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Phaahla hails Lenacapavir as HIV prevention breakthrough in SA

Source: Government of South Africa

Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, has hailed long-acting injectables such as Lenacapavir as a game-changer poised to revolutionise HIV prevention, especially for adolescent girls, young women, and key populations.

South Africa has secured approximately R520 million from the Global Fund to combat AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria, which will be used to procure the twice-yearly anti-HIV injection.

Phaahla stated that modelling studies and expert guidance show that investing in combination HIV prevention strategies is the most cost-effective and efficient approach to reducing new infections and connecting individuals to comprehensive care.

“We believe that HIV combination prevention interventions will ensure that we protect gains and successes made thus far in the HIV response. 

“Furthermore, prevention technologies such as long acting injectables, including Lenacapavir, expand options for individuals at risk.” 

He thanked the Global Fund and other partners for selecting South Africa as one of the early adopter countries for Lenacapavir implementation as a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option.

Lenacapavir tablets and injections can be used as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to help reduce the risk of HIV infection in people who are HIV-negative.

The Deputy Minister was speaking at the 12th South African National AIDS Conference 2025.

The conference brought together leaders, researchers, implementing partners, academics and advocates from South Africa, the continent and other countries to address the evolving landscape of combating HIV and its management.

Phaahla said the conference took place during a period when the country is dealing with the realities of the United States’ funding withdrawals. 

“I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge your resilience and unwavering commitment to ensuring minimal service-delivery interruptions in relation to recipients of care.

“This became more than a conference, but a platform for renewing our collective commitments to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.” 

He emphasised the importance of technological advancements, including artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, in strengthening the HIV response by accelerating prevention and treatment services, improving surveillance, and enhancing programme management.

Phaahla is of the view that these technologies should be implemented with strong governance and privacy protections. 

“I need to be clear that utilisation of these technologies is never intended to replace the human element in healthcare, but to enhance our response.” 

Phaahla said TB and HIV co-infection remains the leading cause of death for people living with HIV. 

In February this year, the department launched the ‘Close the Gap’ campaign to find 1.1 million clients who disengaged from treatment. 

“I, therefore, call on all sectors involved in the campaign to ramp up our efforts to ensure clients are reengaged, start and stay on treatment.”

Government, he said, has also expanded TB preventive therapy, rolled out new rapid molecular diagnostics, and strengthened integrated service delivery to ensure no one is lost between TB and HIV programmes. 

“We, therefore, need to intensify our End TB campaign launched in March 2025 by ensuring that the five million tests are done for the TB missing clients.” 

He called delegates to unite in purpose and empower every person with tools, dignity, and opportunity. 

“Let us redefine health, not as a set of vertical programmes, but as a shared journey toward wellness, inclusion, and justice. 

“The future is not distant. We are building it now, for mothers, fathers, children, and generations to come. 

“Together, we will end AIDS, eliminate its co-travellers, and write a new chapter of health equity in South Africa.” – SAnews.gov.za

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Government urges calm amid water challenges in JHB

Source: Government of South Africa

Friday, September 12, 2025

Government has called for calm amidst protests over persistent water supply challenges in Westbury and Coronationville, Johannesburg. 

In a statement on Thursday, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) acknowledged the seriousness of the communities’ concerns and said work is underway to implement a long-term, sustainable solutions to ensure reliable water supply to the affected communities.

The City of Johannesburg, through Joburg Water, has announced medium-to-long term measures aimed at sustainably addressing the water challenges. 

These include measures to mitigate against the strain caused by low water levels in some of the reservoirs supplying the affected areas, and work by Joburg Water to complete and commission the new Brixton reservoir and tower by the end of October 2025. 

Joburg Water is also working on stabilising the system by managing demand with the aim to improve reservoir levels.

Government has directed the City of Johannesburg to implement immediate interim measures to address the current water supply challenges.

“Communities are urged to allow these measures to be carried out without disrupting the workers, as any interference will delay their implementation,” the GCIS said.

While government respects the right of communities to raise their grievances through protests as enshrined in Section 17 of the Constitution, the department emphasised that residents have the responsibility to exercise this right peacefully and without damage to property. 

