SASSA

SASSA is an entity of the Department of Social Development responsible for administering social assistance in terms of Section 3 of the Social Assistance Act,

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Acting Minister of Social Development, Ms. Sindisiwe Chikunga, will lead an Integrated Community Outreach Programme (ICROP) as part of government’s commitment to bringing services closer to communities and strengthening service delivery.

Community members will have an opportunity to engage directly with the Minister and access a wide range of government services from participating departments and entities including the Department of Social Development, SASSA and National Development Agency (NDA).

Venue: Power Park Grounds, Pimville (Ward 25), Soweto, Johannesburg
Date: Monday, 15 June 2026
Time: 08:00

Please bring your ID document and any supporting documents to be assisted.

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SASSA Mpumalanga Region is taking services to the people.

Join us for an Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) in Daggakraal on Thursday 18 June 2026:

Venue: Daggakraal Thusong Service Centre
Time: 08h30

Don't miss it!

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*📍Gqeberha, Eastern Cape*

The celebration of SASSA's 20 years of existence gained significant momentum when Deputy Minister of Social Development, Ganief Hendricks, officiated at the Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) held in Motherwell, Wells Estate.

Supported by the steadfast leadership of Eastern Cape Regional Executive Manager (REM), Bandile Maqetuka, the outreach event brought a wide range of government services directly to the community, ensuring that residents access essential support services.

The Deputy Minister expressed particular satisfaction with the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant application process after witnessing a beneficiary receive an application outcome in less than five minutes. As part of the outreach activities, he also distributed blankets and walking sticks to identified older persons, as well as school uniforms to identified school children in need.

Reflecting on the success of the event, the Regional Executive Manager expressed his satisfaction with the programme’s people-centred approach, noting that it directly addressed concerns raised by community members during previous community dialogues.

“This gives me great pleasure and a sense of fulfilment when every government mobile service desk is occupied by people genuinely in need of assistance and receiving the help they require. This is what we call the Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme. It is truly delivering on the mandate for which it was established,” remarked the REM.

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SASSA Gauteng Region is taking services to the people.

Join us for an Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) in Fleurhof, Soweto on Wednesday 10 June 2026:

Venue: Fleurhof Community Hall, Cnr. Malacite Avenue and Spinel Avenue, Fleurhof, Soweto
Time: 09h00 - 15h30

Don't miss it!

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[MEDIA INTERVIEWS 🎙]

Catch us live on the following radio stations today, Tuesday 09 June 2026:

- Commuter FM at 11h10
- Pheli FM at 14h10

SASSA Gauteng Region officials will be disseminating vital information about SASSA services and programmes

Don't miss it!

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SASSA North West Region is taking services to the people.

Join us for an Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) in Setabeng on Friday 12 June 2026:

Venue: Setabeng Community Hall
Time: 09h00 - 16h00

Don't miss it!

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Today, we are not only closing Child Protection Month; we are launching a 365-Day Programme of Action because the safety, care and protection of our children cannot be confined to a single month. Child protection is a daily responsibility that requires all of us to act, every day of the year.” – Mr Ganief Hendricks, Deputy Minister of Social Development, during the Official Closing of Child Protection Month in Ezibeleni, Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, on 07 June 2026.

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Child Protection is a 365-Day Responsibility

The 2026 Child Protection Month campaign reinforces South Africa’s commitment to ending violence against children through prevention, early intervention, and coordinated action. Together, we can create safer environments and a better future for every child.

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#ChildProtectionMonthClosing | Ezibeleni, Komani

Parents who misuse their children's social grants while neglecting their care must be held accountable. Many neglected children end up on the streets in search of a better life. Child protection begins at home, with parents taking responsibility for the well-being, safety, and development of their children,” said 64-year-old Gogo Mgijima.

She expressed concern that, in many cases, mothers leave their children in the care of relatives while continuing to receive the Child Support Grant and using the money for their own needs instead of the child's welfare.

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🚨 QUICK FACT | Child Protection Month 2026

The Eastern Cape recorded 3,168 reported cases of child abuse during the 2025/26 financial year, with sexual abuse (1,328 cases) and deliberate neglect (1,369 cases) accounting for the highest number of reported incidents.

📍District Analysis – Sexual Abuse Cases
✅ Alfred Nzo – 366
✅ OR Tambo – 362
✅ Nelson Mandela Metro – 278
✅ Chris Hani – 136

📍 District Analysis – Deliberate Neglect Cases
✅ Alfred Nzo – 351
✅ Nelson Mandela Metro – 272
✅ Chris Hani – 195
✅ OR Tambo – 190

These figures highlight the urgent need for communities, families and stakeholders to strengthen efforts to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of children.

