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What a special way to start August: congratulations to Dr Judy Dlamini the first black female Chancellor at Wits University.
#BlackExcellence
#DrJudyDlamini
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*Departure* of the 22 rural female TVET College engineering students who are going to India on a learnership program for manufacturing of Solar Panel and Installation.
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HARSH ACTION MUST BE METED AGAINST WOMAN ABUSER OUTSIDE LUTHULI HOUSE DEPT OF WOMEN
The Department of Women would like to condemn the upsetting image of a man; alleged to be Thabiso Setona, an ANC Branch Secretary in the Inner City assaulting a woman outside Luthuli House.
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DJ Fresh, Mathew Booth & Robert Marawa say No to women abuse
#NOEXCUSE
campaign
@GovernmentZA
#EndGBV
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1998 Maintenance Act: Courts can now make maintenance orders in the absence of fathers who evade service or who refuse to appear in court and emoluments attachment orders may be included in the original maintenance order.
@LegalAidSA1
#ChildMaintenance
#Paypapgeld
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With
#COVID19
infections on the rise, let's protect ourselves and stay safe. Here are some unique challenges experienced by persons with disabilities during the pandemic
#DisabilityInclusiveSA
#DRAM2021
#DisabilityRights
#DisabilityAwarenessRights
cc:
@Governmentza
@HealthZA
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Government condemns the abuse and killings of women and children and remains committed to intensify and accelerate efforts to achieve the elimination of all forms of violence against women and children.
@GovernmentZA
@maite_nkoana
@ProfMkhize
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Deputy Minister of
@DWYPD_ZA
Steve Letsike visits 82 year-old Gogo Sindiswa Ngqaza at the Brackengate Intermediate Care Facility.
“The elderly deserve to be protected and treated with respect. The abuse of older persons will never be tolerated.” said DM Letsike.
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#InternationalDayOfPeopleWithDisability
is observed annually on this day, to promote equal participation of persons with disabilities and to take action for the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development.
#DRAM2021
#DisabilityInclusiveSA
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Happy Day of Reconciliation South Africa. Abongile Xhanitini shares with us why and how she celebrates this day.
Let us all join together to commemorate this significant day in history.
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Khuthi's story may be fictional, but the story is a reality for a lot of Women and Children in our country and that's why we fell for it.
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We would like to welcome Mr Pelane Mabula-Phakgadi, who joins the Office of the Deputy Minister (Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize) as the Media Liaison Officer.
@maite_nkoana
@GovernmentZA
@CGE_ZA
@PelaneM
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The NYDA Amendment Bill affects youth with disabilities. Representation and recognition of persons with disabilities within NYDA Programmes is essential. The NYDA Amendment Bill; is open for public comment, until 15 Feb 2021. Visit
#YouthFocus
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Young South African female Engineer arrived from India expresses her gratitude after completing her Solar Energy Project.
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We sat down with Abongile Xhantini, founder of Holding Albus, who shares why she became an inclusion and diversity specialist, and consultant and what drives her activism work for persons with impairments.
#DisabilityRightsSA
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Alex Msitshana, the Founder and Managing Director of the Deaf Empowerment Firm (DEF) spoke to us on how she aims to assist young people living with hearing impairment, by equipping them with the correct skill sets to qualify for employment opportunities.
#DisabilityInclusiveSA
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Bavelile Hlongwa: Our Government need start programmes about young men in how to to deal with powerful women and to respect women in general. Because we can’t be mentoring our girls and leaving our boys behind
#CountMeIn
#YoungWomenDialogue
#YouthMonth
@GovernmentZA
@SAgovnews
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Congratulations Ntando Mahlangu.
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Minister
@SindiChikunga
and Deputy Minister
@msletsike
congratulate Kgothatso Montjane on winning the Wimbledon Wheelchair Doubles title.
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The amendments to the Bill will enhance the operational effectiveness of the NYDA ensuring the inclusion of more Youth with disabilities. NYDA Amendment Bill; is open for public comment, until 15 Feb 2021. Visit: .
#YouthFocus
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With 2021 academic about to start, parents or guardians of children with disabilities need to consistently monitor their child’s progress and make the following interventions when it comes to their education:
#DisabilityInclusiveSA
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The Minister of Women in the Presidency, Ms. Bathabile Dlamini has described the death of Khensani Maseko, who died after she committed suicide after she was raped, as another grim reminder that the scourge of gender based violence was a festering sore in the soul of the nation.
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Deputy Minister of
@DWYPD_ZA
Mmapaseka Steve Letsike being sworn in as a Member of the National Executive at CTICC.
