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As the challenge of unemployment among graduates with a post-National Senior Certificate qualification is growing at an alarming rate, the Public Service is enabling them to gain knowledge and experience through the Public Service Graduate Internship Programme. 

Starting a business can be overwhelming, but thanks to a government programme, young people can learn from successful entrepreneurs. 

South African National Parks (SANParks) is inviting South Africans to visit its parks for free for one week.

SANParks Week takes place from 22-28 November. It is hosted in conjunction with sponsors Total Energies and First National Bank, who are covering the costs of entry fees.

 During this period, day visitors can enter most of South Africa’s national parks for free until 28 November with a few exceptions.

When Nkululeko Lehapa (27) could not afford to pay university fees, he applied for a job to fund his studies.He was required to wear formal clothing to work, which he could not afford. His solution was to make his own clothes.

Lehapa's passion for fashion ultimately turned into a business and he started designing suits for his colleagues and graduates.

If you have been sexually assaulted, these are the steps that you can follow to recieve help.

Seek medical help as soon as possible – At a healthcare facility, any injuries will be treated and evidence will be collected, which will help if your case goes to court. Medication will be provided to prevent HIV, other sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy.

The easiest way to get medical help is to go to the closest hospital's emergency department, clinic, or police station. The SAPS are expected to provide transport to an appropriate healthcare facility.

Consult the National Register for Sex Offenders before hiring staff to care for children and those with intellectual disabilities.

If you are an employer who runs an early childhood development centre, you are among the people required by law to check if your current and potential employees are on the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO).

The NRSO falls under the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and employers must approach it to check if prospective employees are listed.

Ntethelelo Shezi (16) of Inanda in KwaZulu-Natal has received the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) vaccine and his proud of it.

This comes after the Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla  announced that children between the ages of 12 and 17 are now eligible for vaccination.

Shezi says after his mom, dad and older sister had been vaccinated, he was looking forward to his turn. When he heard that the vaccination programme had been extended to his age group, he went to the nearby Iqadi Clinic.

The following positions exists within the Public Protector

1x Location: Western Cape (Ref: PPSA 01/08/2021)
1x Location: Eastern Cape (Ref: PPSA 02/08/2021)
Remuneration Package: R1, 285 158.00 all-inclusive package per annum

Note: Candidates who previously applied for these positions need not to re-apply as their applications will still be considered.

Closing date: 25 October 2021 at 16H30