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ISSUE 1 GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER March 2020
KwaZulu-Natal welcomes new social workers
to tackle gender-based violence
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Mr “The top 10 police stations “This is a clarion call to
Sihle Zikalala has welcomed contributing to crime all of us; government,
183 new social workers who against women are Umlazi, churches, police, tradi-
will attend to cases of gen- Inanda, Plessislaer, Ntuzu- tional leaders and all
der-based violence in the ma, Empangeni, Ladysmith, other stakeholders to put
Province and engage in pre- KwaMashu, KwaDukuza an end to this reprehensi-
ventative work to fight and Chatsworth. ble brutality against our
against the scourge.These “The rise of gender-based women. We invite the cre-
Social Workers – 153 of violence and femicide shows atives of KZN to also lend
whom are funded by the that some men have lost the a hand to utilize their tal-
department and 30 by the sense of Ubuntu. This call ents to end this epidemic.
National Department of for us as government and all We call on youth forma-
Social Development, have other stakeholders to double tions, civil society, and
been placed at police sta- our efforts to deal with this the media to rise once
tions, Thuthuzela Care Cen- scourge which has become a more to end this stain on
ters as well as Crisis Care nightmare. That is why I our freedom. We call on
Centers in all districts in would like to applaud the parents to raise girl and
the Province to provide psy- Department of Social Devel- boy children as equals.
cho-social support to all vic- opment for launching this Everyone has a role to end
tims of crime and violence. programme. patriarchy.
Mr Zikalala made the “This scourge requires “It is for this reason
announcement during the agility, responsiveness and that this government
launch of the social workers capability to fast-track, advances the economic
programme at the Coastland monitor and assess potential empowerment of women
Hotel in Umhlanga which and actual impact of all and the education and
was attended by MEC for action taken in the imple- skilling of young girls so
Social Development, Mrs mentation of the emergency that we reduce their vul-
Nonhlanhla Khoza, Trans- response plan. “KwaZu- nerability to gen-
port, Community Safety & lu-Natal has developed the der-based violence.,” Pre-
Liaison MEC, Mr Bheki Multi-Disciplinary Provin- mier Zikalala said.
Ntuli, Health MEC, Mrs No- cial Programme of Action on
magugu Simelane-Zulu and Gender-Based Violence and
eThekwini Mayor Mr Mxolisi Femicide to provide a cohe-
Kaunda. Mr Zikalala said sive strategic framework to
KZN was leading when it guide the provincial
comes to violence targeting response as an overarching
women and children due to programme for prevention,
moral decay. He said that in education, empowerment,
this Province alone, 665 response, care and support
women, 130 boys and 91 on gender-based violence.
girls were killed last year. “A nerve center has been
“Our Province was second established to ensure that
in the list of sexual offences there is integrated reporting
with high figures. Inanda and management of GBV
topped the stations for the cases. The expectation is
worst record of sexual that the social workers must
crimes with 330 cases while respond to GBV cases with
Umlazi was third in the urgency which will contrib-
country with 290 cases. ute to the support and heal-
“This province was also ing of victims.
second in the rape table. “The honest truth is that
Again Inanda topped the GBV only thrives amongst
table as the precinct with men with a very low self-es-
the most rapes reported with teem. A real man in the true
278. Umlazi was next at 252 sense of word cannot beat,
while eMpangeni in north- kill and rape a woman. A
ern KZN came in at nine on real man is expected to do
the table with 186 registered everything to protect, not
cases. harm a woman. 2
PROTECTING OLD PEOPLE FROM VULNERABILITY
IS A COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILTY
Main Picture:
Insert:
MEC Khoza
Gogo Jili (71)
visits Gogo Jili
THE KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Develop- It is the preoccupation of the Department to
ment is in the business of transforming communi- support NPOs and community-orientated
ty-based care and support services to improve the initiatives that promote their safety, security
social well-being of older persons and promote inter- and recreational well-being.
generational bonding. The Department funds NPOs which run
That is why the KwaZulu-Natal Department of old-age homes and soup kitchens that provide
Social Development MEC, Mrs Nonhlanhla Khoza, meals and facilitate recreational activity,
responded promptly when approached about the including hand-work, physical exercises and
plight of one senior citizen called Gogo Chitiwe Jili sporting activities in order to keep healthy.
