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Budget

Government has forged partnerships with the private sector to avoid a recession and to create jobs, despite the tough economic times.

Local government

For a long time Queen Mnguni (54) shared a backroom with her two children in her parent’s yard. Sharing the living space was challenging enough for the family of three, but when she lost her eyesight, over ten years ago, it made things even more difficult.

Budget

Government has committed to funding education, health and farming programmes to boost skills, ensure a healthy society and create jobs.

Budget

National Treasury is boosting efforts to ensure that children are shielded, as much as possible, from poverty.

Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini has welcomed interventions from the National Treasury aimed at providing a social security net for the poor.

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says financing higher education remains a top priority for government.

The Minister announced the 2016 medium-term budget at the National Assembly recently.

Legal Aid South Africa was established with a clear constitutional mandate to ensure access to justice for those who cannot afford legal representation or advice. We pride ourselves on being the voice for justice for so many in South Africa. All nine provinces are serviced by our 64 Justice Centres and 64 Satellite Offices.

16 Days of Activism Month

National dialogues will take place across the country to raise awareness about violence against women and children.

As the country commemorates the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign, Minister in The Presidency responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu, will launch a programme of national dialogues on 25 November.

Local government

The Community Work Programme is providing life-changing experiences to unemployed and unskilled community members who would previously have been excluded from the workplace.