“The destruction of infrastructure and acts of violence only delay the very solutions that communities are demanding,” the GCIS said. – SAnews.gov.za

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Provinces report slight increase in spending

Source: Government of South Africa

Friday, September 12, 2025

The South African provinces have spent R198.4 billion, or 24.8 percent of the allocated main budget of R798.6 billion during the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year.

This spending represents an increase of 1.7 percent or R3.3 billion compared to the same period of the previous financial year.

This is according to the statement released by the National Treasury in terms of Section 32 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).

The report covers provincial receipts and payments for the first quarter (April to June 2025) of the 2025/26 financial year.

“Spending on education amounted to R85.1 billion or 25.4 percent of the sector’s main budget of R334.5 billion. Spending was R3.5 billion (4.3 percent) higher compared to the same period of the previous financial year.

“Provinces spent R68.1 billion against the main budget of R270.8 billion providing health services during the first quarter of 2025/26. This spending is R787.6 million (1.1 percent) lower than the spending recorded over the same period in 2024/25,” National Treasury said on Friday. 

Social development expenditure at the end of the first quarter of 2025/26 amounted to R5.5 billion of the total main budget of R23.3 billion. This represents a decrease of 3.1 per cent or R177.9 million compared to the same period in 2024/25.

Personnel expenditure (compensation of employees) amounted to R122.8 billion or 24.6 per cent of the R499.6 billion main budgets as at 30 June 2025. This represents an increase of 5 per cent or R5.9 billion compared to the same period of the 2024/25 financial year.

Aggregate spending on goods and services is R41.3 billion or 25.2 per cent of the R163.7 billion main budget. This is 2.5 per cent or R1.1 billion lower compared to the same period in 2024/25, reflecting tighter control in this category of spending.

For the year to date, payments for capital assets (capital spending) amount to R8.7 billion or 20.1 percent of the R43 billion main budget. The spending rate has decreased by 6.8 percent or R635.1 million compared to the same period in the previous financial year, pointing to slower delivery of capital projects in the first quarter.

Provinces collected R5.9 billion or 22.4 percent of the budgeted own revenue of R26.3 billion target for the year. 

Own revenue collections were higher by R399 million or 8 percent compared to the same period in the previous financial year, reflecting improved provincial revenue performance.

The budgeted figures are based on the 2025 Estimates of Provincial Revenue and Expenditure documents, which were presented to the provincial legislatures between March and June 2025.

The full statement is available on the National Treasury website at www.treasury.gov.za. –SAnews.gov.za

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Deadline looms for MSMEs to access business infrastructure support

Source: Government of South Africa

The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has reminded entrepreneurs and small business owners that the application period for the Business Infrastructure Support Programme (BISP) is still open. 

The BISP aims to enhance the growth and sustainability of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by providing critical infrastructure, equipment, technology, and energy solutions, especially in underserved areas. 

The programme supports the construction of MSME hubs, provision of equipment, tools, machinery, and renewable energy, and offers business development services to improve efficiency and competitiveness.

With the call for applications launched on 1 September 2025, eligible Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.

The BISP is a critical initiative by the DSBD to support the growth and development of MSMEs in South Africa. By providing infrastructure, equipment, and business development services, the programme aims to create an enabling environment for small businesses to thrive.

A call for applications/ proposals was issued via the DSBD website and other relevant platforms to maximise participation.

“The application process for the programme consists of two separate application forms one specifically for built infrastructure projects and another for equipment, tools, machinery, technology, and energy support interventions. Applicants are required to submit their completed applications and any related enquiries through a dedicated email address.

“To ensure a complete submission, applicants must include all necessary supporting documentation, such as Property Commission (CIPC) registration, tax compliance certificates, recent bank statements, financial projections, and relevant quotations,” the department said on Friday.

This process is designed to streamline the assessment and ensure that all proposals meet the programme’s eligibility and compliance requirements.

