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Today, the Department of Social Development joins the global community in commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

This day serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to protect the rights, dignity and well-being of older persons. Let us stand together against all forms of abuse, neglect and exploitation, and create communities where older persons are valued, respected and safe.

#WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay #WEAAD2026 #DSDCares #EndElderAbuse

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Today is the Day, Soweto!

The wait is over. Today, the Acting Minister of Social Development, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga, leads the Ministerial Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) to Pimville, Soweto, bringing government services directly to the people.

#DSDPortfolioAtWork #ServiceDeliveryInAction #DSDCares #YouthMonth2026

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📢 ALL SYSTEMS GO FOR MINISTERIAL ICROP IN PIMVILLE, SOWETO

Tomorrow, Acting Minister of Social Development, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga, will lead a major outreach programme at Power Park Grounds, Pimville, Soweto, from 08:00.

Services will be offered by SASSA, NDA, DSD, Home Affairs, Health, NSFAS, NYDA, SAQA, IEC, NDA, SEDFA, and many other stakeholders.

Residents are urged to bring their ID and any supporting documents relevant to the services they require.

#DSDPortfolioAtWork #BuildingACaringSocietyTogether
#ServiceDeliveryInAction

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Child protection is a 365-day responsibility.

As we continue to champion the rights and well-being of children beyond Child Protection Month, we share this Isolezwe ngoMgqibelo article published on Isolezwe ngoMgqibelo as part of our ongoing 365 Days of Child Protection Programme. Together, let's create safer communities for every child.

#365DaysOfChildProtection #ProtectEveryChild #BuildingACaringSocietyTogether

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The voices of Pimville residents have been heard, and government is responding.

Tomorrow, Acting Minister of Social Development, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga, will lead the Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) in Pimville, Soweto, bringing integrated government services directly to the community.

Recent community dialogues conducted by the Department of Social Development, SASSA and the NDA highlighted a range of challenges affecting residents, including barriers to accessing Child Support Grants, the abuse and neglect of older persons, substance abuse and gambling, gender-based violence, youth unemployment, poverty, and limited access to information about available government services.

ICROP forms part of government's response to these concerns, providing residents with direct access to services, information, referrals and support from various government departments and stakeholders, while strengthening efforts to build safer, more resilient and caring communities.

#DSDPortfolioAtWork #BuildingACaringSocietyTogether #TakingServicesToThePeople #ANationThatWorksForAll #DSDCares

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Every individual is entitled to live without facing discrimination, stigma, or fear.

On International Albinism Awareness Day, we express solidarity with persons with albinism, reaffirming our dedication to upholding human rights, fostering inclusion, and promoting equality.

By dispelling harmful myths and colour-based prejudice, we can work together to ensure dignity, mental well-being, and equal opportunities for all, celebrating all skin tones.

#AlbinismAwarenessDay
#ProudlyInMySkin
#AlbinismAwarenessDay
#IAAD2026
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📢2 DAYS TO GO!| 📍Pimville, Soweto

The countdown is on! In just 2 days, the Acting Minister of Social Development, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga, will lead the Ministerial Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) at Power Park Grounds, Pimville (Soweto) in Johannesburg.

This impactful outreach programme aims to bring essential social security and community development services closer to the people, while reaffirming government’s commitment to strengthening and supporting families and vulnerable communities.

Date: Monday, 15 June 2026
Time: 08h00
Venue: Power Park Grounds, Pimville (Ward 25), Soweto, Johannesburg.

Don’t miss this important community outreach initiative!

#MinisterialOutreach #DSDPortfolioAtWork #ServiceDeliveryInAction
#DSDCares

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THE ULTIMATE HUMAN RACE! 🙌🏾| CELEBRATING GRIT AND RESILIENCE ✨

To all SASSA officials and runners who are taking part in the Comrades Marathon we wish you the best of luck. Your resilience and commitment is inspiring and remarkable.

Go out there and make every step count!

Run safely, run happy, we are with you all the way!

#ComradesMarathon
#SkaFelaMoya #UltimateHumanRace

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The 2026 commemoration is held under the theme “RESET@50 – The Future Calls”, with the slogan “Our National Commitment to the Future, for Freedom Lives in Every Generation”, and is further anchored by the focus “Mapping the Barriers: Auditing Access for Economic Inclusion”.

