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Service Municipal Bulletin

8 November 2012
Urbanisation
UrbanisationRapid urban growth at root of social ills

The ever-quickening process of rapid urbanisation poses major challenges to South Africa. It is a key issue in the endemic service delivery protests and the recent mine unrest at Marikana. 

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EthicsSA launches new handbook
EthicsSA launches new handbookRight thing to do

A new book, set to reduce confusion around new legislation regarding social and ethics issues in the workplace, has been launched by the Ethics Institute of South Africa (EthicsSA) in Pretoria.

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Gauteng to proceed with toll roads
Gauteng to proceed with toll roadsSanral lowers fees

Amidst the controversy and huge public outcry, government's decision is final. "The Gauteng e-toll system will be implemented," Transport Minister, Ben Martinsannounced, according to Sapa.

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Rural renewal
Rural renewalSpurring a rural revolution

South Africa’s national development plan has a target of reducing our unemployment rate from about 25% (now) to 6% by 2030. Is this a realistic objective?

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Catching the sun
Catching the sunShowing SA how to save money

Increasing electricity costs are forcing South Africans to embrace alternative renewable energy sources – and solar power is top on the list. It's more economical and it's green. 

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