Social Development Dept News Today

The toddler was born in Senegal and has been in the care of the  mother who was arrested last year in that country for drug trafficking.

The Social Development Department said its engaging relevant government departments and the service provider to resolve the issues.

The Social Development Department has met with the South African Human Rights Commission, following a complaint over the recent Sassa debacle.

Opposition parties are set on holding the Department of Social Development accountable for leaving thousands of beneficiaries without their grants in September.

It emerged that Katlego Mpholos body was stolen from a State mortuary and used to stage Thabo Besters prison escape.

According to proposed legislation, all non-profit organisations (NPOs) would be required to register with the department.

Lesufi said the initiative will form part of the province's 2030 vision to put youth at the centre of policy making decisions, as well as the economy.

Lesufi said the initiative will form part of the provinces 2030 vision to put youth at the centre of policy making decisions, as well as the economy.

Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu on Tuesday gazetted new regulations to increase the income threshold of the SRD grant.

The Social Development Department has proposed three key amendments to applications for the SRD grant.