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THE BRAVE AND FREE ALCHEMIST: MEET LUMKA OLIPHANT, ACTING DDG CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES
By Cuma Pantshwa Lumka Oliphant credits her childhood, filled with love and positive affirmations, as the foundation of her success. Growing up ...A THIRD CHILD I NEVER KNEW EXISTED
By Lumka Oliphant Lumka Oliphant, a senior manager at the Department of Social Development, discovered through a government system demonstration that there ...TO VOTE OR NOT TO VOTE: THE YOUTH SPEAKS OUT
By Nomfundo Xulu-Lentsoane As South Africa’s elections on 29 May 2024 draw near, youth voices are becoming increasingly prominent, showcasing a mix ...CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF DEMOCRACY: REFLECTING ON CHILD PROTECTION IN SOUTH AFRICA
By Precious Mupenzi South Africa marks three decades of democracy with commendable advancements in child protection services, underpinned by robust policies prioritising ...CELEBRATING AFRICA: REFLECTIONS ON UNITY, PROGRESS, AND INCLUSION
By Morapedi Sibeko Africa Month, observed in May, commemorates the founding of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963, highlighting the continent’s ...GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE CONTINUES UNABATED: A CALL TO ACTION DURING FREEDOM MONTH
By Precious Mupenzi Despite legislative efforts, gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide persist, undermining women’s rights to safety and life. Recent cases, including ...BORDER CROSSINGS: CHILDREN IN TRANSIT AND THE ROLE OF SOCIAL WORKERS
By Lumka Oliphant Transporting unaccompanied minors across borders comes at a minimal cost, highlighting concerning practices of child migration facilitated by individuals ...REMARKS OF MINISTER LINDIWE ZULU, MP ON THE OCCASION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RECOGNITION OF PRIOR ...
Molweni. Goeie more. Good morning. 1. I would like to begin by offering my heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of ...LUMKA OLIPHANT: I AM DEMOCRACY’S CHILD – I AM TINTSWALO
By Lumka Oliphant The name “Tintswalo” sparks debate in South Africa, highlighting opposing perspectives on her significance as a symbol of democracy. ...Remarks of the Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, MP on the occasion of ...
Speaker of the National Assembly, Honourable Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula; His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa; His Excellency Deputy President Paul Mashatile; Honourable Cabinet Ministers; ...