Janine Erasmus – The first handover of hi-tech equipment to black farmers, under the R500-million (US$65.3-million) government-driven Masibuyele Emasimini programme, took place in mid-June in Mpumalanga province. Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Tina Joemat-Pettersson and President Jacob Zuma were on hand to witness a number of small-scale farmers of Marapyane village taking delivery of 85 new tractors. The vehicles were distributed to all three districts of the province – Ehlanzeni, Gert Sibande and Nkangala. Mpumalanga MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration, Meshack Malinga, was also in attendance. The Masibuyele Emasimini tractor mechanisation programme is a four-year initiative... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, July 1st 2010 |
Publish Date: Thursday, July 1st 2010 |
By Shout-Africa -Gauteng Jazz Orchestra steps into the spotlight with Sibongile Khumalo and Jason Yarde Hot-on-the-heels of two performances at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, Sibongile Khumalo and UK saxophonist Jason Yarde bring their critically acclaimed show to Johannesburg – this time supported by the Gauteng Jazz Orchestra. This once-off performance takes place at the Linder Auditorium on July 8th and gives the Gauteng Jazz Orchestra the opportunity to showcase its worldclass talent with two of the international jazz world’s most highly-regarded performers. And great news for jazz fans is that the concert is free, on a first-come, first-served... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, June 30th 2010 |
World cup fever in ya? We still in it; even if Bafana Bafana is out; but at least they went out with a bang! The 1st Sunday is here again & we’ve geared up a dope line up for you. As you know; prolific members of the TSJS; Wandile & wireless G were gone to Switzerland. They were at a music & visual festival called Week-end au bord de l’eau( weekend at the border of the lake). TSJS had a set & a stall.Hanging with Ben Westbeech, Lefto & Benji b. Oh; here’s Wandile stepping in the THESIS Concept Store,... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, June 29th 2010 |
By Novell Zwangendaba –JOHANNESBURG – In an effort to reduce the spread of HIV and AIDS, the Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development and the Brazilian Ministry of Health are embarking on a joint HIV and AIDS Awareness & Prevention Campaign during the 2010 FIFA World CupTM. This comes at the most relevant time as South Africa battles the continual spread of HIV/Aids. According to the latest UNAIDS statistics, more than five million people in the host country of this year’s FIFA World Cup are infected with the HIV virus. A Bus, decorated with football themes (outside) and with... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, June 29th 2010 |
