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Innovative thinking and a willingness to change has helped a tourism business battered by the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) stay afloat. 

As the South African tourism sector recovers from months of difficulty, Nokuthula Hazel Bond (41) is grateful that her business survived, thanks to the R50 000 she received from the Department of Tourism’s Relief Fund.

Every year South African National Parks (SANParks) hosts its SANParks Week in September, Tourism Month, offering South African citizens the chance to visit and get to know their national parks for free.

This year, due to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and the lockdown Level 2 regulations which restrict the number of people allowed in public places at one time, SANParks has postponed SANParks Week to November.

With travel in South Africa allowed again, guesthouse owner Meisie Nkosi is ready to reach for the stars! 

Solar power is brightening the lives of informal traders Gcina Dzingwe (20) and Ndileka Gleyi (32).

Turtlepreneur is an initiative of SolarTurtle that enables entrepreneurs to use the power of the sun to make a living. Participating traders are given a solar-powered battery kit that provides electricity wherever they trade. 

A local milling company is building the strength of the nation by helping to transform the grain sector.

If you have suffered gender-based violence (GBV) and are in need of support at court, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has a specialised service to assist you.

The Ke Bona Lesedi Court Preparation Programme is available at most Sexual Offences Courts and other courts that deal with GBV. Ke Bona Lesedi means ‘I see the light’ when translated from Setswana. 

A recently launched book aims to prepare primary school children for the emotional challenges they will face during their sporting career. 

As the country continues to open up the economy and ease national lockdown regulations, the South African State Theatre keeps arts and music lovers entertained from the safety of their homes. 

While many South Africans are struggling financially, as a result of the economy and the effects of the coronavirus, debt counselling can help them to pay their debt and make sure that they do not lose their assets, such as their house, car or furniture.