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JULY | AUGUST

Sharief helps Majda expand her Business

ON OUR COVER

THIS ONE IS FOR THE LADIES

BARRETT SURVEY Your chance to have your say

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The phrase that comes to mind when meeting Majda

Rabin is ‘dynamite comes in small packages’. Majda

is carrying arm loads of original handbags and belts

which she proudly shows off. Her products are truly

unique and are made with quality in mind. Majda

always wanted to become an entrepreneur but it

didn’t happen overnight. For many years she worked

in the corporate sector and earned a good salary and

on the side she began making handbags and belts

from ostrich leather. Over the weekends she would

walk from shop to shop to ask if the owners would be

willing to sell her goods on consignment. Then one

day she received a call from a shop assistant who

excitedly stated, “We are going to need more of your

belts. Hilary Swank just bought one of them!” This

was all the validation that Majda needed to leave the

corporate world behind and set up her own business.

It has not been all plain sailing. Majda used her

savings for the start-up of the business and she made

good connections at the Cape Craft and Design

Institute. They provided the courses she needed in

order to learn about exporting and marketing. She

also heard about the Enterprise Development Fund

that is run by Economic Development and Tourism

and project managed by Sharief Davids. Majda

wanted to expand her business and applied for a

grant. There were many criteria that she had to fulfi l

but she fi nally received the funds that enabled her

to buy machinery and employ 2 fulltime staff and 1

half day person. She is ecstatic about the growth her

company is undergoing and values the support that

Sharief has given her.

Majda says, “You

need to have inner drive

and determination to run

a business. You have to

focus on what needs to

happen and not give up.

Now I could never think

about going back to the

corporate world. I love

what I am doing.” Well

done, Majda – you are a

pioneer!

To see more of

Majda’s products visit:

www.chimpel.co.za

IN EVERY ISSUE

2 Editorial

3 In Honour of Women’s Month

21 Sports

21 Photographic Winner

22 Quick Quiz

FEATURES

6 THE VALUES

You are Important to Us

11 THE VISION

Entrepreneurs:

The Way of the Future

REGULARS

5 GREEN LIVING

Seasonal Spring Food List

9 CURRENT NEWS

In Honour of Women

15 EMPLOYEE BULLETIN

Climbing for a Cause

17 DESIGN PROFILE

Design paves the path to

Provincial Growth

19 YOUR STORY

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Left: Chimpel clutch bag.

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ON OUR COVER

Sharief and Majda

August is Women’s month and within this period

many important topics will be highlighted

such as breast and cervical cancer awareness,

respecting a woman’s right to say “no”, equal

opportunities in the work place and many more. We

as women have many stereotypes to overcome – for

example that our business acumen is not as good as a

man’s, we are too sensitive and emotional and we are

terrible at driving and direction.

These generalisations have become the norm and

as young girls grow up, they believe that they are not

as good as a man and develop a lower self worth. The

cycle of women being subordinate to men has been in

existence for centuries, and as tragic and frustrating as

it is to continue to hear how women are abused by men,

it is just as disheartening to hear how women continue

to treat, and speak, about other women.

Why is it that women are so competitive with one

another? Instead of being supportive and encouraging,

there seems to an underlying form of resentment felt

between women. We are our harshest critics. When

we judge a mom who leaves her baby with a nanny

and immediately goes back to work, we say, “She is

too ambitious and doesn’t love her child enough.” Or

we condemn her for not looking after herself

and when her husband leaves her “… it must

have been because she had put on weight.”

Another comment I have heard more than once is “… a

girl can only blame herself if she is raped when she is

out late at night and wearing a skirt.”

These comments come from women talking about

other women. Why do we continue to judge and critisize

each other, when we should be standing up for one

another? We have been infl uenced by the patriarchal

society that we live in and this has led us to judge each

other far more harshly than we do men. As a test, use

the comments I made earlier and replace the woman

with a man and you can easily see the double standard

we set for women and men.

If we believe that women deserve to be treated with

equality and respect, we need to look within ourselves

and become more caring and supportive of other

women. Let us embrace one anothers’ successes and

be there to lend a helping hand when we see someone

needs our kindness, not judgement. As Mother Teresa

said, “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but

their echoes are truly endless.” Lots of love to all the

women in our lives – you do make a difference and you

are appreciated.

RegardsBT mag

CALLING ALL THE LADIESA G o o d C o n n e c t i o n

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A Message from the DG

It was only a while after starting to work in government

that I realised I could succeed with anything if given the

opportunity to do so. I learnt this truth when I was made

responsible for a project and I grasped the opportunity

and succeeded. That one success, many years ago,

changed my approach to my career and contributed to

my growing from a Clerk Level 1 position in a municipality

in Port Elizabeth to my current post.

My message to our female colleagues is this: You can

succeed at anything you attempt. Step forward and grasp

the opportunities that come your way and fi ght for them if

necessary – do not limit yourselves.

This Women’s month my challenge to us as an organisation

is to concentrate on creating the conditions to unlock the

full potential of women in the workplace.

Kind regards

Adv. Brent Gerber

Director-General

In Honour of

WOMEN’S MONTHThe Premier says Thank you

I have had a very pressured career and so has my husband.

Raising two particularly active sons in the process was an

enormous challenge. I am deeply indebted to the women

who made it possible for us to balance all the competing

demands on our family, Eunice Voyiya and subsequently

Grace Voyiya Mputing.

Since I have moved to Leeuwenhof, so many more women

have become part of organising my life, which is so much

easier because of them: Hajirah Mahomed, Anna Frieslaar,

Ragel Leukes and the late Nellie Klaasens. They are my

extended “huisgesin”. The Premier’s offi ce is fi lled with

competent, hard-working (and fi erce) women who guide

me, support me, and sometimes cover for me. I could not

do this job without them.

And of course, my Mom, who shaped my values, taught me

all the things I know that really matter, and who continues

to advise and scold me! This network of strong women is

the safety net under the high wire on which I try to balance

every day of my life. They enable me to be who I am, and

I love them for it.

Kind regards

Premier Helen Zille


Farewell, Carol Avenant

It is with sadness that we say farewell to the custodian of the Better Together magazine,

Carol Avenant. She has brought her passion and knowledge of branding to the Western

Cape Government and she has managed to inspire us all in improving the way in which we

communicate to citizens. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours,

Carol – our loss is the City’s gain.

