Department of Social Development Leaders

Ms. Nokuzola Tolashe
Minister: Social Development
Mr. Ganief Hendriecks
Deputy Minister: Social Development
Director General: Social Development

Media statement 

18 October 2024 

The Minister of Social Development, Ms. Sisisi Tolashe, has called an urgent meeting with the SASSA and Department of Social Development EXCO, this afternoon, 18 October 2024, to deal with the alleged data security breach within the social grant system. 

The country will be updated in due course on this matter. 

ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 

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