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The factory at Dunnottar Park in Nigel, Gauteng, offers full-time employment opportunities across various roles in manufacturing, assembly, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of commuter trains. The workforce includes 635 full-time employees, with 90% being black, and a gender balance of 49% female and 51% male.
- Who it is for:
- job seekers in Gauteng, especially those from historically disadvantaged backgrounds
- How to act on it:
- Apply through recruitment channels announced by the factory or its partners; attend job fairs or register on official platforms when available
The Supplier Park at the train factory site offers business opportunities for local companies to supply parts and materials for the production of 580 new commuter trains, supporting the target of 65% local content and promoting black economic empowerment.
- Who it is for:
- local suppliers and manufacturers in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Engage with the factory management or PRASA to participate in supplier tenders; submit proposals for supplying rail components and services
From April 2019, sanitary pads, bread flour, and cake flour will be zero-rated, meaning they will be taxed at 0% to reduce their cost for consumers, especially low-income households.
- Who it is for:
- all consumers, particularly low-income households and female learners
- How to act on it:
- No action required; the benefit is applied automatically through tax policy changes.
Female learners will receive free sanitary pads, helping to reduce financial burdens and support their education and dignity.
- Who it is for:
- female learners in South Africa
- How to act on it:
- No application needed; provision is part of government’s social development initiative.
This funding will support the revitalization of industrial parks in townships, aiming to boost local economies and empower women entrepreneurs who run informal businesses.
- Who it is for:
- township entrepreneurs, particularly women running spaza shops, vetkoek stands, and second-hand clothing businesses
- How to act on it:
- No direct application; beneficiaries are supported through government-led development projects.
A digital platform created to connect micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across BRICS nations with market and financial opportunities.
- Who it is for:
- micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from BRICS member countries
- How to act on it:
- Access the portal to explore market and financing opportunities for SMEs within the BRICS bloc
A cooperation framework launched by India during its BRICS Presidency to support start-ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by connecting them to markets and finance.
- Who it is for:
- start-ups and SMEs from BRICS member countries
- How to act on it:
- Participate through initiatives coordinated under the BRICS Incubator Network framework
A fund established to support innovation and entrepreneurship among start-ups in BRICS countries by enabling investment and talent exchange.
- Who it is for:
- start-ups from BRICS member countries
- How to act on it:
- Apply through the BRICS Startup Innovation Fund to access investment and talent exchange opportunities
Workers in Mpumalanga can report instances of non-compliance with labour legislation through the department's appropriate channels. This includes violations related to working conditions, pay, hours, or unsafe work environments.
- Who it is for:
- workers in Mpumalanga
- How to act on it:
- Report non-compliance through the Department of Employment and Labour's official channels.
You can receive free daily or regular updates from SAnews.gov.za by subscribing via email. This allows you to stay informed about government activities, development projects, health, education, service delivery, and other key issues across South Africa.
- Who it is for:
- any member of the public who wants to receive government news updates
- How to act on it:
- Contact GCIS / SAnews via email to request subscription
If you know of a successful community project or initiative that improves lives, you can share it with SAnews.gov.za. They may feature your story to highlight positive developments and upliftment efforts across South Africa.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public with knowledge of community initiatives
- How to act on it:
- Email details of the initiative to newsfiles@gcis.gov.za
The public can watch live as President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his address on the GBVF Declaration through the SAnews website. This is a real-time broadcast intended to inform and engage citizens on national efforts to combat gender-based violence and femicide.
- Who it is for:
- the general public, media professionals, South African citizens
- How to act on it:
- Visit the SAnews website and click on the live stream link provided