Back row (left to right) – Sydney Mayman, Donnae Strydom, Rushka Brenner, Lorika Elliott, Sandra Francisco, Caroline Knott Middle – Premier Helen ZilleFront row (left to right) – Nwabisa Nkohla, Lizzie Xoseka, Edwena Booysen, Janap de Klerk, Lenie Agulhas, Lenell Ruiters, Sandra Rhoda


YOU ARE

IMPORTANT TO US

September

Vegetables: asparagus, artichokes,

beetroot, broad beans, broccoli,

black radish, Japanese white

radish-daikon, cabbage, carrots,

caulifl ower, celery, cucumber,

endive-limited, leeks, garlic, lettuce,

mushrooms, new potato, onion,

parsley, parsnips, peas, potato,

pumpkin, radishes, rhubarb, Swiss

chard, squash, spring onion, sweet

potatoes, tatsoi, pak choi, tomatoes,

turnips, waterblommetjies.

Fruit: mulberries, avocados,

bananas, Cape gooseberries,

oranges, lemons, grapefruit,

naartjies, limes, tangelo-

limited, kumquats, guava,

paw paw, pineapple, kiwi,

rhubarb.

Herbs: mint, sage, thyme,

rosemary, fennel, French

tarragon-limited, bay

leaves, lavender, parsley,

dandelion, nasturtiums,

garlic chives, winter

savoury, calendula,

nettle, rocket,

sage-limited,

bulb fennel,

perennial basil,

sorrel, bloody

sorrel, lemon

grass stems,

lime leaves,

cat mint, green

and red mustard,

garden cress.

October

Vegetables: globe artichoke,

beetroot, green beans, broccoli,

cabbage, carrots, caulifl ower, celery,

chives, courgettes, cucumber,

endive-limited, leeks, garlic, lettuce,

mealies, mushrooms, onion, parsley,

parsnips, peas, potatoes, pumpkin,

radishes, spinach, squash, sweet

potatoes, tomatoes, turnips,

waterblommetjies.

Fruit: apricots, mulberries, bananas,

oranges, lemons, grapefruit,

naartjies, guava, paw-paw,

pineapples, kiwi, rhubarb,

strawberries.

November

Vegetables: asparagus, baby

marrows, beans, carrots, caulifl ower,

cucumbers, globe artichokes, leeks,

peas, spinach.

Fruit: almonds, apricots, avocados,

cherries, guavas, paw-paw, peaches,

pineapples, plums, spanspek,

strawberries, watermelons.

Herbs: mint, sage, thyme, marjoram,

oreganum, basil, rosemary, fennel,

dill, bay leaves.

S P R I N GSEASONAL FRUITS, VEGETABLES & HERBS

Efforts evolve as technology changes

the nature of work and organisations’ workforces become more diverse and dispersed. Yet, these great workplaces remember that the one thing that doesn’t change is that the people they work with will always

be people. Best work places consciously cultivate a deeper understanding of employees. These

organisations take numerous steps to involve their people

and listen to them.

The pace of change requires that

company leaders seek new strategies to

maintain employees.

Best work places take steps to show an individual

how their work directly ties in with the company’s

strategy and purpose.

A growing trend among the best places

to work is building a more personal connection with

employees.

Best work places focus not just on workers’ basic economic and

security needs, but on creating meaningful work and supportive social networks for

employees.

Technology cuts into face-to-face time, but the best work places

remain fantastic communicators. They exhibit strong information-

sharing practices as well as passionate and effective ways of

hearing employees’ questions and suggestions.

*Look out for the Summer Seasonal food list in our next issue.

Extracts from “Emerging trends

in people management”

by Robert Levering and Marcus Erb

The ValuesGreen Living

Best work places actively cultivate a sense of meaningful connection to jobs.

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We all want to work in an environment that

is stable, efficient and most of all caring.

People are emotional beings and because

of this it is vital that employees work in an environ-

ment that allows them to do their work well.

We want to know that what we are doing is helping to make someone’s life that bit better. However at some stage there may be issues that cause you to feel negatively towards your colleagues and these emotions hinder you from working productively and prevent you from reaching your full potential.

The www.greatplacetowork.com website states that from the employee’s perspective, a great workplace is one where they:

• TRUST the people they work for.• Have PRIDE in what they do.• ENJOY the people they work with.

“Trust is the defi ning principle of a great workplace and is created through management’s credibility, the respect with which employees feel they are treated, and the extent to which employees expect to be treated fairly. The degree of pride and levels of authentic connection and camaraderie employees feel with one another are additional essential components.”

Many of you would agree with the above. Trust, as with all relationships, is a basic necessity in order to feel secure in your job. Secondly, everyone wants to feel proud of what they have accomplished – we all want to make a difference and know that we are appreciated; irreplaceable. Lastly, we spend a third of our lives at work so surely we would want to enjoy it! We want to make friends who we can laugh with and feel part of a community. But are we asking too much? Shouldn’t we be grateful in the knowledge that we have a job?

In the Department of Local Government, we recognise that our people are at the centre of what we do. It is their commitment and competence that allows us to serve the people of the Western Cape and to meet the targets that have been set for us.

We have found that the Barrett Survey is a good way to check whether employees feel that our organisational culture supports them to excel at what they do. Initially, the Department of Local Government had an entropy score of 33%, which caused us some concern. Through a process of feeding back the results to employees and developing an action plan, we are addressing some of the key concerns. The most recent entropy level score has dropped to 22%, which is better but this is still far from where we wish to be.

The Barrett Survey is just one tool to support a healthy organisation. We are placing a lot of emphasis on social events that are organised by our Social Committee, as these events help us to engage with each other and celebrate important occasions. Our Deputies have recently established a forum where they share information and engage with each other about their areas of work. In addition, the management team has just initiated an ‘organisational culture’ process whereby we will get feedback from staff about how we can become more caring, responsive, accountable, competent, and fi lled with integrity.

I encourage everyone in the Province to participate actively in the next round of the Barrett Survey. It lets us know where we are at and what still needs to be done to be a healthy, productive organisation.

