nomsa Marchesi kept it simple in an off white dress.
Reverend Kenneth Meshoe with his wife Lydia.
Businesswoman Judi Nwokedi and partner. Public Sector Manager • July 2019
DA MP Grace Tsake.
Businesswoman Babalwa Mneno in a yellow number at the SONA red carpet. Public Sector Manager • July 2019
DA leader Mmusi Maimane and his wife Natalie on the red carpet.
MP Pemmy Majodina in red and Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu.
Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.
Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu with his wife Thembi.
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FEATURE
Writer: More Matshediso
President announces seven priorities to take SA forward
I
n a speech delivered at a time of great economic difficulty, President Cyril Ramaphosa has
announced seven priorities that will fast track South Africa’s path to prosperity. Delivering his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) recently, the President said the time for idle talk was now over --
everything comes down to implementation if the country is to realise the vision of the National Development Plan (NDP). “Unless we take extraordinary measures, we will not realise Vision 2030. This means that we need to prioritise. We need to
be able to do everything in one
focus on those actions that will
go.
have the greatest impact, actions
• A capable, ethical and developmental state, and
Announcing the seven bold
• A better Africa and World.
that will catalyse faster move-
priorities, he said the focus will
ment forward, both in the imme-
be on:
country’s programmes and
diate term and over the next 10
• Economic transformation
policies across all departments
years. “Now is the time to focus on implementation. It is time to make
and job creation;
in pursuit of these overarching
• Consolidating the social
tasks.
wage through reliable and
may be difficult and some may
quality basic services;
The President said that in an economy that is not growing and at a time when public finances are limited, government will not
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and agencies will be directed
• Education, skills and health;
choices. Some of these choices not please everyone,” he said.
The President said all the
• Spatial integration, human
“At the same time, we must restore the National Development Plan to its place at the centre
settlements and local gov-
of our national effort, to make it
ernment;
alive, to make it part of the lived
• Social cohesion and safe communities;
experience of the South African people,” he said.
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
The South Africa we want
will stretch our resources and ca-
will also pursue key interventions,
pabilities, but understanding that
including a plan to expand the
The President said as the coun-
if we achieve these five goals, we
agriculture and agro-processing
try enters the next 25 years of
will have fundamentally trans-
sector, by supporting key value
democracy, there was a need to
formed our society.
chains and products, developing
proclaim a bold and ambitious
“We set these ambitious goals
new markets and reducing our
goal a unifying purpose to which
not despite the severe difficulties
reliance on agricultural imports.
everyone dedicates their resourc-
of the present, but because of
es and energies.
them.
“We will bolster the mining industry by developing markets
“As we enter the last decade
“We set these goals so that the
of Vision 2030, let us even more
decisions we take now are bolder
targeted beneficiation, reduced
clearly define the South Africa we
and we act with greater urgency,”
costs of inputs, and increased
want and agree on the concrete
he said.
research and development.
actions we need to achieve them.
“Through spatial interventions
within the priorities of this ad-
Government to revitalise and expand productive sectors
ministration, we agree on five
The President said in order to
fundamental goals for the next
meet desirable growth targets,
decade,” he said.
government will rebuild the
“To ensure that our efforts are directed, I am suggesting that
The President said some of the
foundations of the economy by
goals -- aimed at tackling poverty,
revitalising and expanding the
inequality and unemployment,
productive sectors.
the pillars of the National Devel-
He said this requires the country
opment Plan – will mean that:
to reimagine its industrial strategy
• No person in South Africa will
to unleash private investment
go hungry; • The economy will grow at a much faster rate than the population;
for South African minerals through
and energise the State to boost economic inclusion. “We will give priority attention to
like special economic zones, reviving local industrial parks,
“We set these goals so that the decisions we take now are bolder and we act with greater urgency.”
the economic sectors that have
• Two million more young peo-
the greatest potential for growth.
ple will be in employment;
“Drawing on our successes in
business centres, digital hubs and
the automotive sector, we will
township and village enterprises,
cational outcomes and every
implement master plans devel-
we will bring economic develop-
10-year-old will be able to
oped with business and labour
ment to local areas. We will also
read for meaning; and
in industries like clothing and tex-
focus on small medium enter-
• Violent crime will be halved.
tiles, gas, chemicals and plastics,
prises in our cities, townships and
“Let us make these commit-
renewables, and steel and metals
rural areas and create market
fabrication sectors,” he said.
places where they trade their
• Schools will have better edu-
ments now – to ourselves and to each other – knowing that they
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
The President said government
products,” he said.
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BUDGET VOTE DEBATE 2019 Department of Science and Technology Budget Guide for the 2019/20 Financial Year 1. Strategic overview
3. Expenditure financing
The 2019/20 Budget Vote takes place just a few months after the new White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation was approved by Cabinet. The new policy document replaces the 1996 White Paper. The new White Paper entrenches government’s commitment to the role of science, technology and innovation (STI), in economic and social development, and emphasises the core themes of inclusivity, transformation and partnerships.
Funding is allocated to the DST by National Treasury as part of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework. For the 2019/20 financial year, the DST is allocated R8.2 billion.
The policy document will be accompanied by new implementation plans that will set out more specific areas in which government will focus its efforts to use STI to develop equitable social and economic advancement for South Africans is under development. The plans are significant and embrace technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. STI is highlighted in South Africa’s National Development Plan (Vision 2030). The National Development Plan (NDP), published in 2012, notes that developments in STI fundamentally alter the way people live, communicate and transact, with profound effects on economic growth and development. STI are key to equitable economic growth, underpinning economic advances and improvements in health systems, education and infrastructure. The department’s total budget is expected to increase from R7.8 billion in 2018/19 to R8.2 billion in 2019/20. Cabinet has approved budget reduction on the department’s budget amounting to R264.8 million over the MTEF period. These reductions will be affected on spending of goods and services, and on the baseline budgets of entities.
2. Some key priorities in 2019/20
The table below shows the resources allocated to the DST over the 2019 Medium Term Expenditure Framework period. Financial year
Budget (R billion)
2019/20
8.2
2020/21
8.6
2021/22
8.9
The Department also receives official development assistance from other countries through various funding instruments.
4. Functional classification of expenditure
Producing new knowledge About 120 knowledge products are expected to be generated by the Technology Innovation Programme during this period. With an allocation of R1.2 billion, focus will be placed on Bio-innovation, developing hydrogen fuel cell technology, renewable energy and energy storage applications.
Exploiting knowledge and innovation for inclusive economic development The Department continues to invest in efforts to strengthen provincial and local innovation, as well as invest in knowledge and innovation that broadly supports economic development. R1.8 billion has been set aside for this, and key areas of investment include advanced metals, advanced manufacturing, chemicals, agroprocessing, mining, water, sanitation and waste. Sector innovation and the green economy also receives a huge slice of this allocation.
