Poverty alleviation and education is of huge priority to the government. The government has initiated a public works program with the multiple objectives of providing poverty relief and developement, income generation and empowering the poor. Stella Sigcau was made minister of the Public Works department and many women have become very involved program. Rural women have benefited greatly from their involvement in the various programs.

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Publication: With Our Own Hands ed. by Omar Badsha