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The SAVF Hartbeesfontein service managements’ ‘Tigani Charity Club’ project was awarded Project of the Year in North West province during the SAVF North West Congress last week. The prize giving is an annual event and service managements from across the … Continue reading →

An investigation by the Public Protector into the National Lottery Board (NLB ) is vital.  The outcome of this investigation will directly influence the livelihood of the poorest of the poor”,  according to Marieta Kemp, SAVF Director: social services after … Continue reading →

“Social grants are not a sustainable solution to poverty eradication”, says Marieta Kemp, SAVF Director Social Services.  Her comment follows reports by the South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR) that social grant beneficiaries have increased by 333% over the … Continue reading →

SAVF called on the Department of Trade and Industry to investigate the National Lotteries Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF) after numerous Non-Profit Organisations (NPO’s) applications for funding were rejected.  This came to light at the SAVF’s 83st Congres that took place … Continue reading →

Two social auxiliary workers from Gauteng walked away with the acclaimed SAVF Social Auxiliary Worker of the Year Award at the SAVF’s 83rd Congress that is taking place in Limpopo this week. Leslie Masupane , social auxiliary worker at SAVF … Continue reading →

‘n Maatskaplike Werker van SAVF Pretoria maatskaplike werk dienste, Lucinda van der Vyfer,  het vanjaar die gesogte SAVF Maatskaplike Werker van die Jaar toekenning ontvang tydens die Organisasie se 83ste Kongres wat vandeesweek in Limpopo plaasvind. Maatskaplike werkers van vyf … Continue reading →

“Eldercare is not only about physical care; it is also about emotional care”, according to Marieta Kemp, SAVF Director: Social Services during the NGO’’s commemoration of International Day of the Older Person that takes place annually on 1 October. SAVF … Continue reading →

The SAVF’s theme for 2011: “Converting poverty into opportunities” was realised after the Organisation managed to reach out to more than 81 thousand South Africans through specific poverty alleviation actions this past year (1 April 2010 – 31 March 2011). … Continue reading →

“The 67 minutes that Bikers for Mandela Day will donate to the SAVF Belfast Children’s Home will be valuable in years to come”, so said Bridget Teffo, Manager SAVF Organisational Development about the Bikers forthcoming visit to the Children’s Home … Continue reading →