By Obakeng Maje

Rustenburg-The Department of Social Development and Women,Children and Disabilities held a two day summit for poverty alleviation in Rustenburg.

Department spokesperson Vuyisile Ngesi said poverty alleviation is a main priority in the province.

“The department has invited department of Health,Education and Agriculture to work together in teaching most communities about how to fight against poverty” Vuyisile Ngesi said.

According to department, there are few projects that has been launched since 2008.

The livestock projects and chicken scheme are some of the projects.

“The chicken scheme was launched in 2008 at Dr Ruth Mompati District in Mmayera,near Taung. The project was kickstarted Miss Baleka Mbethe. We have offered skill development to those in charge and we have seen some improvements” Ngesi said.

MEC for Social Development,Women,Children and Disabilities mme Mosetsanagape Mokomela-Mothibi was a main speaker. 

The aim of the summit was to make sure rural development is be taken into consideration and to fight against poverty in segregated areas.

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