Social Assistance Amendment Bill
We opened the show with Advocate Mike Masutha about the Social Assistance Amendment Bill. During the State of the Nation Address the president indicated that government would equalize the
age for the old age grant between men and women. When implemented, men would also be able to access the old age grant when they attain the age of 60 years
For more information on the Bill call 011 84 5733
Brahma Kumaris Organisation
We were later joined by Pratiba Dayn- programme coordinator of the organisation Brahma Kumaris. The organisation teaches the practical method of meditation that helps individuals understand the inner strengths and values. They will be hosting a seminar today at Lecture 2B, Leslie Social Science Building, Upper Campus, University of Cape Town (UCT) from 19:00 until 21h00. Entry is free.
“Guest speaker, Sister Asha, whose 40 years of practice as a meditation teacher is clearly reflected in her gentle and quiet eloquence, which underpins a powerful presence. As a senior teacher of the Brahma Kumaris, she is a frequently sought-after lecturer in India and is often consulted on Leadership, Time and Stress Management programs, by corporate, governmental and non-governmental organizations in India, ” says someone form the organisation.
For more information contact 021 671 9972
Mkhanyiseli Primary School
We ended off today’s show with the principal of Mkhanyiseli Primary School- Khosi Mbane. Earlier today the school received lap desks. Mbane spoke to us about how these desks will make a difference to the children. “Currently learners are writing on soft surfaces such as the ground or whatever is available. In a classroom environment having proper facilities allows for both the teacher and learner to concentrate on what is important, which is learning,” says Mbane.
In a move that seeks to alleviate the plight of needy school children, Old Mutual (SA) Retail Mass Market division is providing 60 000 lapdesks worth R3 million to 74 schools in all nine provinces. The savings and investments champion’s participation in the Lapdesk Challenge is part of a critical public-private partnership to provide portable desks to learners.
The lapdesk is a fibre-glass board; it comes with a school name board and a diary. The portable desks can be used at school and at home.
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We ended off today’s show with the principal of Mkhanyiseli Primary School- Khosi Mbane. Earlier today the school received lap desks. Mbane spoke to us about how these desks will make a difference to the children. “Currently learners are writing on soft surfaces such as the ground or whatever is available. In a classroom environment having proper facilities allows for both the teacher and learner to concentrate on what is important, which is learning,” says Mbane.
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