Department of Social Development

21. Minister Tolashe Tables R294-Billion Budget Vote To Restore Trust, Deepen Impact And Protect Families: (Latest News); ... especially the youth — with the 20–24 age group alone accounting for over 3.4 million applications. The majority of grants are used by four provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, the Eastern Cape, Limpopo, and Gauteng. ...; Created on 17 July 2025
22. Nc Cape Social Development Mec Leads High Impact Outreach In Platfontein: (Latest News); ... birth registration and smart ID applications, health screenings, victim empowerment and gender-based violence support, as well as youth development and employment opportunities. In a symbolic moment ...; Created on 17 July 2025
23. Budget Vote Speech By The Deputy Minister Of Social Development, Mr Ganief Hendricks: (Latest News); ... youth were trained in soft and hard skills in 6 Community Care Centers (CCCs) in KZN, Limpopo, and North West provinces. Such programmes will be expanded to a further 17 CCCs and this work has already ...; Created on 10 July 2025
24. From Words To Action: Lekwa Leaders Unite Against Substance Abuse And Social Ills: (Latest News); ... youth skills training, parenting workshops, and partnerships with NPOs tackling HIV, GBV, and social cohesion. Cllr. Sifiso Michael Mngomezulu, Executive Mayor of Lekwa Local Municipality, has described ...; Created on 27 June 2025
25. Kalksloot Mobilises For Change: Northern Cape Rallies Communities To Break The Grip Of Substance Abuse: (Latest News); ... at prevention, education, and youth development. Local workshops, awareness campaigns, and safe spaces for young people are becoming key tools in building a culture of resilience and shared responsibility. ...; Created on 27 June 2025
26. Hope, Healing, And Unity: Mpumalanga Rallies Against Substance Abuse On World Drug Day: (Latest News); By Precious Mupenzi. The Nkangala in-patient treatment centre’s aftercare programme, in partnership with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), equips recovering youth with essential life skills, ...; Created on 27 June 2025
27. 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
28. 88-Year Old Raises Alarm Over Substance-Fuelled Elder Abuse In Mopani: (Latest News); ... many others, the road ahead is still difficult. But by raising their voices and demanding change, they are helping ensure that the safety and dignity of the elderly and the future of the youth are protected. ...; Created on 06 June 2025
29. Moletsane Turns Orange As Community Marches To End Gender-Based Violence: (Latest News); ... initiative, designates the 25th of every month as Orange Day, a call to action to end violence against women and girls worldwide. Speaking to participants, Phumla Xaba, Director for Gender, Youth, and ...; Created on 03 June 2025
30. Minister Tolashe Participates In Bi-National Commission Session In Lesotho: (Latest News); ... Lesotho’s Ministry of Gender, Youth and Social Development will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement marks a significant step in advancing shared social development priorities such as ...; Created on 24 April 2025
31. Cabinet Confirms Netshipale As New Dg Of Social Development — A Leader Rooted In Community Development: (Latest News); ... food and nutrition security, youth development, and the empowerment of non-profit organisations (NPOs). His leadership has focused on strengthening community-level initiatives and fostering partnerships ...; Created on 27 March 2025
32. Social Development Issues Notices Of Non-Compliance And Deregisters Over 6 000 Non-Compliant Npos: (Latest News); ... provide a wide range of services to children, youth, persons with disabilities, older persons and humanitarian relief. While the Department acknowledges the significant contribution of NPOs in providing ...; Created on 05 February 2025
33. Social Development To Host Namibian Delegation On A Learning Visit To South Africa: (Latest News); ... a site visit to a child and youth care centre around Gauteng Province. Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the Namibian delegation’s learning visit to South Africa planned as follows: ...; Created on 04 November 2024
34. Minister Sisisi Tolashe To Commemorate World No Alcohol Day In Mgungundlovu, Kwazulu-Natal: (Latest News); ... (CDA). In line with the theme of the day “Say No to alcohol and selling alcohol to minors” the day aims to highlight the effects of alcohol abuse, binge drinking amongst South African youth and the ...; Created on 24 October 2024
35. Social Development Concerned About Alcohol As First Drug Of Choice This International Day Against Drug Abuse And Illicit Trafficking: (Latest News); ... high rate of substance abuse, especially amongst the youth. The engagement coincided with the remembrance of the tragic deaths of 21 teenagers at Enyobeni Tavern two years ago, highlighting the ongoing ...; Created on 26 June 2024
36. Minister Zulu To Hand Over Tractor And Potato Planters To Mcva Cooperative, Tsheseng Village, Free State: (Latest News); ... for the new potato planting season. The MCVA project has a huge potential to create the much-needed job opportunities for unemployed youth at Tsheseng and surrounding villages throughout the production ...; Created on 23 May 2024
37. Minister Lindiwe Zulu Leads Community Outreach Programme In Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape: (Latest News); ... programme by handing over a mobile office facility to Ihlumelo Foundation, a youth organisation based in Duncan Village that provides a safe, enabling and stimulating environment for learners after school ...; Created on 18 April 2024
38. Traditional Leaders From Batlaping Ba-Ga Mothibi Get Capacitated On Social And Structural Determinats Of Hiv And Aids And Other Social Ills: (Latest News); ... problem, this area has a high prevalence of youth use of lean by the youth. This is a mixture of cough medicine, fizzy drink and some candy. The youth gets addicted to this mixture very quickly because ...; Created on 04 April 2024
39. Social Development And Hwseta To Honour Community Development Practitioners: (Latest News); ... Practice at NQF Level 5 at institutions of higher learning. Given high levels of unemployment in the country which affects many South Africans, especially, the youth, the graduation will not only ...; Created on 21 February 2024
40. Dr Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu In Partnership With Mtn Sa Foundation Hosts A Gradution Ceremony In Mgobodzi Village: (Latest News); ... a fully accessible twenty-seater multimedia centre with data at MTN’s cost in Mgobodzi village in October 2022. Given the high levels of unemployment in the country which affects the youth, the graduation ...; Created on 15 February 2024

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