Funding research, innovation and infrastructure The department has allocated R4.6 billion to the Research, Development and Support programme to provide for research and development infrastructure across the national system of innovation. These funds will be used specifically for the acquisition of research equipment, and the development of pilot plants, technology demonstrators, and specialised facilities such as aerospace. During this period the completed 64 antennae MeerKAT array, will be enhanced through additional receivers and correlator installations. Other major features include maintaining the number of research grants at 20 and maintaining the total available broadband capacity provided by the South African National Research Network to 3500 Gigabytes per second (Gbps).
Administration receives R380.3 million for the overall management of the Department and to ensure that organisations funded by the DST comply with the standards of good corporate governance and align their activities with the strategic focus of the national system of innovation. International Cooperation and Resources receives an allocation of R149 million to use for increasing the flow of international resources into the country for science, technology and innovation-based socio-economic development. The allocation will also be used to increase the exposure of South African researchers and students to global knowledge and science, technology and innovation networks. It will also support capacity development in Africa to develop the continent’s knowledge-based economy. Parliamentary grants for entities reporting to the Minister of Science and Technology HSRC R313.9 million
The DST’s total budget for the 2019/20 financial year is R8.2 billion. The chart below shows how this is divided between the Department’s five main Programmes, which represent various core focus areas. Administration R380.3 million Socio-economic Innovation Partnerships R1.8 billion
SANSA R143.5 million TIA R440.9 million ASSAf R27 million
Technology Innovation R1.2 billion
International Cooperation and Resources R149 million
Developing human capital R2.6 billion has been allocated to Human Capital Development and Science Promotion. The Department aims to assist 3 100 Phd students and 10 800 pipeline postgraduate students, 650 student graduates will also be placed in DSTfunded programmes. Highly skilled human capital is essential to developing a national system of innovation that is globally competitive and responsive to South Africa’s developmental needs.
will contribute towards economic growth and better quality of life.
Research, Development and Support R4.6 billion
Research Development and Support receives an allocation of R4.6 billion. The Programme provides an enabling environment for research and knowledge production that promotes the strategic development of basic sciences and priority sciences areas, through the promotion of science, human capital development, and the provision of research infrastructure and relevant research support. The programme will aim to award 9 300 bursaries to Phd students, award 32 400 bursaries to post graduates students (BTech,honours and masters), ensure the availability of and access to internationally comparable research and innovation infrastructure. It will also place 650 interns. Socio-economic Innovation Partnerships receives R1.8 billion and will spend it on supporting the development of science and technology-based innovations for tackling poverty, including the creation of sustainable jobs and sustainable human settlements, and the enhanced delivery of basic services; providing policy, strategy and direction setting for the research and development-led growth of strategic sectors of the economy, and support for the transition to a green economy; leading and supporting the development of indicators and instruments for monitoring investments in science and technology and the performance of the national system of innovation, as well as ways of strengthening policy in relation to the system; and funding technology and innovation development programmes to advance strategic medium and long-term sustainable economic growth and sector development priorities, as well as public service delivery. Technology Innovation receives an allocation of close to R1.2 billion to enable among others, research and development in space science and technology, energy security and the bio-economy, and indigenous knowledge systems. As well as promote the protection and utilisation of intellectual property and technology transfer. A big part of its work is supporting, promoting and advocating the development and translation of scientific research and development outputs into commercial products, processes and services that
CSIR R965.8 million
NRF R943.4 million
The National Research Foundation (R943.4 million) supports and promotes research through the funding of human resource development and the provision of facilities to enable the creation of knowledge, innovation and development in all fields of science and technology, including indigenous knowledge systems The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research receives (R965.8 million) to foster industrial and scientific development, particularly through multidisciplinary research and technological development, either by itself or in cooperation with public and private sector institutions. The Human Sciences Research Council (R313.9 million) undertakes, promotes and coordinates policyrelevant, problem-oriented research in the human and social sciences, including research projects for public sector users, non-governmental organisations and international development agencies in partnership with researchers all over the world, but particularly in Africa. The Technology Innovation Agency (R440.9 million) stimulates and intensifies technological innovation in order to improve economic growth and the quality of life of all South Africans. The agency is key in ensuring the translation of the research and development outcomes of higher education institutions, science councils and public entities into commercial technology products and services, thus intensifying the impact of innovation on the economy and society. The Academy of Science of South Africa (R27 million) carries out its mandate of promoting common ground across all disciplines; promoting innovative and independent scientific thinking; and providing effective advice and facilitating appropriate action in relation to the collective needs, opportunities and challenges of all South Africans. The South African National Space Agency (R143.5 million) promotes the use of space and cooperation in space-related activities, while fostering research in space science, advancing scientific engineering through developing human capital, and providing support to industrial development in space technologies. In addition to the parliamentary grants, the DST entities implement departmental projects through project funding.
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NON-COMPLETION OF MATRIC LINKED TO LIFE OF POVERTY AND DEPENDENCY
Taken together, the NIDS data provide rich biennial information
A recent study by the Southern Africa Labour and Development
NIDS, distinguishing between those who were NEET with at least a
Research Unit (SALDRU) at the University of Cape Town (UCT)
matric and those who were NEET without a matric.
on the trajectories of a cross-section of young people in multiple aspects of their lives over a period of 10 years. The SALDRU study focused on young people who were not in education, employment or training (NEET) in the first wave of the
has revealed that young people who have not completed secondary schooling constitute the most vulnerable youth
The study found not only that non-matriculants tend to remain
grouping in the country.
in a NEET state for longer periods of time, but also that “there are significant negative consequences of being NEET in terms of
The study, titled “Exploring the transitions and well-being of
mental health and subjective well-being, as well as increased
young people who leave school before completing secondary
reliance on social assistance, indicating substantial social and
education in South Africa”, was made possible by support
economic costs of incomplete secondary schooling to the country”.
from the Department of Science and Technology-National Research Foundation (DST-NRF) Centre of Excellence in Human
The principal investigators for the study, Nicola Branson and
Development, as well as funding from the Department of
Ariane De Lannoy, say that while South Africa’s policy framework
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.
recognises the need to address a range of issues affecting youth, there is little coordination across government departments to
The study begins by noting the weight of research showing that
provide a holistic and tailored approach to youth development.
young South Africans who have not completed their matric year, or equivalent thereof, are more likely to remain unemployed for
The study outcomes, together with a review of approaches
longer periods and, if they do find work, to enjoy less stable, lower
to youth development adopted by the European Union, “has
income jobs.
indicated the critical need for multi-faceted support throughout the entire transition to young adulthood, offered in a way that
It then refers to a growing body of international research that
builds relationships of trust and care with young individuals and
points to a variety of additional negative outcomes for non-
targeted at their specific situation,” say Branson and De Lannoy.
matriculants – ranging from higher levels of poverty to ill health (including mental health), substance abuse, delinquency,
As a result of this, a SALDRU-led project has begun investigating
incarceration and prolonged dependence on social assistance.
what type of interventions would best ensure that young South Africans who have not completed their schooling are supported.
