November 2020
Adopting the EPWP Focus Week
The official launch and handover of the provincial Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) from the Department of Transport to the Department of Public Works in KwaZulu-Natal, at a historic event in Richmond, hosted by the ...
Fresh Impression and an Assertive Character
It is official, Mr. Cyprian Bhekinkosi Khawula has been appointed and assumed office on 2 November 2020, as Assistant Director for Communication. Astonishingly and interestingly, he is found to be a man that displays an assertive character. ...
November 2020
Internship Programme and the Ingredients of Good Principles (isiZulu)
Our story is about Mayibongwe Harmonious Cool Mnguni, an ‘Aquarius’ born on the 14th of February and raised in Mahlabathini of the Northern KwaZulu-Natal. He should be a lucky charm or talisman being associated with ...
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Dreams are Dreams: A Big 'Thank You' To All for Your Support (isiZulu)
Today, 11 March 2020, marks a final episode that the ‘Communication Team’ shares with you on Mayibongwe. We all dream in life. A dream remains an inspiring picture of the future that energizes your mind, ...
11 March 2020
MEC Nkonyeni rewards EPWP excellence through Kamoso Awards
It was the evening of high expectations for EPWP implementing stakeholders as they hoped to grab home one of the Kamoso Awards at a glittering ceremony hosted by MEC for Human Settlements and ...
10 March 2020
The Art of Project Completion (isiZulu)
It was on 23 January 2018, when the ‘Communication Team’ profiled a construction project through internal platform - an article titled “Groutville Clinic – Modernised to improve health care efficiency”. On Wednesday...
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Department Launches Schools Programme for Careers in the Built Environment
KZN Public Works launched the Schools Programme on 26 February 2020 targeting scholars from Grade 9 to 11. The programme has adopted 12 learners from disadvantaged, impoverished and rural areas to set them up for careers in the built environment professions such ...
26 February 2020
Mayibongwe Mnguni: Flying Higher Into the Future (isiZulu)
On Monday 24 February 2020, the ‘Communication team’ had an undivided, unique but special interaction with Mayibongwe Harmonious Cool Mnguni, who has completed his degree as Quantity Surveyor. He is one of the department’s ...
24 February 2020
Public Works Honours Veterans at the Long Service Awards
On 18 February 2020, the Department of Public Works hosted the Long Service Awards and retirement ceremony for all staff members who have been a part of the public service for 10 years and longer. The Long Service Recognition System recognises ...
18 February 2020
How the Vryheid Hospital's Neonatal Ward Project Became a Success (isiZulu)
On Tuesday 18 February 2020, a team of adjudicators tasked by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSPA) visited Vryheid Hospital with an aim at conducting interviews and site tour of the hospital’s Neonatal Ward project. This is a ...
18 February 2020
Phumlani Lindelani Khuzwayo to Compete at the National Batho Pele Service Excellence Awards 2018/2019 (isiZulu)
On Thursday, 13 February 2020 at approximately 13:10, a “Batho Pele” and “Service Delivery” representative from the National Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) called Mr Phumlani Khuzwayo and shared to him the ‘good news’...
13 February 2020
KZN EPWP officials register their presence on EPWP colloquium in Pretoria
On the 23 and 24 January 2020, EPWP Coordination Chief Director, Mr Bongani Dlamini led the team of officials to EPWP colloquium on the participation of youth and persons with disabilities on EPWP programmes held in Pretoria. The objective ...
23-24 January 2020
Empowering Youth through Agriculture is the Backbone of Growth and Development
As part of the initiate of empowering the youth of Gamalakhe Township with skills and knowledge, MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works Neliswa Peggy Nkonyeni, on Friday 24 January 2020 she hosted an Agricultural ...
24 January 2020
Change the mindset and grab available opportunities, MEC Nkonyeni tells Gamalakhe Township youth
MEC for Human Settlements and Public Works, Honourable Peggy Nkonyeni has started an initiative to provide relevant information for Gamalakhe Township youth on empowerment and skills development. In a Community Outreach Programme held on ...
19 January 2020
Change Begins at the End of a Comfort Zone (isiZulu)
Londiwe Buhle Ngqulunga is one amongst a group of students who joined the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works on 3 September 2018 in order to complete her Internship Programme. This is a story about a young, brilliant, cool but elegant woman. She was born
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Leadership - A Calling to Serve the People (isiZulu)
On Thursday 16 January 2020 was the 2nd day of the schools’ functionality and monitoring programme visit by Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPLs). The delegates targeted Njubanjuba and ...
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MEC Nkonyeni: We Must Utilise State Resources Optimally (isiZulu)
The final day of the schools’ functionality and monitoring programme was on Friday 17 January 2020 at the Manzini High School. The school was founded in 1996 and its operation kicked off in 1997. It is situated within ...
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Schools' Functionality: Challenges Out there are Overwhelming (isiZulu)
Wednesday 17 January 2020 was quite a very active day for the country’s education system. Traffic got congested ferrying parents and learners, including guardians and all other interested bodies as they headed to various destined directions during the hype of schools opening. The Provincial Government ...
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