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STAY SAFE: The Solidarity Fund is urging workers to practice proper health and safety measures such as wearing a face mask when out in publicPicture: VELI NHLAPO
CORONAVIRUS

Don’t be a ‘mampara’, says Solidarity Fund

As 2021 gets underway and the country starts returning to work, the Solidarity Fund is appealing to citizens to not act like “mamparas” by ignoring health and safety practices. “We are imploring and reminding everyone to keep up with…

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The Solidarity Fund has approved R17m in funding to help victims of gender-based violence.                       Image: Alon Skuy
GBV

Solidarity Fund approves R17m in funding to support victims of gender-based violence

The Solidarity Fund has approved R17m in funding for initiatives that support victims of gender-based violence as part of its efforts to assist those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The fund, established by President Cyril Ramaphosa in…

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President Cyril Ramaphosa tries on personal protective equipment donated to health-care workers. File photo.Image: Sunday Times/Alaister Russell
COVID 19

Solidarity Fund spends R1.2bn on Covid-19 PPE

The Solidarity Fund has disbursed more than half of the R2.1bn it has raised for the acquisition of personal protective equipment (PPE) and to roll out food relief for vulnerable households affected by the coronavirus. The fund was…

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