However, this more nuanced understanding of the longer-term effects of incomplete high school education was still limited in
The approach, according to Branson and De Lannoy, moves
the South African context. It was this gap that the SALDRU study
away from regarding young people as job-seekers only, and
sought to close by drawing on data from the National Income
instead considers how to address the key factors that keep these
Dynamics Study (NIDS), a longitudinal survey that has been
youth excluded.
providing empirical data on the changing lives of South Africans since 2008.
“Thus, the support package for South Africa’s NEET youth is conceptualised as a comprehensive support and activation
Five waves of data from the NIDS – from 2008, 2010/2011, 2012,
strategy that places the young person as central in its approach.
2014/2015 and 2017 – are now publicly available. The initial
It starts by taking stock of each youth’s unique combination
sample included about 7 300 households and each household
of hard and soft skills, strengthens and formally recognises this
member has been tracked since then. A wide range of topics are
set of skills as part of their personal resumé, and then uses this
covered, including individual and household education, labour
assessment to guide and connect each youth to the services
market engagement, income, health, wealth, and well-being.
most appropriate for them.”
CONTACT DETAILS: Switchboard: +27 12 843 6300 Address: DST Building (Building No. 53), (CSIR South Gate Entrance) Meiring Naudé Road, Brummeria Postal Address: Private Bag X894, Pretoria
FEATURE
Writer: More Matshediso
Improving healthcare services in the North West
A tertiary hospital in Klerksdorp has expanded its complement of specialist clinicians by 13, which means state patients can look forward to a better level of healthcare.
T
he quality of healthcare in the
diothoracic surgeon, gynaecologist,
that greater numbers of people are
North West is set to improve
plastic surgeon, neurosurgeon, gen-
able to access quality healthcare.
following the recent appoint-
eral surgeon, maxillofacial surgeon
The hospital was upgraded from a
ment of 13 specialists at Tshepong
and nephrologists. “We strategically
regional hospital to a tertiary one,
hospital in Klerksdorp. The new spe-
recruited these clinicians because
which means it no longer only ser-
cialists comprise a cardiologist, car-
they are indeed solution providers to
vices the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District
the health problems we experience
but the entire province. It is the larg-
in the province,” said North West
est referral hospital in the province
Health MEC Madoda Sambatha. He
and is able to accommodate 900
said the appointments were made
inpatients at district, regional and
possible by the hospital’s strategic al-
tertiary level. Professor Binu Luke, who
liance with the Witwatersrand Univer-
is the chief specialist physician and
sity Medical School.The MEC said the
tertiary services co-ordinator at the
provincial health department must
hospital, said beefing up the clinical
optimise public services to ensure
specialist structure will enable patients who rely on the public health sector to enjoy better quality care and benefit from in-depth medical expertise. Prof Luke was involved in the recruitment of the specialists. Hospital CEO Polaki Mokatsane said the hospital has positioned itself as a provincial leader in efficient and effective
Tshepong hospital CEO Polaki Mokatsane wit h a patient.
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clinic intervention,
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management and quality patient
Orthopaedics Department: 77
care. “The hospital has since the
beds, serving approximately
year 2000 implemented a strategy
1 620 outpatients per month.
to increase the number of tertiary
Obstetrics & Gynaecology: 72
hospital-based services available,”
beds, serving around 500 mostly
said Mokatsane. The major clinical
high-risk deliveries per month. The
departments include: Internal Medi-
department also serves approxi-
cine which is the largest department
mately 550 gynaecology outpa-
with 341 inpatient medical beds.
tients per month. In 2017, the hospi-
mented by the hospital includes:
The department manages two ICUs;
tal was overall first runner-up in the
computerised imaging services for
the cardiology, renal and MDR/XDR
Centre for Public Service Innovation
treatment planning and diagnostic
TB units; and the Wellness Clinic. It
Awards in the category: Innovative
purposes; a daily clinic for the review
caters for approximately 5 400 out-
Service Delivery Institution. This was
of post-treatment cancer patients;
patients per month. General Surgery:
all thanks to the hospital’s oncology
and a brachytherapy machine to
159 inpatient beds and around 1
unit for rendering excellent and in-
boost cancer treatment and stop
750 outpatients per month. Paediat-
novative services to help cancer
bleeding in emergency services.
rics Department: The 68-bed depart-
patients. “Oncology services have
The hospital also has the province’s
ment includes a general ward and
over time demonstrated tangible
only neurosurgery department,
neonatal unit, with ventilator facili-
improvement in the quality of life of
which has successfully treated all
ties for 10 babies. It sees approxi-
cancer patients,” said Mokatsane.
varieties of diseases and disorders
mately 1 240 outpatients per month.
Some of the innovations imple-
involving the brain and spine.
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
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FEATURE
Mohale’s
blueprint for
a better South Africa
A
fter two years at the helm of Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), Bonang Mohale
is handing the organisation over to the former chief operations officer, Busisiwe Mavuso, to follow his dream of becoming a farmer. He said Mavuso, previously the managing director of the Black Management Forum, is more than ready to lead the organisation. She holds an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants qualification, as well as a Master in Business Leadership. Her predecessor said she is passionate about driving social justice, which is well aligned with BLSA’s mission. Mohale believes in using his time, energy and effort to make the world a better place. In the pursuit of this ideal, he has produced
some spectacularly good results in the various positions he has held.Founded in 1960, BLSA currently has 86 CEOs on its
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Public Sector Manager • July 2019
council. They meet regularly to
positioning business as a national
in eradicating the legacy of
see what contributions they can
asset,” he said.
apartheid and believes that
make to growing the economy.
“We also forced business to go
business must lead in trying to
Mohale said the work that BLSA
and find its voice and stand up
does is truly phenomenal. He
against corruption, bribery, steal-
explained that it is financially 10
ing and cheating by speaking
feminine face and, to some
times better off than it was in its
up at the State Capture Inquiry,
extent, where you are born
early days.“We now have reserves
because business has a huge
determines whether or not you
in excess of R50 million, cash in
collective voice, resources and
are going to succeed, rather
excess of R20 million and we are positioned to go to war with those who chose to dance with the devil,” he said.
