13 November – Human Rights

Today we were joined by to Karen Allen and Bukelwa Voqo (pictured on the right)from the Alliance for Children’s Entitlement to Social Security or ACESS. They told listeners a bit more about what to do and the procedure to be followed when applying for a Social Security Grant. The Alliance for Children’s Entitlement to Social Security that is made up of various children’s sector organizations made a submission that makes a number of recommendations concerning the use of the Foster Care system to provide support for Orphaned and Vulnerable children. ACESS is committed to finding a comprehensive social security system which is steered to ensure the survival of all children which will help with their development. For more information you can contact the ACESS offices on (021) 761 0117 or visit their website at www.acess.org.za

Sonja Botha and Dick Turpin (pictured below) – from the Education Alive Programme spoke to us about their Academy. Education Alive is a public benefit organisation that helps educators and learners to cope and perform better at school. Education Alive’s academy of excellence is aimed at learners who realize they have a right to a good education but do not have the tools, direction support and care to achieve their dreams. If you would like to know more feel free to contact them at (021) 021 762 9245.


Our last interview was with Julius Dantile – Provincial Manager of the Pan South Africa Language Board. The Board promotes multilingualism in South Africa by developing all the 11 languages, while also encouraging the use of other languages spoken in the country. In May 2004, PanSalb launched a campaign to raise the public's awareness of their right to be served in their own language at government institutions. If you would like to learn more give PanSalb a call on (021) 424 4380 or visit their website on www.pansalb.org.za
PICTURES TAKEN BY: Rhodé Marshall

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