Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities

Government Department, South Africa

[Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities @DWYPD_ZA]

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🎓✨ RAF Graduation Ceremony

Minister @s_chikunga reminded us that disability is not the barrier — exclusion is.

The call is clear: dismantle barriers, challenge exclusionary attitudes and create opportunities for PWD's to learn, work, thrive and lead.

#DisabilityInclusion

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Minister @s_chikunga delivered the keynote address at the RAF Wheelchair & Mobility Technician Graduation Ceremony, celebrating youth skills development and advancing economic opportunities, mobility and independence for persons with disabilities. ♿️👏🏾

#YouthDevelopment

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📍 #Recap: Deputy Minister @msletsike addressed the Gender Dynamix Gender-Affirming Healthcare National Convening in Cape Town, highlighting the importance of inclusive, equitable and rights-based healthcare for all.

Advancing dignity, access and quality healthcare.

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Minister @s_chikunga will deliver the keynote address at the Recreation Aid Foundation (RAF) Wheelchair and Mobility Technician Graduation Ceremony. celebrating youth skills development and expanding opportunities for PWD's

📅 15 July 2026 | ⏰ 11h00 | 📍Soshanguve

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📢 Media Advisory

Minister @s_chikunga to attend the Recreation Aid Foundation (RAF) Wheelchair and Mobility Technicians Graduation Ceremony.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
⏱️ Time: 11:00
📍 Venue: 15143 Moku Street, Soshanguve South Extension P, City of Tshwane

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👓🇿🇦 DM @msletsike met with innovator Elihle Stali, creator of #Spectacles4TheBlind—an AI-powered smart wearable improving independence for persons with visual impairments. Following his showcase at the LEAP EAST Start-Up Exhibition in Hong Kong, he demonstrated the prototype.

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📢 Media Statement | 12 July 2026

Minister @s_chikunga dismisses allegations and reaffirms commitment to the rule of law and merit- based Public Service Appointments.

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📢 When women are safe, communities flourish and nations prosper.

Gender-Based Violence and Femicide has no place in South Africa. Let us work together to build a society where every woman is respected, protected and empowered.

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DWYPD Joins the Nation in Mourning

@DWYPD_ZA, led by Minister @s_chikunga, joins President Cyril Ramaphosa in extending heartfelt condolences to the families, teammates, supporters and the sporting fraternity following the tragic passing of Jayden Adams and Luqobo Makwedini.

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Transformative. Equitable. Innovative. Coordinated.

✨The path to a sustainable future requires action and collective effort on every front.

💬 Be a part of the global conversation at #HLPF 2026:
🌐https://t.co/tg8OAfWuXV

#SDGs #GlobalGoals

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Every woman deserves to live free from violence, and fear.

If you experience or witness Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), report it to your nearest police station or call the toll-free Crime Stop number: 086 00 10111.

#EndGBV
#GovZAUpdates

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🤝🇿🇦 DM @msletsike joined the signing of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2026–2030) between the Government of South Africa and the @UNinSouthAfrica .

The Framework sets a shared roadmap to advance South Africa's development priorities the next 5 years.

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🌍🇿🇦 Minister @s_chikunga has called for stronger collaboration among BRICS member states to unlock women's economic potential and accelerate inclusive, sustainable development.

📰 Read more: https://t.co/B4ZIOKQFa9

#BRICS2026
#WomenEmpowerment
#GenderEquality

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Watch | Government Communications hosts a webinar on government opportunities for youth.

Youtube: https://t.co/zcI1rm7Zj0

FB: https://t.co/DrMjCswOGQ

X: https://t.co/jNx4RGHzhf

#GovZAUpdates

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🎓 Jobs. Skills. Entrepreneurship.

Join today's GCIS webinar and discover government opportunities for young people.

📅 9 July 2026 | 🕚 11:00

🔗Join the webinar: https://t.co/EYW2wbQ5iw

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South Africa's Voice at the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting

Minister @s_chikunga, is participating virtually in the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting.

The Ministerial Meeting focuses on women-led development, economic empowerment, digital inclusion, and gender-responsive policies

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📢 Media Alert | @DWYPD_ZA convenes the National Disability Rights Machinery

📅 Date: 8–10 July 2026 | ⏱️ Time: 09:00 – 16:30 daily
📍Venue: AHA Gateway Hotel in Umhlanga, KZN

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🤖🇿🇦 Advancing South Africa's AI Leadership

Minister of @DWYPD_ZA, @s_chikunga, has appointed Lady Mariéme Jamme as Special Envoy for Technology & AI, strengthening South Africa's commitment to ethical, inclusive and human-centred AI.

🔗 https://t.co/MZ7gVlqEeX

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✨ RECAP | Peace Begins with YOU! 🕊️

Deputy Minister @msletsike delivered the keynote address at the International Women’s Peace Group Peace Leadership Training & Education (PLTE) Graduation Ceremony in Johannesburg under the theme: "Peace Begins with YOU!" 🌍🤝

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📢 MEDIA STATEMENT

🇿🇦 South Africa appoints Lady Mariéme Jamme as Special Envoy for Technology and Artificial Intelligence.