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Public health gets a boost
The country’s public hospitals are receiving much-needed relief, thanks to the South African Cuban medical doctor programme.
Youth-owned business saving lives in KZN
When S’thembiso Ngubo and Nelly Ngcobo were working together at an emergency medical service company in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) they were inspired to open their own company.
Sheriffs at your service
When the word sheriff is mentioned, many South Africans become concerned and fearful that their belongings will be taken or seized. Some think sheriffs are the bearers of bad news and should be avoided at all costs, but this is not the case. A sheriff is a fair and independent official of the Court appointed by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD).
World-class centre for train commuters
Train commuters will soon experience a transport system that is safe, reliable and efficient as the state-of-art Gauteng Rail Nerve Centre (GNC) was unveiled recently.
Young farmer making waves
Unlike most of her peers, Thato Moagi is not fazed by fashion or the glitz and glamour of city life. At her age, she should be dressed in stilettos, power suits and working in an air conditioned office somewhere. Instead, this 24-year-old prefers chasing cattle, dipping goats, working the soil and driving a tractor.
Sack potato farming saves water
A young KwaZulu-Natal woman sees more than chips and mash when she looks at potatoes. She sees the potential for sustainable farming and food security.
Cotton farmer making it big
Maria Swele, a Limpopo-based farmer, is an example of what can be achieved if you have passion and a desire to bring change in your community. Swele was a sunflower farmer until she realised there was greater potential in farming cotton.
Land claims become a reality for KZN community
A sense of elation filled the air at the Sthembile Town Hall in Glencoe, KwaZulu-Natal, as it was packed to capacity with eager recipients of the land claim.
People with disabilities have rights too
November is National Disability Rights Awareness Month.
This year’s theme is “Celebrating 60 years of the Freedom Charter:
South Africa – a free and just society inclusive of all persons with disabilities as equal citizens".
Minister of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini added that prior to 1994, persons with disabilities had no rights.