- 41. Social Development to Celebrate 113th Birthday of Koko Mashienyane Boshielo with Older Persons in Mphanama Village, Limpopo Province
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- ... Bill, which aims to strengthen the protection and prevention of abuse of older persons, eliminate harmful cultural practices, including witchcraft accusation and recognise their contribution in passing ...
- Created on 31 July 2023
- 42. Members of the Children’s Parliament Arrive in the Eastern Cape for the 11th Children’s Parliament
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- ... ) at local health facilities forgetting that some children were born HIV positive. According to the honourable members, peer pressure and sexual abuse by teachers, cyber bullying is also another societ ...
- Created on 31 July 2023
- 43. The 11th Children's Parliament to Sit in the Eastern Cape
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- ... to debate and deliberate on issues such as alcohol and substance abuse, Gender-Based Violence and Femicide under the theme: “Maximising the voices of children in addressing social ills affecting them.” ...
- Created on 31 July 2023
- 44. Minister Zulu to Update on Measures to Address the Recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force Mutual Evaluation Report
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- ... of NPO compliance, Deregistration, and the alcohol and anti-substance abuse programme. Following the public outcry on the NPO deregistration in 2012, the department introduced a developmental approach ...
- Created on 31 July 2023
- 45. Department of Social Development Visits Farr to Combat FASD
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- ... Western Cape. The visit sought to look into data-driven scientific approaches towards building a healthier society, free from the detrimental effects of alcohol abuse with a focus on Fetal Alcohol ...
- Created on 31 July 2023
- 46. Social Development to Raise Awareness on Drugs
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- ... around the country – alcohol and substance abuse. Drug abuse is a complex problem at the center of public health, safety, and social issues, which claims more than half a million lives per year, ...
- Created on 31 July 2023
- 47. Minister Zulu Calls South Africans to Protect and Uphold the Dignity and Safety of Older Persons
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- Pretoria, 15 June 2023: In commemoration of World Elder Abuse Day, which is observed today under the theme: “Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Older Age - Policy, Law ...
- Created on 31 July 2023
- 48. Social Development’s Social Workers Visit the Forensic Science Laboratory
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- ... that there was a serious challenge of drugs in the country. Siza Magangoe, Chief Director: Substance Abuse and Social Crime Prevention stated that a partnership with the Science Laboratory and other ...
- Created on 21 June 2023
- 49. 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
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- ... of our families and communities actively invests her-/himself in ensuring that no child suffers any form of neglect, abuse, violence or exploitation, we will each be investing in a safer, more productive ...
- Created on 30 May 2023
- 50. Deputy Minister Celebrates International Day of Families with Xu! and Khwe Communities
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- ... ly children, are more likely to avoid risky behavior such as substance abuse and rather engage in healthier life choices. Vanesia Van Wyk* (14 years old from Platfontein) said: “I am very angry. ...
- Created on 18 May 2023
- 51. Deputy Minister Bogopane-Zulu Takes Social Development Services to Families of Platfontein in Kimberley, Northern Cape
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- ... boys in partnership with the South African National Aids Council (SANAC) Takuwani Riime Men’s Movement, to empower boys to become responsible men who do not abuse women and children, as part of the Boys ...
- Created on 18 May 2023
- 52. Children from Ekurhuleni Hostels to Benefit from Chommy Behavioural Change Programme
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- ... knowledge, develop 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 ...
- Created on 18 May 2023
- 53. South Africa to Present its Second Periodic Report on the Realisation of Child Rights Before the African Union
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- ... These areas for 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 ...
- Created on 08 May 2023
- 54. 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
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- ... These areas for 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 ...
- Created on 07 May 2023
- 55. 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
- (Latest News)
- ... These areas for 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 ...
- Created on 07 May 2023
- 56. Deputy Minister Bogopane-Zulu to Raise Awareness on Dangers and Risks Associated with Alcohol in Midvaal, Gauteng
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- ... Africans. As the custodian of the NDMP, which is the blueprint for South African government’s response to drug and alcohol abuse, the department will offer substance abuse support through the Siyalulama ...
- Created on 20 April 2023
- 57. Deputy Minister Bogopane-Zulu, and Pinkdrive to Host Outreach Campaign in Mokopane to Raise Awareness about Cancer and Women's Health Issues
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- ... The Department of Social Development (DSD) plays a crucial role in this initiative by providing essential services to community members. The department will offer substance abuse support through ...
- Created on 18 April 2023