The latest Census results show that the South African population grew to 62 million in 2022. Gauteng remained the province with the highest population (15 million), while Northern Cape has the smallest population at 1,3 million. The Western Cape has moved from being the 5th-largest province in terms of population size in 1996 to being the 3rd– largest in 2022.

The President of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, accepted the census results from the Statistician-General, Mr Risenga Maluleke, in a ceremony held at the Union Buildings on 10 October 2023.

Census 2022 was the fourth census since the advent of democracy, with the other three being conducted in 1996, 2001 and 2011. This was the first-ever digital census in South Africa, conducted using the three collection modes; Face-to-face (CAPI), Telephonic (CATI) and Online (CAWI).

Census 2022 data collection started on census reference night, 02 February 2022, and ended in May 2022, with provinces finishing at different times. Censuses in South Africa were traditionally conducted in October but, due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the census had to be postponed to February 2022. Census 2022 was affected by unprecedented challenges, including riots, ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns and climate change issues such as flooding in some parts of the country.

Census data will be disseminated in phases. Phase 1, which launched on 10 October 2023, will give users access to a range of indicators at national, provincial and municipal level. Phase 2 will include electronic products such as the Community Profiles and more in-depth reports on particular themes.

To access the Census 2022 products, click here (add link to census web portal).

To view the full Census 2022 Statistical Release document, click here 

PROGRAMME NAME: EMERGENCY MUNICIPAL LOADSHEDDING RELIEF GRANT

REPORTING PERIOD: September 2023                    REPORT NUMBER:  07/2023

PROJECT NAME: Procurement of Back-Up Generators for Overberg Region

SUMMARY OF APPROVED SCOPE OF WORK PER PROJECT
As per business plan submitted on 3 March 2023, ODM to purchase and ensure the safe-keeping of three (3) 100 KVA generators for use by the District Municipality and the four (4) Local Municipalities in the Overberg region as and when required on a first come, first serve basis in response to the prolong load-shedding, thereby mitigating the impact on the provision of basic services and potential health risks.

The following equipment will be purchase and installed:

• 1 x 100 KVA generator with 10 KVA UPS for Disaster Management Centre
• 2 x 100 KVA mobile back-up generators mounted on custom built twin axle trailers.

PROCURED OR INSTALLED ASSET LOCATION(S)

PROCURED ASSET INFORMATION

OVERALL PROGRESS AND EXPENDITURE TO DATE
Below is a schedule that indicated the actual cost of R1 000 424 already paid and the committed cost of R599 576 for which deliveries/payments are awaited:

The two generators that was delivered on 29 June 2023, had since been mounted on the trailers and the mobile units are temporarily stationed at the Fire Brigade in Bredasdorp. (see photo below). Once the cable connections had been completed, the units will be deployed to the ODM depots at Caledon and Swellendam to serve as backup generators for the site offices and petrol pumps situated at these depots. From these locations, the mobile generators could then easily be deployed to assist with any dire needs at the nearby local municipalities in the Overberg District. The connections cost and cabling, necessary to connect the mobile emergency generators to operate, was not provided for in the original business plan. However, there is sufficient funding available within the grant allocation to cater for these necessary requirements.  

PROGRAMME CHART AND CASHFLOW PROJECTIONS
The grant payment had been received in full and an amended TPA signed for roll-overs.

ANTICIPATED RISKS AND CHALLENGES
None – the mobile units will be deployed to be mobilized from Caledon and Swellendam depots once the cable connection installations had been completed, aiming for end of October 2023.

MITIGATING ACTIONS
An approval for roll-over of the unspent grant had been received from PT on 18 August 2023 and approved by Council in the Adjustment budget on 21 August 2023.

UPDATED MONTHLY PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
An updated public announcement was published on ODM’s website on 6 September 2023 on the ODM website: https://odm.org.za/news

RG Bosman
Municipal Manager
Overberg District Municipality
Date: 2023/10/06

Public Works and Infrastructure warns of a jobs scam

2 Oct 2023

As the festive season is getting closer, fraudsters have increased their unscrupulous methods of tricking unsuspecting South Africans to part with their hard earned money.

One of these methods, which is currently on the rise, is to fraudulently advertise jobs, falsely claiming they are at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. Unsuspecting job seekers are prompted to send their applications to a website bearing the name of the department but has slight difference from the official site.

Once the application is received by the fraudsters, applicants are requested to deposit money for a purported verification fee. Applicants are requested to make the deposit via cell-phone generated money transferee know as E-Wallets and at supermarkets like Spar, Shoprite, Pick ‘n Pay, etc.

After the money is deposited, fraudsters disappear with the money never to be seen again.  This leaves the potential job seekers broke and their sensitive personal information at the hands of fraudsters who could further use the information to commit more fraud.

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) will NEVER ask for payment for ANY jobs advertised.  DPWI only advertises jobs through the DPSA circular and on the official DPWI website – www.publicworks.gov.za

The website, application links and the email addresses ALWAYS end with gov.za and never with .org as advertised in the latest fraudulent advert.

We urge all job seekers to always verify all advertised vacancies by going to the official websites as highlighted above.  Job seekers are also advised to visit DPWI offices to verify any vacancies advertised. 

The current vacancy scam that has been doing the rounds, is for 85 Data Capturing Clerks.  The DPWI has not advertised this and warns the public NOT to click on the link and send their sensitive information.

Enquiries:
Thami Mchunu
Director: Media and Stakeholder Relations 
Cell: 079 519 6997

Issued by: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure