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Three government entities are firmly focused on enabling the ease of doing business in South Africa to grow the economy.
Top cop helps put rapists behind bars
Sergeant Ishmael Matjeka (36), of the Serial and Electronic Crime Investigations (SECI) unit in Limpopo, has made a name for himself for helping put serial rapists behind bars. ![Sergeant Ishmael Matjeka has been instrumental in ensuring that rapists are off the streets. Sergeant Ishmael Matjeka has been instrumental in ensuring that rapists are off the streets.](/sites/default/files/images_2022_02_01/Top%20cop.png)
New shelters to support GBV survivors
Twelve unoccupied stated-owned properties have been made available to provide shelter and services to survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Gauteng and the Western Cape. ![](/sites/default/files/images_2022_02_01/GBV.png)
Brothers feed those hit by COVID-19
Two brothers, from Wynberg in Cape Town, are community heroes for the work they do to put food on the tables of people financially impacted by the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). ![Faieck and Joe Samodien have fed a million people affected by COVID-19. Faieck and Joe Samodien have fed a million people affected by COVID-19.](/sites/default/files/images_2022_02_01/Brothers.png)
This virus was detected in South Africa in March 2020.
Locally produced COVID-19 test a hit
Healthcare professionals across South Africa, and the rest of Africa, are now able to use a locally developed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) test kit. ![Uys is the owner of Medical Diagnostech, a South African company that is producing COVID-19 test kits. Uys is the owner of Medical Diagnostech, a South African company that is producing COVID-19 test kits.](/sites/default/files/images_2022_02_01/Uys.png)
Work together to strengthen democracy
From the Union Buildings
On the first day of 2022, the nation gathered in spirit to bid farewell to Archbishop Desmond Tutu at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town.
Celebrating the life of Archbishop Tutu
Tributes poured in from across the world to celebrate global icon Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu’s life, following his recent passing at the age of 90. ![Recently, the country bid farewell to anti-apartheid icon, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Recently, the country bid farewell to anti-apartheid icon, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.](/sites/default/files/images_2022_02_01/Arch%20Bishop%202.png)
Hats off to the Class of 2021
Despite the challenges faced by the matric class of 2021 due to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), they achieved a pass rate of 76.4%, earning the praise of President Cyril Ramaphosa. ![The Matric Class of 2021 was applauded on their success with the overall pass rate at 76.4%. The Matric Class of 2021 was applauded on their success with the overall pass rate at 76.4%.](/sites/default/files/images_2022_02_01/Matric%20class.png)
Children's book sows love of agriculture
A Gauteng woman’s love for nature led her to write children’s book titled Tshimong ya Meroho le Naledi, which, in turn, prompted her and her husband to buy a farm and create a space to teach children about agriculture.
Inspired by her own children, the author Manti Maifadi’s primary intention was to see children understanding the importance of growing their own vegetables.
Theatre a hub for creative excellence
The official opening of the Northern Cape Theatre in Kimberley will provide new opportunities for local artists after years of uncertainty.
This is according to Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa.
"This institution should polish the talent in this province and place it on a pedestal for the world to see," says Minister Mthethwa.