(71) from Hluthankungu area also known as KwaN- MEC Khoza has praised the Department’s
sonsolo which is under Harry Gwala District’s intergenerational programmes which pro-
uBuhlebezwe Municipality. mulgate understanding and sensitise com-
Gogo Jili has been staying alone and sleeping on munities on the challenges facing old people,
the floor for over 10 years in a one-room house which including their vulnerability to criminal
is not in a good condition. MEC Khoza said: activities like theft, emotional, sexual and
“The Department has asked the old lady’s physical abuse. MEC Khoza said:
sister-in-law to stay with her whilst the uBuhlebezwe “Our focus is on ensuring that all residen-
Municipality builds a two-bedroom house for her tial facilities for old people are well-managed
which will have a kitchen and a dining room.” and comply with norms and standards to
When MEC Khoza went to see Gogo Jili recently, the ensure that they deliver services that protect
MEC presented her with groceries, blankets and a older persons and promote their rights.
vanity pack. “Furthermore, we are intensifying pro-
Old age comes with many challenges, including grammes aimed at preventing their vulnera-
vulnerability from crime and rape as well as loneli- bility whilst maintaining a Provincial Regis-
ness. Hence, the Department is responsible for elder- ter of Elder Abuse cases,” she said.
ly persons and it employs social workers whose duty
it is to ensure that senior citizens get government
pensions. 2
2020 SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAMME
UGU District Champion and KZN MEC
for Social Development, Mrs Nonhlanhla ROAD CARNAGE CAUSES POVERTY
Khoza, visited several schools over a KZN MEC for Social Development, Mrs Nonhlanhla
period of three days in Umzumbe Munici- Khoza, has collaborated with her provincial counter-
pality to monitor school readiness. part, KZN MEC for Transport, Community Safety &
She was accompanied by the KZN Leg- Liaison, Mr Bheki Ntuli, in reaching out to the families
islature Speaker, Ms Nontembeko Boyce, that lost their loved ones as a result of road accidents in
and Mrs Nonzwakazi Swartbooi Ntombe- the province during the 2019 festive season.
la who chairs the KZN Legislature’s The Department of Social Development supports the
Social Development Portfolio Committee. Road Accident Fund (RAF) in helping victims of road
The provincial leadership presented carnage and their family members to access compensa-
school uniforms and groceries to learners tion without the interference of unruly elements that
from disadvantaged families. seek to defraud beneficiaries. As road accidents contin-
The KZN Legislature has deployed ue hitting the pockets of family members after they have
senior Members of the Provincial Legisla- lost their breadwinners, the KZN DSD offers service to
ture to all parts of KwaZulu-Natal to the affected families in the form of psycho-social inter-
inspect the level of readiness of both edu- ventions and directing them to the RAF so that they can
cators and learners to start teaching and lodge their claims for compensation.
learning in a conducive environment. In one incident, seven road crash victims who died in
Some of the challenges raised include an accident that took place in KwaDukuza last month,
the issue of resources and capacity of the were consoled by the provincial leadership. MEC Khoza
schools to deliver on their mandate. The said:
leaders pledged to address these challeng- “Road accidents know no age, culture or creed – the
es. consequences of road carnage are often devastating to
the family when a breadwinner dies and there is no one
to put food on the table and fend for the needs of the
family like education, health etc.”
“Road accidents are amongst the main causes of
orphans and vulnerable children,” Mrs Khoza added.
“We have had cases where unscrupulous legal practi-
tioners prey on the victims of road carnage by claiming
RAF benefits on their behalf,” she said.
“RAF does not need a go-between to help victims or
their loved ones to claim their benefits – they can just
approach the RAF themselves and their cases would be
KwaZulu-Natal Department attended to accordingly if they qualify to get compensa-
of Social Development
tion in accordance with government legislation,” she
said. Continue reading om page 4
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KZN MEC for Social Development, Mrs Nonhlanhla Khoza, together with MEC for Transport, Com-
munity Safety & Liaison, Mr Bheki Ntuli, consoling bereaved family members whose loved ones
were involved in a road accident during the festive season in 2019.
KwaZulu-Natal on high alert as
vicious storms batter the province
MEC for Social Development, Mrs Nonhlanhla
Khoza has reiterated the call by the KZN Premier,
Mr Sihle Zikalala, COGTA National Minister, Dr
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, National Minister of
Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, KZN Education
MEC, Mr Kwazi Mshengu as well as COGTA MEC,
Mr Sipho Hlomuka, together with the District and
Local political authorities, to KwaZulu-Natal resi-
dents to be on high alert as violent storms continue
battering their homes, property and killing inno-
cent people.
This comes as schools and human settlements or
dwellings are being affected by the vicious storms
which have sparked off the need for authorities to KwaZulu - Natal MEC for Social Devel-
embark on major repair work in affected areas. opment, Mrs Nonhlanhla Khoza, visited
Members of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legisla- the Mpolweni area are under uMsh-
ture, are warning people about the unpredictability wathi Municipality, where the communi-
of the weather which continues to destroy dwell- ty was left devasted following a deadly
ings, property and claiming human life. tornado that claimed the life of an inno-
As the heavy storms destroy houses and killing cent young man and left many others
people as a result of climate change, MEC Khoza scrambling for shelter, food and other
and her national and provincial counterparts in the basic necessities.
