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Honourable MEC

Ms. Bukiwe Fanta

Vision


A caring society for the protection and development of the poor and vulnerable towards a sustainable society.

Mission


To transform our society by building conscious and capable citizens through the provision of integrated social development services.

Mandate


The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (section 27(1) (c)) Provides for the right of access to appropriate social assistance to those unable to support themselves and their dependants.

News & Updates

Latest News

SAKHE FAMILY CARE RELEASED A SHORT DEBUT FILM

One of the Department funded Non-Profit Organisation, Sakhe Family Care (SFC), based in Humansdorp in the Eastern Cape, recently released their debut short film which highlights various social chellenges hoping to promote positive social and behavioral changes in within the youth and families at large in that area.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONERS HONOURED BY SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

The Department of Social Development in collaboration with the Health and Welfare Sector Education Training Authority (HWSETA), recognised and honoured 312 Community Development Practitioner in a graduation ceremony that was held in East London.

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NPO BECOMES AN EYE OPENER TO THE BLIND

Nkosinathi Foundation of and for the Blind and Partially Sighted People in Gqeberha in Eastern Cape (EC), has consistently grown to become the biggest service provider to blind and partially sighted people in the Eastern Cape.

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