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“While we address unemployment, we must not lose sight of the social challenges facing many vulnerable South Africans.”

Acting Director-General of the Department of Social Development, Adv. Gugulethu Thimane, emphasises the need for coordinated action to tackle poverty, unemployment and social exclusion during the launch of the Joint Policy Brief Series on Generating Better Livelihoods (GBL) and the Basic Package of Support (BPS).

She calls for a stronger focus on outcomes that restore dignity, empower young grant recipients and create pathways to sustainable livelihoods.

#GeneratingBetterLives
#SocialProtection #DSDCares
#DSDPortfolioAtWork

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📍 Next Stop : Soweto!

Where history was written, communities continue to thrive, and hope lives in every corner, let's take a closer look at Soweto.

#DSDPortfolioAtWork #ServiceDeliveryInAction #DSDCares

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MINISTERIAL OUTREACH PROGRAMME | ROOTED IN HISTORY ✨

💠 Pimville ward 25 is located in Soweto Region D, within the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng province.

💠 It is one of the oldest residential townships in Soweto, with strong historical links to early urban settlement patterns.

#SASSACARES #DSDPortforlioAtWork #SASSA20 #YouthMonth #ministerialoutreach

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“Opportunities alone are not enough for those furthest from services.”

Presenting the Joint Policy Brief, Dr Anthony Kaziboni from the University of Johannesburg highlighted that the Generating Better Livelihoods (GBL) and Basic Package of Support (BPS) programmes adopt a people-first approach, focusing on individual aspirations before linking participants to training, services, jobs and enterprise opportunities.

Research findings show that support, guidance and coaching play a critical role in helping people navigate systems and turn opportunities into sustainable outcomes.

#GeneratingBetterLives
#DSDCares
#DSDPortfolioAtWork

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“While we address unemployment, we must not lose sight of the social challenges facing many vulnerable South Africans.”

Acting Director-General of the Department of Social Development, Adv. Gugulethu Thimane, emphasises the need for coordinated action to tackle poverty, unemployment and social exclusion during the launch of the Joint Policy Brief Series on Generating Better Livelihoods (GBL) and the Basic Package of Support (BPS).

She calls for a stronger focus on outcomes that restore dignity, empower young grant recipients and create pathways to sustainable livelihoods.

#GeneratingBetterLives
#SocialProtection #DSDCares
#DSDPortfolioAtWork

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HAPPENING NOW | Joint Policy Brief Series Underway at the University of Johannesburg

Stakeholders from government, academia, civil society and development partners are gathered at the University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, for the launch of the Joint Policy Brief Series.

The engagement provides a platform to share research findings, reflect on lessons from implementation, and discuss policy recommendations aimed at strengthening livelihoods and expanding opportunities for vulnerable households through the Generating Better Livelihoods (GBL) and Basic Package of Support (BPS) initiatives.

# #PolicyBriefSeries #GeneratingBetterLivelihoods #SocialDevelopment #UJohannesburg #EvidenceBasedPolicy

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Soweto, your turn has arrived. We are bringing government services to your doorstep because no one should be left behind.

#ICROP2026 #DSDPortfolioAtWork #ServiceDelivery #ANationThatWorksForAll

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Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga delivers a Keynote Address to the in Down Syndrome South Africa and the African Down Syndrome Network Side Event taking place on the sidelines of the UN COSP19, under the theme :

NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US: Self-Advocates Moving From Participation to Representation.

Minister Chikunga emphasized that , 20 years after the CRPD, “ inclusion has been extended to persons with intellectual disabilities, including persons with Down syndrome. Yet too often the spirit of the CRPD has struggled to translate into real-world impact for persons with Down syndrome. Too often they are spoken about rather than spoken with. Their lives have too often been shaped by decisions, by services, by institutions and by assumptions made without their direct input. We must move beyond this. We need a shift from visibility to voice, from presence to power, and from participation to representation”.

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📢Media Advisory

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📢 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR FUNDING NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS (2027/28 – 2029/30 FINANCIAL YEARS)

A non-compulsory virtual briefing session will be held to guide on the application requirements and submission process as per the following details.
Date : 18 June 2026
Time : 10:00 – 14:00
MS Teams https://t.co/cEpFBFaCX8
Meeting ID: 357 139 147 899 830
Passcode: DB9C77FB

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