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IOL News
01-05-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Tshwane's initiative to boost employment through expanded business support centres
City of Tshwane's MMC for Economic Development and Spatial Planning, Sarah Mabotsa, wants to increase the number of its business support centres in partnership with the Small Enterprise Development and Financial Agency. Image: Supplied / City of Tshwane The City of Tshwane plans to increase the number of its business support centres in partnership with the Small Enterprise Development and Financial Agency under the National Department of Small Business Development, to tackle unemployment and support informal economies. This initiative builds on recent efforts, where over 1 000 small business representatives, 75 young entrepreneurs, 28 cooperatives, and 23 aspiring exporters received support services in February and March, as part of Tshwane's job creation push. Sarah Mabotsa, Tshwane's Member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Development and Spatial Planning, said expanding business support centres is part of the city's strategy to boost economic growth and intensify support for small businesses. She said: 'As we and the majority of the world celebrate Workers Day on May 1 this year, we must also acknowledge that there are many people in our city and country who do not have access to the dignity of employment or the ability to be able to provide for themselves and their families.' She painted a dire unemployment situation in Tshwane, where more than one in three job seekers cannot find work. 'This is why we must grow the formal and informal economies and expand the number of employment opportunities for our residents' she said. She cited the city's Economic Revitalisation Strategy, which aims to create at least 80 000 new jobs in Tshwane's economy by 2029. 'This jobs target can be achieved by enabling faster economic growth in the metro and specifically by supporting growth in the 10 targeted priority economic sectors that can increase the capital city's economy and the number of jobs the fastest,' she said. She described the strategy as a roadmap to achieving economic growth. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ 'The informal sector and township economy has been identified as one of the strategy's 10 priority economic sectors for support to enable enhanced growth in our city,' she said. The strategy involves supporting the informal and township economies by registering small businesses, providing training, raising awareness of relevant laws and regulations, and offering facilities, capacity building, and enterprise support systems. She added that her department will continue to provide and expand the support to small businesses in Tshwane.
The Citizen
30-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Tshwane to rename Giant stadium after departed legend
The Tshwane metro has approved the renaming the iconic Giant Stadium in Soshanguve to the Amos Chando Mkhari Stadium, in honour of the late local soccer legend who left an indelible mark on South African football. The decision, endorsed by the Tshwane Council on April 24, follows a public participation process initiated in June 2024. The move was spearheaded by the Soshanguve Heritage Foundation, whose proposal aimed to recognise Mkhari's contribution to the community and to preserve the sporting legacy of one of Tshwane's most talented sons. MMC for Economic Development and Spatial Planning, Sarah Mabotsa, highlighted the importance of honouring local heroes. 'The metro's 2023 Geographical Names Policy allows for metro-owned properties and roads to be renamed to commemorate noteworthy, deceased individuals whose lives and contributions have shaped our communities,' she said. You almost brought tears to my eyes. Wow! The best news ever! May the beautiful spirit of Amos 'Heel Extension' Mkhari continue to rest in eternal peace. My day is made 😊🥰 — Aubrey Kekana (@AubzaK_ZA) April 24, 2025 Born on July 22, 1954, in Ga-Rankuwa, Mkhari began his professional soccer career in 1974 with Witbank Spurs before joining the legendary Orlando Pirates Football Club in 1978. Known affectionately as Heel Extension for his impeccable backheel passes, Mkhari dazzled fans and teammates alike with his grace and skill on the pitch. LISTEN: Mkhari passed away in 2014, but his legacy lives on, not only in the memory but also through the stadium that will bear his name. Mabotsa thanked the foundation for its tireless work in ensuring that the metro's past heroes are remembered and that their stories remain part of the urban fabric of the metro. Try to finish it first.. renaming a stadium that has a lot of corruption? Where is the money that was meant to complete the project? — nothing after life (@g4swater) April 24, 2025 The Amos Chando Mkhari Stadium is set to become a powerful symbol of pride, heritage and sporting excellence in Soshanguve. Gauteng EFF welcomed the decision. 'This symbolic gesture of renaming the stadium after Mr Mkhari is a fitting tribute to his unparalleled contributions to the world of football and his enduring legacy within the community. 'The renaming of the stadium serves as a potent symbol of the enduring legacy of a sporting hero and a reminder of the transformative power of dedicated individuals in shaping our communities.' Good to rename the stadium after Amos Mkhari but the IDP does not include the maintenance of old and construction of new sport facilities. This is a betrayal of the transformation and development of sports agenda. You cannot treat townships like you do with suburbs. Plot is lost. — Lala (@Mokoena119) April 24, 2025 Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
