Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities

@DWYPD_ZA

Government Department, South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa

Joined January 2014

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Mar 21

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · 22 h

Minister @s_chikunga will today address the ASEZ ‘Zero Plastic 2040’ Youth Forum in Pretoria, alongside Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana. Held under the theme “Toward Zero Plastic Pollution!”, the forum unites youth, civil society, and experts in a call for urgent climate action.

DWYPD_ZA's tweet image. Minister @s_chikunga will today address the ASEZ ‘Zero Plastic 2040’ Youth Forum in Pretoria, alongside Deputy Minister Pinky Kekana.

Held under the theme “Toward Zero Plastic Pollution!”, the forum unites youth, civil society, and experts in a call for urgent climate action.

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · 6 h

📌Happening today Deputy Minister @msletsike will set the tone at the White Paper on Local Government Review Dialogue with Women and Youth — championing inclusion, accountability, and service delivery under the theme: "Every Municipality Must Work."

DWYPD_ZA's tweet image. 📌Happening today

Deputy Minister @msletsike will set the tone at the White Paper on Local Government Review Dialogue with Women and Youth — championing inclusion, accountability, and service delivery under the theme: "Every Municipality Must Work."

Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · 6 h

📸 [In pictures] Minister @s_chikunga at the ASEZ ‘Zero Plastic 2040’ Youth Forum in Pretoria.

Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · 15 h

📢 Media Statement | 27 July 2025 @DWYPD_ZA is alarmed by the high rates of intimate partner and domestic violence in South Africa.

DWYPD_ZA's tweet image. 📢 Media Statement | 27 July 2025

@DWYPD_ZA is alarmed by the high rates of intimate partner and domestic violence in South Africa.

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Jul 26

Deputy Minister @msletsike joined the Embassy of Peru to mark the 204th anniversary of Peru’s independence. A testament to enduring diplomatic ties and mutual respect between South Africa and Peru. 🇵🇪🇿🇦 📍Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #Peru204

DWYPD_ZA's tweet image. Deputy Minister @msletsike joined the Embassy of Peru to mark the 204th anniversary of Peru’s independence. A testament to enduring diplomatic ties and mutual respect between South Africa and Peru. 🇵🇪🇿🇦

📍Waterkloof Ridge, Pretoria

#Diplomacy #InternationalRelations
#Peru204

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Jul 25

🌟 Honouring Leadership 🌟 Deputy Minister @msletsike received the Peace and Humanitarian Award today during the launch of Dignity in the Darkness by Professor Mbulelo Dyasi and Divine Restoration by Pastor Enoch Phiri.

DWYPD_ZA's tweet image. 🌟 Honouring Leadership 🌟

Deputy Minister @msletsike received the Peace and Humanitarian Award today during the launch of Dignity in the Darkness by Professor Mbulelo Dyasi and Divine Restoration by Pastor Enoch Phiri.

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Jul 25

📢 Today, we commemorate the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent (25 July 2025) under the theme: “Rising Together: Women and Girls of African Descent.”

DWYPD_ZA's tweet image. 📢 Today, we commemorate the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent (25 July 2025) under the theme:

“Rising Together: Women and Girls of African Descent.”

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Jul 25

📢 Media Statement @DWYPD_ZA Joins the International Community to Commemorate Day of Women and Girls of African Descent.

Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Jul 25

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Jul 25

Yesterday, Minister @s_chikunga met with UK Minister Hon. Baroness Chapman during the UK–South Africa Joint Ministerial Visit. They visited GRIP - GBV Intervention Project, a GBVF Response Fund beneficiary, and Mbombela SAPS to engage on services supporting GBV survivors.

DWYPD_ZA's tweet image. Yesterday, Minister @s_chikunga met with UK Minister Hon. Baroness Chapman during the UK–South Africa Joint Ministerial Visit.

They visited GRIP - GBV Intervention Project, a GBVF Response Fund beneficiary, and Mbombela SAPS to engage on services supporting GBV survivors.

