KZN ploughs R70m into youth unemployment:
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government will in April disperse R70 million from the Youth Empowerment Fund to applicants who meet the requirements, Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube said on Friday
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
Eskom keeps close eye on power stations:
Power utility Eskom says it is keeping a hawk’s eye on its power stations in the midst of ongoing load shedding, as it implements varying stages of the electricity-saving measure.
: SAnews – South African News Edwin
SA listed as a “jurisdiction under increased monitoring”:
Government has noted the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF’s) decision to list South Africa as a “jurisdiction under increased monitoring”, or more commonly referred to as FATF’s “grey list”.
: SAnews – South African News Janine
KZN declares war against crime, GBVF:
KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, has declared war against crime and gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), as the province continues to be listed among the most violent in the country.
: SAnews – South African News Priscilla
Eastern Cape plans to fix infrastructure to boost tourism:
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane on Friday said the province will continue to implement infrastructure development to improve access to tourist destinations to boost the economy.
: SAnews – South African News Gabisile
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Have you tried: Whale and Dolphin Watching in Algoa Bay?
Fun Western Cape Fact: One of the oldest traditions in Cape Town is still alive and well, startling visitors at precisely midday—every day. An old cannon at the top of Signal Hill is fired off, sending a resounding boom around the CBD. It was originally meant to announce approaching ships, to let traders know it was time to haul their wares down to the harbour. The gun has gone off since 1806, and a second gun is always prepared in case of a misfire. Rumour has it the gun only failed once in those two centuries—because a spider interfered with the remote signal.
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