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Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has urged the elderly to sign up for their Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) vaccine.

South Africans do not need airtime, data or money to use the zero-rated services to register on the Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS).

There are five ways to register on the EVDS:

Phase 2 of the country’s Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) vaccination programme is underway, with citizens over the age of 60 receiving their vaccines from 17 May.

Eighty-seven vaccination sites across the country opened their doors to the elderly at the start of Phase 2.

Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said the number of vaccination sites will increase as Phase 2 progresses.

A successful entrepreneur will soon be the first woman in South Africa to own a mutual bank.

Likotsi, from Botshabelo in the Free State, is the founder of the Young Women in Business Network (YWBN).

Head: Justice College (Chief Director)

Over the past five years, government has invested approximately R32 billion in about 800 black industrialist businesses and black entrepreneurs. 

These investments have taken place through funding initiatives within the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic).

If are looking to buy a home or property for the first time, you can apply for financial assistance from the Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP).

The government programme encourages home ownership for those who earn between R3 501 - R22 000 per month.

The FLISP offers financial assistance which can be used as a deposit or to reduce the bond balance. The once-off assistance ranges from R27 960 to R121 626, depending on the level of household income.

Africa Month, in May, provides an opportunity to celebrate all cultures across the African continent.

May marks Africa Month, and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) says it is an opportunity for people across the continent to break down barriers.

While government continuously calls on South Africans to stop the cycle of neglect, abuse, violence and exploitation of children, an even greater focus is placed on protecting these vulnerable members of society during National Child Protection Week.

This year, National Child Protection Week will be commemorated from 30 May to 6 June. The Department of Social Development, in partnership with key government departments, civil society organisations and non-profit organisations that render child protection services, will run a campaign to generate awareness of children’s rights.

SASSA and GovChat have launched a pilot system to improve service delivery to disability grant applicants.

This is thanks to a new online system that will enable applicants to book their medical assessment from the comfort of their own home.