16 Days of Activism against abuse

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER			Tue, 30 Nov 2010
	16 Days of Activism against abuse Imagine if, for 16 days, there was no rape, no child abuse. The 16 Days of Activism campaign challenges South Africans to declare a truce on violence against women and children – and, ultimately, to make it a permanent one.   » 'We cannot continue to tolerate abuse' Violence against women and children was an attack on South Africa's Bill of Rights and Constitution that could no longer be tolerated, Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Jeff Radebe said at the launch of the 16 Days of Activism campaign in Khayelitsha, Cape Town on Thursday.   » Partnerships 'key to better education' Partnerships between the government and the private sector are crucial to improving education in the country, Deputy President Kgalama Motlanthe tells a business breakfast hosted by the International Marketing Council of South Africa.   » SA targets 5-million new jobs by 2020 South Africa's new economic growth path, which sets an ambitious target of creating five-million jobs and reducing unemployment from 25% to 15% by 2020, will call for "smart government" and better coordination with the private sector and organised labour, says Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel.   » UK's Pearson invests in SA education UK-based multinational publishing and education company Pearson plc is to acquire a 75% stake in South Africa's CTI Education Group for £31-million, as part of its plans to expand in the southern African region.   » Ford South Africa 'a true global player' US ambassador to South Africa Donald Gips, visiting Ford's engine plant outside Port Elizabeth, praises the workers for the part they played in securing an international engine contract, describing the US carmaker's local arm as a "true global player".   » Police outline plans for beating crime Rooting out corruption, strengthening the skills of detectives, tackling firearm proliferation, using "war rooms" to outsmart criminals – Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa outlines the South African Police Service's plans for beating crime in the country.   » Quicker permits for foreigners South Africa has centralised the issuing of study, work and business permits – and is looking at extending the period of their validity – in order to make it easier for foreigners to work and study in the country, and for businesses to import scarce skills.   » Bafana, Tshabalala do SA proud It's been a good year for Bafana Bafana, and it's ended on a high, with news that South Africa has risen to 50th in football's latest world rankings, and that Siphiwe Tshabalala's blistering opening goal of the 2010 World Cup is among 10 nominees for Fifa's goal of the year.   » Mbombela Stadium welcomes Black Aces Loyal soccer fans in Mpumalanga are in for a treat thanks to a deal that will see their home team, Black Aces, playing five Premier Soccer League fixtures at Mbombela Stadium, one of South Africa's 2010 Fifa World Cup venues.   »		Welcome to SAinfo! If you're a South African at home or abroad, or if you're thinking of visiting or investing in SA, this newsletter is for you. Published by Brand South Africa JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Facebook Twitter Mobile RSS MediaClubSA Free high-resolution photos, professional feature articles. » Brand SA Blog How do you see South Africa? How does the world see us? » Want to opt out? Unsubscribe here To change your subscription details, e-mail us Disclaimer: Reliance on information contained in this newsletter is at your own risk. See our terms and conditions of use