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Boost for agro-processing businesses
The Department of Trade and Industry is calling on agro-processing businesses to apply for funding from its multimillion-rand investment scheme.
ECDC fund helps co-op farmers go commercial
Funding from the Eastern Cape Development Corporation is helping rural farmers process their raw produce, adding value to their crops and boosting their incomes.
The Matyeni Agricultural Co-operative in Mount Frere is starting to farm commercially with the help of the Imvaba Co-operative Fund, an initiative of the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC).
Imvaba finance of R500 000 has allowed the co-op to build a small processing plant to mill its maize crop into livestock feed and retail maize meal.
Pregnancy checkups for healthier babies
To ensure healthier moms and babies, the Department of Health recently increased the number of free antenatal visits pregnant women can make to government hospitals and clinics from four to eight.
A pregnant woman who is examined by health care providers more often is likely to have an easier pregnancy, and give birth to a healthier, stronger baby.Honour Mandela by fighting poverty and violence
The triple challenges of unemployment, poverty and inequality are at the root of many social issues. They can lead to anger and violence. This year, Mandela Month is dedicated to fighting these challenges, which will help free South Africa from the cycle of violence.
In July we celebrate the birth and legacy of Nelson Mandela. Government has called on all South Africans to honour his memory by working together to make women and
Desalination plant relieves KZN drought
A new R300 million mobile desalination plant in Richards Bay is turning salty seawater into fresh drinking water for more than 150 000 KZN households.
Working on Fire heroes honoured
As firefighters continued to put out runaway fires following an inferno that engulfed forests and towns along the Western Cape coast, Greater Knysna residents recently formed a guard of honour to thank Working on Fire members for their bravery over 12 long days spent battling the blaze.
Mandela Month – a time of selfless service and nation building
Our icon and late international statesman President Nelson Mandela was born on 18 July 1918. He led the revolutionary struggle for freedom and democracy in South Africa and became the first democratically elected leader of our country. For him, the nation’s reconciliation and reconstruction were sacrosanct.