Department of Social Development

Study Report on Children's access to Social Insurance Benefits

Address by Dr. Maria Mabetoa during the strategic session of the Soweto Old Age Home, at the Mount Grace Hotel, Magaliesburg

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Programme Director;
Members of Soweto Old Age Home Board;
Distinguished guests;
Ladies and gentlemen;

I am honoured this morning to be afforded an opportunity to be grace this occasion and further serve as the mouthpiece on behalf of the Minister of Social Development, Ms Bathabile Dlamini, who cannot attend today’s event as a result of other government related responsibilities.

Internship programme for 2012/2013

Friday, 06 January 2012

The National Department of Social Development (Pretoria) is offering an internship programme for the 2012/2013 financial year in the Pretoria centre (National Office).

Important note: Due to a large amount of correspondence we envisage receiving, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 2 months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

For attention: Ms Carmen van der Westhuizen

Closing date: 18 January 2012

Enquiries: Ms Esther Matjila tel: (012) 312 7562

Thursday, 22 December 2011
Minister of Social Development, Ms Bathabile Dlamini, will host orphaned and vulnerable children between the ages of 12 and 22 whom she interacted with during her visits to different provinces during the year. Some of these children are heading their own households after being orphaned due to the HIV and AIDS pandemic. These children continue to survive under difficult circumstances and are using wisely the resources that the Department gives them, including social grants. Others are making the best out of their situation against all odds.
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