Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

13/09/2026

📢 Media Statement | 13 September 2026

Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga, MP demands urgent action as women are attacked while exercising in public spaces.

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11/09/2026

🎗️ 40 YEARS OF IMPACT. A LIFETIME OF HOPE.

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, MP , delivered the keynote address at the Teddy Bear Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Celebration in Sandton, Johannesburg.

The milestone honoured four decades of advancing the rights, safety and wellbeing of children, while supporting children and families on their journey to healing.

Minister Chikunga paid tribute to the Foundation’s longstanding contribution to child protection, emphasising that keeping children safe requires an all-of-society response.

“Government cannot do this work alone. Neither can civil society, and neither can business. But together, we have already proven that we can do far more than any of us could do separately.”

11/09/2026

📸 Induction and Orientation of Members of the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NCGBVF)

Members of the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NCGBVF) are participating in an induction and orientation programme focused on strengthening their understanding of the Council’s mandate and responsibilities.

The programme covers key areas including governance and fiduciary responsibilities; institutional establishment and organisational development; the legislative and regulatory framework; and the Five-Year Review of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) on GBVF and its implications for the Council.

The induction is aimed at building a shared understanding and strengthening the Council’s capacity to effectively contribute to the national response to gender-based violence and femicide.

📅 Friday, 11 September 2026
📍 Radisson Blu Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg

11/09/2026

🧸 RECAP | Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga, MP delivered the keynote address at the Teddy Bear Foundation’s 40 Years Commemoration, highlighting the collective responsibility to protect childhood and safeguard the dignity of every child.

11/09/2026

🎓 CELEBRATING FEMINIST LEADERSHIP & SOCIAL JUSTICE!✊🏽

Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Steve Letsike delivered the keynote address at the Second Cohort FLAC Graduation Ceremony, celebrating a new generation of feminist leaders driving social justice, gender equality and meaningful community transformation 🌍✨

🌟 From learning to leadership. From leadership to change.

10/09/2026

🎓 CELEBRATING FEMINIST LEADERSHIP & SOCIAL JUSTICE

Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Steve Letsike will deliver the keynote address at the Second Cohort FLAC Graduation Ceremony, celebrating emerging feminist leaders committed to social justice, gender equality and community transformation.

📅 Thursday, 10 September 2026 | ⏰ 18:30
📍 Southern Sun, Rosebank

10/09/2026

🎉 40 YEARS OF IMPACT. A LIFETIME OF HOPE.

Today, the Teddy Bear Foundation marks 40 years of making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Join Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, MP, as she delivers the Keynote Address at this milestone celebration.

📅 10 September 2026 | ⏰ 17:00
📍 Investec, Sandton

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09/09/2026

📰 ON THE NEWS | DWYPD and Metropolitan Life join forces on empowerment

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) and Metropolitan Life have joined forces to advance empowerment initiatives and expand opportunities for women and young people.

The partnership highlights the importance of public-private collaboration in driving economic inclusion, skills development and sustainable opportunities.

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The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) and Metropolitan Life have joined forces to strengthen employee wellness, financial empowerment and personal development, while exploring broader initiatives aimed at advancing the inclusion of women, youth and persons with disabil...

08/09/2026

📢 “We can’t speak about a GBV crisis and not finance it.”

📰 | Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Steve Letsike has called for sustained and adequate financing to match South Africa’s commitment to ending Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).

She emphasised that meaningful progress requires resources to turn commitments into concrete action. 🇿🇦

🔗 Read more: https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-09-08-we-cant-speak-about-a-gbv-crisis-and-not-finance-it-says-deputy-minister/

Commitment-makers from across Southern Africa convene to take stock of five-year plan, and adopt formal regional recommendations