Acting DDG for Corporate Support Services, Lumka Oliphant, speaks on SAfm about Social Development’s efforts in tackling teenage pregnancy through education, support, and community programs.
The command centre was launched by the Department of Social Development in November 2013 to provide immediate care, support and counselling to victims of violence. Lumka Oliphant from the Department…
SA high commissioner to Mauritius, Dr. Manzini emphasises the role of the South African Embassy in supporting nationals who are arrested abroad. A recent case involved the repatriation of a 5-year-old child following the mother’s arrest for drug trafficking. This situation highlights the embassy’s commitment to protecting vulnerable individuals and tackling transnational crime.
On November 9, the Department of Social Development marked World Adoption Day under the theme “Child’s Right to Family: Adoption… The Best Option.” Dr. Tebogo Mabe shared insights on Cii Radio, emphasising adoption’s role in child protection and efforts to make the process more accessible for families.
On November 9, the Department of Social Development marked World Adoption Day under the theme “Child’s Right to Family: Adoption… The Best Option.” Dr. Tebogo Mabe shared insights on Cii Radio, emphasising adoption’s role in child protection and efforts to make the process more accessible for families.
Dr. Maureen Mogotsi, acting chief director of the Department of Social Development, appeared on Power 98.7 to discuss the importance of South Africa’s social security system in reducing poverty and supporting vulnerable populations.
Dr. Maureen Mogotsi, acting chief director of the Department of Social Development, appeared on Power 98.7 to discuss the importance of South Africa’s social security system in reducing poverty and supporting vulnerable populations.
Siyabonga speaks to Brenda Sibeko, Deputy Director General for Social Security at the National Department of Social Development, on the launch of the Department of Social Development’s Social Security Review which aims to provide an analysis of some of the social protection measures introduced as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In an interview with Umhlobo Wenene FM, Ms. Neliswa Cekiso, Acting Chief Director for Child Protection within the Department of Social Development, commented on statistics revealing a rise in child murders. Alarmingly, there were 340 child deaths reported between April and June. This concerning trend underscores the importance of the “365 Days of Child Protection” campaignby the Department of Social Development, a campaign that needs the support of every concerned citizen.