Department of Social Development

61. Government Communications and Information System mourns passing of communicators 23 Jun 2020... ...: (Latest News); Government Communications and Information System (GCIS) mourns the loss of two seasoned government communicators from the Eastern Cape, Mr Mzobanzi Jikazana and Mr Gcobani Maswana. Their ...; Created on 24 June 2020
62. President Cyril Ramaphosa to visit the National Coronavirus COVID-19 Information Response Centre, 9 Apr President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Thursday, 09 April 2020, visit the Department of Health (DoH)’s ...: (Latest News); President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, Thursday, 09 April 2020, visit the Department of Health (DoH)’s COVID-19 Information Centre, a data centre set up to monitor and track the spread of the Coronavirus ...; Created on 09 April 2020
63. Minister Thoko Didiza announces interventions to assist agricultural sector during Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza, MP is ...: (Latest News); ... and its entities. No payment for debts. The applications for this funding will be open from 08 April 2020 and will close on 22 April 2020. No late entries will be accepted. Application forms will be ...; Created on 06 April 2020
64. MINISTER DLAMINI TO DISTRIBUTE SCHOOL UNIFORMS IN MBIZANA – EASTERN CAPE ...: (Latest Policies); ... uniforms to children around Mbizana. This is the Minister’s follow up visit after families in and around the area informed her that most families could not afford school uniforms for their children. The ...; Created on 21 July 2019
65. A Responsive Government And Determined Parents Of Children With Disabilities Create A Model Of Inclusivity: (Latest News); ... be left behind, and supported by a responsive local government. This collaborative movement has transformed Osaka Prefecture into a model of inclusivity for people with disabilities. Miki Kazumi, a parent ...; Created on 17 July 2025
66. Chris Hani Community Gears Up For Minister Tolashe’s Mandela Day Visit: (Latest News); ... Friday, 18 July. The visit, which coincides with Nelson Mandela International Day, is expected to provide a platform for residents to robustly engage the Minister on the pressing issues they face daily. ...; Created on 17 July 2025
67. Supporting Siblings Of Children With Disabilities: (Latest News); ... her experience. Takishima went on to establish SHAMS (Sharing Mind of Siblings), a support group for brothers and sisters of individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses. SHAMS provides a platform ...; Created on 14 July 2025
68. Budget Vote Speech By The Deputy Minister Of Social Development, Mr Ganief Hendricks: (Latest News); ... & Parenting, Older persons, and Persons with Disabilities. These functions form part of Welfare Services, which is Programme Four in the national Department of Social Development’s budget. Welfare services ...; Created on 10 July 2025
69. 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); ... of the work that remains to be done. 4. We mourn the passing of the former Deputy President of the ANC and Deputy President of South Africa, Mr David Mabuza. Our thoughts and prayers are with his ...; Created on 10 July 2025
70. Kalksloot Mobilises For Change: Northern Cape Rallies Communities To Break The Grip Of Substance Abuse: (Latest News); ... society, and youth formations to confront the growing impact of substance abuse, crime, and social instability in communities like Kalksloot. “Prevention is an Investment in Our Future” – MEC Vilakazi ...; Created on 27 June 2025
71. Hope, Healing, And Unity: Mpumalanga Rallies Against Substance Abuse On World Drug Day: (Latest News); ... to combat substance abuse. Voices of Hope and Transformation: Personal testimonies demonstrate the transformative impact of early intervention, treatment, and community-based support programmes. As ...; Created on 27 June 2025
72. Public Invited To Nominate New Members For Central Drug Authority: (Latest News); ... or research. Deadline and Submission: Nominations must be submitted by 30 June 2025 with a completed form and CV. The Minister of Social Development, Ms Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe, has issued a public ...; Created on 18 June 2025
73. Global Lessons, Local Impact: South Africa And Japan Collaborate On Disability Care: (Latest News); ... “Change may not come overnight, but it starts with people who believe. That belief transformed Japan—and it can do the same in South Africa.” From both South African and Japanese perspectives, one ...; Created on 18 June 2025
74. Social Development Calls On Men To Break The Cycle Of Silence And Violence: (Latest News); ... to lead by example and become role models in their communities. The dialogue forms part of the department’s broader efforts to shift harmful social norms and promote gender justice through open, honest ...; Created on 18 June 2025
75. Men’s Dialogue Calls For Accountability, Empathy And Change: (Latest News); ... pressures faced by men today. The Men’s Dialogue, held under the theme “Men’s Involvement in Social Change,” forms part of the Department’s contribution to the national 90-day GBVF response plan and ...; Created on 18 June 2025
76. Flying The Dsd Flag: Lucky Mthombeni Takes On The Ultimate Human Race: (Latest News); ... sport can steer youth away from destructive habits. “If more young people took part in running or any form of sport, drugs wouldn’t have room to destroy their lives,” he said. Speaking while attending ...; Created on 06 June 2025
77. 88-Year Old Raises Alarm Over Substance-Fuelled Elder Abuse In Mopani: (Latest News); ... done,” he said, his voice heavy with concern. The engagement, held as part of build-up activities leading to the Child Protection Commemoration on Sunday, 08 June 2025, gave community members a platform ...; Created on 06 June 2025
78. Children Champion Proactive Solutions To Tackle Child Abuse In Limpopo Dialogues: (Latest News); ... associated with digital platforms, such as the sharing of private images and interactions with strangers online, advising a careful approach to social media use. These dialogues are part of the Department ...; Created on 06 June 2025
79. When disaster strikes, relief must be swift – and human: (Latest News); ... Relief of Distress programme administered by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) offered a vital form of support. Designed for moments like these, the Social Relief of Distress programme allows ...; Created on 03 June 2025
80. Respite Care Services Give A New Lease Of Life To Families And Caregivers Of Children With Severe Disabilities In Mpumalanga: (Latest News); ... is left”, said MEC Moeketsi. Speaking on behalf of JICA, Project Formulation Advisor Mr Hagasewa Hiroyoku mentioned that the goal of the project is to build capacity at government and community level ...; Created on 21 May 2025

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