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A KwaZulu-Natal woman is a business success, thanks to her own determination and a helping hand from Ithala Development Finance Corporation.

challenging childhood and little formal education did not stop Nokuthula Dladla from following her dream and becoming a successful businesswoman.

Social Development Month

Foster care grants provide a lifeline to people who have stepped in to raise children who are either orphaned or whose parents are unable to care for them.

Social Development Month

Family disputes are often hardest on children but fortunately, there is a team of dedicated to ensure their bests interests.

For most people, socks are just an item of clothing worn on the feet and there is really nothing fancy about that.

But not for Sibusiso Ngwenya, whose super stylish socks have taken urban South Africa by storm.

Kitchen Queens have kneaded, shaped and baked a livelihood for themselves, with a little help from government and their supportive community.

Over two decades ago, a group of women from Qwaqwa in the Free State put on their aprons, got out the flour and mixed up a better future for themselves.

The Leratong Bakery co-operative was started by nine women. Sadly, five of the original members have passed away but the remaining four have not only been able to put bread on the table but have created a strong sisterly bond.

South Africa started the long weekend leading to Heritage Day celebrations on a sad note following the passing of Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa.

Fighting her way into a male-dominated industry was not easy but a KwaZulu-Natal woman refused to throw in the towel.

Hard work and determination helped boxing promoter Zandile Malinga succeed in a man’s world.

With innovation, dedication and passion, almost anyone can grow their own food.

This is the belief of food garden expert Amon Maluleke. “If the majority of South Africans started growing their own vegetables, immense strides would be made in a very short time to address food security and poverty alleviation,” he said.

New farming infrastructure to grow the farming sector of the Eastern Cape and entice young people into agriculture.

Three commercial citrus farmers in Ngqushwa in the Eastern Cape no longer have to worry about their harvest being ruined thanks to the R55-million pack house they were given by the provincial government.

The new pack house has updated storage features which will help improve the quality and lifespan of the citrus fruits waiting to be exported.