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The South African National Association for Specialised Education (SANASE) is an association of school governing bodies for special education. The association, which had its annual general meeting in August, plays an important role in education for children living with disabilities.

Mathematics

During a live television broadcast, Minister Motshekga said she was pleased to announce the national pass rate of 70,2 per cent for 2011, an increase of 2,4 per cent on the 67,8 per cent achieved in 2010.

Focus on the provinces

Caring for the environment is something most people are aware of, but they either do nothing about it or only do it as voluntary work. A group of Eastern Cape women have found a way to contribute to a better environment, while also earning money to feed their families.

Who is at risk?

Anyone can get breast cancer, but you are more at risk if your diet is high in fat, if you don't exercise regularly, are overweight, drink more than two glasses of alcohol per day and if you have a family history of breast cancer.

Focus on the provinces

The National Department of Human Settlements in partnership with Ditsobotla Local Municipality in the North West province and the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) has launched a project to empower women, called Women’s Build 2010.

According to a report released during a provincial TB and HIV seminar held in December last year, more than 81 per cent of people who were screened, tested and diagnosed with TB in the province's public health facilities, have been cured. This is an increase from 64 per cent in 2004, to 81 per cent in 2011.

Role model

My life has always been an uphill struggle, says 28-year old, Sheri Brynard from Bloemfontein. But this did not stop her from achieving her goal to become a teacher and work with children. Sheri was born with Down syndrome and from a young age she was a slower learner than most children her age.

Tourism and Heritage Month

WINNING LETTER - Take responsibility for your education

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