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Government launches Safe Space for Men and a community care centre for vulnerable children in North West. 

Men and boys from Letlhakeng La Ga Sedumedi village in Tlokweng in the North West can now play a more active role in contributing towards national efforts to combat the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). 

Chris Hani’s granddaughter is helping society to talk about issues that affect them.

A young artist has taken his success into his own hands after being turned away by galleries.

Self-taught artist Anathi Nkanyuza (25) founded a mobile art gallery to showcase his work after established galleries turned him away because he was not professionally trained.

NPOwer, a first-of-its kind mental health support programme and 24-hour toll-free helpline for non-profit organisations (NPOs), has been launched by Tshikululu Social Investments and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG).

The organisation, itself an NPO, offers free mental healthcare and support to all NPOs in South Africa.

South Africa has over 230 000 registered non-profit organisations (NPOs) that assist government with poverty alleviation and community upliftment. However, many do not know that they must fulfil certain legal requirements. 

Only 33% of registered NPOs in South Africa are compliant with the law. 

Despite various myths, anyone can get skin cancer. 

With Skin Cancer Awareness Month taking place from 1 December to 31 January, Vuk’uzenzele highlights the dangers of skin cancer and explains how you can protect yourself from the sun.

“Skin cancer can occur in anyone, despite their race, age and gender. However, if diagnosed early, it can be treated,” says Dr Khensani Ngobeni-Mkize, a Mbombela-based specialist dermatologist (skin doctor).

With 2020 being one of the toughest years South Africans have ever faced, many people are taking strain when it comes to their finances. This can affect their mental health.

Khulile Mahlalela (32), a resilient pig farmer from Nkangala in Mpumalanga, is picking up the pieces after her business was hit hard by the Coronavirus Disease  (COVID-19). 

Thanks to her entrepreneurship and the additional support government gave to vulnerable people to cushion them from the impacts of the Coronavirus lockdown, Andile Simelane (25) is now the owner of a registered business, Andiey Projects Pty (LTD).