#7thAdministration
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Young Women Multi-Sector dialogue happening tonight, will be hosted by Minister Bathabile Dlamini and our key note speaker will be the President of South Africa Mr Cyril Ramaphosa
@GovernmentZA
@SAgovnews
#CountMeIn
@PresidencyZA
@CyrilRamaphosa
@shahlesonke
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Minister of
@DWYPD_ZA
Sindisiwe Chikunga being sworn in as a Member of the National Executive at CTICC.
#7thAdministration
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The goal of educating children with disabilities is the same as that of educating children without disabilities. These are the achievements of Inclusive Learning Environments for persons with disabilities which improved educational policies and programs.
#DisabilityInclusiveSA
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Mbekweni youth Centre, President
@CyrilRamaphosa
addressing veterans some whom were part of the 1956 March.
#SisuluCentenery
#MaSiSulu100
#WomensDay
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"The implementation of the Bill will contribute to building a highly-skilled disability-inclusive workforce and increase support for Youth entrepreneurs with disabilities. The NYDA Amendment Bill is open for public comment, until 15 Feb 2021. Visit .
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We must all work together to dispel myths around persons with albinism.
#AlbinismDay
@GovernmentZA
@Disability_SA
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[Watch] Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Steve Letsike addressing delegates at the Gender Commission Dinner held in Kempton Park recently.
The event was held under the theme "Empowering Eomen in Sport, Sharing Leadership Experiences and Impact"
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President Cyril Ramaphosa :You empower a woman, you empower a nation, you empower a woman economically, you empower her household.
#WECONA2021
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In order to address barriers that exist at all levels that prevent people with disabilities from fully integrating into communities, contributing to the building of cohesive and socially inclusive spaces, relevant stakeholders need to take these actions.
#DisabilityInclusiveSA
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I would like to start a programme of school girls that drop out due to pregnancy. Everyone deserves access to good and better education, everyone needs a second chance in life.
#TakeAGirlChild2Work
#CellC
#BoyChild
#CountMeIn
#TheNewDawn
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Today we commemorate
#WorldAIDSDay
Day. The department unites with the global community in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Tackling HIV among persons with disabilities needs a rights-based approach, which tackles barriers holistically so that wider issues are addressed.
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Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women Bathabile Dlamini makes final edits on her speech prioring to the Debate on the State of the Nation Address.
@cgeinfo
@GovernmentZA
@PresidencyZA
@shahlesonke
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[Watch] Deputy Minister of
@DWYPD_ZA
@msletsike
virtual message to the LGBTQIA+ Rights course facilitated by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA ).
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Everyone needs to stand up against gender based violence
#CountMeIn
#BePartOfTheChange
#100ManMarch
#NoToGenderBasedViolence
@SABCNewsOnline
@javubaloyi
@GCISMedia
@GovernmentZA
@GovernmentZA
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President
@CyrilRamaphosa
and Minister
@DlaminiZuma
welcoming the 2023 Rugby World Champions, the
@Springboks
, at the Union Buildings in Tshwane.
Today marks the start of the
#WebbEllisCup
country tour.
#StrongerTogether
#RWC2023
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Disability Awareness Month (
#DRAM
) 3 Nov to 3 Dec. This week we unpack the theme: Realising and celebrating the importance of disability rights, women empowerment and gender equality and elimination of GBVF.
Be part of
#disabilityinclusivesa
by promoting
#disabilityrights
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[PHOTO] little boy in the glasses with DOWN SYNDROME
Disability awareness month COINCIDES with the 16 Days of Activism Campaign. We encourage communities to protect children and women with disabilities by standing up for them and by supporting them in reporting abuse.
#DRAM2019
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As we enter Women's Month 2020 we call on Action Coalitions and Formations to show us your work. So many people are doing so much to respond to inequality and SA needs to recognise you. Use
#IAmGenerationEquality
to inspire others and bring about change.
@GovernmentZA
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In education, finding ways to meet the learning needs of pupils with disabilities can be challenging, especially with limited resources. These are the challenges identified when trying to achieve Inclusive Learning Environments for persons with disabilities.
#DisabilityInclusiveSA
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Economic justice and empowerment for people with disabilities are among the main focus issues for the department. Here are some interventions in place in rebuilding an economy accessible to all persons with disabilities.
#DisabilityInclusiveSA
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Happy Women's Day 2020 South Africa. Today we celebrate the day under the theme: Generation Equality: Realising Women's Rights for an Equal Future.
#WomensDay2020
#IAmGenerationEquality
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President Masisi of
#Botswana
🇧🇼 "my aspirations at
#CHOGM18
is to reboot the
#commonwealth
, to create shared pathways for future generations"
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Today marks the launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign
#365Days
#CountMeIn
@GovernmentZA
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The MTSF 2019-2024 is both a five-year implementation plan and an integrated monitoring framework. The following are the priority interventions to achieve inclusive learning environments for persons with disabilities.
