MUNSIEVILLE COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM SERVICE BLITZ AND KE MOJA FRIDAY

By Madali Chibambu

• Ke Moja Fridays are essential in helping Gauteng residents access government services within their communities.
• A recent service blitz and Ke Moja Friday saw the provincial Department of Social Development join other government departments to offer a wide range of services to the residents of Munsieville.
• Such events help to bridge the gap between communities and government services, making life-changing assistance more accessible and impactful.

Munsieville resident Tshepang Tlale was relieved to be able to reapply for her baby’s birth certificate and a smart ID card with ease at the mobile Department of Home Affairs truck during a recent Ke Moja Friday event in the area.

“Visiting Home Affairs offices was always a challenge due to transport costs and long queues. With a small baby at home, I struggled to find the time,” she said.

“Now, I can apply for a child support grant for my nine-month-old baby,” she added, pointing to the Department of Social Development’s stall.

The service blitz and Ke Moja Friday saw the Gauteng Department of Social Development, along with other government departments and stakeholder, set up shop at the Munsieville Sports Complex, near Krugersdorp, to deliver a wide range of services to the local community.

The initiative, held on Friday, 14 March 2025, aimed to bring essential government services closer to the people, offering residents direct access to information, support, and one-on-one engagement with officials.

Residents from across Munsieville and the surrounding areas gathered at the venue, eager to benefit from the range of services available.

In addition to Tlale’s happy example, another resident, who wished to remain anonymous, shared how the event gave him hope in his fight to help his nephew overcome drug addiction.

“My nephew has been missing school and using drugs. I was losing hope until I visited the Social Development stall, where he was placed on a waiting list for assistance. I am grateful as I previously felt like I was failing him,” he said.

The event also saw participation from departments such as health, ensuring that community members could access services ranging from health screenings to social support.

Programme coordinator Kgomotso Phofa highlighted the importance of stakeholder collaboration in making the event a success. “Different stakeholders came together to serve the people of Munsieville, ensuring that they received essential services and support.”

Through initiatives like service blitz and Ke Moja Friday, the Gauteng Department of Social Development continues to bridge the gap between communities and government services, making life-changing assistance more accessible and impactful.