16 August 2023

MEDIA ADVISORY

As part of this year’s Women’s Month programme, the Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, will today, Wednesday, 16 August 2023 deliver a keynote address at a function to honour and celebrate social workers in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

August is Women’s Month, a time to celebrate and reflect on the often-overlooked sacrifices and contribution of generations of South African women from all walks of life to every aspect of our national life.

The year 2023 marks the 67th anniversary of the historical women’s march to the Union Buildings at the height of the apartheid regime to petition against the pass laws and other forms of oppression that denied them their human rights and freedom.

Minister Zulu will address a dialogue of social workers focused on honouring and celebrating their contribution to families and communities in South Africa. The dialogue is the brainchild of Durban family therapist Dr Velo Govender who conducted research in 2022, on the impact of Neoliberalism and New Managerialism on Social Workers within the Child Welfare Sector in eThekwini Region.

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event planned as follows: 

Date: ​​Wednesday, 16 August 2023

Venue: ​Coastlands Hotel, Musgrave, 315 Ridge Road, Durban-KZN

Time: ​​08h00

Members of the media can RSVP by contacting Ms Sharlene Naiker on 082 673 5849 / e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./ Mr Jaconia Kobue: 063 249 5120/email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Media enquiries may be directed to Ms Lumka Oliphant on 083 484 8067/ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.