How to Apply:

  • Interested applicants can access the application portal and programme guidelines on: https://vcmasa.dsbd.gov.za/exportprogramme/. For more information, please contact [BISP@dsbd.gov.za].
  • Application Deadline: 19 September 2025. – SAnews.gov.za

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Deputy Minister Mhlauli hosts G20 University community dialogue in the Eastern Cape

Source: President of South Africa –

Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli will on Friday 12th September 2025, host a University community dialogue at the Walter Sisulu University Mthatha main campus Eastern Cape. The G20 plays an influential role in shaping the global discussions on economic governance, youth and skills development initiatives relevant to the 21st century.  

The dialogue forms part of year-long G20 awareness outreach programmes by Government Communications and Information System aimed at different stakeholders across the country which among others include civil society, traditional leadership, business and academia.

This programme will kick-start with information exhibition wherein identified government and non-government organizations will provide services and information to the students

Members of the media are invited to cover the event to be held as follows:
Date: 12 September 2025
Time: 14H00
Venue: WSU – Nelson Mandela drive campus
RSVP’s: Ms Phiwokuhle Zouma GCIS – 073 315 2655 / Phiwokuhle@gcis.gov.za OR Ms Yonela Tukwayo WSU – 060 997 4431/ Ytukwayo@wsu.ac.za 

 
Media enquiries: Ms Mandisa Mbele, 082 580 2213 / mandisam@presidency.gov.za or Mr Ndlelantle Pinyana GCIS 076 142 8606 / Ndlelantle@gcis.gov.za

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria

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Presidential Youth Employment Initiative surpasses 5 million young people reached

Source: Government of South Africa

Since its inception in 2020, as an endeavour to address the country’s youth unemployment challenge, the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) has exceeded its target of reaching 5 million young people and has provided 1.5 million earning opportunities.

Briefing the media on PYEI results for the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, in Johannesburg, on Thursday, Deputy Minister in The Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli highlighted that more than 234 000 opportunities were accessed by young people through the National Pathway Management Network (NPMN), between April and June 2025.

“These results reflect the collective efforts of government, private sector, and civil society partners to link young people to meaningful pathways into the labour market. A major highlight of the quarter was the launch of Phase 4 of the Revitalised National Youth Service (NYS), which will provide 40 000 paid service opportunities to young people across the country,” the Deputy Minister said.

Implemented by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) under the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, the NYS promotes active citizenship by engaging young people in structured service opportunities that contribute to their communities while building their skills, work readiness, and sense of agency.

Since its revitalisation, the NYS has placed more than 84 000 young people in paid service roles, contributing both to community development and individual growth.

The PYEI is an intervention aimed at addressing youth unemployment through innovative partnerships and programmes such as Jobs Boost and skills development initiatives.

With a R300 million innovative funding mechanism designed to tackle youth unemployment in South Africa, the Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund is South Africa’s largest formal sector employment outcomes fund.

The fund uses a pay-for-performance model to partner with skills providers to equip previously excluded young people to access high-quality jobs.

The Deputy Minister highlighted that by the end of June 2025, over 8 100 young people had been enrolled, with 5 436 placed into quality jobs, and more than R115 million disbursed to 12 implementation partners for verified outcomes. 

“The programme is already exceeding expectations in job retention rates, with thousands of young people sustaining employment beyond three and six months,” the Deputy Minister said.

She noted that Jobs Boost achieved a milestone this quarter, when it was selected as one of ten global recipients of the Outcomes Finance Alliance’s Outcomes Accelerator, from over 500 applications. 

The prestigious award recognises Jobs Boost as a pioneering example of outcomes-based financing, demonstrating how public-private collaboration can drive measurable impact in youth employment.

“The grant provides funding and technical support to scale the initiative beyond its pilot phase—enabling the programme to reach thousands more excluded young people and deepen its work in linking funding directly to quality, sustained jobs. As we scale Jobs Boost, this support will help us reach thousands more excluded young people with life1] changing employment opportunities,” Mhlauli said. 

Looking ahead, the Deputy Minister said the PYEI remains committed to unlocking opportunities in priority growth sectors, strengthening the systems that connect young people to work, and scaling innovative interventions that deliver measurable, lasting impact. – SAnews.gov.za

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Deputy President Mashatile to respond to Questions for Oral Reply in the National Council of Provinces

Source: President of South Africa –

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will this afternoon, Thursday, 11 September 2025, respond to Questions for Oral Reply from Members of Parliament in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) in Cape Town. 