Hard work does not go unrewarded Mohale has of late received a number of awards, including the Free Market Foundation 10th Luminary Award for his contribution to South Africa’s business community and defending the rights of all South Africans; the Brand South Africa Influencer of Influencers award; as well as Forbes Woman Africa Male Gender Advocate Award for the role he plays in empowering
reverse that legacy. “Poverty still has a black and
than your level of education or
“To some extent, where you are born determines whether or not you are going to succeed, rather than your level of education or capabilities.”
women. He said he would not
capabilities,” he said. He believes in being absolutely explicit about how the South African economy was brought to its knees. “A CEO also has to reimagine and redefine the role of business. Firstly, business has to survive and that means making money. Then it has to deliver on the notion of shared value with labour, civil society and government,” he said. According to Mohale, trust in government is currently less than 15 percentage points, which is an all-time low. In order to turn things around, Mohale said government has to deliver on its promises. “For many years we have been
have been able to achieve the
saying the right things about
awards had it not been for the
know-how, employing 13.5 million
transformation and gender
great team that surrounds him.
people; government employs 2.3
equality but 25 years into
million people,” he added.
democracy, we are still battling
“We drove transformation with singularity of purpose, and it is
He said he has always been
contained in our BLSA strategy,
a change agent, a democracy
women who are paid 76 percent
which speaks about inclusive
fighter and a social justice
of what men are paid for equal
socio-economic growth and
champion.
work, women representation in
transformation, the protection of key state institutions and
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
He acknowledges that not all sectors have succeeded
with these. In 2019, we still have
positions of leadership is less than 24 percent and black people’s
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in abject poverty,” he said, ex-
non-racialism and a transformed
plaining that better service deliv-
economy in which the ownership
ery, especially in the key areas of
and positions of leadership are
education and health, is essential
reflective of society’s diversity.
to addressing this crisis. He said corruption is a big problem because it robs people
He said BLSA has a responsibility to be a trusted adviser to government.
of services that they deserve and channelling funds away from es-
From medicine to business to farming
sential programmes.
Mohale was born in Benoni in
delays the country’s progress by
“Corruption steals disproportionBusiness Leadership Sout h Africa new CEO Busisiwe Mavuso.
Ekurhuleni but his family moved
ately from the poor. Corruption
to Katlehong when he was about
that happens in the private sector
five years old.
is sad, tragic and regrettable – it
He went to Wits Medical School
has the effect of tainting the
after matric. “I wanted to be a
whole business,” he said, adding
medical doctor so I obtained my
representation in the C-suite was
that trillions are lost to corrup-
MBBCh from the University of the
14.3 percent in the past year and
tion in both government and the
Witwatersrand,” he said.
has come down to 14.2 percent,
private sector.
so we are going the wrong
However, he never practiced
“We must convince our people
medicine. After completing his
by speaking honestly, clearly and
qualifications, he started off as
unambiguously, that the future is
a sales representative at Pfizer
established a partnership
substantially better than the past;
South Africa where he worked for
with government, civil society
that the pain of change is much
five years before his career took
and labour in order to attack
less than the pain of staying the
off. In the years to come, he help
big challenges facing South
same.”
top positions at Drake & Scull
direction,” he said. A couple of years ago, BLSA
Africa, such as social cohesion,
As society transforms and more
FM SA (PTY) Ltd, Sanlam, South
inequality, unemployment and
industries are created, which are
African Airways and OTIS (PTY)
poverty.
able to employ more people, the
Ltd.
Mohale said it is concerning
economy will grow and lend itself
Before joining BLSA, he spent
that so many South Africans are
to the redistribution of wealth, he
eight years as the Group CEO of
unemployed and excluded, with
believes.
Shell Downstream South Africa
zero assets. A significant portion
Mohale said this Mandela
(Pty) Limited.
of the population are blue-collar
Month, everyone should
workers and slightly less than 10
double their efforts to realise
a long-time dream by venturing
percent make up the middle-
the South Africa that we have
into farming. He hopes that his
class. The elite makes up less than
been praying for, the country of
new endeavour will provide
one percent of the population.
Nelson Mandela’s dreams where
numerous jobs for young,
everyone enjoys equal rights,
unemployed people.
“The majority of people still live
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Mohale said he will be following
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T H E T R I B U T E P U B L I CAT I O N C E L E B R AT I N G S U C C E S S I N S O U T H A F R I CA The year 2019 marks the countdown to the 25th anniversary of South Africa’s freedom and democracy. To pay tribute to this journey, we embark on one of our most prestigious projects:
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FINANCIAL FITNESS
Celebrate Savings Month in July S
outh Africa celebrates Sav-
that a savings buffer becomes
sure that your saving goals are
ings Month in July, thanks to
even more important. “Unfortu-
shared?
a national awareness cam-
nately, there is very little focus on
paign led by the South African Sav-
savings and people are increas-
ings Institute (SASI) and supported
ingly using credit to fund even
Maintain an open dialogue:
by Absa and the Industrial Develop-
their basic needs, getting caught
While some people are conserva-
ment Corporation.
in a vicious spiral of debt from a
tive about managing money, oth-
young age. Saving money is es-
ers are free spirits. Talking about
are to promote debate around
sentially a behavioural change.
money makes some people feel
the key aspects of saving; raise
For South Africans to save, it is
uncomfortable and couples
awareness of the benefits of
important that they use all the
could avoid financial discussions
short-, medium- and long-term
instruments available to improve
because they fear disagreements.
planning; build relationships with
their long-term financial sustain-
It is a couple’s choice whether
key partners to leverage future
ability,” he said.
to invest and save together or
The objectives of Savings Month
opportunities; and get consumers to move from weariness into action. Savings Month is a great way to
separately and there is no right or
The bigger picture – money and relationships
wrong way. By talking openly and honestly about money, couples can establish common ground.
help South Africans focus on why
When it comes to spending and
we should save and how to do it,
saving, those in a long-term rela-
ensuring that we take back our
tionship should form a plan with
Set clear financial goals:
power to become financially free.
their spouse or partner. However,
One of the mistakes couples
different views could mean dif-
make when it comes to their
Mwandiambira, while there’s no
ferent spending priorities, which
finances is not having clearly-de-
doubt that South Africans are
can create tension. How can you
fined goals. By setting goals, each
struggling under increasing finan-
navigate the sensitive money
person can manage the other’s
cial pressure, it is at times like this
issue with your partner to en-
expectations, while working to
According to SASI CEO Gerald
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achieve the desired outcome.
child’s education, but individually
your partner to plan your financial
We all have different investment
when saving for personal short-
future while pointing out any gaps
personalities, but once the goals
term goals, like a holiday with
in your plan.
are clear it becomes much easier
friends.
portant for South Africans to move
for the investor and the financial adviser to determine the actions necessary to achieve them.
Mwandiambira says that it’s im-
Talk to a financial adviser:
away from the negativity around our savings rate and look towards
Earlier is always better when it
developing innovative savings
Explore your options:
comes to financial planning and
alternatives and reinforcing positive
Whether it’s saving money towards
investing. Couples looking to plan
savings behaviour. “Cultivating a
a holiday, buying a house or
their financial future together
culture of saving and promoting
investing for retirement or your
should seek a professional finan-
alternative saving solutions in all
child’s education, couples need to
cial adviser’s help. This will ensure
spheres remains the focus of SASI
explore their options.
that you are on the same page
and our dedicated partners. Sav-
and both involved in decision mak-
ings Month has been designed to
investing and saving interchange-
ing, and can contribute to easing
remind consumers to strive towards
ably, but time frames and goals
any tension. Financial advisers
financial freedom and move
dictate the difference between
also help simplify the complexities
away from remaining continuously
the two. For example, you might
around saving and investing as a
vulnerable. Let’s wake up each
want to invest together to achieve
couple. They act as the objective
morning and say, today is savings
a long-term goal, such as your
third party – working with you and
day!”