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Jul 24

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Jul 24

🤝🇿🇦🇬🇧 Strengthening partnerships for inclusive development Minister of @DWYPD_ZA @s_chikunga Chikunga, MP holds bilateral discussions with Hon. Baroness Chapman, UK Minister of State for International Development, during the UK–South Africa Joint Ministerial Visit.

DWYPD_ZA's tweet image. 🤝🇿🇦🇬🇧 Strengthening partnerships for inclusive development

Minister of @DWYPD_ZA @s_chikunga Chikunga, MP holds bilateral discussions with Hon. Baroness Chapman, UK Minister of State for International Development, during the UK–South Africa Joint Ministerial Visit.

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Jul 24

[Recap] Minister @s_chikunga emphasized that transforming and empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities is not just a policy priority, it is a constitutional imperative. Drawing inspiration from the 70th Anniversary of the Freedom Charter and the Bill of Rights.

DWYPD_ZA's tweet image. [Recap]

Minister @s_chikunga emphasized that transforming and empowering women, youth, and persons with disabilities is not just a policy priority, it is a constitutional imperative.

Drawing inspiration from the 70th Anniversary of the Freedom Charter and the Bill of Rights.

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Jul 23

📢 Media Statement Minister @s_chikunga Welcomes The Appointment of the New NYDA Board

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Jul 23

📢 Parliamentary Briefing Alert Minister of @DWYPD_ZA - @s_chikunga will brief the Select Committee on Social Services on the: 📌 2025/26 Strategic Plan 📌 Annual Performance Plan 📌 Budget Vote 🗓️ Wednesday, 23 July 2025 🕙 10:00 – 12:30 📍 Parliament / Online

DWYPD_ZA's tweet image. 📢 Parliamentary Briefing Alert

Minister of @DWYPD_ZA - @s_chikunga will brief the Select Committee on Social Services on the:

📌 2025/26 Strategic Plan
📌 Annual Performance Plan
📌 Budget Vote

🗓️ Wednesday, 23 July 2025
🕙 10:00 – 12:30
📍 Parliament / Online

Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Jul 22

📌 Earlier today The @DWYPD_ZA held the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG), which continues to champion gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. 📝 A key priority is recognising the value of Unpaid Care Work in driving inclusive and resilient economies.

DWYPD_ZA's tweet image. 📌 Earlier today

The @DWYPD_ZA held the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG), which continues to champion gender equality and women’s economic empowerment.

📝 A key priority is recognising the value of Unpaid Care Work in driving inclusive and resilient economies.

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Jul 22

6 Key Pillars to End GBVF 💪🏽 “Our National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide is built around these six pillars, driving a united response to protect and empower communities.” #EndGBVF #GBVFResponse

DWYPD_ZA's tweet image. 6 Key Pillars to End GBVF 💪🏽

“Our National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide is built around these six pillars, driving a united response to protect and empower communities.”

#EndGBVF
#GBVFResponse

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Jul 22

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Jul 21

Minister @s_chikunga and Deputy Minister of @deptoflabour Nemadzinga Tshabalala conducted an oversight visit and walkabout at the SEE factory in Silverton, Pretoria, focusing on ways to empower workers and improve the working environment. ♿️🤝

DWYPD_ZA's tweet image. Minister @s_chikunga and Deputy Minister of @deptoflabour Nemadzinga Tshabalala conducted an oversight visit and walkabout at the SEE factory in Silverton, Pretoria, focusing on ways to empower workers and improve the working environment. ♿️🤝

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Dept of Women, Youth & Persons with Disabilities@DWYPD_ZA · Jul 21

📍Site Visit | Supported Employment Enterprises Minister of @DWYPD_ZA, @s_chikunga, will join Deputy Minister Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala (Department of Employment and Labour) for an oversight briefing and factory walkabout at Supported Employment Enterprises (SEE).

DWYPD_ZA's tweet image. 📍Site Visit | Supported Employment Enterprises

Minister of @DWYPD_ZA, @s_chikunga, will join Deputy Minister Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala (Department of Employment and Labour) for an oversight briefing and factory walkabout at Supported Employment Enterprises (SEE).

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