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President Cyril Ramaphosa and Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize recently led the nation by example when they launched South Africa’s mass Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) vaccination programme. They joined the first healthcare workers in the country to be vaccinated.

Vodacom has zero rated its Bright Sky SA app, meaning users will not incur any costs when downloading or using it. 

Launched through the Vodacom Foundation, the Bright Sky app provides gender-based violence (GBV) support services to potential and existing victims and  those concerned about someone they know.

Pupils doing grades 11 and 12 now have the chance to do better in mathematics, thanks to a simplified study guide.

Programme offers  aspirant artists an opportunity to showcase their work and make some money. 

Shelton Forbez, one of the foremost South African R&B and soul musicians, is ploughing back into the music industry by helping upcoming musicians. 

The initiative aims to broaden inclusion of all South Africans in the sector.

Government has committed R1.2 billion towards the renewal of the South African tourism sector over the next three years. 

This was announced by Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane at the launch of Tourism Equity Fund (TEF) recently.

As part of South Africa’s Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan, the TEF aims to drive transformation through advancing equitable opportunities to ensure inclusive economic growth in the tourism sector.

February has been dubbed Health Awareness Month by the South African Department of Health. 

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), great health is defined as “A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."

Youngsters collect food donations and motivate vulnerable learners to stay in school.

Four rural youth from Thulamela Local Municipality in Vhembe, Limpopo, have formed a non-profit foundation to help learners in the region stay at school.  

Last year, Ntsieni Sirwali, Rotondwa Matshidze, Tshifhiwa Munyai and Otanganedzwa Phosa established Rotangana Foundation, which means 'come together' in vhiVenda.

Maize meal is being produced locally in the Nongoma district in an attempt to grow the area’s economy and put food on tables.

Amilling plant is helping to end poverty and create business opportunities for residents of a KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) village.

Maphophoma Milling processes white maize bought from farmers in Vryheid, KZN and Mpumalanga. The business was formed in 2018 by merging the Maphophoma Ward 11 and Maphophoma Farming cooperatives. 

South Africa’s term as Chair of the African Union has come to an end. As we reflect on our year in this position, I am reminded of the old saying that ‘in crisis lies opportunity’.

Ours was a baptism of fire, having assumed the Chairship in the same month the first case of coronavirus was reported on the continent.