The mandate of the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is to lead on socio-economic transformation and implementation of the empowerment and participation of women, youth and persons with disabilities through mainstreaming, advocacy, monitoring and evaluation. The vision of the Department is of a transformed, inclusive society free from all forms of discrimination and capable of self-actualisation.

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CHIKUNGA CALLS FOR AN URGENT NATIONAL ACTION ON THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS AFFECTING MEN.

Issued by the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Attention: Journalists and News Editors Wednesday: 13 May 2026 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. CHIKUNGA CALLS FOR AN URGENT NATIONAL ACTION ON THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS AFFECTING MEN. PRETORIA: The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Hon. Sindisiwe Chikunga, has expressed deep concern […]

MINISTER CHIKUNGA TO LEAD NATIONAL PRESS CLUB DISTINCTION DIALOGUE IN COMMEMORATING 70 YEARS OF THE 1956 WOMEN’S MARCH

PRETORIA: The Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga, will lead a National Press Club Women’s Month Distinction Dialogue commemorating 70 years of the historic 1956 Women’s March in partnership with UNISA School of Business and Leadership. Held under the theme “Empowered Women Empower the Nations,” the […]

CLOSING REMARKS, CALL TO ACTION AND VOTE OF THANKS BY HON. SINDISIWE LYDIA CHIKUNGA, MP, MINISTER IN THE PRESIDENCY FOR WOMEN, YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AT THE PORTRAITS OF POWER EXHIBITION LAUNCH

Convened by the Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute (CMMI) in partnership with The Presidency Union Buildings, Pretoria | 4 August 2026 “If you can rise, bring someone with you” — Charlotte Mannya Maxeke Programme Director, Ms Karabo Mohale; Hon. Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni; Hon. Minister Thembi Simelane; Hon. Deputy Minister Peace Mabe; Chairperson of the Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Institute, […]
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