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From the Union Buildings 

It is no exaggeration to say that the world is facing a climate crisis of unprecedented proportions.

Climate change presents serious health, environmental and economic risks for our country. These risks will have increasingly damaging effects on human health, water availability, food production, infrastructure and migration.

Government has extended its Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) vaccination programme to include children aged 12 to 17 years old.  The Department of Health recently announced plans to vaccinate this age group. 

Over half a million South Africans have already benefitted from Phase 1 of the Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES). This is evidence that government is committed to creating jobs and ensuring economic growth. Government is now intensifying these efforts with the launch of phase 2. 

Two innovative  entrepreneurs are helping to save the environment by recycling plastic waste into bricks.

Youth are making a living as artisans after being trained through a National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and Services Sector Education and Training Authority skills development programme.

A small-scale  farmer is working the land to help break the cycle of poverty in her community. 

Former businesswoman Nowinile Majola (53) has become a successful small-scale farmer in Mhlanga village in the Eastern Cape.

Farmers, farmworkers and communities affected by devastating natural disasters, such as wildfires, can now apply for assistance from the Agri SA's new Disaster Relief Foundation.

COVID-19 VACCINATION during pregnancy and breastfeeding is considered safe for both mother and baby.

Although the risk is small, pregnant and postnatal women are at increased risk of severe Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), compared to non-pregnant women.

According to the Vaccine Ministerial Advisory Committee (VMAC), pregnant women who contract COVID-19 also have an increased risk of preterm birth and other complications.

Four young people from across South Africa share their stories with Vuk'uzenzele on why they choose to be vaccinated against the Coronavirus Disesase (COVID-19).

Bokamoso Molale (23) from Welkom in the Free State received the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) jab on 30 April 2021 – earlier than other people his age because he is a medical student.

Young people ready to vote in local government elections.

Gabisile Cengimbo (18) will cast her vote for the first time on 1 November in the Municipal Elections. She says she is using the opportunity to voice her need for change.