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An Eastern Cape farmer Philiswa Fadana (54), who is living with a disability, hopes her will to succeed will inspire young women.

Fadana was awarded the Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award (FEA) by the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) at a gala event in Limpopo recently. 

GENDER-BASED violence is a disturbing trend that needs to be rooted out of society. Government is working with different organisations to fight the scourge. 

As the country observes 16 Days of Activism of no Violence against Women and Children, from 25 November to 10 December, the Department of Women will hold talks with men and women who experience abuse daily, either as victims themselves or as family members of victims.

A councillor in KwaZulu-Natal is contributing to the healthcare of people in his community.

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.