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Empowering Persons with Disabilities: A Milestone at Cape Town Society for the Blind
The Cape Town Society for the Blind received a boost yesterday as the Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, and the ...Minister Zulu Kicks-off Back-to-School Outreach Programme in Cape Town, Western Cape
The Minister of Social Development, Ms. Lindiwe Zulu, is set to conduct a back-to-school outreach programme in the Western Cape Province on ...Simlindele Khumalo: Matric Prodigy with a Vision for Rural Healthcare and Social Change
BY PRECIOUS MUPENZI KwaCeza is a deep rural area in the northern part of KwaZulu Natal. More recently, the area was severely ...From Poverty to Distinction: Irvis Chisale’s Inspiring Journey to Success
BY PRECIOUS MUPENZI Irvis Chisale, a resilient 17-year-old from the small village of Fernie near Ermelo in Mpumalanga, has defied the odds ...Not All 74 000 Deceased Recipients Were Ghost Accounts
In the wake of recent concerns raised about payments made to over 74,000 deceased recipients, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) ...Waterval Boven Embraces Being The Change They Want to See In School Clean-Up
BY PRECIOUS MUPENZI Waterval Boven community members in Mpumalanga province, alongside Correctional Services parolees, came together to clean Imemeza Secondary School, fostering ...You Gave Me A Gift I Will Never Forget
BY NOMFUNDO XULU-LENTSOANE 83-year-old Martha Mbonambi, was relaying her challenges to the DSD News team during the department’s humanitarian outreach in Mtubatuba, ...New Beginnings: Gogo Deli Mthembu Finds Comfort In Fully Furnished Homes
SUPPLIED BY STAFF REPORTER IMAGE SUPPLIED BY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS Meet Gogo Deli Mthembu, an 89-year-old senior citizen residing in the ...CDA’s 3rd National Summit on Substance Abuse, Use and Illicit Trafficking 2023
BY LINDI XAJI The opening ceremony for the 3rd National Summit on Substance Abuse, Use and Illicit Trafficking 2023 conference kicked off ...PRESIDENT WISHES THE NATION A HAPPY, SAFE AND REFLECTIVE EASTER PERIOD
President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes South Africans a happy and safe Easter, calling on citizens to conduct themselves with tolerance, patience and respect; ...EASTER WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says temperatures will remain cool to warm throughout the long Easter weekend. This weekend is traditionally ...GOVERNMENT WELCOMES RESEARCH FINDINGS ON READING ABILITIES
Government has welcomed the recent findings by Intelpoint’s Research, which rank South Africa as the second most literate country on the African ...SA CONDEMNS BOMBING OF HOSPITALS IN GAZA, MASSACRES OF HUMANITARIAN WORKERS AND JOURNALISTS
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) of South Africa has condemned the ongoing bombing of civilian targets in Gaza. The ...LAW ENFORCEMENT TO MONITOR MAJOR ROUTES THIS EASTER WEEKEND
The Department of Health and Unitaid have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce their commitment to tackling HIV, tuberculosis (TB), ...AGREEMENT TO STRENGTHEN FIGHT AGAINST HIV, TB AND CERVICAL CANCER
The Department of Health and Unitaid have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce their commitment to tackling HIV, tuberculosis (TB), ...DEPUTY MINISTER NEL TO LAUNCH THE PHUTHADITJHABA THUTHUZELA CARE CENTRE
The 66th Thuthuzela Care Centre is to be launched in Phuthaditjhaba on Tuesday. The strength of TCCs lie in the multi-disciplinary integrated ...FAIR AND INCLUSIVE TRADE IS IMPORTANT FOR GROWTH AND JOBS IN SA
Dear Fellow South African, Trade between nations is a vital part of economic progress. That is why, as part of our G20 ...KE MOJA 5-DAY PEER EDUCATION HOLIDAY PROGRAMME EMPOWERS YOUTH AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Sara Kilani A new team of Grade 8 and 9 learners take pledge as peer educators on substance abuse prevention Social ...DE NOVO FARMER TURNS CSRD R350 INTO A LIFELINE FOR HIS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
By Precious Mupenzi Instead of spending his cSRD income on short-term needs, Nick Jafta bought seeds and compost, launching a backyard garden ...
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LOOKING BACK AT THE PREVIOUS AFRICA CHILDREN’S SUMMIT AS SOUTH AFRICA HOSTS THE 2025 EDITION
By Precious Mupenzi The spectre of Cwecwe looms large over the second ... -
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