Portfolio Committee on Social Development, 9 October 2025
Portfolio Committee on Social Development (National Assembly) Consideration of the annual report of the National Development Agency (NDA) for 2024/25 financial year. Briefing by the Department of Social Development on the media reports on the R3 million expenditure in New York, suspensions and irregular appointments of officials. M514, 5th Floor, Marks Building, Parliament, 13:00 – […]
Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament, 9 October 2025
Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament The theme for this year’s sitting is: Amplifying the voices of children in planning and budget for Children’s Rights. Good Hope Chamber, 08:30
Portfolio Committee on Social Development, 17 September 2025
(National Assembly), Consideration and adoption of the Committee Five Year Strategic Plan and the Annual Performance Plan including budget plan. Briefing by the Department of Social Development on the first term quarterly report on the financial and non-financial performance for 2024/25 financial year (April – June 2025). Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 12:45
Provincial Skills Development Programme for GBV survivors
Gender-based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) is a significant problem in the Eastern Cape, characterized by high rates of violence against women and children, including sexual assault, physical violence, and femicide. It is against this background that the Eastern Cape Department of Social Development, in partnership with Nyamukara Empowerment launched the Provincial Skills Development Programme for GBV […]
PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 27 AUGUST 2025
The Department of Social Development (DSD) and SASSA are briefing the Portfolio Committee on Social Development in Parliament. The focus will be on the expiry of the SASSA–Postbank Master Service Agreement (MSA) at the end of September 2025, and the measures in place to guarantee a smooth transition for millions of South Africans who depend […]
Portfolio Committee on Social Development, 26 February 2025
(National Assembly), [Briefing by SASSA and DSD on the progress made on the investigation on vulnerabilities in the SRD grant application and payment system; Response by the Department on the Gauteng High Court judgement on the matter between the Institute for Democratic Justice, #Paythegrants and DSD, SASSA vs Minister of Fine on the Constitutional Validity […]
South Africa’s Stand Against Drugs: Fighting for Futures
In Standerton, a silent war is being fought against drug use, not with guns, but with determination. On June 26th, over a thousand people gathered at Sakhile Stadium to express their collective desire for change. This is not just a campaign; it’s a movement of hope, prevention, and recovery. Together, we can break the cycle […]
It’s Topical with Social Development Spokesperson Lumka Oliphant
Join the conversation with Social Development Spokesperson Lumka Oliphant, High Court of SA Attorney Livhuwani Sikhwari, and Missing Children SA Co-ordinator Bianca van Aswegen. Our digital audience will also share their stories and insights.
BUDGET VOTE 19 2025 NCOP Policy Debate
The Minister of Social Development, Ms. Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe alongside the Deputy Minister, Mr. Ganief Hendricks addresses the National council of Provinces on Budget Vote 19 in Parliament, Cape Town.
MINISTERIAL INTERGRATED COMMUNITY REGISTRATION OUTREACH PROGRAMME (ICROP)
MINISTERIAL INTERGRATED COMMUNITY REGISTRATION OUTREACH PROGRAMME (ICROP). VENUE: MZINGISI SKWEYIYA COMMUNITY HALL, ENOCH MGIJIMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY DATE: 18 JULY 2025
SASSA Docuseries
The Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant) is meant for South African Citizens, Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders who are between the ages of 18 and 60 years, who have insufficient means, who do not receive social grants on behalf of herself/ himself or who are not contributing to or eligible for UIF payment, and have no financial support from any other source.
Citizens Connect
#CitizensConnect is a social reality program featuring government content, re-enactments and discussions on matters that affect communities in South Africa.
Portfolio Committee on Social Development, 9 October 2025
Portfolio Committee on Social Development (National Assembly) Consideration of the annual report of the National Development Agency (NDA) for 2024/25 financial year. Briefing by the Department of Social Development on the media reports on the R3 million expenditure in New York, suspensions and irregular appointments of officials. M514, 5th Floor, Marks Building, Parliament, 13:00 – […]
Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament, 9 October 2025
Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament The theme for this year’s sitting is: Amplifying the voices of children in planning and budget for Children’s Rights. Good Hope Chamber, 08:30
Portfolio Committee on Social Development, 17 September 2025
(National Assembly), Consideration and adoption of the Committee Five Year Strategic Plan and the Annual Performance Plan including budget plan. Briefing by the Department of Social Development on the first term quarterly report on the financial and non-financial performance for 2024/25 financial year (April – June 2025). Virtual Meeting Platform, 09:00 – 12:45
Provincial Skills Development Programme for GBV survivors
Gender-based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) is a significant problem in the Eastern Cape, characterized by high rates of violence against women and children, including sexual assault, physical violence, and femicide. It is against this background that the Eastern Cape Department of Social Development, in partnership with Nyamukara Empowerment launched the Provincial Skills Development Programme for GBV […]
PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 27 AUGUST 2025
The Department of Social Development (DSD) and SASSA are briefing the Portfolio Committee on Social Development in Parliament. The focus will be on the expiry of the SASSA–Postbank Master Service Agreement (MSA) at the end of September 2025, and the measures in place to guarantee a smooth transition for millions of South Africans who depend […]
Portfolio Committee on Social Development, 26 February 2025
(National Assembly), [Briefing by SASSA and DSD on the progress made on the investigation on vulnerabilities in the SRD grant application and payment system; Response by the Department on the Gauteng High Court judgement on the matter between the Institute for Democratic Justice, #Paythegrants and DSD, SASSA vs Minister of Fine on the Constitutional Validity […]
South Africa’s Stand Against Drugs: Fighting for Futures
In Standerton, a silent war is being fought against drug use, not with guns, but with determination. On June 26th, over a thousand people gathered at Sakhile Stadium to express their collective desire for change. This is not just a campaign; it’s a movement of hope, prevention, and recovery. Together, we can break the cycle […]
It’s Topical with Social Development Spokesperson Lumka Oliphant
Join the conversation with Social Development Spokesperson Lumka Oliphant, High Court of SA Attorney Livhuwani Sikhwari, and Missing Children SA Co-ordinator Bianca van Aswegen. Our digital audience will also share their stories and insights.
BUDGET VOTE 19 2025 NCOP Policy Debate
The Minister of Social Development, Ms. Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe alongside the Deputy Minister, Mr. Ganief Hendricks addresses the National council of Provinces on Budget Vote 19 in Parliament, Cape Town.
MINISTERIAL INTERGRATED COMMUNITY REGISTRATION OUTREACH PROGRAMME (ICROP)
MINISTERIAL INTERGRATED COMMUNITY REGISTRATION OUTREACH PROGRAMME (ICROP). VENUE: MZINGISI SKWEYIYA COMMUNITY HALL, ENOCH MGIJIMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY DATE: 18 JULY 2025
