Pretoria - Action must be taken to mitigate the effects of climate change on children, says Women, Children and People with Disabilities Minister Lulu Xingwana. "If we don't act now it will be too late to save the lives of our children," she said on Saturday. The Minister was speaking at celebrations to mark National Children's Day at the Union Buildings. The day is … [Read more...] about Take action to mitigate climate change says Xingwana
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Government to launch child abuse council
Pretoria - Government is to launch a National Council that will focus on child abuse, said Women, Children and People with Disabilities Minister, Lulu Xingwana. Speaking at the National Children's Day celebrations on Saturday, Xingwana said one of the greatest challenges facing the country was the protection of its children. "We have too many children being attacked, raped … [Read more...] about Government to launch child abuse council
Young girls get science, tech skills
Johannesburg - A dynamic programme was re-launched today to help turn the tide against the growing shortage of young girls pursuing careers in the science and technology fields. Through the project, girls aged between 15 and 18 from disadvantaged communities will be placed in corporate mentorship and job shadowing programmes to give them first hand real world experience. The … [Read more...] about Young girls get science, tech skills
Hope for South Africa’s street kids
Pretoria - Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana and Social Development Deputy Minister, Maria Ntuli, will on Monday launch the National Strategy for Children Living and Working on the Streets in Bloemfontein. Xingwana said the strategy was developed to give guidance on the services and programmes to be rendered to children living and … [Read more...] about Hope for South Africa’s street kids
365 National Plan of Action to end Violence against Women and Children
Pretoria - An advisory council is being established to strengthen and coordinate the implementation of the 365 National Plan of Action to end Violence against Women and Children, says Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities Lulu Xingwana. Xingwana said the Advisory Council on Violence against Women and Children, comprising key government departments, civil … [Read more...] about 365 National Plan of Action to end Violence against Women and Children
