 |
This campaign happens over a period of nine consecutive days, in all the nine provinces leading up to 9 September which is International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder day.
The SA Men of the Year Awards has been spearheaded by the Gauteng Department of Social Development together with the South African Men’s Forum with the endorsement by the National Department of Social Development. A number of stakeholders has since joined this prestigious awards and all provinces have been mobilised to participate by nominating men within their communities.
Download PDF: SA MENS AWARDS FLYER - Vote For Your Favourite Northern Cape Men
Read more: The South African Men of The Year Awards 2017/2018
A country's progress is assessed to a large extent on its ability to care and defend the rights of the most vulnerable of its citizens. This is done through programs to raise the quality of life and limit their vulnerabilities. The protection of the poor and vulnerable is a top government priority. The ANC led Government has made concerted efforts to support community based organizations to increase the reach and range of development services rendered to the unemployed, Children, HIV infected and affected, People living with disabilities and the elderly.
War on Poverty - Balelapa Household Change Agent Project: Tackling Poverty One Household at a Time
The War on Poverty Cannot be Won by government alone, but by working together we can make poverty History.
Lincolm Percyville Gibbons:
Was identified as one of the change agents as part of the War On Poverty programme for the current financial year, 2017/18, in the Namakwa district.
Keneilwe Lucrecia Morubisi:
Was identified as one of the change agents as part of the War On Poverty programme for the current financial year, 2017/18, in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District.
Women's Month takes place against a backdrop of an increase in the levels of violence and brutality against women and children in our society. This year's event also takes place against a backdrop of a affected by the economic decline and bear the brunt of its resultant negative economic and social effects.
The 2017 celebrations will build on the announcements made by President Zuma with regard to women economic emancipation; addressing issues of gender based violence and give more impetus to government and society's efforts in this regard. The national celebrations will also include the National Dialogues on Violence against Women to help combat the continued scourge of violent attacks and abuse against women. The dialogues are a platform for deepening democracy whilst ensuring safer and crime-free communities especially for women and children.
Department of Social Development
Latlhi Mabilo Complex
257 Barkley Rd
KIMBERLEY
8301
Contact telephone numbers
053 874 9100
Email address:
hsamson@ncpg.gov.za