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School Safety Initiative leads to two female dagga dealers’ arrests

School Safety Initiative leads to two female dagga dealers’ arrests

KABOKWENI- A recent schools safety operation conducted at Hlanganani Secondary School in Dwaleni and Phathwa Secondary School in Mbonisweni has resulted in the arrest of two female dagga dealers yesterday. The operation, which included random searches, was a collaborative effort between various stakeholders, including the SAPS, Department of Safety, Security…

#NationalChildProtectionWeek | Social grants programme to benefit orphaned children

#NationalChildProtectionWeek | Social grants programme to benefit orphaned children

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…

Caregivers on the verge of losing shelter

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…