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 #GovZAUpdates

📢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

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

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”.

“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

📍 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

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

“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

“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

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

Soweto, your turn has arrived. We are bringing government services to your doorstep because no one should be left behind. #ICROP2026 #DSDPortfolioAtWork #ServiceDelivery #ANationThatWorksForAll

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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📢 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 teams.microsoft.com/meet/357… Meeting ID: 357 139 147 899 830 Passcode: DB9C77FB

It's GAME ON! #GovZAUpdates #InspiringANationofWinners

📢 National NPO Funding Call Open The Department of Social Development has opened applications for funding of qualifying national NPOs for the 2027/28–2029/30 financial years. Eligible organisations are invited to submit proposals that support key social development priorities and strengthen service delivery across South Africa. 🗓️ Applications close on 17 July 2026 at 16:00. #NPOFunding #DSD #SocialDevelopment #PartnershipsForChange

📍 Pimville, Soweto – We Are Coming to You! Only 4 days to go until the Ministerial Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) arrives in Pimville, Soweto. Join the Department of Social Development, SASSA, NDA and government partners as we bring essential services closer to the community. This is your opportunity to access information, assistance and support services right where you live. #ICROP2026 #DSDPortfolioAtWork #ANationThatWorksForAll

⏳ THE WAIT IS OVER… IT’S MATCH DAY ON 11 JUNE 2026! 🇿🇦🔥⚽ Bafana Bafana flies the South African flag on football’s biggest stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026! 🌍 One nation stands behind our boys. Raise your flags, find your loudest voice, and let the world hear Mzansi roar! 📣💚💛 🇿🇦 All of us. All in. Kaofela! #BafanaBafana #FWC2026 #AllOfUsAllInKaofela

🇿🇦⚽ Government calls on all South Africans to rally behind Bafana Bafana as they take to the global stage in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Mexico. As our boys carry the hopes and pride of the nation, South Africans are encouraged to wear green and gold on #BafanaFriday and show their support. Together, let us unite behind the team and inspire a nation of winners. ALL OF US. ALL IN. KAOFELA. 💚💛 #BafanaPride #BafanaMzansiIsBehindYou #InspiringANationOfWinners #GovZAUpdates