People often use the terms
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
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HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Writer: Allison Cooper
Supporting
colleagues with depression
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W
ith over 9.7 percent of
tional functioning – are miserable
South Africa’s popula-
for at least two weeks, all day,
with memory, procrastination,
tion suffering from de-
every day. They feel sad, down or
extreme fatigue, difficulty concen-
pression, anxiety or both, the chance
depressed; lose interest in nearly
trating, anxiety, fear and panic,
is high that one or more of your col-
all of the activities they previously
which add to work-related stresses,
leagues or employees is battling with
enjoyed; and experience other
crippling the output from the em-
one of these mental health condi-
symptoms like fatigue, an inability
ployee,” said Dr Sebolelo Seape,
tions right now.
to concentrate and feeling worth-
the chairperson of the Psychia-
less or guilty. They could also have
try Management Group, during
suicidal thoughts.
Mental Health Awareness Month in
This is why workplaces that promote mental health and support people with mental health conditions are more likely to reduce absenteeism and increase productivity.
“Depression causes problems
October last year.
Create a healthy workplace Managers and senior officials
“In South Africa, employees are very likely to keep working during periods of depression, impact-
can help to create a heathy work-
ing their productivity and perfor-
took place from 1 to 5 July, pro-
place by being aware of mental
mance at work. This can be due
vided an opportunity to take stock
health conditions and knowing
to fear of losing their jobs, being
of how your colleagues are faring.
where people can find help.
ostracised by colleagues or a lack
Corporate Wellness Week, which
The best way to understand
They can also inform staff that
the difference between anxiety
support is available; involve em-
and depression is to look at the
ployees in decision-making, thus
primary symptoms of each.
conveying a feeling of control and
and colleagues assist each other
participation; support a healthy
and also educate other employ-
of Weskoppies Hospital, Beulah
work-life balance; and recognise
ees about depression and anxiety.
Schoonwinkel, people with gen-
and reward employees’ contribu-
It’s particularly important to reas-
eralised anxiety disorder experi-
tions.
sure them that these conditions
According to the Acting CEO
ence hard to control, excessive
Many other initiatives can help
worrying about a variety of issues
individuals with mental health
from health and family problems
conditions, including flexible work-
to money, school and work. “This
ing hours, job-redesign, address-
results in physical and mental
ing negative workplace dynamics,
complaints, from muscle tension
and supportive and confidential
and restlessness to becoming eas-
communication with manage-
ily tired and irritable, experiencing
ment.
poor concentration and insomnia,” she said. Those suffering from depression –
Because of the stigma associated with mental health disorders, employers and managers need
which is defined as an excessively
to ensure that individuals feel
depressed mood, with significant
supported and are able to ask for
impairment in social and occupa-
help.
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
of mental health knowledge,” he said. It’s thus important that managers
can be treated.
To get help for anxiety or depression, visit your doctor who can refer to you a psychologist or psychiatrist if needed. You can also contact the SA Depression and Anxiety Group at 011 234 4837; the suicide emergency line at 0800 567 567; or Lifeline’s ww24-hour helpline at 0861 322 322.
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FOOD AND WINE
Writer:Nicholas Francis
Winter winner treats J
ust like most people you try to eat right in winter, but the cold weather has you craving some-
thing warm and comforting. We love anything that gets roasted, slow cooked or baked, leaving that lingering aroma in our homes. From creamy butter chicken to delectable cupcakes, these delicious dishes will keep you warm this winter. Creamy butter chicken
Ingredients Marinade ½ cup plain yoghurt 1 tbsp ginger, freshly grated 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp garam masala ½ tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp turmeric powder 2 cloves garlic, crushed 750g chicken fillet, cut into pieces Curry 2 tbsp butter
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1 cup tomato puree
puree, cream, salt and sugar. Turn
until mixed. The whisk prevents the
1 cup fresh cream
temperature down to low and sim-
flour from creating clumps. Slowly
1 tbsp sugar
mer for another 20 minutes. Serve
add broth, whilst stirring, and raise
1 ¼ tsp salt
with basmati rice, roti or naan.
heat to high and bring to a boil.
Method
Spinach and blue cheese soup
milk and let it simmer for about 5
In a food processor, combine the
Ingredients
minutes. Add the blue cheese and
marinade ingredients (except the
6 tbsp butter
stir until blended, followed by the
chicken) and blend until smooth
2 onions, chopped
spinach and cook for 3 more min-
for an extra smooth sauce. Pour
1 cup fresh cream
utes. Add the cream, salt, cayenne
into a bowl and add chicken to the
1 cup flour
pepper and simmer for another
marinade, mix until chicken is well
12 cups chicken broth
5 minutes. Remove from stove
coated. Cover and refrigerate over-
4 cups milk
and allow it to cool. Pour soup in
night, or up to 24 hours. In a large
1kg chopped spinach
a blender a little at a time and
frying pan, heat the butter over
250g blue cheese, crumbled
puree. Ladle into individual bowls
Reduce heat to medium and add
high heat. Remove the chicken
and serve.
from the marinade and place
Method
into a heated frying pan. Cook
Sauté onions in butter in a large
Coconut cupcakes
for 3 minutes, until the chicken is
pot over medium heat for 3 min-
Cupcake ingredients
cooked through. Add the tomato
utes. Add flour and stir with a whisk
350g butter, room temperature
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2 cups sugar
1 ½ tsp almond essence
5 extra large eggs, room tempera-
the batter, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until
ture
Method
combined. Fold in 200 grams of
1 ½ tsp vanilla essence
Preheat oven to 180 degrees
coconut and let rest. Line a muffin
1 ½ tsp almond essence
celsius.
pan with paper cupcake holders.
3 cups flour
In a bowl cream the butter and
Fill each holder to the top with bat-
1 tsp baking powder
sugar together with an electric mix-
ter and bake for 30 minutes, until
½ tsp baking soda
er until light and fluffy. While mixing,
the tops are brown. Allow to cool in
½ tsp salt
on low speed, add the eggs, one
the pan for 15 minutes. Remove to
1 cup buttermilk
at a time, scraping down the bowl
a baking rack and cool completely.
400g desiccated coconut
after each addition. Add the vanilla
For the frosting, cream together
essence and almond essence and
the cream cheese, butter, vanilla
Icing
mix well.
essence and almond essence with
350g butter, room temperature
In a separate bowl, sift together
an electric mixer on low speed
680g icing sugar
the remaining dry ingredients. In
until smooth. Ice the cupcakes
450g plain cream cheese
three parts, alternately add the dry
and sprinkle with the remaining
1 ½ tsp vanilla essence
ingredients and the buttermilk to
coconut.
