MaRocks Laundry Services, located in Tshing Village of Ventersdorp, is operated by graduate youths who opted to start a business, after failing to secure jobs upon completing their tertiary education. Funds received from the National Development Agency (NDA) to the value of R222 316, 03 have enabled the acquisition of an additional container to expand operational space, four commercial washing machines, 2500 litre Jojo Tank, 7,5kva generator, two industrial steam irons, weighing scale, steam press machine, folding table, square table as well as office and administration equipment including a laptop, printer and front desk furniture.

The MEC of Social Development, Ms Basetsana Sussana Dantjie, is launching the department's flagship programme "Taking DSD to Communities," at the backend of commemorating Social Development Month. This campaign that is in partnership with agencies, National Development Agency (NDA) and South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), is aimed at raising awareness about the ongoing fight against poverty and mobilising collective action to eliminate

Johannesburg, 12 November 2024 – The National Development Agency (NDA) proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Thabani Buthelezi as its Acting Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Buthelezi brings a distinguished background in social development and evaluation, with over a decade of experience in advancing social protection, labour economics, and evi

South Africa's social protection programs have made immense contribution towards alleviating poverty among the poor and vulnerable people. The Department of Social Development's largest contribution towards social protection is through social assistance, especially social grants.

Every year on 17 October, the world commemorates the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, also known as End Poverty Day to raise awareness about ongoing fight against poverty and to mobilise collective action to eliminate poverty in all its forms. The commemoration of this day comes at a time South Africa is experiencing the cost-of-living crisis and the yawning gap of inequality.

MaRocks Laundry Services, located at Tshing in Ventersdorp, North West, was established by four young graduates who were faced with the plight of unemployment. One of the partners, Tsholofelo Moeng, said they refused to allow unemployment to discourage them. In 2021, they organised themselves and started the laundry services. At the time, the business offered washing, folding and ironing services. “The business is growing rapidly — offering additional services such as drying and packaging of linen, curtains, blankets and sneakers at affordable prices with extended hours from Monday to Saturday,”

24 July 2024 - MaRocks Laundry Services, located at Tshing Location, a township in Ventersdorp, was established by a group of four graduate youths who have not been able to secure jobs following completion of their studies. Not letting that deter them, in 2021, they organised themselves and started a community owned enterprise providing basic laundry services offering washing, folding and ironing of clothing to create employment for themselves.

Speech by the Minister of Social Development, Ms Nokuzola Tolashe, MP on the occasion of the tabling of Budget Vote 19 of the Department of Social Development to the National Assembly

The Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, officially handed over a newly built Nazarene Early Childhood Development centre (ECD) to the community of Mgcobaneni Village in Mpumalanga on Friday 12 April 2024. The National Development Agency (NDA) built the centre in collaboration with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.