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RESTORING DIGNITY | SOUTH AFRICA MARKS WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
By Cuma Pantshwa. Elder abuse in South Africa remains deeply underreported and requires intensified community and governmental response. Rising Vulnerability ...FORT BEAUFORT ELDERS BREAK THE SILENCE ON ABUSE BY YOUTH
By Evans Molimi. Elder abuse is rising in Fort Beaufort, often perpetrated by young relatives. Substance abuse, hatred, and unemployment ...GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IS EVERYONE’S ISSUE
By Cuma Pantshwa There is significant public demand to transition from strategic planning to the provision of concrete, trauma-informed services ...COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS YIELD INGQUZA FRESH PRODUCE SECONDARY COOPERATIVE IN LUSIKISIKI
By Lesego Ranchu Strategic Collaboration for Community Development: The Ingquza Fresh Produce Secondary Cooperative was established with NDA’s support to ...A NATION CONVENES: SOUTH AFRICA UNITES IN URGENT RESPONSE TO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND FEMICIDE
By DSD News The government launched the 90-Day Accelerated Programme on GBVF in response to mounting pressure from civil society ...FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT RESPONDS WITH COMPASSION AFTER THABONG SHACK FIRE
By Thembile Nqabeni MEC Mathabo Leeto led a coordinated effort to support the Zweni family after a shack fire left ...SHINING A LIGHT ON THE BOY CHILD: CONFRONTING ABUSE AND INSPIRING HOPE
By Tholakele Makena Talana’s personal story highlights the emotional and social struggles boys face, including bullying and body-shaming. Encouraging children ...MASCULINITY REIMAGINED: PROTECTING THE FUTURE BY SUPPORTING THE BOY CHILD
By Cuma Pantshwa. Transforming masculinity at the Grassroots – The What About the Boys? initiative aims to change the way ...PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE WELCOMES PROGRESS ON THE CHILDREN’S AMENDMENT BILL
By Precious Mupenzi. The revised Children’s Amendment Bill ensures legal recognition for children of permanent life partners and promotes equal ...A NATION’S ELDERLY UNDER SIEGE: MINISTER TOLASHE CHAMPIONS PROTECTION IN FORT BEAUFORT
By DSD News. Raising Awareness to Combat a Silent Crisis: The event seeks to spark public discussion on elder abuse ...