By Thandeka Stampu. Social Development, Correctional Services, SAPS, and community stakeholders united to tackle gangsterism at Zakheni Secondary School. The dialogue session ...

By Tholakele Makena. •⁠ ⁠Zakheni Secondary was identified as a priority intervention site following multiple learner arrests linked to gang-related activities. Teacher ...

By Tholakele Makena. The Mlamulankunzi Sports Ground was transformed into a service hub as multiple government departments—SASSA, DSD, and NDA—delivered on-the-ground support. ...

By Tholakele Makena. Call for Practical Interventions: Mayor Mngomezulu urged a shift from awareness campaigns to concrete, school-based interventions and community-driven solutions. ...

By Nonhlakanipho Masola. Evidence-based prevention is critical: DDG Magangoe emphasized the need for science-driven interventions to change behaviour and reduce substance abuse ...

By Tholakele Makena. As South Africa commemorates the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on 26 June 2025, the country ...

By Precious Mupenzi. The Freedom Recovery Centre in Nigel, Gauteng, shines a light for those going through their darkest moments, providing a ...

By Ngobe Comfort ⁠Mr Kanego Thete has been appointed as the new Head of Communication in the Mpumalanga Department of Social Development, ...

By Sello Tang The Department of Social Development is conducting monitoring and evaluations on how non-profit organisations are implementing its compendium of ...

  By Evans Molimi  The Department of Social Development has wrapped up its substance abuse and gender-based violence prevention awareness campaign at ...