We will ensure that the social security net is tighter and poverty alleviation programmes benefit primarily the many women, children and persons with disabilities who continue to live in conditions of abject poverty.>Honourable speaker, women and children constitute the majority of the population in rural areas.
>Minister for Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya, will lead a high level government delegation to Lusikisiki, to engage traditional leaders, community and various important stakeholders on the traditional practice of ukuthwala.>It was reported that several girl children in the area of Lusikisiki have been forced to marry older men as part of a traditional practice called ukuthwala.
Our special guests, children>I extend warm greetings and well wishes to all of you from the Ministry of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities. Let us work together to ensure that children grow up free of drugs and alcohol.
>A three year investment into education and women empowerment by the trade union, National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union (NEHAWU), is bearing fruits with more than 200 women shop-stewards and members graduating at the University of Western Cape in Cape Town this Wednesday, 16 September 2009.
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