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Huge steps taken to end GBVF scourge in SA

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (IMC-GBVF) outlined the progress made by the government in implementing the National Strategic Plan (NSP) on GBVF. Led by its Chairperson, Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, the briefing set the stage ahead of the…

LililtaG

November 1, 2022

Disgruntled early childhood development workers feel abandoned

A number of Early Childhood Development (ECD) workers feel abandoned by the Department of Basic Education (DBE), with no prospects of permanent employment. Their discontent follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that as from 1 April this year, ECD functions are…

Montsho

May 3, 2022

DSD vaccine rollout: ECD workers get their chance

The Department of Social Development (DSD) is aiming to vaccinate over 240 000 of its workforce by the end of this week as South Africa enjoys an uptick in its national COVID-19 vaccination rollout during the past few days.

Funds diverted for the COVID-19 relief effort left thousands of learners without sanitary pads

With budgets diverted to food parcels, nearly 180,000 Gauteng learners did not receive dignity packs, which include sanitary towels. Health-e spoke to learners who were left vulnerable by the decision.

Huge steps taken to end GBVF scourge in SA

Disgruntled early childhood development workers feel abandoned

Homeless cancer patient in desperate need of help

DSD vaccine rollout: ECD workers get their chance

Funds diverted for the COVID-19 relief effort left thousands of learners without sanitary pads

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