Dr. Hildegarde Fast

Head of Department:

Local Government

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A Happy Employee means an Effective Government

The Western Cape Government (WCG) is aware of the importance of ensuring that their employees are happy in the workplace and the Chief Directorate Organisation Development is the custodian of the WCG organisational culture and values journey. The best way to determine the current culture within our organisation is to conduct the online Barrett Survey. Some employees may have taken part in the survey in the past and the fi ndings from that survey were communicated to each of the Heads of Department and senior management.

The 2013 survey will once again determine the current organisational culture and this information will help managers to create an enabling working environment. Naturally, a happy workforce equals more productive employees.

Why you should have your say?

As employees, we have a responsibility to partake in this survey. The WCG needs to hear our voice through the Barrett Values Survey. Change will never happen if we do not take the time to indicate the current organisational culture and what it is that we really desire the organisational culture to be. Findings from the survey will be communicated to each Head of Department and placed on the Culture and Values website. Interventions will then take place to work toward the desired culture.

Barrett Survey Details:

You will soon receive an e-mail explaining how to complete the survey (link and password). The survey will start on 29 July 2013 and will need to be completed by 8 August 2013. For more information send an e-mail to [email protected] or call

021 466 9700.

Afrikaans Summary

Die Wes-Kaapse Regering (WKR) besef hoe belangrik die geluk van hul werknemers in die

werkplek is, en die Hoofdirektoraat: Organisatoriese Ontwikkeling is aan die stuur van die organisatoriese kultuur en waardes van die WKR. Die beste manier om die huidige kultuur te bepaal is met behulp van die aanlyn- Barrett-opname. Party werknemers het reeds ’n tyd gelede aan die opname deelgeneem en die bevindinge van daardie opname is aan die Departementshoofde en senior bestuur gekommunikeer.

Hierdie 2013-opname sal weereens die huidige organisatoriese kultuur vasstel, en die inligting sal bestuurders help om ’n bemagtigende werksomgewing te skep. Ons moet steeds elkeen ons kant bring deur elke dag die regte gedrag uit te beeld.

Dit is vanselfsprekend dat ’n gelukkige werksmag gelykstaande is aan produktiewe werknemers.

Waarom moet jy jou sê sê?

As werknemers het ons ’n verantwoordelikheid om aan die opname deel te neem. Die WKR moet jou stem hoor deur die Barrett-waardesopname.

Verandering sal nie plaasvind as ons nie tyd maak om aan te dui wat die huidige organisatoriese kultuur is en wat dit is wat ons regtig wil hê ons organisatoriese kultuur moet wees nie.

Die bevindinge van die opname sal aan elke Departementshoof gekommunikeer word en op die Culture and Values-webtuiste geplaas word. Daarna sal ingrypings volg om werk te maak van die gewenste kultuur.

Vir meer inligting, stuur gerus ’n e-pos na [email protected] of skakel 021 466 9700.

Xhosa Summary

URhulumente weNtshona Koloni unolwazi ngokubaluleka kokwenza abasebenzi bonwabe

emsebenzini kwaye iCandelo eliPhezulu loLawulo loPhuhliso lwalo Rhulumente lingumgcini wenkcubeko kaRhulumente weNtshona Koloni (WCG) kunye nemigqaliselo kule ndlela. Eyona ndlela ingcono ekufumaniseni inkcubeko ekhoyo ngoku kukwenza uvavanyo lukaBarrett kwi-intanethi. Mhlawumbi abanye abasebenzi sele beyithathile inxaxheba kolu phando ngaphambili kwaye iziphumo zalo zaziswa iNtloko yeSebe nganye kunye nabalawuli abaphezulu.

Kwakhona olu vavanyo luka-2013 luza kufumanisa inkcubeko ekhoyo ngoku kulo rhulumente kwaye ezi ngcombolo ziza kunceda abaphathi ekubeni bakwazi ukuphucula iimeko abasebenza kuzo abasebenzi. Kwakhona umntu ngamnye ulindeleke ukuba adlale indima yakhe ngokuthi aziphathe ngokufanelekileyo ngalo lonke ixesha.

Ngokwendalo, abasebenzi abonwabileyo balingana nabasebenzi abaninzi abanemveliso.

Kutheni kufuneka uphose ilizwi?

Njengabasebenzi sinoxanduva lokuthatha inxaxheba kolu vavanyo. URhulumente weNtshona Koloni (WCG) udinga ukuva ilizwi lakho ngokusebenzisa uVavanyo lweMigqaliselo kaBarrett.

Alusayi kwenzeka utshintsho ukuba asithathi xesha lokuba siphawule kwinkcubeko yalo rhulumente kwaye yintoni kanye kanye le unqwenela ukuba ingayiyo inkcubeko yalo rhulumente.

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Ngeenkcukacha ezithe vetshe, nceda uthumele i-imeyili [email protected] okanye tsalela umnxeba kwa-021 466 9700.

DR. HILDEGARDE FAST PUTS THE BARRETT SURVEY RESULTS TO WORK

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WE HONOUR OUR WOMENWE HONOUR OUR WOMENWho is the signifi cant woman in your life?

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When it comes to inspirational women in my life, I can make a list. I will however focus on one specifi c person – my sister. She is the safety net in my life. As youngsters we did not get along, but now years later we make a remarkable team. I have always thought of my sister as being the light in the darkest times. She is always ready with some sort of advice, whether it is good or bad. I have shared many experiences with her and laughed about the most mundane things. My big sister is my biggest fan, best friend, a worthy foe and most of all the most inspiring woman in my life.

Rudolf van Jaarsveldt

My grandmother, Ndileka Hams will always be special to me. She not only instilled humility and kindness in me but she also demonstrated this with her pioneering work of opening new schools in various villages. She valued education and community development. I will forever be proud of her and will continue to use her teachings in my life.

Lizile Hams

She is a lover of mankind, a sister and a friend to many. I call her sis but actually she is my mother, the woman who played a signifi cant role in my life. She taught me about love, respect, faith and humanity. I’m proud to say that I am who I am today because of her.

Mamello Lentsa

My mother is the woman in my life who has had the most positive infl uence on me. Through her unconditional love and support, she has taught me how to get what I want out of life and how to succeed.

Steven Marks

Mothers play a signifi cant part in everyone’s life. My mother is the main reason I am the woman I am today and she is a woman who possesses all the positive qualities a mother needs to have. She will never give up on me and just knowing that is enough to get me through any challenge. I draw from her strength and her ability to see good in others. She has taught me so much in life but most of all she has instilled in me the values to be the best that I can be. I could write a book on how she has empowered and uplifted me and words cannot express how grateful and honoured I am to have Shahnaaz as my mother. If I can be half the woman she is then I will be complete.