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Writer: Ashref Ismail
The stylish
T-Cross is on its way V
olkswagen’s mini SUV is
category, but given the informa-
Ecosport, Toyota CH-R and Mit-
definitely coming to South
tion recieved, the T-Cross is going
subishi Eclipse.
Africa. The T-Cross – with
to be a phenomenal seller.
its combination of style, practical-
The T-Cross, which is manufac-
While the styling may be a clas-
tured in Navarra, Spain, has a
ity, flexibility, connectivity and fuel
sic Volkswagen understatement,
bold and sporty design complete
economy – will soon be joining the
it remains both dynamic and
with roof rails, wheel arches and
Tiguan, Tiguan Allspace and Touar-
elegant. Aimed at young pro-
a front diffuser that, together with
eg model ranges domestically.
fessionals with small families or
its raised ride height and larger
Globally, the SUV category is
retired couples buying down, the
wheels, give the vehicle an overtly
growing substantially, with every
T-Cross nonetheless appeals to a
dynamic appeal. The front end
motor manufacturer boasting
wide audience.
with its typical VW grille remains
more than one option in their
Given the group‘s amazing at-
ranges. Volkswagen may have
tention to detail and the excellent
unhappy that it remains the
taken a while to fill the mini-SUV
resale values of cars wearing the
blandest feature of VW products.
VW badge, it is bound to steal sales from the likes of Ford
unmistakably VW, with some folks
The large wheel arches emphasise the vehicle‘s striking appearance and the dynamically designed wheels contribute to the distinctive and cool look of the new T-Cross. Sixteeninch wheels are fitted as standard. In addition, 17inch and 18-inch alloy wheels are available as options. The exterior of the T-Cross can also be customised in various ways. There is a choice
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of nine exterior colours or a
can be adjusted by 14 centime-
T-Cross can be customised and
selection of coloured wheel rims
tres, allowing more passenger
upgraded further with optional
which enhance the combination
legroom or more luggage space.
equipment and several equip-
options.
The luggage compartment holds
ment trims. Three trim levels will
between 377 and 455 litres.
be available at launch: the entry
The T-Cross measures 4.2 metres in length, 182 millimetres more
With the way the motoring
level Trendline, the mid-range
than the Polo and 11 centimetres
world is advancing, expect the T-
Comfortline and the top-of-the
shorter than the T-Roc (which will
Cross to provide discerning users
range High Line.
launch in South Africa in 2020).
with the highest level of network-
The elevated seat position is
ing and connection to the out-
T-Cross – with a 1.0 TSI turbo-
typical of an SUV. The driver and
side world. Another highlight is
charged petrol engine deliver-
front passenger sit 597 millime-
the optional sound system from
ing 85kW – will be available in
tres above the road, while the
renowned US brand Beats, with a
the third quarter of this year. The
rear passengers benefit from a
300-watt, eight-channel amplifier
more powerful 1.5 TSI three-cyl-
vantage point of 652 millimetres.
and a separate subwoofer in the
inder engine, delivering 110kW,
That is 10 centimetres higher
luggage compartment.
will be available from the fourth
than in the Polo, thus guaranteeing good visibility from all seats.
The T-Cross’s outstanding
According to VW SA, the initial
quarter of 2019 and the entry
five-star rating in the Euro NCAP
level 1.0 TSI engine, delivering
test and exemplary occupant
70kW, from the first quarter of
comparatively generous, al-
protection, increases safety, re-
2020.
lowing a spacious interior with
duces the risk of a collision and
enough room for five people. For
improves driving comfort.
The 2.55-metre wheelbase is
the greatest possible versatility in the interior, the sliding rear seat
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Already equipped with extensive standard equipment, the
Pricing and performance figures for the T-Cross will be confirmed closer to the local launch. Information supplied by VW (SA).
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TRAVEL
Writer: Duane Stacey Photographer: Duane Stacey
Seafood and sea life - this is Paternoster I
am halted by a road worker
and the sights and smells confirm
plate the very purpose of my visit:
waving a red flag just a few
your arrival. However, today is
relax, refresh and recharge.
kilometres from my final destina-
different. I turn right, filtering
tion. It’s in this moment, on a dusty
through some of the newer
tique Hotel offers its guests
road in front of a stop-and-go boom,
developments until I reach the
bicycles on which to explore and
waiting for the one-directional traffic
Strandloper Ocean Boutique Ho-
it is not long before I adopt a
to pass, that I begin to ponder if this
tel. It is situated at the quiet end
new steed and ride off along the
might be how the magic dies for this
of the beach – far enough away
coastline. There are a couple of
whitewashed coastal town.
from everything to know this is a
gravel roads to
place for ultimate relaxation.
explore. The last manned light-
There has always been something mystical about navigating
The largest heated pool in Pater-
The Strandloper Ocean Bou-
house to be built on the South
the final dirt roads before entering
noster flanks my left as I make my
African coast stands proud in the
the fishing village of Paternoster
way to reception and am greeted
Cape Columbine Nature Reserve,
but, with its new-found fame and
by majestic views which stretch
which makes for a great turna-
tarred roads, are its secrets out the
out over the dry river bed, across
round point.
bag?
the deserted beaches and flow
I putter on through the road-
It is about a 15km cycle to
into the gentle blues of the ocean.
the fishing village and back on
works and reach the renowned
It’s a stunning place to enjoy
undulating gravel roads and is a
T-junction, where a left takes you
welcome drinks and a Mediter-
great way to see what Paternoster
through the village of Paternoster
ranean snack platter as I contem-
has to offer.
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A quick swim to freshen up, followed by sunset drinks on the deck and a leisurely dinner at Leeto, is a great way to cap off a superb day. The aromas that waft out of the Leeto kitchen promise a great meal, whatever your menu choice, but the West Coast linguine filled with my favourites from the sea really is out of this world. I am happily satisfied when I return to my cosy firelit room for the night. It is an early start, with a scrumptious breakfast on the deck of Leeto. Head chef Garth Almazan has cooked for princes, princesses
flavour and regional influence
adventure with Kayak Paternoster.
and even the birthday of Nelson
and the eggs benedict and berry
Excitement turns to disappoint-
Mandela. The presentation of
flapjacks certainly set the tone for
ment as a thick mist has filled the
each plate certainly made me
another great day.
bay and for obvious reasons, we
feel like a celebrity. Garth blends seasonal ingredients with local
Public Sector Manager • July 2019
At 7:30am, I make my way down to the Crayfish Wharf, ready for an
need to delay our trip. But this is not a bad place to wait; with
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TRAVEL
coffee in hand, the foghorn from the lighthouse is the only reminder
turns into an ocean safari. After a morning like that, I am
A seal plays in the breakers and the orange glimmer of sunset
of how treacherous this coastline
not ready to leave the ocean but
illuminates my path as I stroll along
can be.
hunger has begun to set in. Just a
this golden stretch of coastline
short walk away is the ultimate
one last time. It dawns on me that
through the mist, glistens on the
setting for lunch, Gaaitjie
neither modern roads nor an influx
ocean and illuminates a pod of
restaurant. The look and feel of
of tourists will destroy Paternoster.
dolphins that has made its way
this family-run restaurant is ideal
There is a gentle culture which has
close to shore. We spring into
as I reminisce about my morning
been built up over the years and
action, eager to get out and
adventure, which unfolded just a
the local, family and community
explore the sea by kayak. It’s a
few hundred metres from where I
atmosphere is what makes it
feeling like no other when we
am seated. Freshly baked bread
special. I hope you, too, will
realise the pod is actually a super
and seafood treats are
one day enjoy the magic of Pater-
pod of dolphins, unfazed by our
immaculately presented, but it is
noster.
sudden entrance as they breach
the cosy family vibe which leads
and dive all around us. In awe,
to long, lazy conversations. Soon,
we paddle with them for the next
strangers become friends as I
hour, exploring channels through
indulge in the tastiest home-
the rocks and passing penguins
baked desserts, leaving me in
and seals on the journey. Our
a food coma for the rest of the
casual morning kayak quickly
afternoon.
