MEC Nomandla Bloem launched the Festive Season Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign, on 8 December 2023, at the N12 Weighbridge, Kimberley. Joined by SAPS Deputy Provincial Commissioner Maj Gen Mmantsheke Lekhele, who indicated that sharp focus will be placed on those who drive under the influence of alcohol, driving unroadworthy vehicles, not using safety belts
As the world commemorates the 2023 World AIDS day, which carries the theme “Let Communities Lead”, which is a clarion call to bring the HIV/AIDS epidemic at the forefront of communities and a time to renew our focus to community led interventions. The DTSL- Gender, Disability and Special Programmes unit, together with the departmental employees,
On 16 November 2023, the day was focussed on the visually impaired as we observe Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM) under the theme “Consolidate and Accelerate Rights of People with Disabilities into the future”. Annually between 3 November and 3 December marks Dram. The Gender, Disability and Special Programmes Unit hosted an awareness session at
On 02 November 2023, the Department of Transport, Safety & Liaison joined hands with SAPS, HAWKS, Dept of Correctional Services and Safety participants in an intergrated approach Prayer day to overcome the spiritual malaise which is attached to Gender Based Violence against Women and children. The programme forms part of the Provincial Commissioners walkabout to address
[In Picture] The Departmental Gender Forum hosted a stakeholder engagement session on Gender Equality and the HOD’s 8-Principle Action Plan, today, 11 October 2023. The purpose of the session was to explore the different means that can be pursued by the forum to ensure the successful execution of the Action Plan for Women Empowerment and
The National Employee Wellness Sports Recreation (NEWSRC) tournament is currently underway in Kimberley. The tournament is an annual event that aims to promote wellness and a healthy lifestyle amongst government officials across the country. During his welcoming address HoD Rodney Pieterse said, “I am pleased to welcome you all in Kimberley. The importance of sport
On Thursday 05 October 2023, learners from the Northern Cape participated in the national road safety debate.
October was declared Transport Month in 2005, during the Transport Lekgotla. It is used to raise awareness on the important role of Transport in the economy, and to encourage participation from civil society and businesses, accessible and a reliable transport system in the economy. #OTM2023 #DTSL_NC #moderngrowingsuccessfulprovince Launch of October Transport Month video link
[In Picture] On 26 September 2023, MEC Nomandla Bloem joined Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Koliswa Otola in celebration of Heritage Day under the theme ‘Celebrating our cultural diversity in a democratic South Africa’. In usual top form, SAPS members portrayed various cultural backgrounds so characteristic of our diverse and wonderful South Africa. This also included the
18 July 2023 – MEC Nomandla Bloem joined by HOD Rodney Pieterse and the departmental staff, led the Nelson Mandela International day celebrations in Upington. MEC Bloem distributed 30 Shovakalula bicycles to Louisvale Primary School learners and furniture for the Victim Friendly Facility (VFF) at the Kanoneiland Police Station. The department also refurbished a home of