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Mpumalanga Social Development Annual Report 2021/22
Mpumalanga Department of Social DevelopmentRef: https://www.dsdmpu.gov.za/assets/Documentation/Annual%20Reports/Annual%20Report%202021-22.pdf
Official source
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Collected on 17 June 2026
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What this means
The Mpumalanga Social Development Annual Report 2021/22 details the department's efforts to implement an inclusive and responsive social protection system in line with the National Development Plan 2030. It reports on programs supporting vulnerable groups, including orphaned children, food relief, social grants, and gender-based violence support, amidst challenges like COVID-19 and increased unemployment. The report highlights key events, projects, and strategic priorities for the department during the year.
Facts
Places
Mpumalanga
Reference
https://www.dsdmpu.gov.za/assets/Documentation/Annual%20Reports/Annual%20Report%202021-22.pdf
Key Takeaways
- department: Mpumalanga Department of Social Development
- financial year: 2021/22
- date: 31 March 2022
- primary focus: social protection system, vulnerable groups, child welfare, food relief, social grants
- number of orphaned/vulnerable children reached: 22,240
- food beneficiaries: 28,506
- key events: International Day of Families, launch of social programs, MEC visits
- challenges: COVID-19 impacts, supply of sanitary towels
- support to victims of crime and gender-based violence: 236 social workers recruited
Dates
Opening Date
1 January 2022
Closing Date
31 March 2022