#DisabilityInclusiveSA
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Minister in the
@PresidencyZA
Responsible for Women Bathabile Dlamini embraces Naledi Tshirwa at
@GovernmentZA
side event at
#CSW62
the event's main theme was Making the Rural Economy Work for Women and Girls
@UN_Women
@unwomenafrica
@phumzileunwomen
@GCISMedia
@SAgovnews
@IOL
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South Africa celebrates the return of
#BanyanaBanyana
@GCISMedia
@SABCNewsOnline
@mhagav
@javubaloyi
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Minister
@DlaminiZuma
delivers the keynote address at the Commemoration of International Day for Persons with Disabilities and the closing of
#DRAM2023
at the St Benedicts College, Bedfordview Gauteng.
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Bullying has real consequences for the victims. Learners and students with disabilities are often targeted as they are perceived as being "different". Here some effects that bullying has on learners/students with disabilities:
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Research shows that Women and girls with disabilities are exposed to a wider range of potential perpetrators than their non-disabled peers. Join the DWYPD in flattening the curve of GBV against Women and girls with disabilities.
#DRAM2020
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This Kgothatso Montjane, she is the first black South African player to ever play at Wimbledon. Wheelchair tennis player, Kgothatso ranked 7th in the world, arrived in London yesterday. We are all proud of you Kgothatso.
#CountMeIn
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Minister of Women in the Presidency Ms Bathabile Dlamini would like to congratulate Cde Buti Manamela for his 2018 Comrades Marathon challenge “Running against gender based violence”
#CountMeIn
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Congratulations to South Africa for securing the Chairship of the Commission on the Status of Women Bureau at the 65th CSW. This is the first time we have secured the Chairship in the history of the CSW.
#CSW65
@GovernmentZA
@DIRCO_ZA
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In order to improve the quality of schooling children and young people with disability receive, the following sectors need to take action as the 2021 academic year is about to commence.
#DisabilityInclusiveSA
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Deputy Minister Prof Hlengiwe Mkhize together with The Disability Sector congratulates the Springboks on winning the Rugby World Cup 2019! It has been an amazing day with victories on and off the field!
#DisabilityInclusiveSA
#RWCFinal
#Springboks
@Disability_SA
@ProfMkhize
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Join us tomorrow, 15 April 2020 for a Zoom Platform meeting on: COVID-19: A Gendered Perspective.
@GCISMedia
@GovernmentZA
#Covid19inSA
#Covid19SA
#CoronavirusinSA
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Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane declares the National Youth Policy as an official document to guide govt and civil society in mainstreaming youth development.
@NYDARSA
@GovernmentZA
@maite_nkoana
@ProfMkhize
@OfficialAYM
#NYP2030
#YouthPower
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Not just 1 but 2 Wimbledon finals! KGOTHATSO MONTJANE just entered the Wimbledon Doubles Final today. This, after securing her spot in the Singles Final on Friday. She is truly unstoppable and we wish her all the best in the finals.
@SPORTandREC_RSA
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[PHOTO] A disabled businessman displaying frustration with accessing his place of work due to poor accessibility.
Persons with disabilities are less likely to be employed. In order to accommodate persons with disabilities in the workplace, we need to eliminate barriers.
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The Menstrual Hygiene Indaba is looking into the Sanitary Dignity Implementation Framework and how 2 ensure infrastructure enablers like working toilets, toilet paper, liquid soap, facilities 4 persons with disabilities etc. r available 4 girl learners.
#MHDay2019
@GovernmentZA
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Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma at the South African BRICS Youth Innovation Summit 2023 in Pretoria.
#BrickYouthInnovationSummit
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#PatrickShai
tells men "the Campaign Against women abuse begins in our hearts"
#365ofActivism
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Department of Women supports
#MeToo
campaign. We encourage women to speak out on the heinous crimes committed against them.
@GovernmentZA
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Dr Praveena Sukraj from
@DOJCD_ZA
on realizing and celebrating the importance of disability rights, women empowerment, and gender equality, and elimination of GBVF.
cc:
@GovernmentZA
@SAPoliceService
@CrimeSecurity
#DRAM2021
#DisabilityRights
#DisabilityAwarenessMonth
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The theme for this year’s
#InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities
theme is the Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.
cc:
@GovernmentZA
#DRAM2021
#DisabilityInclusiveSA
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Disability Rights Awareness Month (3 November – 3 December) allows government to report on measures taken or to be taken to equalise opportunities for persons with disabilities and celebrate their achievements and contributions.
#DisabilityIncusionSA
#DisabilityRights
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For the school girls, this particular initiative seeks to reduce the number of days, which sometimes result in school drop-out by the girl-child due to menstruation because their families cannot afford sanitary pads.
