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📢 COVID-19 SRD GRANT PAYMENT DATES COVID-19 SRD payment dates for the month of May 2026 are from 21-22 and 27-28 May 2026 #SocialGrantPayments #SASSACARES @The_DSD

SASSA Limpopo Region is taking services to the people. Join us for an Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) at the following area on Wednesday 27 May 2026: Venue: Ga-Machikiri Village, SASSA Structure Time: 09h00 Don't miss it! #SASSAOutreach #SASSACARES

SASSA North West teams were on site providing essential services during the IEC Youth Voter Registration Campaign held at Tseoge Village in the Kagisano-Molopo District Municipality. Community members were assisted with various social grant enquiries, with SRD Grant enquiries attended to in full force as part of bringing services closer to the people. #SASSACARES

📢 3 DAYS TO GO! The countdown is on! In just 3 days, the Acting Minister of Social Development, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga, will lead the Ministerial Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) in commemoration of the International Day of Families at Tumahole, Parys in the Free State. This impactful outreach programme aims to bring essential social security and community development services closer to the people, while reaffirming government’s commitment to strengthening and supporting families and vulnerable communities. Venue: Master Nakedi Sports Centre, Tumahole, Parys, Free State Date: 29 May 2026 Time: 08h00 Don’t miss this important community outreach initiative! #MinisterialOutreach #InternationalDayOfFamilies #SASSAICROP #SASSACARES

SASSA Gauteng Region is taking services to the people. Join us for an Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) at the following area on Thursday 28 May 2026: Venue: Ratanda Multipurpose Centre Time: 08h00- 16h00 Don't miss it! #SASSAOutreach #SASSACARES

[MEDIA INTERVIEWS 🎙] Catch us live on the following radio stations today, Tuesday 26 May 2026: - Commuter FM at 11h10 - Pheli FM at 14h10 SASSA Gauteng Region officials will be disseminating vital information about SASSA services and programmes Don't miss it! #SASSACARES

Social grant payment dates for June 2026 * Older persons- 02 June 2026 * Disability Grants- 03 June 2026 * Children's grants – 04 June 2026 #SASSACARES #SocialGrantPayments

Did you know that you have to go through means testing when you apply for SASSA grants? See below... #BuildingAcaringSocietyTogether #YOURSASSAMYSASSAOURSASSAL

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🌍 Happy Africa Day, Mzansi! #AfricaDay2026 #AfricaMonth #GovZAUpdates

🟢Child Protection Month 2026 | Key Dates As we continue observing Child Protection Month, let us work together to protect, nurture and empower every child. Speak up where you are, report abuse, and be part of the solution to end violence against children. Together, we can build safer communities and a caring society for all. #ChildProtection365 #BuildingACaringSocietyTogether

#ChildProtectionMonth2026 | Know the law. Speak up. Protect a child. 💚

21 May 2026 | ICROP in Kayamandi Sports Field, in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch, Western Cape Thank you to the community of Kayamandi, for the warm welcome and active participation during the Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) held on 21 May 2026 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. Your voices, resilience and community spirit continue to strengthen government’s commitment to bringing social development services closer to the people. Together, we continue to build caring and empowered communities.

PUBLIC NOTICE: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF DOBSONVILLE LOCAL OFFICE The Dobsonville Local Office will be temporarily closed from 25–26 May 2026 due to urgent repair work. Services are anticipated to resume on Wednesday, 27 May 2026. Beneficiaries are urged to use neighbouring local offices and online platforms at services.sassa.gov.za or srd.sassa.gov.za We apologise for any inconvenience caused. #SASSACARES

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. 💪🏽📚Remember, you're not alone! Free and confidential support is available through the DSD 4 Command Centre (0800 428 428) and Childline South Africa (116). #GovZAUpdates #JuneExams #SupportOurLearners

Addressing residents in Kayamandi, the Acting Minister of Social Development, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga, delivered a heartfelt message to young people, particularly young men, urging them not to resort to violence, substance abuse or self-harm when facing disappointment in relationships and life. The Minister warned against the rise of intimate partner abuse and called on communities to reject all forms of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, stressing that the government continues to invest significant resources in responding to violence that is often caused by people harming those closest to them. Encouraging hope and resilience, the Minister reminded young people that rejection and heartbreak are part of life and should never lead to destructive actions. She called on communities to respect one another, choose love over violence, and build safer families and communities for all. #ChildProtection365 #SiyayaEmphakathiniNjalo #DSDPortfolioAtWork #SocialDevelopmentInAction

The Acting Minister of Social Development, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga, during her engagement with residents of Kayamandi in Stellenbosch raised concern over the growing scourge of substance abuse, particularly among young people, warning that South Africa cannot become “a generation known for drinking in public and abusing substances.” She encouraged those struggling with addiction to seek help, emphasising that government social workers and support services remain available through local social development offices. The Minister further cautioned against the misuse of social grants, saying it is deeply saddening that money intended to support vulnerable households is sometimes diverted towards drugs and alcohol. She also called on faith-based leaders to work hand-in-hand with government in curbing substance abuse and restoring moral values within communities. Speaking during Child Protection Month, the Minister highlighted the growing challenges faced by parents in raising children in today’s society, noting that some children are taking advantage of their rights while parents struggle to maintain discipline and guidance. She further called on young men to respect women and end all forms of abuse, while also condemning the abuse of men by women, stressing that violence in any form has no place in society. #SiyayaEmphakathiniNjalo #ChildProtection365 #DSDPortfolioAtWork #SocialDevelopmentInAction #BathoPele

#IcropInKayamandi Kayamandi continues to carry the scars of recent floods, while communities grapple with the harsh realities of gangsterism, violence, extortion, substance abuse and rising levels of GBVF and child abuse. Local businesses are living under the threat of violence and extortion, while deep social inequalities, worsened by the absence of fathers continue to leave many children and families vulnerable. Ward Councillor Cllr Ayanda Tomose highlighted the urgent need for stronger partnerships with the government to confront crime and social ills affecting the community, declaring: “Not in our name.” The Councillor further urged men to stand up against GBVF and work alongside the government in rebuilding safer communities. He also called foaloncreased investment in sports, arts and culture, Early Childhood Development infrastructure, youth business opportunities, as well as strengthened support for older persons and persons with disabilities. #SiyayaEmphakathiniNjalo #DSDPortfolioAtWork #SocialDevelopmentInAction

SASSA AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS BROUGHT SERVICES DIRECTLY TO WASHINGTON VILLAGE!   The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in the Northern Cape successfully hosted another vital Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) today in Washington village, located within the John Taolo Gaetsewe District.   Recognizing that comprehensive community support requires a joint effort, SASSA was joined by other government departments and stakeholders who were on-site to offer a wide range of vital information and essential services, making it a truly integrated one-stop service experience for local residents.   SASSA and its partners continue to prioritize taking government services directly to the people, ensuring our communities are supported, informed, and protected.   #SASSACARES

SASSA KZN joined the Msunduzi Area Based Management Stakeholder Engagement Meeting held in Pietermaritzburg. The meeting aimed to provide government departments with an opportunity to update the municipality on the latest developments, engage on service delivery matters, and discuss issues raised by community members to strengthen collaboration and community support. #SASSACARES

#ICROP2026 | The people of Kayamandi came out in numbers to access integrated government services brought closer to the community. Inkonzo zoluntu eluntwini. 🇿🇦 #SiyayaEmphakathiniNjalo #DSDPortfolioAtWork #SocialDevelopmentInAction