The SIOC Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) was established in 2006, with the aim to invest in the development of the communities in which SIOC (PTY) LTD operates. The SIOC operates in various municipal jurisdictions within the Northern Cape and 1 in Limpopo province. The SIOC-CDT was established by Sishen Iron Ore Company SIOC (PTY) LTD,… Read More »
The Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform (DRDAR) is responsible for the implementation of progressive rural development, land reform, and food security programmes in the country. As one of the departments of the South African government, the DRDAR’s mission is to promote and support rural development and agrarian reform interventions that will help alleviate… Read More »
The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, located within the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, was established in 2000 after municipal areas were re-organised. Before it became a metropolitan municipality, it was part of the Amathole District Municipality, before the separation occurred in 2011. The municipality includes the towns of Bhisho, King William’s Town and East… Read More »
Black Mountain Mining (BMM), owned by Exxaro Resources and Vedanta-Zinc International (VZI), is located in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. The mine has been operating since 1980, but was acquired by Vedanta Resources from Anglo American in 2010. BMM is currently comprised of a processing plant and 2 underground shafts (Swartberg Shafts and… Read More »
Cape Town is the largest city of the Western Cape province and is the oldest city in South Africa. Known as the “Mother City”, Cape Town is home to the infamous iconic landmark, Table Mountain – one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. The City of Cape Town is part of the Western… Read More »
Okhahlamba Local Municipality, a Category B municipality, is situated in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, between the Free State and Lesotho. It is the biggest municipality within the district. It is a municipality within the Uthukela District Municipality, covering an area of almost 4000 km². The municipalities towns include Bergville, Geluksberg, Winterton and Cathkin… Read More »
The Cape Agulhas Municipality is Africa’s southernmost municipality, situated in the Overberg District and surrounded by the Indian and Atlantic oceans which meet at L’Agulhas. The Municipal Area covers the towns of Napier, Bredasdorp, Suiderstrand, L’Agulhas, Struisbaai, Arniston, Elim, Klipdale and Protem, covering an area of over 2,400 km2. The Municipality’s administrative is based in… Read More »
The Bushbuckridge Local Municipality was named after the large herds of bushbuck spotted in this location, as well as the WNW-ESE ridge which is a prominent feature in the south east. It is Mpumalanga’s largest local municipality, according to its population and land mass. The Municipality is based in the north eastern part of Mpumalanga… Read More »
The North West Provincial Government is one of the departments of the South African government. The Office of the Premier department is responsible for providing leadership for efficient, coordinated and integrated service delivery that will enable the growth and development of the province and its residents. The other departments of the North West Provincial Government… Read More »
Gert Sibande District Municipality (GSDM), is named after Gert Sibande, the ANC activist. Up until 2004, GSDM was known as the Eastvaal District Municipality. GSDM is one of Mpumalanga’s 3 districts, with a majority IsiZulu speaking people. ABOUT THE BURSARY Bursaries will be awarded within the following fields of study: Agriculture Engineering Environment Management Finance… Read More »