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National Orders are the highest awards that a country through its President, bestows on citizens and emminent foreign nationals who have contributed towards the advancement of democracy and have put themselves at the service of the country and its people.

The Order of Mendi 

The Order of Mendi for Bravery recognises South African citizens who have performed acts of bravery. This order was awarded to:

THE Department of Basic Education (DBE) encourages teachers to play a proactive role in identifying and supporting children who raise reasonable suspicion of sexual abuse, as part of fighting gender-based violence (GBV).

With the commemoration of National Child Protection Week taking place from 29 May to 5 June, the DBE is calling on teachers and schools to report GBV directed at children.

National Child Protection Week is observed yearly to raise awareness on children’s rights in South Africa.

With South Africa hosting the 2023 Netball World Cup from 28 July to 6 August, the first to be held on African soil, Cabinet has called on the nation to roll out the red carpet for the competing countries.

“With the Netball World Cup taking place in Cape Town, South Africa will build on its proven track record in successful mega-events including the recent Formula E Cape Town ePrix.

From the Union Buildings 

 

The country is faced with both an electricity crisis and a climate crisis, which we must tackle together. As we intensify our efforts to address the electricity shortfall, we remain committed to reduce our carbon emissions through a just transition.

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has taken public participation to another level by publishing a children’s book aimed at encouraging children interest in local government.

The book titled: My Local Government, was recently launched at the sixth Annual SALGA National Communicators’ Forum in Cape Town. It follows the journey of four young characters and a librarian who educate the reader about South African governance.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says this year’s National Orders represent the determination of humankind to rise above adversity, to persevere and to strive in pursuit of a better life and a better world.

The President was speaking at the first full National Orders investiture ceremony since 2019 without COVID-19 restrictions at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria recently.

Newly qualified teachers can easily be overwhelmed at the beginning of their teaching careers if they are not supported.

According to the Acting Chief Director of Education Human Resource Development at the Department of Basic Education (DBE), Lala Maje, newly qualified teachers are not fully equipped to deal with the challenges that they face in schools.