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Schools urged to play a role in reporting child abuse

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The Department of Basic Education (DBE) encourages teachers to play a proactive role in identifying and supporting children who raise reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse, as part of fighting gender-based violence (GBV).

Measures announced to fix water pollution in Hammanskraal

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The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and the City of Tshwane have announced measures that will resolve the pollution of water sources in the Rooiwal wastewater treatment works (WWTW) in Hammanskraal.

International Children's Day: caring for society's most vulnerable

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In commemoration of International Children’s Day, the Department of Social Development encourages all social partners, including parents, caregivers, civil society organisations and South Africans from all walks of life, to protect children against harmful practices.

Progress made in preparation for NHI

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that government has made progress in preparation for the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI).

CSIR receives multimillion-rand investment to boost African health innovation

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Africa’s plans to build capacity to respond to future pandemics has received a major boost after the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) received an investment worth $4 458 033 (R80 million) from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to drive skills and health innovation.

Vuk talks to the people

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Vuk’uzenzele Newspaper recently had the opportunity to engage young people through its Vuk Talks initiative which was set under the theme of encouraging the youth to join the artisanship sector.

Govt commits to resolve Rustenburg water, sanitation woes

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Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Judith Tshabalala, has assured residents in the Rustenburg Local Municipality, who are affected by sewer blockages and overflowing manholes, that their challenges will be resolved.