Farhaana Allie

My beautiful daughters play a signifi cant role in my life. They reward me with the wonderful gift of being a proud mother, which has inspired me to nurture other children as well. I see them as extensions of myself which allows me to see the results of what I have instilled in them. My love for them knows no bounds.

Layla Alwie

I have a great respect for my mother who was a single parent. I remember seeing her growing a fl ower through concrete, but she never gave up. Through political riots, she ran with us making sure we were safe, and here we are today tasting democracy. ‘Igama lamakhosikazi malibongwe.’

Phila Mhlalo

My daughter Donnee was born with Down’s Syndrome and a serious heart defect. Her struggles to overcome her obstacles and become the Western Cape Disabled Sportswoman of the Year (a few years ago) and a South African Down Syndrome swimmer and motivational speaker, made me realise that with God’s help and plenty of hard work, we can rise above our own shortcomings.

Benjamin Dixon

Iris Nomonde Martins is my grandmother and she played the ‘mother’s’ role in my life. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for her. She taught me everything and sent me to school so that I could have a family and be able to provide for them. Even today at 78 years old, she still guides me when I need advice. I can go on. She is just marvellous.

Luvuyo Martins

The woman who played a signifi cant role in my life is my mother because she taught me to learn from my mistakes. In my childhood, she never allowed me to remain stuck and be held hostage by any mistake I made - instead she pointed out the life lesson. Her quality of being able to give her children second chances (no matter how big the mistake) amazes me to this day. I am indebted to her forever for motivating me to grow as a woman and not be scared to learn from life.

Reygana Shade

My daughter Emily is only a few weeks old and I never knew someone so small could change my life forever. She is the love of my life after my wife. My Emily has shown me that no amount of money can buy this type of love and she is our pride and joy. To think that I am her dad is the best feeling in the world.

Darren Francis

As a child I didn’t have everything that I wanted, but I had a mother that loved me unconditionally. The youngest of four children, I often had to be happy with hand-me-downs and holidays spent at home with my brother and sisters. My mother, being a teacher, was always at home with us and there was never time for boredom. We couldn’t afford new toys or luxury holidays, but we spent quality time at home making toys out of whatever was in the house, going to the beach, picnicking, etc. It taught me to appreciate what I have! When we are young, we drink in our mother’s love unaware of our good fortune, but the older we get, the deeper we understand this gift and the sacrifi ces that she made.

Angelique Jordaan

My mother has played a signifi cant role in my life; she taught me many things especially about upholding Christian values and the values of Ubuntu. Until this day I’m living by those values. The most important thing I will forever be grateful for is when she used to say I mustn’t talk too much and I mustn’t just talk without reasoning, because by talking too much I will either reveal how intelligent I am or how unwise I am. She disapproved if I wanted to do things only because other people were doing them; she rather wanted me to do things that mattered to me. I dedicate the month of August to this Phenomenal Woman.

Lubabalo Kibido

My mom is the epitome of independence and always puts her family fi rst. By completing her Matric at the age of 50, I’ve used that as a reminder that during trying times, faith and perseverance will pull me through.

Mushfi eqah Salie

My role model is my aunt. She is my friend and the older sister I never had. I am very lucky to have her in my life as she has shown me the world. In 2004 she gave me an opportunity to travel the world with her. I will never forget that. She never gives up and she works hard in whatever she does. She is a very good parent to her son and she is great with my children. I look up to her and that is why she is my inspiration, my ‘Dabawo Neliswa’.

Linda Nkani

Sometimes we can get so busy with the chaos around us that we can easily forget those who have played a pivotal role in our lives. Although my grandmother went home to be with the Lord, she will forever take the Number 1 spot as the person who played a signifi cant role in my life. She taught me to have a sense of humor and know the importance of hearing different perspectives. I sometimes quietly told myself that my granny was really an angel in disguise.

Zolisa Nomandla

My mother is naturally the best mom in the world and my sister is my rock and support. But there is 1 person who has recently changed by life and that is my 6 year old step-daughter Leyah. I have been married for little over a year and can say that it has been the best time ever. This little girl has become such a big part of me. She is so loving, constantly makes me laugh and has taught me so much.

Nicole Benjamin


ENTREPRENEURSThe Way of the FutureAhh, to live the life of the entrepreneur. You have no boss to report to, you can get out of bed when you feel like it, meet friends for coffee at any time of the day, work your own hours, and once again - no boss to report to… Ahh, yes, the life of an entrepreneur…

The Vision

If only it were that simple. If entrepreneurship were so

easy there would be many, many more people leaving

their work cubicle right now and dashing out the door

shouting, “Freedom!”

However, most of us know that being your own boss

is not for the faint hearted. It involves long hours, plenty

of planning and an idea that you truly believe in and are

passionate about. Many start-ups are the brainchild

of one person who has to spend many hours alone

driving the business by themselves. There is no room for

self-doubt or pity parties. The entrepreneur must be

ready to face some tough times and expect to confront

challenges on a regular basis. Fortunately there are people

who are there to help and who want to see them succeed.

Both National and Provincial government are strong

supporters of entrepreneurs and there are many projects

and facilities available for the entrepreneur to use that will

help to make them understand how to conduct and grow

their business. Entrepreneurs are a cherished commodity in

South Africa as they are the people who are able to supply

jobs to the unemployed. If there isn’t an enabling business

environment, there will be no job development.

Economic Development and Tourism provide

programmes that offer fi nancial assistance to those

businesses that are wanting to expand and they also

provide workshops and networking opportunities. Patricia

September works on the Economic Empowerment

programme and her focus is to support women and the

youth in business as well as entrepreneurs who have

disabilities. She says, “Inequalities between men and women

business owners are still a challenge. Women do not fi nd

it easy to enter business as they confront diffi culties in

accessing funding. The perception still exists that men are

better at business.”

This is a societal change that can only happen through

education and the promotion of equality for both men

and women. Patricia states that there are two types of

businesses that they identify: those that are working

from hand-to-mouth i.e. are making enough to feed their

families for the day - and those that are planning to grow

their business and create jobs. The programmes on offer

focus on creating an environment where entrepreneurs feel

that government is supporting them and that they have

access to credible and reliable resources and information

via Procurement Promotion workshops.

