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The Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), and the Northern Cape Tourism Authority (NCTA) will host International Tourist Guides’ Day celebrations under theme “Recovery and Beyond – Future of Tourist Guiding”.
2023 INTERNATIONAL TOURIST GUIDES’ DAY
16 - 17 March 2023
Northern Cape
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MEC Vosloo, accompanied by officials from the Department of Economic Development and Tourism and Provincial Treasury, set out on a mission to ensure that schools were prepared for the upcoming academic year. Their destination: Oranjezicht High School and Morelig Primary School. At Oranjezicht High School, MEC Vosloo stood tall before the eager students, his words carrying the weight of wisdom and hope. He commended the dedicated teachers for their unwavering commitment to nurturing the minds of the youth. "Schools are the crux of society," he proclaimed, his voice resonating with passion. "If schools and churches are not holding firm, then the chance of society collapsing is high." Addressing the students, MEC Vosloo spoke of challenges they faced, particularly the alarming rate of teenage pregnancies. With a solemn expression, he urged them to stay focused on their studies, emphasizing the importance of education in shaping a brighter future. "Stay focused on your studies to ensure that you create a better life for yourself and your family," he advised, his words echoing in the hearts of the young listeners. Moved by MEC Vosloo's words, the students of Oranjezicht High School pledged to uphold their commitment to learning, determined to defy the odds and pursue their dreams with unwavering determination. Meanwhile, at Morelig Primary School, a similar scene unfolded. MEC Vosloo and his team presented the school with a generous donation of R30,000 to purchase sporting equipment, igniting joy and excitement among the students. With beaming smiles, they envisioned a future filled with opportunities for physical activity and growth, thanks to the support of their community leaders. As the day drew to a close, the echoes of MEC Vosloo's message lingered in the hearts of the students and teachers alike. Inspired by his words and empowered by the generosity of their community, they embarked on the new school year with renewed vigour and determination. And so, in the town of Keimoes, amidst the vast expanse of the Northern Cape Province, a promise for tomorrow was forged—a promise of education, empowerment, and endless possibilities for the youth to thrive and succeed against all odds. |
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 People who loosen their purse strings during the upcoming holiday season and buy local instead of imported products could help improve South Africa’s economic outlook by making a dent in the R 1.1 trillion per annum presently spent on imports. At the same time, they would be contributing to developing a stronger job market and rebuilding South African businesses a win-win for all, says Proudly South African.Although 2020 has been tough and the Covid-induced economic malaise which contributed to a 48.9% drop in household spending, the festive season’s direct spending could help the hotel, restaurant, and recreational sector, where income plunged by 99.9%. It is here that spending could immediately help the sector regain some of its lost ground, says Eustace Mashimbye, chief executive of Proudly South African.
“Most important, however, is reducing the R1.1 trillion spent annually on imported products. As pointed out recently by President Ramaphosa, if we bought redirected some of this spend to locally manufactured goods, we could add 2% to national GDP. Enabling our local manufacturers to supply just 2% of Africa’s imports (about R2.9 trillion annually) would add another 1.2% to GDP.” added Mashimbye.
Spending on local goods may seem like taking a small chip out of a mountain, but would help to reduce the pain of the ‘severe punch in the gut’ (StatsSA) which saw GDP drop by 16% between the first two quarters of 2020, giving an annualised growth rate of -51%.
“The lack of demand for South African goods, and our reliance on imported instead of locally manufactured items are dragging down local manufacturing.”- said Mashimbye.
“Purchasing locally-made clothing instead of items made in Asian countries would help the local textile and clothing industries, in which about six people a day lose their jobs,” says Mashimbye.
Traditionally, South Africans spend most between November and January and retail sales spike. The drivers of this activity are payments of bonuses and the Black Friday sales campaigns which have now been extended from a once-off event to cover a month or more of discounted sales.
Previous statistics (2018) have shown that 66% of all local shoppers who take advantage of Black Friday sales spend at least R 1 600 each on Black Friday bargains. In the final mix, billions of rand are spent during this period.
If many bargain-hunters took the time to examine the ‘made-in’ labels on the goods for sale and opted for locally manufactured and produced goods, the impact would be positive for the economy as a whole. For many South Africans, this would equate to jobs retained and the opening of new opportunities.
During the Covid-19 crisis, the focus on buying local had increased as ports of entry were closed, and the movement of goods and services was restricted.
“This had the effect of introducing local buyers to the high-quality local options available at retail outlets. We need to emphasise that our economy and people need this buying trend to continue. If we can make the return to local goods permanent, we will benefit.”
“There is no time like the present. As our ‘game time’ campaign emphasises, the time for buying local is more important than ever. We are in the second half of the game; we need action if we are to win and build a strong future. We need committed, proud South Africans to take action through their purses and wallets,” says Mashimbye.
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Join the Meta Boost Business Shower in Kimberley and learn about digital tools required to grow your business
Digify Africa in collaboration with Meta and the Department of Economic Development & Tourism will be hosting the Boost Business Shower 2023, a spotlight on the stories, challenges, and triumphs of diverse entrepreneurs in the realm of heritage tourism. We will be discussing Heritage Tourism Entrepreneurship: Amplifying Diverse Voices
Join us as we partner to provide digital skills to entrepreneurs across South Africa.
When: 4 October 2023
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The South African School of Community Networks is looking for applicants for a course on Community Networks. Community Networks are a model of internet service in which communities own, install, manage, and operate their own local internet services. This course aims to equip participants with skills and knowledge relevant to run a local Community Network, with expert assistance where necessary. The course will consist of two phases - a study phase, and a mentorship phase. The study phase will run between January to May 2022 and require 6-7 weeks of full-time, in-person work, and 8-9 weeks of part-time, online work. The mentorship phase will run between June and November 2022 and require part-time, online work. Applicants must be over 18 years old and have a legal South African ID. They must also be responsible, motivated, hardworking, respectful of others, disciplined, able to work well in groups and on their own, good at communication, entrepreneurial and be community orientated. All applicants must demonstrate a good knowledge, experience, or skills in community work, business, and technical / ICT skills, or have the ability and interest to learn these. Applicants should be able to speak, read and write in English, as well as be comfortable using digital devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops. They should know how to use the internet, email, and programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel. It is strongly recommended that applicants have passed matric, as some of the coursework will require mathematics, strong financial literacy, math’s, and science. University graduates and others with tertiary education may also apply. The SA School of Community Networks is looking for three participants from each of the following communities: Ocean View (Western Cape), Khayelitsha / Nyanga / Gugulethu (Western Cape), Soweto (Gauteng), Mankosi / Zithulele villages (Eastern Cape), the Amadiba area (Eastern Cape), Mamaila Tribal Authority (Limpopo), and Mapoteng, John Taolo Gaetsewe Distract (Northern Cape). Due to the focus of the course being to capacitate a core group of three people within these specific communities, it would be ideal if applicants know each other and apply as a group – either as individuals or as part of an existing community-based organization. Interested applicants please register for the course application using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScebMpMJfvNLamAC6wNDfwe4CPAtocLMNbDWgJ0Wit6NpsYuQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Applications close on 8 October 2021. |
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On the 17th of January 2024, the community brimmed with anticipation, for it was the day of the much-awaited back-to-school campaign led by the esteemed MEC of Finance, Economic Development, and Tourism, Honourable Abraham Vosloo.