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2009/08/03
International Relations and Co-operation on Ambassador designates Z Skweyiya, N Balfour and T Leon
The Department of International Relations and Co-operation is pleased to announce that former Minister of Social Development, Mr Zola Skweyiya, former Correctional Services Minister, Mr Ngconde Balfour as well as the former leader of the Democratic Alliance, Mr Tony Leon will today, Monday, 3 August 2009 undergo diplomatic training in preparation for future deployment in the diplomatic corps.The diplomatic training will capacitate the Ambassador designates with the prerequisite ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speech/DynamicAction?pageid=461&sid=3210&tid=3355 Size: 2KB Collection: speeches_cms
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2009/05/06
This is a decision I communicated to my movement, the African National Congress (ANC), in the past five years, and I reminded them sometime last year. I would like to thank the ANC and the people of South Africa for having confidence in me and trusted me to serve in government for 15 years. I have faith in the staying power of the ANC. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09050613051001.htm Size: 7KB Source: Department of Social Development Collection: gov
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2009/04/15
Z Skweyiya to launch customer service point, 16 Apr
To realise government's vision of building a caring society and improving services to the rural poor, the Minister of Social Development, Dr Zola Skweyiya will launch a customer service point at Nyandeni Great Place, Eastern Cape. The launch of the service point is a culmination of a service delivery improvement initiative and partnership between the Department of Social Development (national and provincial), the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the Nyandeni Kingdom (which ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09041517151001.htm Size: 8KB Source: Department of Social Development Collection: gov
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0.7966
2009/04/06
Z Skweyiya on community food banking networks
The Minister of Social Development, Dr Zola Skweyiya, today, 6 April 2009, pledged the department's support to work closely with the community food banking networks at the inauguration of Food Bank South Africa (FBSA), in Cape Town. The inauguration was graced by the presence of the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Advocate Dirk du Toit, Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana, the CEO of the Global Food Banking Network, Mr Robert Forney. Addressing representatives of the business sector, government and ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09040709451002.htm Size: 8KB Source: Department of Social Development Collection: gov
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0.7966
2009/03/17
I would like to start by thanking all social workers and other social service professionals for your support and for the incredible work that you do to support our most vulnerable people. The 17 March marks the third World Social Work Day co-ordinated by the International Federation of Social Workers. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all those who worked tirelessly in establishing the National Association of Social Workers in South Africa- the first unified professional ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09031714451001.htm Size: 17KB Source: Department of Social Development Speaker: Z Skweyiya Collection: gov
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0.7966
2009/03/12
Z Skweyiya to celebrate World Social Work Day, 17 Mar
The Minister of Social Development, Dr Zola Skweyiya, will launch the Recruitment and Retention Strategy for social workers and celebrate World Social Work Day on 17 March 2009, in Vosloorus, East of Johannesburg. The department has been working on a Recruitment and Retention Strategy in order to improve the working conditions of social workers, to retain the current pool of social workers and to attract young people to the profession. The contributions that the social workers have made are ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09031316151002.htm Size: 8KB Source: Department of Social Development Collection: gov
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0.7966
2009/03/11
Z Skweyiya response on social grants allegations
The Department of Social Development has learned through calls from media organisations that some individuals and political parties allege that social grants are only given to supporters of the African National Congress (ANC). Social Development Minister Dr Zola Skweyiya would like to reiterate that social grants are for all South Africans and permanent residents of South Africa. Our responsibility as government is to look after the needs of all South Africans, irrespective of their political... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09031209451001.htm Size: 8KB Source: Department of Social Development Collection: gov
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0.7966
2009/03/06
Z Dangor on behalf of Z Skweyiya: National Youth Policy Consultative Conference
Youth workers are found in youth clubs, recreational centres, community centres, churches, youth organisations, the education department and political youth groups. The first Youth Development Practice Policy Conference hosted by DSD highlighted that the outcome of the research will be crucial to the development of the Youth Development Practice Policy. It should also inform the development of youth practice minimum standards, codes of ethics, practice principles, curriculum, ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09030612151001.htm Size: 18KB Source: Department of Social Development Speaker: Z Dangor on behalf of Z Skweyiya Collection: gov
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0.7966
2009/02/25
Z Skweyiya and Religious leaders on Social relief of distress meeting
The Minister of Social Development, Dr Zola Skweyiya, today, 25 February 2009, met with representatives of the National Religious Leaders Forum (NRLF), in Pretoria. * The NRLFs support for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Fund by government aimed at assisting families and individuals facing undue hardship. * Minister Skweyiya reported that provinces had spent 40 percent of the R500 million allocated for the SRD with Gauteng and Eastern Cape provinces having spent 60 percent of funds ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09022614451003.htm Size: 8KB Source: Department of Social Development Collection: gov
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2009/02/02
Z Skweyiya on Social Relief of Distress
Social Development Minister, Dr Zola Skweyiya, has appealed to some sections of civil society not to create a false impression that the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) is accessible by all South Africans, regardless of their economic standing. "We appeal further to our traditional and local leaders, NGOs, faith based organisations (FBOs) who are assisting us in identifying and reaching poor households to dispense accurate information about who qualifies for the Social Relief of Distress," ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09020310451007.htm Size: 8KB Source: Ministry of Social Development Collection: gov
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0.7966
2009/01/29