The Go-to People

The Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) is a

National programme that helps businesses in a variety

of ways. There are 3 SEDA branches and 12 Enterprise

Development Centres around the Western Cape and their

function is to provide guidance and non-fi nancial support

to entrepreneurs. For instance, should a start-up need to

write a business plan or require a service provider to help

them market a new product, then SEDA is the place to go.

Depending on the size of the business, e.g. micro, small or

medium, there will be certain offerings that will be benefi cial

for the business to consider before taking the next step.

“Inequalities between men and women business owners are still a challenge. Women do not fi nd it easy to enter

business as they confront diffi culties in accessing funding. The perception still exists that men are better at business.”

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Afrikaans Summary

Die Provinsiale Opleidingsinstituut (POI) is geleë in die skilderagtige groen heuwels van

Stellenbosch. Die rustigheid van die omliggende plaastonele is verfrissend in vergelyking met die gejaag van die stad. Daar is geen fone om jou aandag af te lei of e-posse om te stuur nie – net jy en jou medewerkers wat luister, leer en deelneem.

Ndo Stephen Miti, Hoofdirekteur van die POI, wys daarop dat die POI nie ’n kollege of universiteit is wat formele kwalifi kasies of geakkrediteerde kursusse verskaf om bloot die student se kennis oor ’n verkose vakgebied te verbreed nie. In sy woorde: “Party mense verwag van die POI om ’n groter verskeidenheid en slegs geakkrediteerde kursusse aan te bied. Ons wil egter nie betrokke wees by die hoëronderwys-sektor nie. Hoewel ons by geleentheid saam met hoëronderwys-instellings werk, is ons nie op formele kwalifi kasies toegespits nie. Ons doel is om die leemtes te vul waar werknemers met dit wat hulle doen opleiding benodig wat spesifi ek vir die regering of hul departemente is, waar daar ’n vaardigheidstekort is of waar leiding gegee moet word. Ons bied ’n mengsel van geakkrediteerde en ongeakkrediteerde programme aan.”

POI ontwikkel voortdurend en luister na terugvoer van al die departemente. Hulle kyk waar die vaardigheidstekorte lê en probeer die kursusse ontwikkel en verbeter volgens elke departement se behoeftes. As werknemers is dit ons verantwoordelikheid om die kursusse waarop ons gestuur word ernstig op te neem en dit wat ons leer toe te pas. Die regering spandeer baie tyd en geld aan die bestuur van die fasiliteit, maar die kursusse sal nie ontwikkel as ons nie ons terugvoer gee of daarin belangstel om vaardighede aan te leer wat ons vermoë om ons werk te verrig ’n hupstoot sal gee nie.

Xhosa Summary

IZiko loQeqesho lePhondo (i-PTI) lifumaneka lithe thande lilihle liqaqambile phezu kweenduli

eziluhlaza zaseStellenbosch. Ukuzola kwemihlaba yeefama ezilingqongileyo eli ziko kuyahlaziya xa kuthelekiswa nengxolo nokuxokozela okuqhubeka edolophini. Akukho minxeba iphazamisayo okanye zi-imeyili emazithunyelwe – nguwe nabanye osebenza nabo kuphela, nimamele, niyafunda kwaye nithath’ inxaxheba.

UNdo Stephen Miti, onguMlawuli oyiNtloko ye-PTI uyayiqononondisa into yokokuba i-PTI asiyokholeji okanye iyunivesithi ethi inikezele ngeziqinisekiso ezisesikweni okanye ngezifundo eziqinisekisiweyo kuphela, ukuqhubekekisela phambili nokuphucula ulwazi lomfundi malunga nekhondo lobuchule alikhethileyo. Uthi, “Ndicinga ukuba abanye abantu balindele ukuba i-PTI inikezele ngezifundo eziqinisekisiweyo kuphela nangeentlobontlobo zezifundo. Nangona kunjalo, asifuni ukugxuphuleka kwicandelo lemfundo ephakamileyo. Nangona sisebenzisana namaZiko eMfundo ePhakamileyo ngemiba ethile, thina asijolisanga kwiziqinisekiso esisesikweni. Injongo yethu kukuvala umsantsa apho abaqashi bafuna khona uqeqesho olumalunga nomsebenzi abawenzayo kwaye oko kungqale kurhulumente/okanye kwamanye amaSebe, nalapho kunqongophele khona izakhono okanye apho kudingeka khona isikhokelo. Sinikezela ngentlanganisela yeenkqubo eziqinisekisiweyo nezingaqinisekiswanga.

I-PTI itshintsha rhoqo kwaye iyazimamela iingxelo ezisuka kuwo onke amasebe. La masebe ayithathela ingqalelo into yokuqaphela apho kunqongophele khona izakhono aze azame ukuziphuhlisa aziphucule ngezifundo ezingokwezidingo zesebe ngalinye. Thina njengabasebenzi, into esinoxanduva lwayo kukuxabisa izifundo esithunyelwe ukuba sizokuzifunda, zise sikusebenzise oko sikufundileyo ngokuthi sikwenze. URhulumente uchitha ixesha elininzi nemali eqhuba eli ziko, kodwa izifundo ezisayi kutshintsha ukuba asinikezeli ngengxelo okanye sibonise umdla ekufundeni izakhono ezizakusixhobisa ekubeni sikwazi ukwenza imisebenzi yethu”.

Madiega and Arifa Show Businesses the Way

Two women who have taken on the business world with

endless passion and drive are Madiega Jacobs and Arifa

Parkar, who own Amaanah Business Consulting. Madiega

is a true entrepreneur who spotted an opportunity and

went with it! She noticed that business owners struggled

to understand the processes involved to apply for a

government grant. They didn’t seem to know which

programme they would be most eligible for in order

to meet the criteria to stand a chance of receiving the

grant. Madiega saw this gap in the market and became

the middle person between government and business.

She understands the government programmes and is the

best person to advise businesses who feel overwhelmed

by the forms and technical terms.

