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Minister Lindiwe Zulu launches the National Drug Master Plan on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 26 June 2020...
the National Drug Master Plan (NDMP, 2019-2024). The NDMP is a blueprint for combating the scourge of alcohol and substance abuse which has reached epidemic proportions in South Africa. The overarching goal of the National Drug Master Plan is to prevent...
https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php/21-latest-news/217-minister-lindiwe-zulu-launches-the-national-drug-master-plan-on-international-day-against-drug-abuse-and-illicit-trafficking-26-june-2020 -
Former Mec Of Gauteng Social Development Appointed As New Chairperson Of The Central Drug Authority Board...
and Treatment of Drug Dependency Act No 20 of 1992. It serves as an advisory body with a mandate of fighting against substance abuse. Members of the Board are expected to work with key stakeholders including the Department of Social Development, law...
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South Africa to Present its Second Periodic Report on The Realisation of Child Rights Before The African Union Committee of Experts on The Rights and Welfare of The Child
reporting include but not limited to the following: Social protection for children; Access to and abuse of Alcohol and substance abuse by children; Access to services especially to children with disabilities and those who are vulnerable and from poor...
https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php/21-latest-news/471-south-africa-to-present-its-second-periodic-report-on-the-realisation-of-child-rights-before-the-african-union-committee-of-experts-on-the-rights-and-welfare-of-the-child-2 -
Social Development’s Social Workers Visit the Forensic Science Laboratory
Shole said this showed that there was a serious challenge of drugs in the country. Siza Magangoe, Chief Director: Substance Abuse and Social Crime Prevention stated that a partnershipwith the Science Laboratory and other partners will assist the...
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Department of Social Development Visits Farr to Combat FASD
reached 92,363 individuals through 3,335 initiatives across South Africa. Ms. Siza Magangoe, the Chief Director Anti-Substance Abuse and Social Crime at the Department of Social Development emphasized the importance of collaboration with multiple...
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Social Development to Commemorate International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
25 June 2023 Media Advisory Alcohol and substance abuse is a socio-economic challenge which impacts negatively on communities across the world. It also impacts negatively on the poor and vulnerable persons as many communities and economies are at risk,...
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Minister Zulu To Re-Launch Shedecides Movement And Anti-Alcohol And Drugs Festive Campaign
“pens down” celebrations across the country, Minister Zulu will also use the opportunity to launch the anti-alcohol and substance abuse festive season campaign to create awareness and educate the public about the negative effects of alcohol and...
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Focus On Your Studies, Dsd Urges Students At Ehlanzeni Technical And Vocational Education And Training (Tvet) College
drugs. The Department was addressing 300, mostly first year students at the TVET college as part of its nation-wide substance abuse and gender-based violence prevention campaign at institutions of higher learning. The aim of the campaign is to educate...
https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php/21-latest-news/574-focus-on-your-studies-dsd-urges-students-at-ehlanzeni-technical-and-vocational-education-and-training-tvet-college -
88-Year Old Raises Alarm Over Substance-Fuelled Elder Abuse In Mopani
A powerful voice from Mopani has exposed the painful realities faced by elderly citizens living amidst rising substance abuse. Community engagement ahead of Child Protection Month revealed how addiction is fuelling both elder and child abuse in rural...
https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php/21-latest-news/596-88-year-old-raises-alarm-over-substance-fuelled-elder-abuse-in-mopani -
Speech by the Minister of Social Development, Ms Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe, MP on the occasion of the tabling of Budget Vote 19 of the Department of Social Development to the National Assembly
to share a common vision of a future we want for our children and generations to come. Gender-Based Violence and Substance Abuse 35. We welcome Cabinet’s recent decision to re-establish the Inter-Ministerial Committee on GBVF and substance abuse in...
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Minister Walks In The Shoes Of Dsd Beneficiaries In The North West
in our country. I have no doubt these issues are of concern to Mama Ruth as well. Chief amongst these is the issue of substance abuse, the mushrooming of illegal shebeens and underage drinking. Some of these illegal shebeens are owned and operated by...
https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php/21-latest-news/649-minister-walks-in-the-shoes-of-dsd-beneficiaries-in-the-north-west -
Social Development Leads 2026 Back-To-School Campaign In Northern Cape, Promoting Child Protection And Dignity
mandate of dealing with social ills, with focused interventions addressing bullying, gender-based violence (GBV), substance abuse, child safety, and the protection of learners’ rights within educational environments. The work undertaken by the...
https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php/21-latest-news/666-social-development-leads-2026-back-to-school-campaign-in-northern-cape-promoting-child-protection-and-dignity -
Children Champion Proactive Solutions To Tackle Child Abuse In Limpopo Dialogues
communities, and online platforms. They spoke openly about topics like online safety, peer pressure, early pregnancy, substance abuse, and the issue of cyberbullying. “It’s our responsibility to speak out, report abuse, and be cautious online. Children...
https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php/21-latest-news/594-children-champion-proactive-solutions-to-tackle-child-abuse-in-limpopo-dialogues -
Remarks by the Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, on COVID-19 economic and social measures that were announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa...
(PPEs), dignity packs, food, sanitisers, sleeping mattresses and blankets. Additional to these, we are providing substance abuse and psycho-social support services. We have started to expose the beneficiaries in some provinces, to some soft skills...
https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php/21-latest-news/127-remarks-by-the-minister-of-social-development-ms-lindiwe-zulu-on-covid-19-economic-and-social-measures-that-were-announced-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa -
Statement by Minister Lindiwe Zulu with regards to Social Development Response to Covid 19 for Level 4 Risk Adjusted Approach
protected from this pandemic remains our priority. To this end, we have amended a number of regulations relating to substance abuse treatment centres and halfway houses, child and youth care centres, shelters for victims of crime and gender based...
https://www.dsd.gov.za/index.php/21-latest-news/145-statement-by-minister-lindiwe-zulu-with-regards-to-social-development-response-to-covid-19-for-level-4-risk-adjusted-approach -
Deputy Minister Bogopane-Zulu To Launch A Programme For Disabled Children Aged Between 10 And 14...
to generate knowledge, develop skills and empower young people to make more informed choices to reduce HIV infections, substance abuse, boost self-confidence and to prevent teenage pregnancies. This particular launch of ChommY in eMadlangeni (Utrecht,...
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Minister Zulu Urges South Africans to Protect the Most Vulnerable Over the Festive Season
is the abuse of alcohol. The Department of Social Development is the custodian of the Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 70 of 2008, which mandates the department to develop programmes and support initiatives aimed at the prevention...
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Children from Ekurhuleni Hostels to Benefit from Chommy Behavioural Change Programme
skills, and empower young people to make informed choices and contribute on reducing high prevalence of HIV infections, substance abuse and prevention of teenage pregnancy. ChommY in the City of Ekurhuleni is being launched in the context of the...
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Speech by the Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, MP on the occasion of the tabling of the Social Development Portfolio Budget Vote 19 to the National Assembly
challenges and help curb the rise of social ills; scaling up interventions that address the scourge of alcohol and substance abuse and the associated challenges of gangsterism; developing and operationalizing the National Integrated Social Protection...
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Speech by the Minister of Social Development, Ms Nokuzola Tolashe, MP on the occasion of the tabling of Budget Vote 19 of the Department of Social Development to the National Assembly
we are strengthening the operations to make it more efficient and effective. HIV and AIDS; Persons with Disabilities; Substance Abuse HIV and Aids infections still remain with us especially among young people and we are working to upscale our prevention...
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