Supplied Content The Department of Social Development gazetted the proclamation of the Social Assistance Amendment Act, effectively improving the social assistance programme to benefit orphans and vulnerable children. This comes as the country commemorates Child Protection week, which was launched in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, on May 29. Social assistance is…
Supplied Content Government has noted with concern various incidents of child abuse, which have been reported in the media. These include kidnapping, bullying of children at schools and on the internet, as well as food poisoning of children, amongst others. These acts against children are unacceptable. The government calls on…
BETHAL – Hlanganani Orphanage is at the brink of losing its haven for not keeping up with monthly rentals. This is according to the committee chairperson of the orphanage, Andrew Mthethwa. He said their landlord has given them a 3-month lifeline to source funds to pay the monthly rent of…