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The Social Protection, Community and Human Development cluster says government is working around the clock to formalise the many informal settlements across South Africa to help protect residents from floods and fires. In addition, the cluster has stressed the importance of accessing land in urban settlements, which it believes is one of the most critical factors for human … [Read more...] about Government works for formalise informal settlements

The Social Protection, Community and Human Development cluster says it is dealing with social ills in schools, such as bullying, gender-based violence (GBV), child pregnancy, alcohol, and drug peddling. Speaking on behalf of the cluster, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga reiterated President Cyril Ramaphosa's call on the sec... See more … [Read more...] about Load shedding reduced to Stage 4 on Sunday

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the department is piloting and evaluating innovative ways to support teachers in the teaching of reading.The pilot is currently taking place in 400 schools in the North West and Mpumalanga. “The President has already signalled government’s plan to expand the provision of an early grade reading programme, which includes a minimum … [Read more...] about SA prioritises childhood literacy

The Social Protection, Community and Human Development cluster announced on Sunday that the Gauteng Health Department is monitoring immediate contacts, including the workplace of a 24-year-old from Wattville, Benoni, who succumbed to the cholera.“At this stage, there is no indication of contamination of public water resources with the [cholera] bacteria,” said Minister Angie … [Read more...] about Tracing of close contacts of Benoni cholera victim underway