KZN Legislature, together with District and Local
Government authorities, are kept standing on their Mrs Khoza and her hard-working team
toes in anticipation of disaster management inter- from the Department of Social Develop-
ventions. ment provided victims with food ham-
MEC Khoza has since assuming the role of KZN pers, blankets and other solutions to
DSD political head over eight months ago found assist in dealing with the aftermath of
herself landing a hand in responding to the needs the unforseen natural disaster.
of many residents of KwaZulu-Natal as they
endure the challenge of being without shelter. MEC Khoza, also expressed her sadness
Homes, property and people are prone to being and condolences to the family who lost
victims of devastating and hostile weather condi- their loved one during the turmoil.
tions.
The latest communities to be battered by heavy
rains and storms were Umgungundlovu District’s
Mpolweni area, Dr Nkosazana Zuma Municipality
(Bulwer) as well as Umzimkhulu Municipality.
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STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST
WOMEN AND CHILDREN
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Social Development, Mrs
Nonhlanhla Khoza, together with Ugu District-
Mayor Cllr. Sizwe Ngcobo and SAPS Commander
Brigadier, Mathi Nala in Port Shepstone during
the launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Vio-
lence Against Women and Children.
MEC Khoza comforted the Mpungose family and friends during the court proceedings as the
sentence was handed down at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on the 6th of November 2019.
Mpungose murdered his children aged four, six, ten and sixteen following problems with his
ex-wife, Ms Xoli Mpungose.
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LONGEVITY CELEBRATED
AT 2019 WORLD AIDS DAY
COMMEMORATION
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development
MEC, Mrs Nonhlanhla Khoza, who is also the Ugu
District champion, observed the commemoration of
World Aids Day 2019 which was held at the Hlokoza
Sportsground in Umzumbe Local Municipality. MEC
Khoza’s District has been praised for having people
who have achieved 90% in knowing their status,
starting their ARV treatment and viral suppression.
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PLIGHT OF DISABLED HIGHLIGHTED
IN BOOK & SONG
KZN Social Development MEC
Nonhlanhla Khoza and the
Buhlebezwe Mayor Cllr. Batho-
bile Ngubo took to the streets
of Ixopo to raise awareness
about the plight of disabled
peoples, including people
living with albinism
After the march, MEC Khoza
praised the founder of the
Nathi Youth Development
Foundation, Nathi Zuma, who
has penned a book entitled
Excuse My Colour which is a
story on challenges of living
with albinism
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eSICABAZINI
& VUMA
2019
MEC Khoza in jubilation as 110 graduates from eSicabazini and Vuma
Youth Academy celebrate. (Insert) Mrs Khoza congratulates one of
the 2019 top achievers.
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development MEC, Mrs
Nonhlanhla Khoza, graced the 2019 graduation ceremony at
eSicabazini Youth Academy where 110 youth from eSicabazini
and Vuma Youth Academies respectively were trained in elec-
trical studies, hospitality, plumbing, learner driver license,
driver’s license and basic computer skills. This brings the total
number of young people who have graduated in these two insti-
tutions to 1 264 over the years. Many of these youngsters from
previously disadvantaged backgrounds have improved their
social and economic prospects by getting employed, starting
their own business or furthering their education.
CALL CENTRE
087 158 3000 9MEC Khoza takes orphaned
children to uShaka Marine
1. MEC Khoza hugs one of the orphaned and vulnerable children she hosted at the uShaka Marine
2. Acting KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development HOD, 3. MEC Khoza sitting on the ground with young beneficiaries of her
Sbu Ngubane and MEC Khoza welcoming children from state-owned Department who are in government orphanages at uShaka Marine.
institutions at uShaka Marine.
Orphaned and vulnerable children from KwaZulu-Natal’s Department of Social Development
goverment-owned institutions enjoyed the educational outing which involved marine life at
uShaka Marine in eThekwini during the 2019 festive season. KZN MEC for Social Develop-
ment, Mrs Nonhlanhla Khoza, also handed over Christmas gifts to 300 children aged between
5 years and above from eThekwini District.
10Khumbul’ekhaya
KZN MEC for Social Development, Mrs Nonhlanhla
Khoza, visited the paediatrician wing of Christ the
King Hospital at Ixopo recently. Mrs Khoza who
interacted with parents and children, brought party
pack gifts for children admitted in hospital before
celebrating the Khumbul’ekhaya programme with
residents of Ixop, Ward 9, under the Harry Gwala
District. The programme is about the importance of
family ties and ensuring there is a balance between
work and kin.
