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The Woza Matrics programme aims to help all Grade 12 learners pass their final examinations.

This year’s matriculants have to faced considerable challenges because of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). 

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has ensured that the safe re-opening of schools is one of its top priorities, along with supporting learners with various programmes to help them successfully complete the academic year. 

A year ago, almost to the day, thousands of women, men and children marched to Parliament to protest against a spate of rapes and killings of women and girls.

At the time, the nation was reeling from the murders of Uyinene Mrwetyana, Leighandre Jegels, Jesse Hess and a number of other women who had lost their lives at the hands of brutal men.

The lives of deaf people in South Africa are being made a bit easier through improved communication. 

South African Sign Language (SASL) is set to be standardised, following the launch of the SASL Charter.

The charter addresses inconsistencies in the use of sign language and ensures that sign language interpreters have the right skills.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promise to the nation to root out corruption relating to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) relief fund spending is being put solidly into action, with various investigations underway and the suspension of numerous government officials.

The Akehlulwalutho Community Organisation is educating learners about the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and helping to enforce social distancing at schools, grant pay-out points and community gatherings. 

Athletes and artists who didn’t benefit from the first round of COVID-19 funding can re-apply. 

Artists and athletes have a second chance to benefit from the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture’s (DSAC) coronavirus (COVID-19) relief fund. 

The second wave of funding is only available for those who have not yet benefitted.

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has seen a remarkable rise in community action, with residents of communities across the country coming together to support those in need. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has bridged the financial gap between Karabo Mashego (21) and his plan to further his studies. 

Mashego of Sebokeng in Gauteng’s Vaal area says he would not have managed to afford tuition fees and the other expenses that come with post-matric education had he not received a bursary from NSFAS. 

Our country has moved to alert level 2 in our response to the coronavirus pandemic. This has come as a relief to all South Africans who have had to live under stringent restrictions for the last five months.

 It is a sign of the progress we are making in reducing new infections and demand on our health facilities. It is also a very important development as we strive to restart our economy.But it is too soon to celebrate.