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While the festive season can be a happy time for parents and children alike, it can also be stressful to find ways to keep children safe when schools have closed, and parents have to go to work. 

Childline South Africa and the Department of Social Development recommend that children under the age of 18 should not be left unsupervised.

Busisiwe Jelecia Mhlanga is passionate about caring for children and the youth who are less fortunate. 

She is a child and youth care worker with the Department of Social Development’s (DSD) Risiha Programme. Mhlanga's job is to intervene and assist child-headed households.

Hair salon owner Botlhale Tshetlo believes that natural black hair is ‘uniquely you’. 

Tshetlo owns Hairtural Studio, a natural hair salon based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, that does not use combs, hair dye or heat on its clients’ hair.

After a healthy and active two trimesters, the last thing Keneiloe Myoli (30) expected was to give birth prematurely. 

As the challenge of unemployment among graduates with a post-National Senior Certificate qualification is growing at an alarming rate, the Public Service is enabling them to gain knowledge and experience through the Public Service Graduate Internship Programme. 

Starting a business can be overwhelming, but thanks to a government programme, young people can learn from successful entrepreneurs. 

South African National Parks (SANParks) is inviting South Africans to visit its parks for free for one week.

SANParks Week takes place from 22-28 November. It is hosted in conjunction with sponsors Total Energies and First National Bank, who are covering the costs of entry fees.

 During this period, day visitors can enter most of South Africa’s national parks for free until 28 November with a few exceptions.

When Nkululeko Lehapa (27) could not afford to pay university fees, he applied for a job to fund his studies.He was required to wear formal clothing to work, which he could not afford. His solution was to make his own clothes.

Lehapa's passion for fashion ultimately turned into a business and he started designing suits for his colleagues and graduates.

If you have been sexually assaulted, these are the steps that you can follow to recieve help.

Seek medical help as soon as possible – At a healthcare facility, any injuries will be treated and evidence will be collected, which will help if your case goes to court. Medication will be provided to prevent HIV, other sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy.

The easiest way to get medical help is to go to the closest hospital's emergency department, clinic, or police station. The SAPS are expected to provide transport to an appropriate healthcare facility.