Department of Correctional Services Chief Deputy Commissioner for Incarceration and Corrections, Ms Anna Molepo explains how the Web App ASSIST will help offenders in her department. #AssistToll #NoToSubstanceAbuse #EndGBV #KeMoja | Department of Social Development

44K views · 593 reactions | The Department of Social Development says recipients of the R350 Social Relief of Distress grant need to re-apply. Following the lifting of the National State of Disaster, the grant will be provided under a new legislative framework. #DStv403 #eNCA | eNCAnews | Facebook

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26 comments | Who is the Department of Social Development? What function are we committed to? We are committed to Social Transformation. We endeavour every day to create a better life for the poor, vulnerable and excluded people in our society. | Gauteng Department of Social Development | Facebook

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube says that while more social grant beneficiaries wrote matric in 2025, their overall pass rate declined from 86% to 78%, which she has described as a warning sign. Learners who continued receiving social grants performed better than those whose grants ended at the age of 18, underscoring the importance of social protection. She added that government will work with the Department of Social Development to ensure that Grade 12 learners can continue accessing g

Autism SA representative, Ms Antoinette explains how insufficient grants are for the basic needs of persons with disabilities. She further speaks of the need for counselling for parents and caregivers who live and look after persons with disabilities. #dsdpublichearing #disabilitypublichearings | Department of Social Development