"While the focus of WoF will always be fire, its underlying motivation was poverty relief and skills development designed to build self esteem and help beneficiaries to fulfill their true potential."
South Africa's northern veld and forest fire season started in earnest this week with major blazes reported in the Free State near Clarens and in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands.... [Read More...]
Unwanted veld and forest fires regularly devastate the country's landscapes affecting natural eco-system function, endangering life and ruining property. In townships and informal settlements fires are almost a daily occurrence leading to loss of life, severe injuries and loss of possessions. The country has two 'fire seasons': the dry summer months in the Western Cape, and the dry winter months throughout the rest of the country.
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Measuring
our Expanded Public Works Programme performance: 2005 - 2009
Average
person days employment: 22 days per month per person.
Of total funds, 54c of each R1 went as wages directly into the pockets of beneficiaries.
Additional benefits included full uniform for daily use and an average of 44 training days per annum per beneficiary.
A total of 1,974,914 person days employment created over the period.
29% of WOF firefighters are women. In 2003 there were very few females in this predominantly male profession.
93% of beneficiaries are under the age of 35, with 18-25 year olds making up 44% of the firefighting corp.
PAID PERSON DAYS / EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS: 2005-2009
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