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Transport Month

A black-owned bus company is making inroads in the transport sector while also creating sustainable jobs.

A group of bus operators in Butterworth, Eastern Cape are proof that a lot can be achieved when people work together. Pulling resources together resulted in the formation of a multi-million rand company for small bus owners in the Eastern Cape.

Africa’s Best 350 (AB350) came to life when about 243 bus operators joined hands to start a bigger bus company.

A three-year programme is set to improve the quality of learning and teaching in rural areas. 

The Department of Basic Education has launched a programme that will benefit the majority of learners in rural communities who are educationally disadvantaged.

Snikiwe Xaba’s acne problem gave birth to the start of a flourishing skin care range known as Natural Me.

For a long time the 16-year old’s confidence levels hit rock bottom due to her skin condition.  

“Growing up I had horrible skin and that just killed my self-confidence. I couldn’t even take pictures with my friends let alone walk around in the streets without feeling like I have an egg on my face.

“I couldn’t afford expensive skin products so I took the matters into my own hands and did extensive research about natural skin products.”

Sexual offences are among the most widespread crimes in the world causing trauma to victims. In South Africa, victims of these crimes need to be aware that their rights are protected by the Sexual Offences and Related Matters Act, and that they have safe places to turn to for help.

Also known as the Sexual Offences Act, this law criminalises sexual abuse or exploitation, rape, sexual assault, bestiality, incest, indecent exposure, sexual exploitation of children, and compelling persons to witness sexual offences.

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International Relations / General

A strong partnership between the two countries resulted in local farmers being able to export their harvest.

Russia continues to be an important market for South African fresh produce, says the Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum (FPEF).

International Relations / General

Economic cooperation was at the core of the Department of Trade and Industry’s (dti) investment mission to Japan.

A theatre production by Arthur Molepo titled ‘Mama, I Want The Black That You Are” goes to the root of teaching society about the human rights of people living with albinism.

Albinism is a genetic disorder in which there is partial or total lack of the pigment melanin in the eyes, skin and hair.

As the world evolves into a digital era, learners with special needs should not be left behind when their peers experience new technology as part of learning in schools.

This is why the Department of Social Development and the MTN SA Foundation donated computers that have special software to the Efata School for the Blind and Deaf in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape.

Efata has 411 learners; 124 are blind and 287 are deaf.