All of a sudden, the sun pierces
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THE CITY OF TSHWANE
DELIVERING ON ITS PROMISE Rooting out corruption in the city is at the top of the list. “We will also fight corruption, in all its manifestations, wherever it is found in the City. If council fails to execute its legal mandate to hold senior managers accountable, I will approach the courts to do so. We will improve consequence management in the City to ensure recommendations of forensic investigations and AG reports are implemented in order to maximise accountability. By ensuring that the City’s supply chain processes are set up in such a way that we can detect abuse, corruption will allow us to deal with those responsible decisively.“ The mayor says he will be setting up a capacitated and independent forensic investigation unit in the City that can investigate any allegations of wrongdoing or corruption without fear or favour. Service delivery excellence is a cornerstone of government policy. The City of Tshwane is constantly ensuring ongoing excellence in the distribution of basic resources to its citizens. “When I took office on 12 February 2019, I vowed to be the service Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Stevens
delivery mayor of Tshwane. The majority of my time and focus will
Mokgalapa
be spent on speeding up the delivery of services in the City. Many of our communities still suffer from years of neglect and we need to
The City of Tshwane can only deliver on its
do everything in our power to address this,” he added.
mandate if it has a stable administration with skilled officials, money in the bank to deliver
Mokgalapa’s administration will launch an audit of all informal
services and are focused on serving the people,
settlements in the City to determine the greatest needs to roll out
says Executive Mayor Stevens Mokgalapa.
rudimentary services in an expedited manner. “We will create a
“We will build on the financial turn-around
team that will be dedicated to the acceleration of basic service
that has already been achieved so we have
delivery, and ensure that this team works tirelessly to improve basic
the financial means to improve the lives of the
service delivery in the City.”
people of Tshwane. We have already reversed a crippling deficit into a surplus and we should
As at December 2018, 156 informal settlements have access
further improve on this.”
to rudimentary water services, and the City is working hard to ensure that rudimentary sanitation services to informal
Tshwane can only work if every household in
settlements also increase.
the city has access to a job. “Although national government has a big role to play in this regard, this
“We have revised the Indigent Policy – households that are supported
administration will work tirelessly to make the City
by the City receive social packages. These packages go a long way
welcoming, open and easy to do business,” he said.
in the restoration of human dignity and ensuring that all who call our City home, have access to basic amenities through this programme,”
Cllr Mokgalapa says his office will also work
he said.
towards ensuring stable water and electricity supply for businesses to give them certainty and
Tshwane’s revised Intergrated Development Plan for the 2019/20
peace of mind so more investment flow into the
indicates that it will be building a 211 km storm water drainage
city. “By maximising Foreign Direct Investment in
that will alleviate some of the pressure off of the systems. “One
the City, we will be able to create more jobs.”
hundred and eighty-three kilometres of road is currently being built
ADVERTORIAL
and addressing the public transport issues in the respective areas; 17.6 km in the form of Tshwane Rapid Transit bus way lanes are currently under construction and earmarked for
THE CITY OF TSHWANE’S MOST NOTABLE CHALLENGES AND SUCCESSES
completion in the next financial year.” Commenting on the City’s special projects, Mokgalapa says that the municipality is making the transition to self-reliance with their most recent project being the installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof of the Tshwane Leadership and Management Academy. “The installation will reduce our dependence on grid-tied electricity by about a third and the investment will be paid off in approximately seven years. Similarly, this investment will reduce our operating expenses as our electricity bill will also be reduced by a similar portion. We pay less, we emit less and we become a stimulus for green economic industries.”
When this administration took office in 2016, there were a number of challenges that we faced, and a lot of maladministration, such as: • We had over R10-million worth of invoices submitted to the former Office of the Speaker for “work” done during the period of 2014, 2015 and 2016 could not be corroborated nor was there justification for the payments. • Unequal service provision and addressing inherited delivery backlogs. • An Expanded Public Works Programme Policy that
The motivation for this project lies in the City’s Climate
was filled with loopholes, that was there to only
Response Strategy which is informed by their Greenhouse Gas
benefit party cadres, friends and family.
Emissions Inventory. “This management tool indicates that our
• We inherited projects and programmes that were
energy footprint amounts to over 12 million tonnes of carbon
started and left unfinished for our people to take
dioxide equivalent per annum. This is directly linked to our
advantage of. Some of these projects were vanity
source of electricity which is generated from coal-fired power
projects and served no meaningful purpose.
stations, managed by our national power utility. The aim of
• Indigent Policy filled with multitude of
the strategy is to ensure that by 2030, the City will have kept
inefficiencies and fraud inherent in the database,
its emission levels below current emissions as it joins the global
where City officials and non-qualifying households
battle to protect the planet. Furthermore, we are developing a Climate Action Plan which aims to steer the City towards being net zero carbon by 2050,” he said
were illegally receiving the indigent benefits. • We inherited the PEU, R630-million-a-year, smart meter contract. • A number of corruption cases, such as City Hall,
In April 2019, Tshwane hosted the Winterveld Green Ride,
Shoe Police Debacle and Dinokeng Tribe One.
popularly known as the Kasi Ride. The Tshwane Green Ride is part of the Cleaner Mobility Programme, through which
As an administration we have been able, in just over
the City highlights the importance of cycling as a viable
two years to:
mode of transport. The programme aims to promote lowcarbon intervention, healthy lifestyles and non-motorised transportation in communities. “We also launched our very first charging electric vehicle charging stations in the municipal headquarters, Tshwane House. This is in addition to the two solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations we received from the South African National Energy Development Institute as part of the Green Climate Fund initiative. Tshwane House, being a five-star green rated building, a vehicle charging station is a befitting sustainability addition to a building that has a cycling parking, harvests rainwater, uses electricity efficiently, maximises natural light and has a full in-house recycling system.” Forty of the City’s buses in the A Re Yeng fleet run on compressed natural gas and it has 10 Nissan Leafs that have been incorporated into their messenger fleet.
