The 365 days Child Protection Programme of Action.
<strong>In an interview with the SABC News Channel 404, Lumka Oliphant, Acting Deputy Director General of Corporate Support Services at the Department of Social Development, discussed the 365 days Child Protection Programme of Action. The programme, in collaboration with government departments and civil society, focuses on key issues affecting children's well-being, including mental health, bullying, adolescent pregnancy, and internet safety. Oliphant emphasised the importance of ongoing community and family engagement to ensure children's protection and mental health</strong>
DSD Social Services workshop HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights from the Social Services workshop that focused on strengthening and the expansion of collaboration on funding initiatives with private sector organisations and business sectors towards employment of social service professionals for government, non-profit organizations and in South Africa. #Gvt2EmploySocialWorkers
The strategy for the employment of social service professionals Closing
Theme: “Strengthening and expansion of collaboration on funding initiatives with private sector organisations and business sector towards employment of social service professionals for government, non-profit organisations and in South Africa”
THE EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY OF SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS: Day 1 – Session 3
Theme: “Strengthening and expansion of collaboration on funding initiatives with private sector organizations and business sector towards employment of social service professionals for government, non-profit organizations and in South Africa”
THE EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY OF SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS: Day 1 – Session 1
Theme: “Strengthening and expansion of collaboration on funding initiatives with private sector organizations and business sector towards employment of social service professionals for government, non-profit organizations and in South Africa”
THE EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY OF SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS: Day 1 – Session 2
Theme: “Strengthening and expansion of collaboration on funding initiatives with private sector organizations and business sector towards employment of social service professionals for government, non-profit organizations and in South Africa”
The strategy for the employment of social service professionals Day2
Theme: “Strengthening and expansion of collaboration on funding initiatives with private sector organisations and business sector towards employment of social service professionals for government, non-profit organisations and in South Africa”
Social Development responds to reports of inadequate support given to NPOs: Neliswa Cekiso
Non-profit organizations play a crucial role in protecting the most vulnerable in our society. However, many of these organizations face financial challenges and risk closure due to budget cuts. Minister of Social Development, Nokuzola Tolashe, recently announced plans to begin the de-registration of non-compliant NPOs, with further details to follow. We invite you to join us as we discuss the current state of support for NPOs with Neliswa Cekiso, Director of Child Protection at the Department of Social Development.
Residents of Molteno voiced immense gratitude after MEC Bukiwe Fanta opened the Molteno Service point Complex
Eastern Cape Social Development Department MEC Bukiwe Fanta officially opened a service point office complex at the remote town of Molteno, outside Komani in the Chris Hani district. The offices will serve Molteno and surrounding areas, whose communities had to travel more than 80kms in the past in order to access social development services. DSD News' Mzukisi Solani spoke with MEC Fanta on the sidelines of the official opening....
Opening of a service point office complex in Molteno
Eastern Cape Social Development Department MEC Bukiwe Fanta officially opened a service point office complex at the remote town of Molteno, outside Komani in the Chris Hani district. The offices will serve Molteno and surrounding areas, whose communities had to travel more than 80kms in the past in order to access social development services. DSD News' Mzukisi Solani spoke with MEC Fanta on the sidelines of the official opening....
Children show how they feel safe
The National Association of Child Care Workers is taking a unique approach to engage children during South African Child Protection Week. It’s using mapping in its programmes to empower children to visually express their experiences of being safe. For more details on this #eNCA speaks to Nontobeko Mlambo, a project coordinator at the National Association […]
Budget Vote 19: The social security program and its reforms
Covid 19 forced government to introduce the Social Relief of Distress Grant of R350 in 2020. It has since been extended until March 2024. Mr Anthony Makwiramiti updates us on the outlook of the social security program and its reforms.
BUDGET VOTE 19: Support for NPOs in the social development sector
The department invests R8 billion to support NPOs in the social development sector, DDG for community development, Mr Peter Netshipale joins Ms Lumka Oliphant to outlines challenges the department has with the NPO sector.
BUDGET VOTE 19: Support for NPOs in the social development sector
The department invests R8 billion to support NPOs in the social development sector, DDG for community development, Mr Peter Netshipale joins Ms Lumka Oliphant to outlines challenges the department has with the NPO sector.
Budget Vote 19 : Absorption of social workers
Speaking on the sideline of the Budget Vote 19 in Cape Town, Ms Lumka Oliphant, Chief Director Communication, speaks to DSD branch heads to outline the plans, successes of the Department. Khumbula Ndaba: DDG Corporate Support Services speaks on the absorption of social workers