In terms of the Constitution and Parliamentary Programme, the Deputy President appears periodically in the NCOP to answer questions posed by Delegates to the NCOP, particularly on matters related to his Delegated Responsibilities by the President as well as to account for the work of the Executive, especially in areas that affect the Provinces, and also facilitate cooperative governance by engaging with Provincial Representatives in Parliament on issues that require national-provincial coordination and intervention.

In this regard, Deputy President Mashatile will answer questions on issues related to Government’s three-sphere coordinated process of the District Development Model; Municipalities owing Water Boards; Increase in unemployment rate reported by StatsSA and government’s plans to address it; Government’s efforts to empower and support Non-Profit Organisations as well as processes established by Government to address challenges identified by the South African Human Rights Commission on a number of municipalities.

Details of the Question & Answer session are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 11 September 2025
Time: 14h00 
Venue: Old Assembly NCOP Chambers, Parliament, Cape Town

Livestreaming on DSTV Parliamentary Channel 408 and YouTube Parliamentary channel.  

Media enquiries: Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to the Deputy President on 066 195 8840

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
 

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Opening remarks by Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Ms Nonceba Mhlauli, on the occasion of the media briefing on the PYEI Q1 Report, BlueLever Education, Braamfontein

Source: President of South Africa –

Members of the media,
CEO and Co-Founder of BlueLever, Adam Collier,
Programme Director, 
Distinguished colleagues from Government, 
Representatives of the private sector,
Leaders of civil society organisations,
Development partners, 
And most importantly, the young people of South Africa,

It is an honour to stand before you this morning as we reflect on the progress we are making in tackling one of the greatest challenges of our generation: youth unemployment.

We are gathered here, for the third media briefing since taking office, not only to share updates on the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) and the Jobs Boost programme, but also to reaffirm our commitment to building a society where every young South African has the opportunity to thrive.

Progress under the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention

Since its launch in 2020, the PYEI has become the central mechanism through which we bring together government, the private sector, civil society, and development partners to respond to the crisis of youth unemployment.

By the end of the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, more than 5.64 million young people had registered on the National Pathway Management Network. This is a powerful sign of the hunger among our youth for opportunities, and a testament to the trust they are placing in this platform as their gateway to work and learning.

Through this system, more than 1.91 million opportunities have been made accessible to young people since inception. These are not just numbers each one represents a life being transformed, a family being supported, and a community being uplifted.

In Q1, more than 234,000 opportunities were taken up by young South Africans. This tells us two things: firstly, that young people are ready and willing to work, and secondly, that our collective efforts are beginning to bear fruit.

Revitalised National Youth Service

Among the most significant milestones of this quarter was the launch of Phase 4 of the Revitalised National Youth Service. At the beginning of September, 40,000 young people across the country began their paid community service opportunities across our country.

The NYS supports service delivery efforts and improves the lives of marginalised communities. It prioritises focus areas that benefit children and young people at large.

These include sports, arts and culture; the restoration and maintenance of public spaces used by young people; support to early childhood development and school learners and the promotion of antenatal care and child nutrition.

Organisations such as Spotlite Education Foundation, Seriti Institute, Cricket South Africa, and the Sport for Social Change Network are among those delivering these opportunities nationwide, ensuring young people gain both community service experience and work readiness skills while contributing to social development.

The National Youth Service is about more than work experience. It is about nurturing a spirit of active citizenship, giving young people the chance to contribute to their communities while gaining valuable skills, confidence, and networks.

Through this programme, young South Africans are repairing schools, greening public spaces, supporting early childhood development centres, and working with municipalities to improve service delivery. In doing so, they are building both the country and themselves.

Jobs Boost: Outcomes-Based Employment

Equally significant is the progress of the Jobs Boost Outcomes Fund. This programme is a pioneering effort that places outcomes at the centre of funding. In other words, money flows when jobs are created and sustained.

To date, more than 8,100 young people have been enrolled in Jobs Boost, and over 5,400 have already been placed into quality jobs. More than R115 million has been disbursed to implementing partners, directly linked to verified outcomes. Bear in mind colleagues that this is a pilot project and we will be scaling after the pilot.

