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New-born dumped in bin. Baby abandoned in public restroom. Day-old baby rescued from pit. Too often, stories like these make the headlines.

They leave the country reeling and the mother at risk of being jailed. No matter how desperate the situation, safe and legal alternatives exist for women for are unable to keep their infant.

The Department of Social Development works with a number of vetted temporary safe care facilities for the immediate placement of abandoned or unwanted babies.

A public and private sector partnership is developing the baking skills of Tembisa pupils.

Pupils from Masisebenze High School in Tembisa Gauteng are being taught how to make confectionery treats, thanks to a partnership with Chipkins Puratos Bakery School SA.

Twenty-five pupils are participating in the four-step training programme that will teach them how to bake cakes, bread, biscuits and scones, among other things.

Becoming a Proudly South African member company will increase your market access.

Buying locally manufactured products helps to sustain and create jobs for South African citizens.

This is according to the chief executive officer of Proudly South African, Eustace Mashimbye.

Proudly SA is the country’s official buy local advocacy campaign and has a mandate to drive the buy local message.

Its largest funder is the Department of Trade and Industry and this partially makes it an agency of the department. It has been around since 2001. 

By accurately analysing evidence, a young forensic specialist has been able to help the police make solid cases against criminals.

Captain Veshalin Moodley is only 27 years old but is already a crime-fighting superhero within the South African Police Service (SAPS).

After suffering four miscarriages and losing a prematurely-born baby at seven months, Durban mother Thembisile Mabaso had just about lost all hope of having a second child.

With help and support from staff at several KwaZulu-Natal hospitals, this 43 year-old resident of Woodlands is the proud mother of a cheerful two year-old baby boy, who was born at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH).

With the National Health Insurance (NHI) in its final stages and soon heading to Parliament for submission, the Presidency has established a war room to address issues in the public health system.

The President made this announcement in his second State of the Nation Address, which is also the last of the fifth administration.

Performers and storytellers bring internationally acclaimed stage play to the State Theatre.

This March theatre lovers will feast their eyes on the internationally acclaimed play Woza Albert!

The stage play which features renowned actors Mbogeni Ngema and Percy Mtwa has  travelled all over the world for about four decades.

The Free State's Pesa Pheko has performed on many local and international stages. He is now determined to give back to his community.

Cultural activist and puppeteer Pesa Pheko is getting the children in his home town of Botshabelo to dance to their own tune.

Amina Chem is an example of how good marketing and support from government can give birth to brilliant business success.

Growing and nurturing a business is what cleaning company founder Siviwe Mnyaka is all about.

Founded in 1882, Mount Fletcher had never had a pharmacy in town until a young entrepreneur opened his doors.