RESTORING DIGNITY | SOUTH AFRICA MARKS WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
By Cuma Pantshwa. Elder abuse in South Africa remains deeply underreported and requires intensified community and governmental response. Rising Vulnerability ...FORT BEAUFORT ELDERS BREAK THE SILENCE ON ABUSE BY YOUTH
By Evans Molimi. Elder abuse is rising in Fort Beaufort, often perpetrated by young relatives. Substance abuse, hatred, and unemployment ...GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IS EVERYONE’S ISSUE
By Cuma Pantshwa There is significant public demand to transition from strategic planning to the provision of concrete, trauma-informed services ...COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS YIELD INGQUZA FRESH PRODUCE SECONDARY COOPERATIVE IN LUSIKISIKI
By Lesego Ranchu Strategic Collaboration for Community Development: The Ingquza Fresh Produce Secondary Cooperative was established with NDA’s support to ...A NATION CONVENES: SOUTH AFRICA UNITES IN URGENT RESPONSE TO GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND FEMICIDE
By DSD News The government launched the 90-Day Accelerated Programme on GBVF in response to mounting pressure from civil society ...FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT RESPONDS WITH COMPASSION AFTER THABONG SHACK FIRE
By Thembile Nqabeni MEC Mathabo Leeto led a coordinated effort to support the Zweni family after a shack fire left ...SHINING A LIGHT ON THE BOY CHILD: CONFRONTING ABUSE AND INSPIRING HOPE
By Tholakele Makena Talana’s personal story highlights the emotional and social struggles boys face, including bullying and body-shaming. Encouraging children ...MASCULINITY REIMAGINED: PROTECTING THE FUTURE BY SUPPORTING THE BOY CHILD
By Cuma Pantshwa. Transforming masculinity at the Grassroots – The What About the Boys? initiative aims to change the way ...PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE WELCOMES PROGRESS ON THE CHILDREN’S AMENDMENT BILL
By Precious Mupenzi. The revised Children’s Amendment Bill ensures legal recognition for children of permanent life partners and promotes equal ...A NATION’S ELDERLY UNDER SIEGE: MINISTER TOLASHE CHAMPIONS PROTECTION IN FORT BEAUFORT
By DSD News. Raising Awareness to Combat a Silent Crisis: The event seeks to spark public discussion on elder abuse ...KWAZULU-NATAL POLICE TACKLE CRIME HEAD-ON: OVER 11,000 SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN ONE MONTH
In May, authorities arrested 232 individuals suspected of rape and 10 individuals suspected of attempted rape, demonstrating a strong commitment ...SASSA REASSURES THE PUBLIC AMID CALLS FROM UBIC FOR UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME GRANT
By DSD News. SASSA’s verification processes are in line with legislative and parliamentary directives to root out fraud and protect ...A BLOEMFONTEIN TEEN MISSING — POLICE SERGEANT ARRESTED IN SHOCKING TWIST
By DSD News. SAPS Officer Arrested: Sergeant Nzima Philemon Adoons has been arrested for alleged kidnapping and extortion of a ...TERROR IN THE SHADOWS: SERIAL RAPIST CONVICTED AFTER YEARS OF PREDATORY ATTACKS IN EAST LONDON
By DSD News. Conviction of Serial Rapist: Lwando Sfiso Phike (32) was convicted in the East London High Court on ...SCHOLAR TRANSPORT DRIVER SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR RAPING LEARNER
By DSD News Moletsane was formally charged with rape and entered a plea of not guilty. The court mandated that ...PARLIAMENT BRIEFED ON DRUG CRISIS: DPME HIGHLIGHTS URGENT GAPS AND PROGRESS IN NATIONAL RESPONSE
Cuma Pantshwa. The escalating crisis of drug and substance abuse in South Africa took centre stage in Parliament on Wednesday, ...CELEBRATING ABILITY: CLUNY FARM HOSTS INSPIRING DISABILITY EISTEDDFOD
By Sipho Ncube. Inclusive Talent Celebration: People with Disabilities from across the Central Corridor showcased their talents in music, dance, ...VOICES OF PRIDE: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SPARKS DIALOGUE ON LGBTQIA+ RIGHTS IN BOPHELONG
By Lorato Modisenyane. Empowerment and Awareness: The dialogue focused on raising awareness of available services for LGBTQIA+ individuals, and the ...TWO PARENTS ARRESTED IN BLOUBERGSTRAND ON CHARGES OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
The parents of two young girls have been arrested on allegations of rape, sexual assault, sexual groom and the production ...PRESIDENT CALLS FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION TO TAKE PLACE IN AUGUST
A National Convention will be held in August 2025 to lay the foundation for the country’s much-anticipated National Dialogue. A ...FEASIBILITY STUDY SETS THE FOUNDATION FOR KGOMO-KGOMO MODEL VILLAGE PILOT
By Cuma Pantshwa Located in the Moretele Local Municipality in the North West Province, Kgomo-Kgomo — a settlement covering 6.91 km² ...KATLEHONG COMMUNITY UNITES TO MARCH AGAINST CHILD ABUSE
By Madali Chibambu. The Katlehong community — encompassing children, law enforcement officers, social development officials, and local leaders — came ...LIMITLESS TALENT ON DISPLAY AT SEDIBENG DISABILITY EISTEDDFOD
By Lawrence Mashabela. The Disability Eisteddfod brought to life a vibrant and diverse array of creative performances by Persons with ...SONG, DANCE, AND TOGETHERNESS AS ITIRELENG CELEBRATES FAMILY DAY WITH JOY
By Sipho Ncube. The celebration promoted reconnection, emotional well-being, and unity among residents and their families, reminding everyone of the ...CHILDREN DEMAND STRICTER LAWS FOR THOSE WHO VIOLATE THEM
By Teddy Gomba and Madali Chibambu Gauteng’s children marched from Pieter Roos Park in Parktown to the Constitutional Court to ...BRINGING HOPE CLOSER TO HOME: SERVICES REACH GA-MATSHWI YOUTH
By Nonhlakanipho Masola. A government outreach held in Mokwakwaila Village brought essential services directly to the people, helping bridge the ...
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RAMAPHOSA WELCOMES ELECTION OF POPE LEO XIV
By The Presidency President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates Cardinal Robert Prevost on his ... -
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