She and Arifa also help businesses fulfi ll their potential

and work as consultants from within the business to fi nd

ways and means of making the business more effi cient

and functioning at an optimal level. They try to teach

business about meeting international standards and how

to be risk adverse. However, all of this means nothing

without trust and Madiega and Arifa believe that this is

the pillar to their success. Madiega says, “I love what I do

and I have realised that in order to be successful we have

to earn our clients’ trust and have no ego.” Afrifa adds

with a smile, “Our work can be frustrating at times but it

is made worthwhile when the client sees that the changes

are working - their eyes open to the possibilities.” Arifa

may look serious but she is very much a woman who

enjoys giggling with her exuberant partner Madiega.

They make a remarkable team and when asked what

they think makes for a good entreprenueur Madiega

says thoughtfully, “Do your research and plan, plan,

plan. Make sure you set up networks as you can become

lonely.” Arifa adds, “You must have confi dence, passion

and perseverance. Be a visionary and take calculated

risks.”

These inspiring ladies have these qualities and I am

assured that their business will be alive and healthy for

years to come.

Owning a business means that you must be constantly

vigilant of new trends and SEDA wants to help build

businesses and guide them wherever there may be an

information gap. Kiewet Mhlongo from the Stellenbosch

SEDA branch says, “Our vision is to be the centre of

excellence for entrepreneurs and we are constantly

striving to better our service.” He believes that there are

benefi ts to becoming an entrepreneur, but none of them

is easy. He says, “It will test your character and you will

be pushed to your limit. You will fi nd out who you are.

The world needs entrepreneurs. You need to know that

it is possible to go out on your own, but you need other

people to support you. That is where we come in.”

Entrepreneurship is Best

The Western Cape Government supports all businesses

that require guidance. People such as Patricia September,

Sharief Davids and their teams work directly with

entrepreneurs to help them achieve their businesses’

true potential. A growing and fruitful economy is only

achievable through the guts and determination of people

who believe in themselves and their idea enough to put it

into action and start a business. It is a tough road, but with

the support of government, anything is possible.

We are trying to create a culture of entrepreneurship in

the province that will provide jobs and build a thriving

economy. Under this objective it has been fundamental to

promote entrepreneurship as a viable alternative to earn

an income. Economic Development and Tourism realise

that small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs) play

a vital role in penetrating new markets and expanding

economies in creative and innovative ways.

It has been the focus of both National and

Provincial government to provide fi nancial and non-

fi nancial support to SMMEs as this would lead to a

more diversifi ed economy, enhanced productivity and

stimulate investment.

More needs to be done by way of preparing our youth

to run their own businesses. One of the primary reasons

for businesses failing is due to poor management and

lack of fi nancial know-how. As government we try

to guide entrepreneurs and create a more business-

friendly environment. We have to encourage citizens

to become entrepreneurs while recommending that

they be equipped with all the vital tools they need to

manage their business before starting out, and continue

to provide that helping hand as it is needed.

A key focus is to create a mindset in the Western

Cape that entrepreneurship is a viable opportunity

to earn a living and that it is possible to be successful

and grow a business. Saying that, as with everything it

will not be easy. Successful entrepreneurs are a tough

and disciplined lot who never truly ‘switch off’. They

need to be constantly involved - and evolving - to stay

competitive. Economic Development has found that they

need to be the steady hand of guidance as they continue

to fi nd means of spurring on our entrepreneurs.

PROVISIONAL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 1 (PSO 1): Creating opportunities for growth and jobs.

Madiega and Arifa

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That is not the case with Leigh Rynhoud who has

decided that the time to tackle this giant mass of

rock is now. But she isn’t doing this just so that

she can say she has climbed Kilimanjaro. Leigh works as

the clinical psychologist at the Brooklyn Chest Hospital

in Cape Town. As the hospital focuses on caring for

tuberculosis patients, she has gained an insight into the

diffi culties that people living with tuberculosis have to face.

Leigh says, “I want to create awareness about TB and to

raise funds for patients at the Brooklyn Chest Hospital.

Depending on the TB virus the patient has contracted,

some patients can spend up to 2 years in the hospital. It is

diffi cult for them as their family may live far away and they

are unable to see them. They also need to earn an income

which is why some patients leave.”

In South Africa we have an incredibly high rate of

TB patients and because the medication can cause the

patient to feel ill and may take a few months to complete

the required course, the patient may leave the facility and

stop taking the medication. Leigh says, “It is very diffi cult

to keep morale up when you have a patient leave knowing

that they haven’t completed the antibiotic treatment and

will possibly infect others and become more ill.”

Leigh is a dynamo of energy and her small frame is

athletic and ready for Kilimanjaro. She has always been

CLIMBING FOR A CAUSEEmployee Bulletin


Now and again, the less practical part of ourselves instigates the thought, “Let’s do something exciting! Something thrilling like wild water rafting or bungee jumping. Hmmm, maybe something a bit more challenging. What about climbing Kilimanjaro?” At this point you usually work out the pros and cons and leave it as one of those things you will think about doing next year.

active but in preparation for the 50 km climb, she makes

sure that she takes part in some form of physical activity

on the weekend such as competing in a mountain bike

race or marathon. Leigh adds, “My legs have to be strong

as I will need to climb the mountain slowly and carry my

backpack. It isn’t the 50 km that is scary. It is the 590

metres above sea level that causes altitude sickness and

hallucinations, which is the main concern.”

The determination Leigh has to complete the climb is

inspirational, but it is the reason behind her wanting to do

this that is truly motivational. She wants the money raised

to be channelled through to the registered, non-profi t

TB/HIV Care Association, who will then contribute

towards travel grants so that the patient’s families can

visit them. Leigh says, “It is the isolation of the TB patient

which is hardest on them. Unlike patients who suffer from

other forms of illnesses and who can recuperate at home,

this isn’t the case for TB patients. This makes it very

diffi cult for them to stay positive without the support of

family and friends.” She also wants to create an awareness

about TB, to get people talking and taking precautions.

Leigh has big plans for the future and hopes to be

able to arrange a form of employment for the patients

while they recover. She hopes they will fi nd a means for

recovering patients to earn an income while learning a

trade, such as welding, crafting, etc.

which they can use when they leave

the hospital. However for now she is

concentrating on fundraising for the

climb.

Leigh is a remarkable woman who is trying to make

a difference in people’s lives one step at a time. If you

believe in what she is trying to achieve, then feel free to

contribute via the website: www.tbhivcare.org. We wish

you all the best, Leigh, and we will be thinking of you as

you make your ascent to the top in August 2013!

About Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease that

usually affects the lungs. TB is mainly spread when

someone with TB coughs or sneezes, and someone

else breathes in the air-borne bacteria. A person can

be infected with the TB organism for years without

getting sick or spreading it on to others, but when their

immune system weakens for some reason, TB infection

can develop into an active disease. TB can be cured, but

requires rigorous unbroken treatment that lasts for six

months – failure to complete the treatment regimen can

result in the emergence of drug-resistant strains of TB.

As TB is a common opportunistic infection ailing people

with HIV, South Africa has a particularly high burden of

TB due to its high prevalence of HIV. To fi nd out more

visit: www.health24.com/Medical/Tuberculosis

Precaution:

In closed areas, such as vehicles and offi ces, ensure that

they are well ventilated by keeping windows open.

Symptoms:

• Overall sensation of feeling unwell

• Cough, possibly with bloody mucus

• Fatigue

• Shortness of breath

• Weight-loss

• Slight fever

• Night sweats

• Pain in the chest


Vuyisa Potina, a Franschhoek-based ceramicist, has shown

his products at the Ambiente trade fair in Germany

and Top Drawer in London through the CCDI and

its sponsors. This increased his confi dence in his

products and his ability to sell.

Given this experience, the CCDI was closely

involved in the bid process for World Design Capital.

This ranged from carrying regular updates in its monthly

newsletter, to hosting the judges who viewed the CCDI

premises during their inspection tour. The CCDI has since

submitted entries in the fi rst call for WDC 2014 submissions

- should these be accepted, design, and design thinking will

be used to unpack the values and qualities of production

processes, as well as designing accreditation and systems,

brand collateral and communication strategies.

Design will be an implicit part of the creation of objects

for exhibit; design processes will be used to develop the

narrative and interpretive components; and design will be

integral to the marketing materials and merchandising of

retail components. The CCDI has also been working on

a Design Strategy (commissioned by the Department of

Economic Development and Tourism) for the province, to

promote the use of design to catalyse sustainable economic

growth. The strategy will be fi nalised and published this

year, and will drive the formulation of a design policy for

the province – a legacy of World Design Capital 2014.

For more information please contact us:

Website: www.capecraftanddesign.org.za

Facebook:

www.facebook.com/pages/Cape-Craft-and-Design

Telephone: 021 461 1488

Head offi ce: 75 Harrington Street, The Fringe, Cape Town

Email: [email protected]


Design Profi le

The Cape Craft & Design Institute (CCDI) is one of

the provincial government’s leading Special Purpose

Vehicles. It is a best practice Institute with a mission

to develop people to build profi table enterprises, with

marketable products for global markets in an enabled

environment.

This translates into making a real difference on the

ground, with 3800 enterprises on its database, providing

jobs and income opportunities for 12 000-15 000 people

all over the province. The CCDI has made much of its

contribution as an anchor tenant and keen promoter of

The Fringe, Cape Town’s design and innovation district.

The CCDI was initially ‘incubated’ in the Design Faculty of

the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and it has

been based at 75 Harrington Street since 2006, where

it occupies three fl oors. Across the road, at Harrington

House, on 37 Barrack Street, is the Creative Enterprise

Training Unit.

The many offerings of the CCDI range from monthly

sector get-togethers to its Market and Business support

programmes and its world-famous Product Support

Space. Starting life as the FabLab, this space is a hub of

experimentation with the full range of technology from

hammers and saws to 3D scanners and printers.

The CCDI is not prescriptive or limited in its approach

to craft and design – it has been infl uenced by many years

at the cutting edge of the challenges facing South African

society: poverty and inequality, race, class, gender and

spatial inequalities, and the lack of a solid educational

foundation, which is the starting point for economic

growth.

The CCDI’s job is to help entrepreneurs fi nd their own

vision for their creative enterprise – and help them take

the right steps in realising it. So the programmes are

multi-layered and modular: as an entrepreneur you can

pick and choose what you do, and when, as it suits your

phase and pace of development.

This is done through a range of initiatives grouped under

Business, Product and Market Support. The CCDI has

helped enterprises with everything from mentoring to

marketing, and business plans to budgeting. Last year,

through the Jobs Fund programme, it helped enterprises

access investment funding. Already the fi rst phase group of

23 companies has created 93 jobs in the fi rst six months of

the project – the plan is to create another 350 jobs by 2015.

Craft and design is proving to be a vehicle that supports

entrepreneurship, generates income, builds human capital

and self-esteem, and brings together divided communities.

For many people, craft has been an entry point into the

informal economy.

Bringing Design to Life

The CCDI is now widely acknowledged as a leader in craft

sector development and the results can be seen in the annual

Handmade Collection - a top-end, curated selection of the

fi nest handmade products from the Western Cape. Design

thinking is integral to their creation and manufacturing.

Natalie du Toit, for example, established a successful

lifestyle brand for a large décor manufacturing company

before setting up her own enterprise, Indigi Designs. Her

passion for design and experimentation is infused in her

product range, which brings together contemporary design

and local craftsmanship in products such as tables, lamps

and printed textiles.

MaraNelson Designs aspires to create products within

a social context, with environmental awareness. Mara,

who has done extensive product design work with various

cultural groups to encourage traditional skills and innate

creativity, collaborated with Nelson Banderson, a talented

craftsman who makes car tyre swings. The result? A range

of aesthetic, functional carrier bags and platter products

upcycled from old tyres.

As Cape Town gears up for World Design Capital next year, we examine the work of the Cape Craft & Design Institute, which has been supporting craft producers and designer makers for nearly 12 years.

Design paves the Path to Provincial Growth

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Obliterate the Minute- taking Curse

Your Stories

How often do we fi nd ourselves being tasked

with taking the minutes in a meeting? It is the

most horrifi c and oh-so-dreadful task a manager

could ever give an employee. I certainly have found

myself giving my director the eyeball when requested

to take minutes. The fi rst response that comes to

mind is, “It’s not in my job description” or “I’m not a

secretary – what do I know about taking minutes”.

These are the responses we say every day in our minds

yet never out loud. The reason why we feel this way -

pure fear. Once given the task of recording minutes,

we feel instantaneously fearful and this is responsible

for turning us into scary, fi re-breathing dragons. You

can actually feel the fear bubbling away in your very

core. So, in order to keep you from falling to pieces, we

need to eliminate the fear. Remember that anyone at

any time (even you) can be instructed to take minutes,

not only the professional secretary.

