News and Speeches for Department of Social Development (National)
Services for Senior Citizens
3 October 2013The Western Cape Government recognises the need for care and service to older persons and, to make this possible, the 2013 budget for services for the elderly increased to R166 million, up from R154 million last year. Through programmes driven by... Read More
Media Alert: Minister Fritz to Assist Mom-to-be with Essentials
26 February 2012Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will today be visiting a young mother-to-be in Lotus River, who lost all her belongings in a recent shack fire. These items included all of the clothing and essentials she bought for her... Read More
Minister Skweyiya Announces Changes to Means Test to Allow More People to Apply for Social Grants
23 August 2008The Minister of Social Development, Dr. Zola Skweyiya, has announced today the new regulations which will allow more people to apply for social grants. This means that just over a million people who were excluded before, will now be in a position... Read More
New Regulations for Access to Social Grants
23 August 2008The Minister of Social Development, Dr. Zola Skweyiya, has announced today the new regulations which will allow more people to apply for social grants. This means that just over a million people who were excluded before, will now be in a position to... Read More
Government Grants Increase 2005
3 April 2005New government grant amounts for 2005 come into effect from 1 April 2005. The new amounts are as follows (for detailed information click on each grant): Read More
Minister's Statement on the Launch of Child Protection Week
24 May 2004Ladies and Gentlemen of Media Distinguished guests Dear Children, Read More
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