This is a fundamental shift in how we think about development financing and it is working. Jobs Boost has already attracted global recognition, being selected as one of only ten initiatives worldwide supported by the Outcomes Finance Alliance’s Outcomes Accelerator. This demonstrates that South Africa is not only addressing its challenges but also innovating in ways that inspire the global community.

Partnerships in Action

Jobs Boost is not just about numbers. It is about the partnerships that make change possible. One example is BluLever Education, which is training the next generation of artisans. With bursaries, stipends, and job placements, BluLever has supported over 200 apprentices to date. Already, 135 have been placed into jobs, with the remainder on track to enter sustainable employment.

But what is equally important is how this work is strengthening small businesses and formalising the informal sector. By incentivising quality training and real job placement, Jobs Boost is changing the way employers, training providers, and funders think about youth employment.

Broader Vision and Next Steps

Colleagues, these achievements should inspire us, but they must not make us complacent. The scale of youth unemployment remains daunting. Millions of young South Africans are still without work or prospects.

This is why our work must continue with urgency. Our focus for the coming months will be on three critical priorities:

1. Scaling Innovation: Expanding programmes like Jobs Boost and the Revitalised National Youth Service so that they reach more young people in more communities.

2. Strengthening Systems: Improving the efficiency of the National Pathway Management Network, ensuring it is not only accessible but also responsive to the needs of both young people and employers.

3. Ensuring Inclusion: We must leave no young person behind. This means paying special attention to rural youth, young women, and young people with disabilities who often face multiple barriers to accessing opportunities.

4. If your organisation has programs offering learning, work experience, or earning opportunities, you can register these opportunities on the SAYouth.mobi platform. This allows PYEI to integrate your offerings into the broader National Pathway Management Network (NPMN), connecting you with young people ready to participate.

Colleagues, the story of the PYEI and Jobs Boost is the story of young South Africans refusing to be defined by statistics. It is the story of a government willing to innovate, and of partners across sectors stepping up to do things differently.

Most importantly, it is the story of possibility.

As we reflect on the progress made in the first quarter, let us recommit ourselves to building a society where every young person has the dignity of work and the agency to shape their own future.
Together, we can ensure that South Africa is not only a country of potential, but a country of realised opportunity.

I thank you.

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Manamela sets up stabilisation team at College of Cape Town

Source: Government of South Africa

Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has announced the establishment of a stabilisation team to address governance and management disputes at the College of Cape Town for TVET.

Briefing the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, on Wednesday, Manamela said disputes involving the principal, the council chairperson, and two deputy principals had destabilised the college, undermining staff morale, student welfare, and the institution’s reputation.

While the college continues to perform well in certain areas, such as unqualified audits, improved student certification rates, and strong industry partnerships, the Minister said the governance environment has become “untenable.”

The intervention is being implemented under Section 46 of the Continuing Education and Training Act, which empowers the Minister to act where a public college is mismanaged or unable to perform its functions effectively.

The stabilisation team will be chaired by a respected retired judge or senior advocate, supported by experts in labour relations and higher education governance experts.

Its mandate includes:
•    Conducting a fact-finding process into governance and leadership disputes;
•    Mediating between the Principal, Council, and Deputy Principals; and
•    Recommending corrective steps to the Minister, including possible sanctions, redeployments, or reforms to strengthen governance.

“The team will begin its work within seven days and is expected to conclude within 45 days. Pending its recommendations, all new disciplinary processes involving the principal, the council chairperson, and the deputy principals will be suspended to prevent further escalation,” Manamela said.

He stressed that the intervention was not about “taking sides” but restoring stability, protecting the institution, and ensuring that students are not the collateral damage of leadership conflicts.

Manamela is expected to report back to the portfolio committee within two months on the progress and outcomes of the intervention.

Committee Chairperson, Tebogo Letsie, has welcomed the department’s decisiveness on the matter, saying it was evident that the principal regarded the institution as his own “until we called him to order.”

“Such attitudes have no place in government institutions that are funded by the taxpayers of this country. As the committee we are hopeful that the Minister will remain firm in his decision and report back within two months on the progress and outcomes of the stabilisation team, as promised,” Letsie said.

