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 […]

MESSAGE OF SUPPORT BY HON. SINDISIWE LYDIA CHIKUNGA, MP, MINISTER IN THE PRESIDENCY FOR WOMEN, YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AT THE NATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY COMMEMORATION HOSTED BY THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley, Northern Cape | 2026 Theme: “70 Years of Resistance, 72 Years of Vision — Advancing Gender Justice, Equality and Resilient Economies for All” PART A: SALUTATIONS Igama lamakhosikazi! Malibongwe! Programme Director; Ms Angela Thokozile Didiza, MP, Speaker of the National Assembly; Dr Zamani Saul, Premier of the Northern Cape; Ms Newrene […]

MINISTER CHIKUNGA TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE 8TH ANNUAL WOMEN IN BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

PRETORIA: The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Hon. Sindisiwe Chikunga, will on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, deliver the keynote address at the 8th Annual Women in Business & Leadership Conference, hosted at the Regenesys Campus, 165 West Street, Sandton, Johannesburg. The conference forms part of South Africa’s Women’s Month […]
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