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Here are a few simple guidelines to taking Minutes effectively:

Before the meeting

1. Obtain the meeting agenda, minutes from the

previous meeting and any other background

documents to be discussed.

2. Sit beside the chairperson of the meeting to clarify

or assist while the meeting proceeds.

3. Circulate an attendance register for all to complete

- this makes it easier for you to record all attendees’

information (correct spelling of names, etc.).

4. Make sure your tool of choice is in working condition,

whether it is a pen and paper, laptop or recorder

and have a backup just in case.

During the meeting

1. Note the time the meeting begins.

2. Use the meeting agenda as an outline for

the minutes.

3. Avoid writing down all discussions on the topics.

Record only the actions, decisions made and the key

fi ndings.

4. Use bullet points to make the minutes easier to read.

Each bullet statement should represent a different

fi nding, discussion or decision.

5. If you do miss an important phrase or sentence,

do not be afraid to ask the speaker to repeat his/her

words.

6. Remember that meeting minutes are for internal and

external readers as much as they are for the people

present. Make sure that whatever you write down is

clear to the people coming into the process at a

later stage.

7. Note the time the meeting ends.

After the meeting

1. Transcribe or review minutes as soon as possible

after the meeting, while your memory is still fresh.

2. Include the name of the organisation, name of

committee, type of meeting (daily, weekly, monthly,

annual, or special), and purpose of meeting.

3. Use the previous minutes’ layout as a template.

4. Before you submit the meeting minutes, proofread

for typos and omissions.

I assure you, with preparation comes confidence. .

You will become a ‘pro’ in no time at all! I hope you

remember these tips and feel confi dent that you will

conquer your fear the next time you are asked to take

down the Minutes.



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For more information about the soccer matches, please

contact the Administration Sport Union (ASU):

Name: Charles Jantjies

Tel: 021 404 2231


Name: Peter Visser

Tel: 021 483 5299


Sports

Be a passionate supporter of your team and cheer the

players on to greater heights. Each week, our teams are

lining up to battle it out on the fi elds and courts to fi nd out

who is the best of the best.

The Western Cape Government teams and local

development clubs from community organisations are

currently competing for top honours. Matches have been

taking place at various venues in Cape Town since the

season kicked off in May this year.

The matches bring people from various backgrounds

and organisations together to play a fun sport together.

This promotes healthy lifestyles and improves relations

in the workplace. The establishment of a platform for

healthy competition was one of the key reasons why the

Administration Sport Union (ASU) was formed in 2004.

There are ASU leagues for fi ve sporting codes: netball,

soccer, darts, volleyball and cricket.

Players enjoy representing their teams with pride and

supporters enjoy spending evenings with fellow soccer

enthusiasts to bring that unifying spirit to the games.

Colin Cedras who represents the Department of Cultural

Affairs and Sport (DCAS) soccer team in the Premier

Division gained confi dence after he joined the team this

year. He says, “Soccer is a team sport. It creates excitement

amongst players and employees who are all playing and

rallying together for their teams.”

Join your department’s team and have some fun.

Women are welcome to compete in sporting codes such

as netball to steer their teams towards success. So what are

you waiting for?

Images and article by: Byron la Hoe

Support your Team SOCCERPREMIER DIVISION TABLE

M W D L GF GA GD PTS

Transnet 7 5 2 0 17 2 15 17

Groote Schuur 7 5 1 1 17 5 12 16

Housing 6 4 2 0 12 2 10 14

DCAS 7 4 1 2 14 10 4 13

RD&LR 6 3 1 2 13 9 4 10

SAPS Steenberg 6 3 1 2 10 7 3 10

Life Western Cape 6 2 2 2 11 5 6 8

Workport 7 2 1 4 9 11 -2 7

Education 7 1 4 2 7 10 -3 7

Metro United 6 1 2 3 8 15 -7 5

Parliament RSA 7 1 2 4 14 26 -12 5

Treasury 6 1 1 4 3 11 -8 4

Envirosafe United 6 0 0 6 4 26 -22 0

FIRST DIVISION TABLE


GF Jooste 4 3 1 0 11 2 9 10

DAFF 3 3 0 0 9 0 9 9

Premier Foods 3 3 0 0 8 1 7 9

Premier United 3 2 1 0 8 2 6 7

WCED Metro East 3 2 0 1 9 3 6 6

Economics 3 2 0 1 6 4 2 6

Rail Stars FC 3 2 0 1 5 3 2 6

TPT FC 3 1 1 1 5 5 0 4

GSH 4 1 1 2 5 8 -3 4

Public Works 3 1 0 2 4 2 6 3

TNPA 5 1 0 4 3 15 -12 3

Karl Bremer 3 0 0 3 1 7 -6 0

Road Accident Fund 3 0 0 3 0 9 -9 0

Valkenberg 3 0 0 3 0 9 -9 0

NETBALLPREMIER DIVISION OVERALL LEAGUE


DCAS 6 5 0 1 89 53 36 15

City of Cape Town 6 4 1 1 105 61 44 13

City Sport 6 4 0 2 70 30 40 12

TNPA 6 4 0 2 85 55 30 12

Workport 6 3 2 1 95 61 34 11

Transnet 6 3 0 3 70 85 -15 9

Public Works 5 2 0 3 42 65 -23 6

Parliament 5 1 1 3 62 66 -4 4

Housing 6 1 0 5 58 105 -47 3

Land Affairs 6 0 0 6 14 89 -75 0

For more information about the netball matches,

please contact:

Name: Edwina Josephs

Tel: 021 483 4150



Icon KeyThe icon key will be used at the end of each feature story to highlight which values, visions and Better Together philosophies are demonstrated in the article.

THE VALUES:

AccountabilityWe take responsibility.

IntegrityTo be honest and do the right thing.

CaringTo care for those we serve and work with.

ResponsivenessTo serve the needs of our citizens and employees.

CompetenceThe ability and capacity to do the job we were employed to do.

THE VISION:

External VisionOpen opportunity for all.

Internal VisionTo be the best-run regional government in the world.

Better TogetherThe Western Cape Government has a duty to provide opportunities. Citizens have the responsibility to make use of them.

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