Over 20 charges brought against principal

Meanwhile, the Director-General of the Department of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nkosinathi Sishi, clarified that the principal is facing 21 charges, not 300 as alleged.

Sishi also noted that the department’s attempts at consequence management have been frustrated, as the principal is often unavailable to respond when required.

The committee reiterated its position that the ongoing instability at CCT cannot be allowed to compromise the academic success of students and called for urgent steps to restore stability, good governance, and accountability at the institution. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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Social Development makes progress on 2023/24 Audit Action Plan

Source: Government of South Africa

Stabilising and strengthening systems within the Department of Social Development (DSD) and its entities is a goal that the department is striving for.

This is according to Social Development Minister who presented a progress report to the Portfolio Committee on Social Development in Parliament on Wednesday.

The Minister was accompanied by representatives from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the National Development Agency (NDA). 

The briefing covered the implementation of the 2023/24 Audit Action Plan in response to the Auditor-General’s findings.

“Our goal has been to stabilise and strengthen the systems within the department and its entities. I am pleased to inform the Committee and Parliament that Cabinet has approved the appointment of three Regional Executive Managers for SASSA in Limpopo, Free State, and Northern Cape,” Tolashe said. 

Minister Tolashe reported that the DSD had successfully implemented 81% of its 2023/24 corrective actions (45 of 55 findings). She reassured the committee that unresolved matters would be carried over into the 2024/25 financial year to ensure continuity. 

“We are committed to achieving clean audits under the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework. Anything not accomplished in 2023/2024 will be integrated into the 2024/2025 action plans, which will be minimal.”

Similarly, the NDA had addressed 89% of its audit findings, while SASSA had resolved 98%, with only four issues still outstanding. These, she noted, related to ICT systems and Grants Administration, areas central to beneficiary service delivery.

The Minister further emphasised that oversight at this stage is crucial as Parliament prepares to receive the Auditor-General’s 2024/25 audit outcomes. 

“We will not allow the department to sink below acceptable standards. Our goal is to achieve sustainable, clean audits that reflect the values of accountability, dignity, and integrity,” Tolashe said. 

Outcomes

Chief Financial Officer, Thandeka Ngcobo, presented the department’s audit outcomes. While financial statements remained unqualified, confirming proper use of resources, the overall audit opinion regressed from a clean audit in 2022/23 to an unqualified audit with findings in 2023/24.

The regression was primarily due to material misstatements in the annual performance report, particularly in Programme 4 indicators.

These included establishing at least one gender-based violence (GBV) shelter per district, establishing at least one Khuseleka Centre per district, providing Orphans and Vulnerable Children and Youth (OVCY) with a core package of services in targeted districts, supporting OVCY who know their HIV status and assisting HIV-positive OVCY in adhering to treatment.

Ngcobo confirmed that these programme areas remain priority interventions because of their direct impact on vulnerable groups. Corrective steps have been incorporated into the 2024/25 Audit Action Plan, with strengthened oversight from both management and the Auditor-General’s office.

Strengthening accountability, service delivery

Director-General, Peter Netshipale, detailed the measures being taken to improve internal controls and prevent repeat audit findings. These include:
•⁠ ⁠Enhanced monitoring and evaluation systems.
•⁠ ⁠Regular performance reviews to validate reported outcomes.
•⁠ ⁠Improved coordination across DSD, SASSA, and NDA to address cross-cutting issues.
•⁠ ⁠Targeted interventions in ICT and grants management to close existing gaps.

Netshipale stressed that beyond compliance, these reforms aim to restore public trust and ensure that every rand spent contributes to tangible improvements in social protection services.

Looking ahead

The department underscored its determination to embed a culture of accountability across the portfolio. 
Minister Tolashe emphasised that corrective actions will be monitored continuously and sustained over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), ensuring long-term improvements in governance and service delivery.

“The audit process is an opportunity to strengthen our systems, not an obstacle. We remain committed to ensuring that audit outcomes translate into better services for children, youth, families, and the most vulnerable in our society,” she concluded. – SAnews.gov.za