By Lorato Modisenyane

• Residents accessed healthcare, social grants, ID applications, housing information, and psychosocial support, all under one roof.
• Multiple government departments and Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs)partnered to bring essential services directly to the Muldersdrift community.
• Community members praised the convenience, with some securing critical documents and resolving long-standing enquiries on the spot.

On Friday, 22 May 2026, the Gauteng Department of Social Development, in partnership with Rand West Municipality, hosted an integrated service delivery blitz at Muldersdrift Stadium aimed at bringing essential government services closer to communities.

The initiative forms part of government’s ongoing commitment to improving access to services and ensuring that communities, particularly vulnerable groups, receive integrated support through a single service platform. Residents from surrounding areas gathered at the stadium to access a wide range of services offered by various government departments and non-profit organisations (NPOs).

Among the key stakeholders present were the Department of Health, Department of Human Settlements, South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), South African Police Service (SAPS), and several NPOs.

Residents were able to access healthcare services, social grant applications and enquiries, identity document applications and enquiries, housing-related information, psychosocial support services from the Department of Social Development, as well as referrals to relevant NPOs. The NPOs also played an important role in providing information and raising awareness about programmes aimed at uplifting vulnerable families and individuals.

For many residents, the initiative provided a convenient opportunity to access multiple services in one location.

Maria Vilakazi, 47, from the local community, said the programme came at the right time for her family.

“When I heard about the event, I knew it was the perfect opportunity to apply for an identity document for my son, who is doing matric this year. It was important for me to ensure that he has his ID before sitting for his final examinations. I am happy that I managed to get assistance today and did not come here in vain,” she said.

Another resident, Veli Nkosi, 66, welcomed the initiative and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to engage directly with various government departments in one convenient location.

“I had enquiries regarding my RDP housing application and my SASSA account because of some unknown debits. Having all these services in one place made it easier for me to get the assistance I needed,” said Nkosi.

Karabo Mollo, 28, said the information he received about registering an NPO was valuable and inspiring.
“I realised there is a need to register an NPO because of the high unemployment rate in our area. The information shared today encouraged me to take the first steps towards helping my community,” he said.

The Integrated Service Delivery Blitz demonstrated government’s commitment to bringing services closer to the people and ensuring that communities can access critical support, information and opportunities without having to travel long distances. The initiative also highlighted the importance of collaboration among government departments, agencies and civil society organisations in responding to the needs of communities.