As Women's Month draws to a close, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, will honour 500 women military veterans and struggle veterans from across the Nelson Mandela Metro on Saturday. "The Port Elizabeth event will recognise the sacrifices and role played by women in the struggle for freedom and equality," the department said on Wednesday. As a token of appreciation, all 500 women military and struggle veterans will receive blankets and various … [Read more...] about Defence Women to be Honoured
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You Could Soon Bid for Prison Art
The Department of Correctional Services is mulling the establishment of a trading entity that would see creative inmates being remunerated for their artworks. Currently, goods produced by offenders are not being sold but this would soon change, with the money derived from such trading being ploughed back into the department. Part of the money would be given to inmates upon their release back into society. This was announced by Minister for Correctional Services, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, … [Read more...] about You Could Soon Bid for Prison Art


