Department of Social Development

21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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
26. 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
27. Department Of Social Development To Host The 5th Annual National Shelter Indaba To Strength Prevention And Response To Gbvf: (Latest News); ... sexual abuse. The President declared GBV and Femicide (GBVF) as the second pandemic to COVID-19 in recognition of its severity, scale and impact on the nation. South Africa has progressive laws and ...; Created on 11 November 2025
28. Minister Walks In The Shoes Of Dsd Beneficiaries In The North West: (Latest News); ... abuse, the mushrooming of illegal shebeens and underage drinking. Some of these illegal shebeens are owned and operated by community members in our midst.” Minister Tolashe was adamant that “Mama Ruth ...; Created on 04 November 2025
29. Dsd Strengthens Family Bonds Through Mother And Daughter/Father And Son Programme: (Latest News); ... to engage in open and honest conversations on sensitive but vital issues. Topics include sexual and reproductive health, mental health, intergenerational trauma, substance abuse, gender-based violence, ...; Created on 09 October 2025
30. Department Of Social Development Welcomes The Gazetting Of The Children’s Amendment Bill, 2025: (Latest News); ... ensuring that every child enjoys their constitutional rights, including protection from violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation, and unnecessary separation from families and communities. The Children’s ...; Created on 01 October 2025
31. South Africa Showcases Progress And Challenges In Au Evaluation On Drug Control: (Latest News); ... aims to improve the health, security, and socio-economic well-being of Africans by addressing drug trafficking, problematic drug use, and preventing the onset of substance abuse. “Substance abuse is ...; Created on 26 September 2025
32. South Africa Hosts Au Evaluation On Drug Control And Crime Prevention: (Latest News); By Precious Mupenzi. Africa is strengthening its collective response to the scourge of drug abuse and crime. ⁠South Africa is hosting the African Union in reviewing the progress of the Plan of Action ...; Created on 26 September 2025
33. Social Development Brings Light To Alex Shelter: (Latest News); ... Social Development, along with the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, donated fire detectors and portable solar lights to the Bombani Shelter for Abused Women and Children in ...; Created on 12 September 2025
34. Gauteng Social Development Takes Anti-Gbv Campaign To Diepkloof: (Latest News); ... was abused by my in-laws for a long time. Growing up, we were taught that women must endure in silence as pillars of strength in marriage. My ordeal only ended through divorce.” Moagi added that today, ...; Created on 12 September 2025
35. A Woman Of Strength, Integrity, And A Commitment To The Common Good: (Latest News); ... and protective in nature As a registry clerk within the Child Protection Register unit, Sigasa helps ensure that only individuals who are trustworthy and without histories of abuse are allowed to ...; Created on 20 August 2025
36. Young Voices Unite Against Gang Influence In Limpopo: (Latest News); ... I do not want anything to do with crime and gangsterism,” he said. Gangsterism contributes to crime, violence, substance abuse, and family dysfunction, affecting vulnerable groups such as children, women, ...; Created on 11 August 2025
37. Dsd Marks World Day Against Trafficking In Persons With Awareness Drive At Gert Sibande Tvet College: (Latest News); ... abuse. ⁠Students were briefed on DSD’s services, such as treatment access, psycho-social support, victim empowerment, and expungement of diversion orders for eligible youth offenders. ⁠The initiative ...; Created on 31 July 2025
38. Chris Hani Community Gears Up For Minister Tolashe’s Mandela Day Visit: (Latest News); ... Minister Tolashe will be joined by SASSA CEO Mr Themba Matlou and Acting NDA CEO Mr Thabani Buthelezi. Together they will address a wide range of local challenges, including substance abuse, child neglect, ...; Created on 17 July 2025
39. Nc Cape Social Development Mec Leads High Impact Outreach In Platfontein: (Latest News); ... efforts to tackle social ills such as teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, gender-based violence, and youth unemployment. “Today is not about making promises, it is about delivering. We are here to listen, ...; Created on 17 July 2025
40. Budget Vote Speech By The Deputy Minister Of Social Development, Mr Ganief Hendricks: (Latest News); ... on the budget, let me state that during October 2024, I received key delegations from my Minister of Social Development, Hon. Minister NG Sisisi Tolashe; these are: HIV/Aids, Substance Abuse, Families ...; Created on 10 July 2025

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