MINISTER TOLASHE TO LAUNCH SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (DSD) MONTH IN GAUTENG PROVINCE

• Minister of Social Development, Ms. Sisisi Tolashe, will launch Social Development Month on Friday, 27 September, with a theme highlighting the importance of families in the context of South Africa’s 30 years of democracy.
• The month-long programme will feature targeted outreach initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable communities across the country, addressing critical issues such as the cost of living crisis and the payment of social grants.
• The launch will be preceded by a meeting of the Minister and Members of the Executive Council (MINMEC), where discussions will focus on challenges and opportunities in the social development sector, including the employment of social service professionals and funding for non-profit organisations.

The Minister of Social Development, Ms. Sisisi Tolashe, will officially launch Social Development Month on Friday, 27 September, under the theme: “30 Years of Democracy, Partnership and Growth: Towards Reigniting the Role of the Family.”

Throughout this month-long programme, the Department will conduct targeted outreach initiatives focusing on vulnerable communities across South Africa. The launch will be preceded by a meeting of the Minister and Members of the Executive Council (MINMEC), the highest decision-making forum that convenes periodically to discuss challenges and opportunities within the social development sector.

During the briefing, Minister Tolashe will outline key programmes aimed at addressing the cost of living crisis, the payment of social grants, the employment of social service professionals, and the funding of non-profit organisations.