How the Pandemic Impacts South Africa’s responses and obligations to the UN Committee on Economic Social and Cultural Rights.

The National Evaluation Policy Framework (2011) sets out the basis for government-wide evaluation focusing on governments priority outcomes. It is intended to establish a culture of continuous improvement in service delivery. The implementation evaluation of the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme is part of the National Evaluation Plan for 2012/13.

Act enacted to provide for the the temporary protection of certain rights to and interests in land which are not otherwise adequately protected by law; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Letter dated 16 May 2012 addressed by the Chairperson of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights to States parties to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Introduction

Formal and informal learning programs started to flourish with more trained music teachers in High Schools and at Tertiary levels, as well as at community levels where social development and mental health issues among youth called them towards arts training as a respite from the social ills they lived with daily. Initiatives like Youth Music Programs, and various Cultural and Music Festivals held throughout the year, often with their appending Conferences, all provided learning and mentorships. [See artist and article lists under Background]