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Like humans and all other living beings, animals also have a need when it comes to their healthcare needs.

This is why the North West Department of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development is increasing efforts to strengthen veterinary services in the province.

Thanks to government intervention, a woman whose life was made unbearable on the farm where she was born has found peace and security.

Julia Morulia Masilela (46) and her family are finally living in peace after many years of clashing with farm owners who attempted to evict them from a farm in Dorsfontein in Gauteng.

The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation SOC Ltd (Necsa) houses the country’s only nuclear research reactor which is the largest producer of a range of medical isotopes that are used for diagnosing and treating cancer.

Before the nuclear research reactor starts its 30-day cycle, Linina Bedhesi is entrusted with the job of performing calculations to ensure that the system operates safely.

The 27-year-old is a reactor analyst at Necsa and her job entails using calculation codes to do safety analysis for the reactor's core.

A R96-million project has resulted in more than 6 000 households receiving tap water and also created 200 jobs.

Universities can play their part by partnering with the department to make history compulsive.

Cutting-edge technology adds a new dimension to monitoring service delivery.

Children are parents of the future and if they are not well taken care of or protected the future of the nation will be problematic.

This is according to Johannesburg Child Welfare Director Carol Bews.

A number of Unemployed rural youth are being groomed to become environmental ambassadors for their communities.

Two Service Warriors per ward can create 44 job opportunities and also improve service delivery.

Service delivery problems in the Stellenbosch Local Municipality are being addressed through on-the-ground action by 11 previously unemployed Service Warriors.

Certainly on top of the minds of many South Africans is the progress made regarding the National Minimum Wage Bill, an important development in our historical and necessary struggle for a living wage.

I am particularly excited about progress on this Bill because it signifies the strides that we have made and are making in our quest to tackle poverty, unemployment and inequality.