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“Meaningful change is not measured by the number of events we host, but by the actions we take and the results we achieve. We must mobilise resources effectively to address the challenges facing our communities and ensure sustainable impact.” – Adv. Gugulethu Thimane, Acting Director-General of the Department of Social Development, addressing community members, including children, during the Child Protection Month Closing Ceremony currently underway in Ezibeleni, Komani, Eastern Cape.

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“Children need support, guidance and opportunities to dream beyond their current circumstances. We do not only need food and shelter; we need love, protection, identity and hope. When we invest in children and young people today, we are investing in stronger communities and a brighter future for our country.”— Luncedo Mrwebi (14), Child Protection Month Closing, Ezibeleni, Komani

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Kumkani Dalimvula Matanzima of the Western Thembuland Kingdom joined stakeholders during the Child Protection Month engagement in Ezibeleni, Komani, reaffirming the critical role of traditional leadership in safeguarding children. His participation underscored the importance of collective action in preventing child abuse, neglect and exploitation, while ensuring that child protection remains a priority within communities and traditional structures.

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Communities in Ezibeleni, Eastern Cape, are accessing a wide range of government and partner services as the Department of Social Development, together with its agencies and stakeholders, hosts the Child Protection Month Closing programme.

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Media engagements taking place on the sidelines of the Child Protection Month Closing Programme in Ezibeleni, Eastern Cape, as government and stakeholders reaffirm their commitment to protecting children from abuse, neglect, exploitation and all forms of violence.

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"Senzeni na? South Africa, asilazi ityala, Nkosi yami. Bayasibulala, thina... Nkosi yami." These moving words echoed through the hall of High Impact Family Church in Ezibeleni, Komani as children raised their voices in a powerful plea for protection and justice.

Ahead of the Child Protection Month Closing Ceremony, Deputy Minister of Social Development, Mr Ganief Hendricks, Eastern Cape MEC for Social Development, Ms Bukiwe Fanta, and partners visited the church to engage congregants and raise awareness on the protection of children. Government called on religious leaders to work hand in hand with communities and stakeholders to ensure that churches remain safe spaces where children are nurtured, protected and empowered. The emotional performance served as a stark reminder that child abuse remains a reality in many communities and that protecting children is a shared responsibility that extends beyond homes and schools to every space where children live, learn and worship.

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BriefingSession | Child Protection Month Closing

“We are here in Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality because not all is well,” said Eastern Cape MEC for Social Development, Ms Bukiwe Fanta. Highlighting the realities faced by communities across the province, she raised concern over the persistent challenges of child abuse, statutory rape, and Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, calling for a united effort to protect children and strengthen families.

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"Child protection begins at home and in our communities. We urge families, community members, traditional and religious leaders to create safe and nurturing spaces where children can grow, learn and thrive free from abuse, neglect and exploitation."

These were the words of Ms Siza Magangoe, Deputy Director-General responsible for Welfare Services at the Department of Social Development, during the Child Protection Month Closing Programme in Ezibeleni, Eastern Cape. Magangoe emphasised that strengthening families remains a key priority for the Department, highlighting programmes such as Sinovuyo Parenting Programme, which equips parents and caregivers with skills to build positive family relationships, prevent violence and create safer environments for children.

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Gender-based violence, child abuse, rape and the abuse of older persons continue to affect many communities within the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality. Speaking during the stakeholder briefing ahead of the Child Protection Month Closing Programme, Chief Whip Cllr Ndlebe welcomed the initiative and thanked government and partners for bringing the programme to the area, noting that its timing is critical as communities continue to grapple with these social challenges.

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#BriefingSession |Child Protection Month Closing in Komani

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Stakeholders Gather Ahead of Child Protection Month Closing Programme

Protecting children is a shared responsibility that requires a strong multi-sectoral approach. Stakeholders from UNICEF, SAPS, the National Prosecuting Authority, Departments of Correctional Services, Basic Education, Health, Justice, and Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities have arrived at the Chris Hani District Municipality for a briefing session ahead of the Child Protection Month Closing Programme in Ezibeleni, Komani.

Together, government and partners continue to strengthen efforts to prevent violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of children, reinforcing the message that child protection is a 365-day commitment.

#ChildProtectionMonth2026 #ChildProtection365 #EndViolenceAgainstChildren #BuildingACaringSocietyTogether