The Minister of Social Development, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga, will on Thursday, 04 June, table the Department’s Budget Vote 19 before the second house of Parliament, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) at the Parliament Precinct in Cape Town.
It is expected that under the theme: “Strengthening Social Protection and Celebrating 20 Years of SASSA: Delivering Dignity, Enabling the Future,” the department will present challenges encountered, tangible service delivery work and plans to improve the lives of poor and vulnerable communities.
Acting Minister Chikunga will outline fiscal projections of the department and its agencies, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and National Development Agency (NDA).
As part of supporting, strengthening social protection and improving service delivery, the NCOP sitting serves as a platform to outline the Department's priorities and planned interventions for the current financial year (2026/27)
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover tabling of the NCOP budget speech planned as follows:
Event details:
Date: Thursday, 04 June 2026
Time: 14h00
Venue: NCOP Chamber, Parliament Precinct, Cape Town
Media can RSVP by contacting Ms Precious Mupenzi on 0837150034 / PreciousMu@dsd.gov.za
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