She appealed to all expectant mothers who are unable to take care of their babies, to seek assistance at their nearest Social Development Offices or Child Designated Non-Profit-Organisations to speak to Social Workers who may assist with information about options suitable to the individual’s circumstances.

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“Each one of us has a responsibility to protect children and a duty to report cases of children in need of care, including abandonment. Report cases of Child abandonment at local Social Development Office and at your Local Police Station.”

“One of the alternative care options that the department renders to children in need of protection, including abandoned children, is adoption which gives them a permanent or a stable family life,” said Ntshalintshali.

“We would also like to make an appeal to the mother to this baby, to come forward so that she could also be assisted by our Social Workers.”

She added that adoption services are rendered by qualified social workers who are registered by the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP) to render adoption services, as well as organisations that are accredited by the department.

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“If members of the public need advice on the choices available to pregnant mothers, they can contact their area social worker or the nearest offices,” appealed Ntshalintshali.

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The African National Congress Acting Provincial Secretary, Lindiwe Ntshalintshali confirmed that it was a head-on collision resulting in the couple succumbing to their injuries in hospital. She said she will not divulge a lot of details in order to allow the families to process the news. 

Ntshalintshali described Malatjie as a pillar, hard worker and a giver who had the best interests of young people at heart.  

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“She tried her best to take care of those in need and we are saddened by her passing. She was recently part of a group that fought against gender based-violence and the kidnapping of children. We have lost one of the most committed leaders and prayer warriors in the province,” said Ntshalintshali. 

This is a developing story. It will be updated as soon as more information is available. 

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The Department of Culture, Sports and Recreation brings you the 5th Annual Mpumalanga Cultural Xperience that kicked off with the Soul Xperience on Sunday. 

MEC, Lindiwe Ntshalintshali mentioned during its launch that the fifth anniversary is a milestone as the province has never had a festival of this kind. 

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“There are signature events such as Macufe and others, so as a province we must pride ourselves to have such an event. As we mark five years, we have grown developed audiences from different parts of the country to grace our province and experience the rich diverse cultures. This will also contribute to the economy of Mpumalanga,” she said. 

This year’s comedy show features both local and award- winning comedians including Ebenezer Dibakwane, Mashabela Gelane, Mduduzi Ntuli, Comfort Masombuka, The Smallest Thing, Xolani Dladla, King Cedro, Stopnonons, Moozy, Inno Mash 

Tickets are on sale for R150 at TicketPro and doors open from 18:00 to 22:00. 

Remember no mask, no laughs!

Here are some of the acts to look out for:

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