Z Skweyiya: Launch of Centre for Social Policy and Local Government Studies
It is with this understanding of the critical link between research and policy that the Department of Social Development established the Social Policy Programme to drive evidence-based policy making in the department as well as advance it to the Social Sector Cluster and government in general. Under this programme the Department of Social Development working with partners at the University of Oxford continues to offer training in Social Policy and Social Policy Analysis. In August 2008 ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09012916451001.htm Size: 18KB Source: Department of Social Development Speaker: Z Skweyiya Collection: gov
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0.7966
2009/01/23
Z Skweyiya on social relief of distress
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) announced by the Minister of Social Development, Dr Zola Skweyiya, recently, is open to all citizens who qualify, regardless of their political affiliation. "We will take serious action without any delay against employees of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) or Social Development Department who are found to be misleading the public about the criteria for obtaining the assistance," Minister Skweyiya said. In November 2008 Minister Skweyiya ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09012609451001.htm Size: 8KB Source: Department of Social Development Collection: gov
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2009/01/22
Z Skweyiya on social relief of distress reports
Social Development Minister, Dr Zola Skweyiya, has reacted sharply to reports of the social relief of distress, through food parcels, being used to secure votes for political purposes. No political party should distribute forms or engage in any work linked to the distribution of grants or any work of the Department of Social Development and South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). "We urge members of the public to call our toll free line 0800 10 11 for information or visit the nearest ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09012310461003.htm Size: 8KB Source: Department of Social Development Collection: gov
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2009/01/20
Z Skweyiya on child support grant applications
The Minister of Social Development, Dr Zola Skweyiya, has urged all the parents who have children under the age of fifteen years to apply for the child support grant if they qualify. "The extension of the child support grant to children until their 15th birthday is part of the government's effort to continue to tackle child poverty and to shield the poor from the effects of the global economic meltdown," Dr Skweyiya said. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) started processing ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09012016451001.htm Size: 8KB Source: Department of Social Development Collection: gov
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2009/01/15
Z Skweyiya on social relief of distress
Minister Zola Skweyiya appeals to civil society and faith based organisations (FBOs) for support in distributing social relief of distress to needy communities. The Minister of Social Development, Dr Zola Skweyiya has approved the establishment of special task teams to fast track the distribution of the Social Relief of Distress assistance in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, following reports of extreme poverty in parts of the two provinces. Dr Skweyiya recently allocated R500 million for ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09011608451001.htm Size: 9KB Source: Department of Social Development Collection: gov
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0.7966
2009/01/07
Z Skweyiya on child abuse allegations
The Minister of Social Development, Dr Zola Skweyiya said the alleged behaviour of the man is 'outrageous, despicable and totally unacceptable. The very essence of SASSA and the Department of Social Development is to protect and assist the most vulnerable members of our society. The CEO of the South African Social Security Agency Fezile Makiwane said 'the man is currently on suspension and the disciplinary process is in process alongside the criminal investigation. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2009/09010814451003.htm Size: 8KB Source: Department of Social Development Collection: gov
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0.7966
2008/12/22
Z Skweyiya on irregular distribution of social grant forms
The Minister of Social Development Dr Zola Skweyiya has called upon members of the public to apply for social grants from offices of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) nationwide only, and not from unauthorised persons, including representatives of political parties. The only institution authorised to administer social grants in the country is the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)."Social grants are a government responsibility. We urge members of the public to call ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08122309451002.htm Size: 8KB Source: Department of Social Development Collection: gov
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2008/12/07
Z Skweyiya to visit Lihlithemba Secondary School to promote war on poverty, 8 Dec
Social Development Minister, Dr Zola Skweyiya, will on 8 December promote the war on poverty at Lihlithemba Secondary School in Ndwedwe, near Verulam in KwaZulu-Natal. The school wrote a letter to the minister highlighting the plight of its needy children, and Minister Skweyiya saw it fit to visit the school with the aim of also assessing social development needs of the community. He will raise awareness about social grants as well as social relief of distress, a form of assistance in the ... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08120810151003.htm Size: 7KB Source: Department of Social Development Collection: gov
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0.7966
2008/11/25
Z Skweyiya to meet with Swedish Minister C Pehrsson, 25 Nov
Social Development Minister, Dr Zola Skweyiya, will today, 25 November 2008, have discussions with the Swedish Minister for Social Security, Health and Social Affairs, Christina Husmark Pehrsson. The meeting is part of Minister Skweyiya's programme in Stockholm, Sweden, where he is currently on a working visit to explore further issues pertaining to social security. Minister Skweyiya is scheduled to return to South Africa on Thursday, 27 November 2008. [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08112516151001.htm Size: 8KB Source: Department of Social Development Collection: gov
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2008/11/10
Z Skweyiya on budget for social relief of distress
Social Development Minister, Dr Zola Skweyiya, announced today, 10 November 2008, the allocation of a further R500 million to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and to provincial departments of Social Development (DSD), to provide relief to households or individuals facing hardship. The R500 million will be divided between the nine provinces with KwaZulu-Natal being the biggest beneficiary of R119 million, and the Eastern Cape receiving R100 million. Social relief of distress is... [highlighted result]
URL: http://www.info.gov.za/speeches/2008/08111014151001.htm Size: 9KB Source: Department of Social Development Collection: gov