Department of Social Development

21. Social Development to Commemorate International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking ...: (Latest News); 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 ...; Created on 31 July 2023
22. Deputy Minister Bogopane Zulu Takes Anti-Substance Abuse Campaign to the Durban Port of Entry ...: (Latest News); ... abuse and strengthening relations with law enforcement agencies, non-profit organisations, faith based organisations and community members will strengthen the work of the department. Members of the ...; Created on 31 July 2023
23. Minister Zulu Visits Lavender Hill In Cape Town Where Drug Abuse And Gangsterism Are Rife ...: (Latest News); Media Advisory 10 February 2022 The Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, is today Friday 11 February, visiting the Lavender Hill community to assess their needs and investigate ...; Created on 11 February 2022
24. Social Development Commemorates International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking... ...: (Latest News); ... Development joins the nations of the world to commemorate international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. Drug abuse continues to present challenges to the health, safety, and well-being ...; Created on 26 June 2021
25. Minister zulu to address youth-npo summit and launch umngungundlovu anti-subtance abuse youth forum in kwazulu-natal... ...: (Latest News); ... transformed society.” As part of the programme, Minister Zulu will address the uMgungundlovu Youth-NPO Summit and launch the uMgungundlovu Anti-Substance Abuse Forum. The activities are organised ...; Created on 24 June 2021
26. Media Advisory Minister Zulu To Host A National Roundtable Webinar On Child Killings, Abuse And Rape In Partnership With Unicef… ...: (Latest News); As the battle against the second pandemic of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide continues in South Africa, many children remain victims of different forms of abuse including physical and sexual abuse, murder, ...; Created on 25 March 2021
27. Deputy Minister of Social Development to handover personal protective equipment and visit Nzunza Mabusela traditional council... ...: (Latest News); ... arranged as follows: Date: Thursday, 10 September 2020 Time: 11:00 Venue: Nzunza Mabusela Traditional Council, Matshiding Village, Dr JS Moroka Local, Mpumalanga Province Members of the ...; Created on 10 September 2020
28. Minister Lindiwe Zulu launches the National Drug Master Plan on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 26 June 2020... ...: (Latest News); Minister Lindiwe Zulu to launch the National Drug Master Plan On the occasion of the virtual commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Minister ...; Created on 25 June 2020
29. Lesedi Community Centre To Expand Empowerment Work As Gauteng Department Of Social Development Continues Funding Support: (Latest News); ... Community Centre (LCC) operates a 68-bed shelter for abused women and children, a drop-in centre, a feeding scheme, and skills development programmes in sewing, knitting, and baking—with some beneficiaries ...; Created on 01 June 2026
30. Boys Celebrate International Day Of The Boy Child In Style: (Latest News); ... their care and development. “Children continue to experience abuse, neglect, exploitation, and harm in homes, schools, communities, and even on digital platforms. It is therefore important that we create ...; Created on 01 June 2026
31. Speech by the Deputy Minister of Social Development, Mr Ganief Hendricks on occasion of the tabling of Budget Vote 19 to the National Assembly: (Latest News); ... and strengthen families! LET ME APPLAUD our SETAS FOR SUPPORTING NDA! Now they can direct nearly R40m to organisations addressing youth unemployment. SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND CENTRAL DRUG AUTHORITY ...; Created on 19 May 2026
32. Gauteng Strengthens Support For Survivors Of Gender-Based Violence And Human Trafficking: (Latest News); ... shelter in Tshwane. The shelter, which provides care and protection services to women and children affected by abuse, violence, and trafficking, received the vehicle as part of the Department’s ongoing ...; Created on 13 May 2026
33. Dsd Appoints Sandy Godlwana As Head Of Communication And Spokesperson: (Latest News); ... CDA, whose mandates and contributions are often underrepresented despite their critical role in professionalising the sector and coordinating the response to substance abuse. Through integrated media campaigns, ...; Created on 13 May 2026
34. Social Development Portfolio Positions Social Protection As A Driver Of Inclusive Development: (Latest News); ... while adapting to a complex environment shaped by global uncertainty, fiscal pressures, and persistent social challenges such as gender-based violence, substance abuse, unemployment and teenage pregnancy. ...; Created on 30 April 2026
35. Child Welfare South Africa Supports Icrop Outreach, Advancing The Goal Of Leaving No Child Behind: (Latest News); ... initiatives. Child Welfare South Africa (CWSA) continues to respond to issues such as substance abuse, unemployment and child neglect affecting children in the Drakenstein Municipality. ⁠Upcoming ...; Created on 17 February 2026
36. Dsd Reports Strong Q2 Performance As Climate Shocks And Gbvf Pressure Social Services: (Latest News); ... that the classification will accelerate interventions such as the expansion of shelters for survivors, and enhanced coordination through the Inter-Ministerial Committee on GBVF and Substance Abuse, led ...; Created on 04 February 2026
37. Social Development Leads 2026 Back-To-School Campaign In Northern Cape, Promoting Child Protection And Dignity: (Latest News); ... violence (GBV), substance abuse, child safety, and the protection of learners’ rights within educational environments. The work undertaken by the department is based on the Constitution of the Republic ...; Created on 19 January 2026
38. Minister Tolashe Signs Cooperation Agreement Between South And Mozambique In The Field Of Social Development: (Latest News); ... of unaccompanied and undocumented migrant children. With no caregiver to support and protect them, unaccompanied and undocumented minors are most vulnerable to human trafficking, abuse and exploitation ...; Created on 04 December 2025
39. Social Development Cautions Learners From Taking Part In Notorious ‘Pens Down’ Parties: (Latest News); ... future, says Social Work Supervisor in the Eastern Corridor, Nokuthula Ndhlovu. The Gauteng Department of Social Development has kick-started its festive season substance abuse prevention campaign, ...; Created on 27 November 2025
40. International Day For Persons With Disabilities And Gbvf Awareness In Ficksburg: (Latest News); ... of abuse. MEC Mathabo Hlalele was joined by the Executive Mayor of Setsoto Municipality and Councillor Seipati Mbizo. Stakeholders present included representatives from SASSA, the Department of Health, ...; Created on 27 November 2025

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