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Power-saving campaign launched

IF you are not using it, switch it off. A massive, nationwide power-saving campaign has been launched, called 49M. The idea is to save electricity and the environment.

Region A tackles service delivery

WITH a definite plan in mind that includes service delivery and jobs, Region A is focusing on improving conditions for its many informal settlements.

Last chance to register

IF you’re not yet on the voters’ roll, this weekend is your last chance to make sure you can sign your cross in local government elections in May.

Cash for jobs and skills

THE finance minister emphasised jobs creation and skills development in his budget. He was upbeat, saying South Africa had emerged from the global economic upheavals of the past few years.

Mother tongue celebrated

THE importance of preserving language through the proud use of one’s mother tongue was discussed at a celebration of International Mother Tongue Day.

ACCESS to information, the secrets act and the freedom of information are explored in discussions and an exhibition at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, in partnership with the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Trust and the South African History Archive.

Pravin to tread carefully

NO major policy shifts are expected from the finance minister in his budget tomorrow, with economists predicting there will probably be no relief for high- and middle-income earners.

Jobs top premier’s agenda

GETTING people to work is the mantra of the provincial government, which is echoing the president’s chant. Education and housing also featured strongly in the state of the province address.

Ravalomanana leaving exile in Johannesburg

OUSTED Madagascan President Marc Ravalomanana will leave Johannesburg on Saturday, 19 February to return to his island home after two years in exile – a move which, he hopes, will lead to a peaceful, democratic transformation of government.

Year of Rabbit welcomed

THE Chinese New Year celebrations at Brightwater Common were said to be the best yet to be held at the park. About 2 000 people turned up for the fun and the food.

Zuma calls on all to create jobs

EVERY South African must think of how they can contribute to the jobs creation campaign, says the president: “we want to have a country where millions more South Africans have decent employment”.

Joburg residents are ‘upbeat’

THERE are plenty of accolades and awards in the municipality’s trophy cupboard, and its residents and businesses are generally satisfied with its delivery, says the City.

Welfare auctions 100 doors

DOORS symbolise new beginnings; a new beginning is offered by Joburg Child Welfare to vulnerable children. Now it is auctioning 100 doors decorated by artists and celebrities in celebration of its centenary.

Zuma to speak to nation

THE president is expected to focus on the economy and job creation in his state of the nation speech, which signals the opening of parliament for the year.

Mandela is ‘doing well’

CONCERNS have been raised about the number of visitors to the Mandela home, where the former president is recuperating from an acute respiratory infection.

Tender time for JPC facilities

LEASES are up or nearing their end at several social sites owned by the City. It will now put these sites out to tender, open to all interested parties.

New chief has plans for market

THERE are big plans at the Joburg Market under the helm of the new acting chief executive, such as building a new sales warehouse and making the market cold chain compatible.

Madiba discharged from clinic

AN acute respiratory infection led to Nelson Mandela’s hospitalisation for two days, but the former president was in good spirits on discharge.

Flood victims get relief

PEOPLE are moving back to their homes as flood waters subside; however, there are predictions of more heavy rain to come and residents are urged to take precautions.

Send pointers to Pravin

THE minister of finance is hard at work drawing up the national budget, and he wants input from the public on where they want the government to spend its money.

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