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The purpose of the department is to transform our society by building conscious and capable citizens through the provision of integrated social development

13/11/2026

The Department of Social Development joined the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) during its Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) at Shaleng Village in Tswaing Local Municipality.

As part of the outreach initiative, deserving members of the community received material support to assist them in strengthening and growing their small businesses.

The initiative seeks to empower community members, promote self-reliance and create opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
Together, we are building stronger communities through empowerment and support.

11/11/2026

Providing support and celebrating the able living with disabilities.

The department took part in the Department of Education’s “Disability Awareness day” under the theme "Empowering persons with disabilities through resourceful, sustainable and safe environments", for learners placed at specials schools across the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District.

The purpose of the day was to celebrate the rights, promote inclusion, promote accessibilty, celebrate talents and achievements of people Iiving with disabilities. More than anything, the day sought to celebrate the talents people living with disabilities have.

Exhibitions of the work the learners produce at their schools were on display. Talent show offs also formed part of the day, as the learners rendered entertainment for the audience.

The deparment provided a message of support given by the Social Worker responsible for Social Services in ES Le Grange special school in Potchefstroom.

Message of the day, "Nothing about without us. No learner should be left behind because of a disability"

06/11/2026

Men's mental health at the forefront.

Under the theme "We take Control", the department in partnership with Kopanang Gold Mine, hosted a Men's Mental Health awareness campaign at the mining company's facilities, targeting male employees working in the sector.

The purpose of the session was to remind men that it is okay to speak out , and that they also matter.

Male figures were engaged on matters relating to Gender Based Violence and Femicide, Substance Use and Abuse, maintenance obligations and healthy living. They also participated in an aerobics exercise.

The outreach was supported by the National Prosecuting Authority, Thuthuzela Crisis Centre, Health, SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit, SANPARK and Virgin Active.

To conclude, a painting session was held, where the men painted their feelings on a canvas.

31/10/2026

Bokone bo phirimestse mo Foreistata
ka metshameko ya gauta ya bosetšhaba.

Kopana le difatlhego tsa Bokone Bophirima tse di emetseng lefapa la Tlhabololo Ya Loago le porofinsi ya Bokone Bophirima
kwa thulaganyong ya go tsofala ka matlhagatlhaga.

31/10/2026

Pitso Maema from Monakato Village in Rustenburg, shares his experience as a first time golden gamer and peg player

31/10/2026

Gwa tabogiwa gompieno

Marking the second and last day of the National Golden Games, provincial team participants are competing in a variety of track field related activities, as well as pegs.

Based on the speed the athletes show, one would not be wrong for questioning the golden oldies 60+ age.

The road to the nations' best draws near.

31/10/2026

The hour of golden voices

After months of vocal exercises and training, teams took the stage to exhibit their choral skills

Here’s a snippet of choral renditions from the different provinces.

30/10/2026

Team North West, renders their offering during the National Active Ageing choir festivity.

30/10/2026

| Rights, recreation and real support, taking services to older residents

From residential care and home-based support to community-based care programmes and active-ageing initiatives such as SANGALA, the North West Department of Social Development took its outreach to Thekwane, alongside Mfidikwe, helping older persons from Rustenburg wards understand the services available to them.

Under the direction of Bojanala Platinum District Director Dr M. Motshedi, the team in Bojanala explains how to access social welfare services and residential care, while SASSA outlined available grants, including the Older Person’s Grant and newly introduced Grant-in-Aid.

The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) took residents through key election information ahead of the upcoming local government elections, covering the three-ballot system, voting procedures and the special-vote process for eligible voters.

As gives way to the National Golden Games in Bloemfontein, now underway, the spotlight remains on a generation whose contributions cannot be measured in years alone.

From the homes they built to the communities they helped shape, our elders have spent lifetimes making room for others. They, too, deserve a society that makes room for them.

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30/10/2026

Game, set and match

The Golden Games are officially underway with provincial senior citizens going head to head with one another in a variety of sporting codes.

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