Free State DSD

Official account of the Free State Department of Social Development. Working together to build a caring and self-reliant society.

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OCTOBER IS SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT MONTH. 🇿🇦

“Strengthening families through partnerships.”

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✨MEC HLALELE’s HERITAGE DAY MESSAGE.✨

“CELEBRATING OUR LIVING CULTURAL HERITAGE”
HAPPY HERITAGE DAY 🌍🇿🇦

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YOUTH EXPO

17| Sept| 2026

The Department of Social Development Minister Dina Pule, Speaking at Youth & SASSA Beneficiary Opportunities Expo in Bloemfontein, Minister called for increased vigilance and collective efforts to combat gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

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📲SASSA WHATSAPP SELF-SERVICE.

✅ WhatsApp: [phone]

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HERITAGE MONTH 2026.

Held under the theme: “Our Living Cultural Heritage.” 🌍🇿🇦

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🔵WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY🔵

Creating hope through action| A conversation can save life.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. You are not alone, and support is available.

☎️ Suicide Crisis line: 0800 567 567

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🟢 DEAF AWARENESS MONTH 2026 🟢

Throughout September, South Africa commemorates Deaf Awareness Month, with the International Day of Sign Languages observed on 23 September 2026.

#SAMyPrideMyIdentity

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Heritage Month in September celebrates and preserves South Africa’s diverse cultural heritage, promoting unity, social cohesion, dignity and a shared sense of belonging.

In 2026, the theme is “Celebrating Our Living Heritage: Strengthening the Ties That Bind Us.”

🌍🇿🇦

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FAMILIES MATTER WEDNESDAY! 💙

MY FAMILY, MY STRENGTH.

The Families Matter Programme empowers parents and caregivers with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to have open and meaningful conversations with their children.

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CURRENTLY UNDERWAY:

MEN AND WOMEN DIALOGUE TAKING PLACE IN NYAKALLONG, ALLANRIDGE.

13| August| 2026.

The dialogue is taking place under the theme “Mphahlolle.”

Your voice matters. Your action matters.

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🚨TUNE IN🚨

Catch the Centre Manager of Charlotte Maxeke Treatment Centre Services, Ms Dithuso Monare, on Motheo FM's Midday Pulse today.

🗓️: Thursday, 13 August 2026
⏰: 13:30

Tune in and don't miss the conversation!

✨A Free State that works for all.✨

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HAPPY WOMEN’s DAY 2026🇿🇦

“Wathint' Abafazi, Wathint' Imbokodo!”

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🟠KE MOJA FRIDAY! 🟠

I’M FINE WITHOUT DRUGS!

Together, let's stand against substance abuse and create communities where every young person can reach their full potential.

✨A Free State that works for all. ✨

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NELSON MANDELA DAY CLEANING CAMPAIGN

Today, 17 July 2026, DSD joined officials from the Free State Provincial Government, the Free State Legislature, municipalities, and members of the community in the Nelson Mandela Day cleaning campaign.

ONE GOV🟠 ONE PURPOSE

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🔵DISABILITY TUESDAY!🔵

365 days of raising awareness about disability, promoting inclusion, and reaffirm the importance of ensuring that persons with disabilities are actively involved in decisions that affect them

"NOTHING ABOUT US, WITHOUT US!"

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UNITY IN ACTION AT MATETE MATCHES SECURE CARE CENTRE.

Despite facing significant challenges, Matete Matches Secure Care Centre continues to demonstrate resilience, teamwork, and commitment to maintaining a safe environment for its staff and future beneficiaries.

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MEC HLALELE CHAMPIONS RESPECTFUL MANHOOD AT BOYS AND MEN DIALOGUES IN WELKOM.

07 July 2026 - The Department has intensified its efforts to promote positive masculinity and strengthen family values through a Boys and Men Dialogue hosted at Kingdom Ministries Church in Welkom.

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YOUR VOICE MATTERS! SPEAK UP AGAINST GBVF!

Report any form of GBVF at your nearest police station or call toll-free Crime Stop Number: 086 00 10111

Gender-Based Violence Command Centre hotline: [phone]

🟣STOP GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE!🟣

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MEC Hlalele Calls on Communities to Protect Older Persons from Abuse and Neglect

25 June 2026

📍: Botshabelo

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YOUTH MONTH. 🇿🇦

50th Anniversary of the 1976 Youth uprisings commemoration. 💫

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