Department of Social Development (DSD)

Office Bearers/Management

Minister
Ms NG Tolashe

Deputy Minister
Mr MGE Hendricks

Director General
Mr P Netshipale

The details of the Minister and Deputy Minister have been updated after the 2024 General Elections. The details of other officials will be updated as it becomes available.

Minister:

Ms Nokuzola Gladys Tolashe (Minister of Social Development) (ANC)

Deputy Minister:

Mr Mogamad Ganief Ebrahim Hendricks (Deputy Minister of Social Development) (AL JAMA-AH)

Director General:

Mr Peter Netshipale (Acting)

Chief of Staff:

Mr Abram Phahlamohlaka (Acting)

Chief Financial Officer:

Mr Fanie Esterhuizen

Deputy Directors General:

Mr Thabani Buthelezi (Strategy and Organisational Transformantion)

Mr Khumbula Ndaba (Corporate Services)

Ms Isabella Sekwana (Welfare Services)

Ms Brenda Sibeko (Comprehensive Social Security)

Senior Management:

Ms Sebina Hlapolosa (Office of the Minister)

Ms Mathuto Motumi (Office of the Deputy Minister)

Mr Motsoakgomo Papi Nkoli (Office of the Minister)

Mr Abram Phahlamohlaka (Head of Office: Minister)

Ms Vuyeya Segooa (Office of the Deputy Minister)

Communications Officers:

Mr MM Machubeng (Deputy Information Officer)

Ms Makhosazana Mavuso (Media Liaison: Deputy Minister)

Mr L Mchunu (Information Officer)

Ms Sharlene Naiker (Media Liaison: Minister)

Mr K Ndaba (Deputy Information Officer)

Ms M Nkhethoa (Deputy Information Officer)

Secretaries:

Ms Judy Booysen (Ministerial Secretary)

Ms Hlanganani Mathonsi (Ministerial Secretary: Deputy Minister)

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