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latest news & developments13 million South African children are still living in poverty
A study by the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund says the direct cost of child poverty is estimated to be about 9% of GDP
The maths masters
OLICO makes maths accessible, meaningful and enjoyable
Help our children fall in love with books this February
The Love Books campaign by Ladles of Love aims to couple feeding with reading
USAID Southern Africa mobilizing investment partnership and grants fund request for concepts to mobilize investment in Southern Africa
Reference: G-APS 01 – USAID Southern Africa Mobilizing Investment – FY 2024
Gauteng’s vulnerable thrown to the wolves, say NGOs
The Gauteng social development department has cut funding to NGOs, leaving many without support
How the lottery helps charities and non-profit organisations
Redirecting some lottery funds to worthy causes has occurred for generations in countries with well-established lotto funds
Terminally ill children suffer from neglect, say health experts
Many of these children die without any palliative support and experience unnecessary discomfort and pain, unless an overburdened NGO steps in.
Get people involved in development
Service delivery is about improving people’s lives, not expedient election promises
We had no control over rushed and haphazard transfer of Life Esidimeni patients, former director tells inquest
Worried and distraught patients were deeply shaken by the decision to move them to other facilities
Investment bonds: ‘The outcome is not measured by money but by impact’
Social impact bonds focused on decreasing youth unemployment and improving early childhood learning have delivered positive outcomes the government can replicate to establish…
How US foreign policy under Donald Trump has affected Africa
Lesotho has been used as a microcosm in this article to reflect how the foreign policy has affected Africa
End voluntourism and the white saviour industrial complex
We need to dismantle the unequal systems we have upheld in Africa. Divesting from missionary tours is a good place to start
The rise of civil society in South Africa
Organisations need to collaborate and connect in order to take the lead
Stay at home, Cyril said. But what about the homeless?
In Tshwane, forcing homeless people off the street resulted in chaos and the abuse of a vulnerable population. In Durban, a smooth, well-planned operation fared far better
NGOs today: Competing for resources, power and agency
NGOs play a critical role in advancing social change and transformation, but their current funding model needs to be addressed for them to make a sustainable impact in South Africa