Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

23/06/2026

📻 Tonight on the Airwaves

Tune in as Deputy Minister Steve Letsike joins Pamela Motene on Kaya 959 to reflect on the recent Teenage Pregnancy Workshop and the role of multi-sector partnerships in advancing the wellbeing and future of young people.

🗓️ 23 June 2026 | ⏰ 20:00
📡 Kaya 959

23/06/2026

🌍🤝 Day 1 of the Hybrid Meeting of SADC Ministers Responsible for Gender and Women's Affairs is underway, bringing together leaders and policymakers from across the region to advance gender equality, women’s empowerment, and inclusive development.

💬 The meeting provides a platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and strengthening regional commitments towards achieving gender-responsive policies and programmes that improve the lives of women and girls across the SADC region.

22/06/2026

🤝 Strengthening partnerships for a brighter future.

🎤 Deputy Minister Steve Letsike delivered the keynote address at an engagement on the role of Private Sector on the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Strategy.

Under the theme “Advancing Cross-Sector Collaboration to Address Adolescent Pregnancy”, the engagement is focused on the critical role of the private sector in preventing adolescent pregnancy, supporting positive outcomes and opportunities for young people to thrive.

📅 22 June 2026�

📍 Collaboration Hub, Waterfall City, Midrand

22/06/2026

📢 MEDIA ADVISORY | SADC GENDER & WOMEN'S AFFAIRS MINISTERIAL MEETING

🇿🇦 South Africa, through the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, will host the SADC Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Gender and Women's Affairs from 23–26 June 2026.

🤝 The meeting will bring together Member States to review progress on gender equality, women's rights and socio-economic empowerment across the region.

📅 Ministerial Segment: 26 June 2026
📍 DIRCO Offices, Conference Room 1, Pretoria

22/06/2026

22/06/2026

🌍🤝 🌍 Partnership in Action: Protecting Young Futures

Join Deputy Minister Steve Letsike at the Engagement on the Role of the Private Sector in the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Strategy, bringing together government, business and development partners to strengthen collaboration and drive impactful solutions.

📅 22 June 2026 | ⏰ 08:30 – 16:00
📍 Collaboration Hub, Waterfall City, Midrand

Together, we can advance collective action to address adolescent pregnancy and empower young people to reach their full potential. 💚🇿🇦

19/06/2026

🗣️ Silence protects abuse. Speaking out can save a life.

Every report matters in the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. If you see it, hear it, or suspect it — speak up.

📞 Crime Stop: 08600 10111
📞 GBV Command Centre: 0800 428 428

19/06/2026

🌍 Youth Voices Shaping Global Change

Deputy Minister Steve Letsike delivered the keynote address at the South Africa BRICS Youth Alliance Meeting at University of South Africa, calling for greater youth participation in international affairs and global decision-making.

Emphasising the power of young people to influence the future of global governance, Deputy Minister Letsike encouraged youth to take their place at the forefront of international cooperation, innovation and development.

🌍🇿🇦 Building a generation that leads beyond borders.

19/06/2026

🩸 Access to sanitary products is not a privilege — it's a matter of dignity.

Last night, Deputy Minister of Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Steve Letsike joined Deputy Minister of Department of Basic Education South Africa, Dr. Reginah Mhaule at a Gala Dinner with business leaders to advance Menstrual Health and Sanitary Dignity in Schools.

Deputy Minister Letsike called on business to partner with government in ensuring that every girl has access to sanitary products and the support needed to thrive in the classroom and beyond.

18/06/2026

Today, Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga, MP delivered the keynote address at the Invest in Youth Entrepreneurship Summit 2026 in Sandton, organised by YAEI and AEDO, with support from the Central Energy Fund.

Minister Chikunga emphasised that youth entrepreneurship must be placed at the centre of South Africa’sinvestment agenda.

Investing in youth is economic strategy.