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‘Lockdown’ is the South African Word of the year. 

'Lockdown' alongside 'COVID-19' and 'Jerusalema' were shortlisted by the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), in association with media research company, Focal Points, as candidates for SA Word of the Year 2020.

Lockdown was declared the winner.

The South African Word of the Year is a word, term or expression preferred to reflect the passing year in language.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Aweza have collaborated to develop a unique mobile application to bridge communication barriers between healthcare providers and patients. 

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has launched a toll-free number that will allow the public to lodge complaints about police officers. 

The IPID is mandated to conduct independent and impartial investigations of criminal offences allegedly committed by police officers and municipal police.

Young entrepreneurs who live with disabilities and would like to apply for funding from the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) must complete the same application form as every other applicant. 

According to the NYDA, if the applicant lives with a disability, all they need to do is to indicate their disability on the application.

Being aware of his physical limits and understanding his disability has motivated Lucky Shabalala (26) to become an entrepreneur who also creates jobs for locals. 

Shabalala lives with a disability called muscular dystrophy, which is a genetic disease that causes progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.

South Africans need to use their diverse culture to promote the protection of women and children against gender-based violence (GBV). 

This was according to Basic Education Deputy Minister Reginah Mhaule during a webinar aimed at exploring the role of culture in child protection and prevention of GBV.

A non-governmental organisation is working hard to help young children deal with past hurts and trauma in the Western Cape 

The Community Keepers non-governmental organisation (NGO) is addressing child abuse by providing 28 schools in the Western Cape with trauma counselling services.

As the number of human trafficking cases being reported increases, it is important that you take steps to ensure your safety. 

To avoid becoming a victim of trafficking, you should avoid travelling alone at night or on deserted streets. 

The higher education sector is now able to welcome back 100% of university students.

This is according to Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande, who said all international students who were outside the borders of South Africa during the national lockdown period can now return and resume with their studies on campus.