• Correct an inherited R2-billion deficit to show us a surplus at the end of the first financial year in office in 2017. • We were able to reduce unauthorised expenditure by over a billion rand and irregular expenditure by R100-million; • Sold the mayoral mansion and used the R5-million from the sale to build 52 RDP houses for 40 families in Atteridgeville. • Opened up the EPWP programme to all residents by adopting an open and inclusive lottery system. So far, we have provided the residents of the City with 161 25 job opportunities and have registered over 120 000 people on the new fair lottery-based system.
Upon taking office, the Executive Mayor launched a Service Delivery Intervention Programme that forms part of his efforts to continuously monitor and evaluate progress with the aim of ensuring high quality service delivery for all residents.
Technology has impacted greatly on the City’s
“We believe that access to connectivity is critical for the
strategies, plans and projects, says Mokgalapa.
Tshwane community and providing our citizens with access to information is a critical factor in upliftment within the
“In keeping with the technological advances and insuring
City. A delicate balance is required in this instance and
the accessibility of government to its people, the City has
we are confident that we shall eventually strike it as we
developed a number of valuable mobile applications
do not want to compromise business in our pursuit.”
such as the Batho Pele and Tshwane Safety App. We are working hard to perfect this method of communication
The City of Tshwane is renowned for best management
and the strides taken beyond conceptualisation thus far
practices. Describing what they are and how they are
deserve recognition. We recognise that conventional
implemented, Mokgalapa states that in their efforts to
methods of communication have been redundant to a
refocus the administration, the first priority is to get their
vast number of our population and continuing to foster
house in order.
them will only work to the City’s detriment.” “Performance is at the center of stabilising the Social media platforms have been a preferred
administration. Service Delivery and Budget Implementation
alternative to many, he says. “However, there remains
Plan targets will be linked to performance bonuses – we
a need for online platforms that are vetted by the
cannot be giving a bonus to a Director of Electricity while
City. For this reason, the creation of multiple mobile
the City remains dark. Gone are the days where officials get
applications are instrumental achievements in
bonuses while residents are not getting services.”
customer care.” Mokgalapa affirms that 28 000 officials will have to Another positive that stems from these mobile
work for their salaries or go home. “Since I have come
applications is that they are available for download
into office, I have asked council to support me in
absolutely free of charge. Those who are interested
establishing the Financial Disciplinary Board. This is to
in using these apps can download them by using the
investigate financial misconduct while we put in place
TshWi-Fi at any of their 1 051 hotspots in all seven regions.
an effective disciplinary process. There will be a system
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The mayor says he believes their task is to create a strong and stable footing for business development
“WE NEED PUBLIC SERVANTS WHO KNOW AND
and economic growth in the capital city. “In order to boost business confidence, the City needs to articulate and demonstrate how it will efficiently deliver services, espouse good governance, and support and encourage job creating investment.”
UNDERSTAND THAT THEIR
Inclusive growth will allow the majority of the City’s
CONTRACT IS WITH THE
residents to contribute to and benefit from economic
PEOPLE OF TSHWANE.”
concerns increasing the pace of growth and enlarging
growth. “The underlying ideology of inclusive growth the size of the economy while simultaneously levelling the playing field. The City recently received an unqualified audit report from the Auditor General South Africa. We have worked hard to reach this destination and are now beginning to bear the fruits that stem from
of consequences management so that we are able to
notable improvement to financial indicators and ICT.
deal with the officials that are not doing what they are supposed to be doing.
“To this end, we remain committed to investing heavily in economic infrastructure to provide a competitive
The mayor says he strongly believes that the City requires
business environment and ensure uninterrupted supply
honest professional civil servants to serve the people
of municipal services,” he concludes.
of Tshwane. “We need public servants who know and understand that their contract is with the people of Tshwane. Nothing can be done in the absence of efficient administration and this is an aspect that has been undervalued. Accounting structures and punitive measures for failure to execute duties sufficiently have not been stressed enough.” Mokgalapa says the City remains firm in their bid for inclusivity and are beginning to see the fruits of a more efficient administration. “We are not without challenges, but our administration enjoys the trust and encouragement of the people that it so diligently serves.” Mokgalapa’s message to investors is that the City of Tshwane should be the preferred destination for trade and investment. “The leadership of the City of Tshwane has a vision to turn the City into a hub of opportunity that gives life to the rights and freedoms enshrined in
CONTACT DETAILS
our Constitution. We are open to work with captains of
Postal Address: PO Box 440 or PO Box 6338, Pretoria, 0001
industries and to assist businesses to realise their growth
Email: Customercare@tshwane.gov.za
potential. This administration is fully geared towards
Fax: +27 (01)12 323 5117
positioning the City as the preferred destination from
Website: www.tshwane.gov.za
trade and investment.”
GROOMING AND STYLE
Writer: Gilda Narsimdas
Cosy winter accessories
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ccessories are both practical and stylish and with the right choices you can spruce up your winter with a few key pieces that have longevity in upcoming seasons too. These are our
favourite fashionable winter accessories for women and men.
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1 – There is nothing as warm as a down jacket. We love this new Adidas Climaheat Down Jacket which comes in pink and blue, R3000 2 – A scarf is the most practical of all winter accessories
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but can also change up a look, like this J Crew striped one from zando.co.za, R179 3 – There is nothing quite as luxurious as fur. Opt for faux fur, a more cruelty-free and affordable option, Queenspark,
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R199 4 – Leather boots from Aldo brown and perfect for the office or a night out, Aldo, R2199 5 – Leather or pleather gloves are fashionable and will keep you warm and never seems to go out of style, grab these from Utopia, zando.co.za, R199 6 – Leather boots from Aldo black and perfect for the
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office or a night out, Aldo, R2199 7 – This stylish short jacket in a patterned brocade weave with a metallic coating from H&M is perfect for a formal or smart casual look, H&M, R1099 8 – This iconic, waterproof boots by Hunter will last you forever. Available in various colours, a dark one will work with any outfit, Hunter, zando.co.za, R2599 9 – The Nike ACG Beanie gives you a snug fit with soft, warm fabric, Nike, R479 10 – This navy RVCA crew top is a soft, comfortable fabric, Zando.co.za, R499
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Writer: Nicholas Francis
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Winter warmers W
hether you’re staying in and cuddling up with a movie or gearing up to embrace the cold outdoors, you will need all the warmth this winter. From heaters to coffee mugs that
stay warm, our winter must-haves will see you through the cold.
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1. Safeway electric blanket (queen) R379 2. Kambrook tower fan heater R699 3. Clicks hot water bottle with fleece cover (800ml rabbit) R119 4. Woolworths Striped sherpa fleece throw (150x180cm) R399 5. La Cafetiere travel mug (340ml) R99 6. Woolworths multi-pattern knit snood R180 7. Cotton On winter knit beanie (yellow) R99 8. Black Diamond unisex lightweight fleece gloves R329
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