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5UNGAZIBI! khuluma
ngokuhlukunyezwa!!
SEKWANELE!
“INSIZ INDODA EQOTHO
YANGEM WA “asihlanganeni
“INDODA IYAMHLO PELA
IVIKELA siqede udlame
EQOTHO I”
GUL OWESIFA NIPHA ABESIFAZANE oluqondiswe
kwabesifazane
AYIDLWEN ZANE”
NEZINGANE nezingane”
INOMBOLO
EHLALA IVULIWE
“Gr owing Sithuthukisa
“Sisonke Kwa Z ul u -Na t aIl KwaZulu-Natal”
Together”UMKHANYAKUDE DISTRICT ZULULAND DISCTRICT OFFICE Postal Address Postal Address Private Bag X301 Private Bag X13 Mbazwana uLundi 3974 3838 Tel: 035-571 1000/1/2 Tel: 035-874 8506 Fax: 035-571 1038 Fax: 035-874 8603 Email: balungile.mchunu@kznsocdev.gov.za Email: bonginkosi.gumede@kznsocdev.gov.za
ETHEKWINI CLUSTER ILEMBE DISTRICT Postal Address Postal Address Private Bag X1504 Private Bag X1503 Durban Gamalakhe 4000 2000 Tel: 031-336 8704 Tel: 031-336 8814 Fax: 031-332 3854 Fax: N/A Email: ayanda.mbatha@kznsocdev.gov.za Email: alma.adams@kznsocdev.gov.za ETHEKWINI NORTH ETHEKWINI SOUTH Postal Address Postal Address Private Bag X6 Private Bag X1503 Mt. Edgecombe Durban 4300 4000 Tel: 031-507 8827 Tel: 031-336 8700 Fax: 031-507 8860 Fax: 031-401 4101 5 Email: phoenix@kznsocdev.gov.za Email: nombulelo.gebashe@kznsocdev.gov.za MIDLANDS CLUSTER AMAJUBA DISTRICT Postal Address Postal Address Private Bag X9917 Private Bag X6680 Ladysmith Newcastle 3370 2940 Tel: 036 634 6612 Tel: 017-735 3822 Fax: 036-634 1696 Fax: 017-735 3825 Email: nomvula.hlatshwayo@kznsocdev.gov.za Email: msimanga@kznsocdev.gov.za UTHUKELA DISTRICT UMZINYATHI DISTRICT Postal Address Postal Address Private Bag X9917 Private Bag X2057 Ladysmith Dundee 3370 3000 Tel: 036-634 6614/6686 Tel: 034-299 7577 Fax: 036-634 1696 Fax: 034-212 4049 5 Email: lindiwe.khumalo@kznsocdev.gov.za Email: agrinette.madlabanea@kznsocdev.gov.za ULUNDI CLUSTER KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT Postal Address Postal Address Private Bag X13 Private Bag X03 uLundi Empangeni Rail 3838 3880 Tel: 035 874 8501 Tel: 035-787 0008 Fax: 035-874 8602 Fax: N/A Email: rgmpa@kznsocdev.gov.za Email: thobile.khuzwayo@kznsocdev.gov.za
CONTACT US
KwaZulu -Natal Department of Social Development
HEAD OFFICE
Office of the MEC Office of the HOD
Tel: 033-341 9605 Tel: 033-264 5402
Fax: 033-341 9610 Fax: 033-264 5458
Postal Address Physical/Street Address
205 Pietermaritz Street
Postal Address Pietermaritzburg
Private Bag 9144 3201
Pietermaritzburg
3200 208 Hoosen Haffejee Street
Pietermaritzburg
3201
PIETERMARITZBURG CLUSTER UGU DISTRICT
Postal Address Postal Address
Private Bag X1724 Private Bag X711
Pietermaritzburg Gamalakhe
3200 4249
Tel: 033-341 7906 Tel: 039-682 7506
Fax: 033-345 0384/5 Fax: N/A
Email: phindile.sithole@kznsocdev.gov.za Email: thabo.mphuthi@kznsocdev.gov.za
HARRY GWALA UMGUNGUNDLOVU DISTRICT
Postal Address Postal Address
Private Bag X50 Private Bag X1724
Ixopo uMgungundlovu
3276 3200
Tel: 039-834 1176 Tel: 033-395 9749
Fax: N/A Fax: 033-395 9701
Email: ixopo@kznsocdev.gov.za/ Email: celiwe.zondi@kznsocdev.gov.za
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