Department of Social Development Limpopo - DSD

08/09/2026

03/09/2026

Today, Limpopo MEC for Social Development, Mme Florence Radzilani, is attending the Inaugural Nokuthula Simelane Memorial Lecture hosted at the University of Mpumalanga.

​President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the keynote address honoring Nokuthula Simelane, an anti-apartheid activist who heroically fought for freedom before her tragic disappearance in 1983 at the age of 23. Her legacy of courage and sacrifice continues to inspire our nation.

02/09/2026

ACTIVE AGEING PROGRAMME

Seshego Stadium was filled with excitement and cheer today as older persons from all over the Capricorn District converged for the District Golden Games, a collaboration between the Departments of Social Development and Sport, Arts and Culture, aimed at keeping our older persons fit and healthy, and to restore their dignity.

Polokwane Municipality and Capricorn District Municipality contributed to the hosting of today’s event during which older persons of ages 60 and above, compete in short and longer distance track items, football, rugby ball throw, ringing the stick, jukskei, duck walk, passing the ball and more interesting and challenging games.

The district events will culminate in the Provincial Golden Games during which Team Limpopo will be selected for the National Active Ageing Programme and Golden Games to be held in the Free State in October 2026.

02/09/2026

31/08/2026

The Mayor of Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Cllr Given Moimana, addressed the audience on behalf of MEC Florence Radzilani during the Women’s Day Commemoration held at the Dichoeung Community Hall.

​Cllr Moimana emphasized that Women must be at the forefront of driving various sectors of the economy to eradicate poverty and reduce unemployment within our communities. He further called for harsher punishments for perpetrators of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide to ensure women no longer live in fear.

He also urged women to lift each other as they rise and support one another. As Women’s Month comesto an end, the work to protect, cherish, and elevate women continues every single day.

31/08/2026

The Programme has commenced at Dichoeung Community Hall, bringing together a powerful panel of stakeholders dedicated to empowering, supporting, and protecting women across Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality.

​We are honored to receive messages of support and impactful presentations from Commission for Gender Equality, advocating for gender parity and rights. LEDA (Limpopo Economic Development Agency), driving investment in women-owned SMMEs; ABSA, Delivering financial tools and support for economic empowerment.

The Limpopo Liquor Board is addressing women empowerment and social responsibility.; Matlala Hospital Clinical Psychology Unit shining a crucial light on mental health and depression. Mabotse Mothiba championing the fight and advocating against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).

​Stay tuned as the Mayor of Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality, Cllr Given Moimama is yet to address the audience on behalf of MEC Radzilani.

31/08/2026

Women from every corner of Ephraim Mogale Local Municipality are arriving in high spirits at Dichoeung Community Hall for today’s Women’s Day Commemoration.

​The atmosphere is buzzing with unity, pride, and celebration as our community gathers to honor the remarkable strength, leadership, and contribution of women across our Province.