#BathabileDlamini
#CountMeIn
#UNFPA
#MHM2018
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The rate of the representation of Persons with Disabilities within society:
1.3% in top management positions
1.2% hold senior management posts
1.1% are professionally qualified
0.9% at a semi-skilled level
#DRAM2021
#DisabalityAwarenessMonth
#DisabilityRightsAfrica
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The Department of Women is shocked and outraged at the physical abuse suffered by Bongekile Simelane (Babes Wodumo) at the hands of her partner, Mampintsha. With video evidence we know
@SAPoliceService
will act swiftly in removing this evil perpetrator from society.
#HearMeToo
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South Africa is a free and just society inclusive of all persons with disabilities as equal citizen. South Africa celebrates National Disability Rights Awareness Month annually between 3 November and 3 December.
#DisabilityInclusiveSA
#DRAM2021
#DisabilityRights
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Ms Puleng Letsie, Regional Coordinator - Menstrual Health Management and Affican Coalition for MHM, unpacks the strength of coalitions in responding to challenges young women face, as well as moving beyond just the provision of products.
#SACMHM
#MHM
@AfriCoMHM
@GovernmentZA
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Persons with
#disabilities
deserve decent employment opportunities to break the cycle of poverty and to boost their dignity and independence.
#DisabilityInclusionSA
#DisabilityRights
#DRAM2021
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Periods don't stop for pandemics. Today (28 May) is Menstrual Hygiene Day. Govt welcomes the passing of the first reusable sanitary standard: The manufacturer of Washable, Reusable Sanitary Towels” (SANS 1812).
@maite_nkoana
@ProfMkhize
@GovernmentZA
#MenstrualHygieneDay
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The Dept is hosting a webinar titled: Capacity Building Workshop on Opportunities within the Sanitary Dignity Programme Economic Value Chain. The workshop looks at economic empowerment of women through participation in production, storage, distribution processes.
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@SAPoliceService
@javubaloyi
Sunnyside Police Commander Brig Ramakamakama Kekana, Capt Daniel Mavimbela, Rev Alfred Mkhonza lead a march against gender based violence, human trafficking and drug abuse in Sunnyside
#CountMeIn
#365Days
#16DaysofActivism2017
@MbalulaFikile
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🍺Drink responsibly! Alcohol is not an excuse for violence.
#stopgbvinafrica
#TakeResponsibility
#LGBTQIA
#GBV
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Always consider the needs of children with disabilities when protecting the rights of children.
#ChildProtectionWeek2020
#ChildProtection2020
@maite_nkoana
@ProfMkhize
@The_DSD
@GovernmentZA
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Ahead of National Women's Day 2020, we recognize changemakers like Kimberley Malope.
#IAmGenerationEquality
#womensmonth2020
#WomensDay2020
@SportArtsCultur
@nyda
@GovernmentZA
@maite_nkoana
@ProfMkhize
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Join us for this important discussion during
#YouthMonth2020
Platform: Cisco Webex:
Password: YOUTH2020
@GovernmentZA
@NYDARSA
@maite_nkoana
@ProfMkhize
@SAYC_ZA
@YouthManagersSA
@The_DSD
@PresidencyZA
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Salute the Gauteng police & their international counterparts for rescuing 2 Lesotho women from sex syndicate in Jhb
#StopHumanTrafficking
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Students share their stories with Deputy Minister Prof Mkhize and Mr Manamela at the GBV Assembly being held at Goldfields TVET College. The assembly allowed students to speak out about their experiences of abuse.
@HigherEduGovZA
@ProfMkhize
@CGE_ZA
#StopGBV
#HHGBVDialogue
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Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women will have a dialogue with Women on Institutionalising Gender within the Democratic State
Sunday, 26 August 2018
13h00 - 17h30
The Playhouse, Ethekwini
@VumaFM
@IsolezweNews
@SAgovnews
@GovernmentZA
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Today, 30 Dec 2018 The Department of Women will launch the Men's Robot, Children's Robot & Women's Robot as a tool for evaluating the health of your relationship. The robots are intended to start conversations in every home about Gender Based Violence.
#EndGBV
#16daysofactivism
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Today we are hosting a community Dialogue on Human Trafficking, Decriminalisation of Sex Work and Drug Abuse in Gugulethu, Cape Town.
#HearMeToo
@javubaloyi
@SAgovnews
@IlithaLabantu
@admincge
@GCISMedia
@ReboneTau
@eNCA
@SABCNewsOnline
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The Department is encouraged to look at women in mining and the deep patriarchal environment in which women are expected to work. Patriarchal norms are entrenched in mines making these dangerous spaces for women.
@maite_nkoana
@ProfMkhize
@GovernmentZA
#CSW64
#GenerationEquality
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Issued by the Mkhize family on the passing of Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize.
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