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NOTICES 2021 FOR DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM INVITATION TO INTERESTED PARTIES TO NOMINATE PERSONS TO SERVE ON THE BOARDS OF THE NORTHERN CAPE GAMBLING BOARD, NORTHERN CAPE LIQUOR BOARD AND NORTHERN CAPE TOURISM AUTHORITY
 
The abovementioned notices, as placed in the DFA on 9 April 2021, are hereby amended as follows:
‘The term of the Board will be for a period of three years. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Written nominations may be submitted to the Office of the MEC for Finance, Economic Development and Tourism and must be directed to:
 
Mr Xolile Jack, Head of Ministry, Oliver Road No1, Monument Heights, Kimberley 8300
Tel : 0538339496
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Closing date: 30 April 2021’
 
All other information remains the same.
 
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Mandarin Language Training Opportunity for Tourist Guides 2021

The Department of Tourism hereby invites applications from registered tourist guides operating in North West, Free State and Northern Cape provinces to apply for the foreign language-training programme that the Department will be funding for the 2021/22 financial year. The main objective of the training is to capacitate tourist guides in the Mandarin language to enhance their skills and to better serve the needs of the Chinese market.
 
The Department will be sponsoring Phase 1 of Mandarin language training at Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK1) for registered tourist guides from these provinces. The current intake is for Phase 1, which upon completion of this phase and based on the performance of candidates, a further selection process will take place and candidates may be considered for admission into phase 2 of programme HSK2, which includes cultural and social immersion.
 
CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION AND CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT
Registered tourist guides that are interested in participating in this programme will be required to submit a written motivation (not
exceeding 1 page) giving reasons why they should be selected to undergo training in Mandarin. Please ensure that your full name and
surname along with your valid tourist guide registration number is also included.
 
APPLICATION AND SELECTION process
• Applicants should have 2 – 3 years’ guiding experience. Experience with the Chinese market will be an added advantage.
• Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo an interview process.
• Once selected, guides will be required to undergo an extensive and continuous training programme for an estimated duration of
two (2) months envisaged to take place between August and December 2021.
• Full-time employed guides who are selected to undergo training will be required to submit a letter signed by the employer (on a
letterhead) giving permission to attend and participate in the language programme.
• Selected candidates may be subjected to vetting processes and signing of a learner contract as a commitment to the training programme.
 
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONs AND CLOSING DATE
The deadline for submissions is 31 March 2021 no later than 16:00. All submissions must be sent via email to
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Implementation will be in line with Covid-19 health and safety protocols and regulations.
 

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BUYING LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WILL KEEP SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESS ‘IN THE GAME’

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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EXPERIENCE THE NORTHERN CAPE SUMMER DIFFERENTLY !

The Department of Economic Development and Tourism together with the Northern Cape Tourism Authority (NCTA) and South African Tourism (SAT) launched the “Summer Differently” campaign.

South African Tourism has conceptualised a specific marketing campaign, “Summer Differently” to unlock and re-ignite domestic tourism. The NCTA has developed a provincial summer campaign to complement the national campaign which will be showcasing the Northern Cape’s iconic must do summer experiences.

The campaign slogan Summer differently… take the road less travelled and explore the myriad of small dorpies, towns and villages of the Northern Cape embodies our campaign objective.

Take advantage of the Northern Cape’s many amazing summer special offers by visiting the NCTA website, www.experiencenortherncape.com.

Two content creator, Lesego Tutu and Clement Scholtz, were selected from a national competition to “experience the Northern Cape” and have been wowed by the province’s beauty and talented residents. The pair will continue to tour the province and experience its splendour, from boat rides on the Vaal river to wine tasting in Upington.

Booker T, in Galeshewe hosted a segment of the activation and a riveting performance was done by our local act the Amandla Dança Teatro.

Most importantly, please continue to observe all COVID-19 protocols this festive season, do not drink and drive and experience the Northern Cape, summer differently.

By Refilwe Dungu
 
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Ms. Refilwe Dungu
Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Corporate Affairs
Tel:     053 839 4089
Fax:    053 831 3668
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Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina visited the Namakwa District Municipality

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina visited the Namakwa District Municipality in the Northern Cape from 16-18 November 2020, in her capacity as the District Champion of Namakwa. The visit included engagements with the leadership of the district and local municipalities and a visit to the site of the proposed Namakwa Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

  1. Provincial Infrastructure Summit
  2. DEPUTY MINISTER GINA TO VISIT NAMAKWA AS DISTRICT CHAMPION
  3. Call for COVID-19 Relief Fund applications from the visual arts, crafts, design and audio-visual sectors
  4. SIOC-CDT/NEF COVID-19 Relief Fund

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