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. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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
32. 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
33. 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: (Latest News); ... 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-Ministeria ...; Created on 10 July 2025
34. Public Invited To Nominate New Members For Central Drug Authority: (Latest News); By Staff Writer. ⁠The Minister of Social Development invites the public to nominate qualified individuals to serve on the Central Drug Authority (CDA), which advises government on substance abuse strategies. ...; Created on 18 June 2025
35. Men’s Dialogue Calls For Accountability, Empathy And Change: (Latest News); ... abuse. He said, “It is so unfortunate that men are always on the forefront of crime, GBV and other issues. But the reality of the matter is that we are also going through so much and there is no one to ...; Created on 18 June 2025
36. Flying The Dsd Flag: Lucky Mthombeni Takes On The Ultimate Human Race: (Latest News); ... and Advocacy: He represents DSD as a runner and advocates against substance abuse, using sport for social change, aligning with the department’s values and campaigns like World Drug Day. ⁠Call for Institutional ...; Created on 06 June 2025
37. Advocate Mandla Mathaphuna: The Legal Mind Shaping Digital Justice Reform: (Latest News); ... child labour and substance abuse These aren’t just policy obligations, they are moral ones. “The IJS Programme is guided by legislation and by the need to improve lives,” says Mr Unathi Ngumla, Senior ...; Created on 06 June 2025
38. Moletsane Turns Orange As Community Marches To End Gender-Based Violence: (Latest News); ... psychological, and economic abuse,” said Xaba. “It stems from unequal power dynamics and harmful societal norms, often disproportionately affecting women and girls. Addressing it requires a coordinated ...; Created on 03 June 2025
39. Minister Tolashe Takes Child Protection Campaign To Manguzi, Kzn: (Latest News); ... Agency (SASSA) and the National Development Agency (NDA) KwaZulu-Natal has recorded 3 653 cases of abuse and neglect after the Western Cape and Gauteng. Umkhanyakude District Municipality is one ...; Created on 22 May 2025
40. Department Of Social Development Leads Cross-Border Meeting To Strengthen Child Protection And Social Services In The Region: (Latest News); ... therefore timely and critical in reinforcing regional strategies to prevent and respond to child abuse, neglect, trafficking, and exploitation. The Department, through its International Relations ...; Created on 17 May 2025

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