Social Protection, Community & Human Development

#GovZAUpdate | The right to march and freedom of expression are protected by the Constitution. However, all marches and protests must remain peaceful.

#KNOWYOURWARDS | The Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) has finalised a total of 4,488 wards for the 2026 local government elections, representing 100% of all wards nationally.

#GovZAUpdates | Africa Day marks the founding of the first continental union of African states in 1963 and serves as an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of the African Union since its establishment. #AfricaDay #AfricaMonth

#GovZAUpdates | Happy Africa Day!!! Africa Month is celebrated under the theme: “Sports and Culture, Catalysts for Climate Action.” #AfricaDay2026 #AfricaMonth

#GovZAUpdate | Happy Africa Day!!!

04 Days left to #AfricaDay2026

#GovZAUpdate | As schools across the country enter the mid-year examination period, Government wishes all learners strength and success as they prepare to write their examinations.

05 Days left to #AfricaDay2026

#GovZAUpdates | President Cyril Ramaphosa is undertaking a State Visit to the Republic of Botswana today (20 May 2026).

#GovZAUpdates | Government officially launched the national programme commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the 1976 Youth Uprisings on Thursday, 14 May 2026.

#GovZAUpdates | As South Africa marks Child Protection Month, Government calls on all members of society to work together to protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and kidnapping.

#GovZAUpdates #BudgetVote2026 | The 2026 Budget Vote process is underway, with Ministers tabling their departmental strategic priorities for the 2026/27 financial year before Parliament.

#GovZAUpdates | International Nurses Day is celebrated globally on 12 May each year. The 2026 theme by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) is: Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.

#GovZAUpdates | Government has, through the National Disaster Management Centre, declared a national state of disaster in response to the loss of life, damage to infrastructure, disruptions to essential services, and the displacement of communities.

40 days to the 20-21 June Voter Registration Weekend. Before you can vote, you need to be registered at your correct address. Check your registration status today at registertovote.elections.org.za . It takes less than 2 minutes. #wozalge2026 #BeElectionReady #RegWeekend

#GovZAUpdates | South Africa is hosting the three-day Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 in Durban from 11 to 14 May 2026, bringing together tourism businesses and influential international buyers who market and purchase African tourism products.

#GovZAUpdates | Government has gazetted draft amended regulations in terms of the Identification Act of 1997 for public comment until 6 June 2026. This is part of the President's State of the Nation Address commitments.

#GovZAUpdates | Severe weather is expected to impact multiple provinces in the country from Tuesday to Thursday (5-7 May), leading to disruptive rain, snowfall, damaging coastal winds and waves, and severe thunderstorms.

#GovZAUpdates | Government officially launched the 2026 Child Protection Month (CPM) on Sunday (3 May 2026), under the theme: “Working Together to End Violence Against Children.”

South Africa celebrates #FreedomDay today to mark the country’s transition from the oppressive apartheid regime to a free democratic country. #GovZAUpdates #30yrsDemocraticCitizenship #FreedomDay2026