http://www.outsidebroadcasting.co.za/ The vision of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development is to enhance the quality of life through an integrated system of social development services. Its mission is to be committed to the promotion of development social welfare services and community development for the people of KwaZulu-Natal in partnership with stakeholders, and to transform our society by building conscious and capable citizens through the provision of integrated social development services. The Department seeks to embody the Batho Pele principles in its efforts to ensure that its service provision is done in humane ways and results in positive and sustainable outcomes for the citizens of KwaZulu-Natal. Its Service Delivery Improvement Plan entails all the principles of Batho Pele and will be implemented over the next five years. The Department's constitutional mandate rests on the basic tenets of the Constitution as embodied in Chapter 2: the Bill of Rights emphasises equality, human dignity, freedom and security of the person, health care, food, water and social security, and the rights of the child. Government en Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:17:04 +0200 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:51:37 +0200 30 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss iono.fm 2.5.3.0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities no Daily feeds@iono.fm (Feed Manager) https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p1499/logo_4859_20250910_202817_1400.jpeg http://www.outsidebroadcasting.co.za/ The vision of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development is to enhance the quality of life through an integrated system of social development services. Outside Broadcasting Facilities episodic Outside Broadcasting Facilities zama@outsidebroadcasting.co.za false ZA https://iono.fm/e/1731185 https://iono.fm/e/1731185 The commemoration was held under the theme "Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow" focusing on fighting hunger, promoting healthy eating and ensuring sustainable households.
Addressing the community, MEC Shinga said the Department cannot normalize hunger.
"We should not normalize hunger. We cannot accept a situation where a child goes to school hungry, or comes back from school worried about what they will eat. Keeping homes sustainable and ensuring that no family sleeps without food is our obligation as the Department," said MEC Shinga.
MEC Shinga urged the community of Ophuzane, under eDumbe Local Municipality, not to be overly dependent on government handouts but to empower themselves through self-reliance initiatives such as planting crops and other agricultural activities.
The event followed a visit by MEC Shinga to local community gardens where she handed over vegetable seedlings to support households and community food production.
The Department of Social Development will continue to work hand-in-hand with communities, municipalities and other stakeholders to address food security and promote sustainable livelihoods across KwaZulu-Natal. ]]> Government Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:41:00 +0200 0 0 DR Nncongo Chief Director for Community Development and research Interviewed by Nondu Mkhize 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 7:00 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1731161 https://iono.fm/e/1731161 The commemoration was held under the theme "Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow" focusing on fighting hunger, promoting healthy eating and ensuring sustainable households.
Addressing the community, MEC Shinga said the Department cannot normalize hunger.
"We should not normalize hunger. We cannot accept a situation where a child goes to school hungry, or comes back from school worried about what they will eat. Keeping homes sustainable and ensuring that no family sleeps without food is our obligation as the Department," said MEC Shinga.
MEC Shinga urged the community of Ophuzane, under eDumbe Local Municipality, not to be overly dependent on government handouts but to empower themselves through self-reliance initiatives such as planting crops and other agricultural activities.
The event followed a visit by MEC Shinga to local community gardens where she handed over vegetable seedlings to support households and community food production.
The Department of Social Development will continue to work hand-in-hand with communities, municipalities and other stakeholders to address food security and promote sustainable livelihoods across KwaZulu-Natal. ]]> Government Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:14:00 +0200 0 0 Ward 08 Councillor Kunene Interviewed by Nondu Mkhize 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 4:30 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1731159 https://iono.fm/e/1731159 The commemoration was held under the theme "Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow" focusing on fighting hunger, promoting healthy eating and ensuring sustainable households.
Addressing the community, MEC Shinga said the Department cannot normalize hunger.
"We should not normalize hunger. We cannot accept a situation where a child goes to school hungry, or comes back from school worried about what they will eat. Keeping homes sustainable and ensuring that no family sleeps without food is our obligation as the Department," said MEC Shinga.
MEC Shinga urged the community of Ophuzane, under eDumbe Local Municipality, not to be overly dependent on government handouts but to empower themselves through self-reliance initiatives such as planting crops and other agricultural activities.
The event followed a visit by MEC Shinga to local community gardens where she handed over vegetable seedlings to support households and community food production.
The Department of Social Development will continue to work hand-in-hand with communities, municipalities and other stakeholders to address food security and promote sustainable livelihoods across KwaZulu-Natal. ]]> Government Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:11:00 +0200 0 0 KZN DSD MEC MS Mbali Shinga Interviewed by Nondu Mkhize 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 3:41 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1727927 https://iono.fm/e/1727927 Shinga urged communities to remember those lost, support affected families, protect children, and take medication consistently. The department reaffirmed its programs for HIV/AIDS-affected people and GBV victims, called for community mobilization against abuse, and stressed the need to end stigma and protect women and children ]]> Government Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:31:00 +0200 0 0 KZN DSD MEC MS Mbali Shinga Interviewed by MS Vicky Masuku 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 5:54 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1727924 https://iono.fm/e/1727924 Shinga urged communities to remember those lost, support affected families, protect children, and take medication consistently. The department reaffirmed its programs for HIV/AIDS-affected people and GBV victims, called for community mobilization against abuse, and stressed the need to end stigma and protect women and children ]]> Government Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:17:00 +0200 0 0 Zonke Ndlovu Chairperson of PLHIV Interviewed by MS Vicky Masuku 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 8:08 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1727911 https://iono.fm/e/1727911 Shinga urged communities to remember those lost, support affected families, protect children, and take medication consistently. The department reaffirmed its programs for HIV/AIDS-affected people and GBV victims, called for community mobilization against abuse, and stressed the need to end stigma and protect women and children. ]]> Government Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:07:00 +0200 0 0 Ayanda Mbatha Chief Director Southern Cluster Interviewed by MS Vicky Masuku 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 8:08 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1727987 https://iono.fm/e/1727987 Government Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:47:00 +0200 0 0 KZN DSD MEC MS Mbali Shinga Interviewed by MS Vicky Masuku 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 7:49 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1727986 https://iono.fm/e/1727986 Government Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:42:00 +0200 0 0 Pastor Oliphant From ACC South Coast Interviewed by MS Vicky Masuku 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 7:49 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1727982 https://iono.fm/e/1727982 Government Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:31:00 +0200 0 0 Glen Ndubele Chairperson Provincial Substance Abuse Forum Interviewed by MS Vicky Masuku 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 7:49 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1692720 https://iono.fm/e/1692720
The MEC is beginning her programme by participating in a Community Budget Dialogue, where residents and stakeholders have an opportunity to engage directly with government and contribute towards the department's upcoming provincial budget. The dialogue forms part of the department's commitment to ensuring that communities have a meaningful voice in shaping government priorities and that the budget continues to respond to the needs and aspirations of the people.

The MEC is thereafter travelling to eMahhashini in the Nongoma Local Municipality to visit the family of a 64-year-old woman who was tragically killed, allegedly by her son. The visit is intended to offer comfort and support to the bereaved family while reaffirming government's unwavering commitment to confronting gender-based violence and all forms of violence that continue to devastate families and communities. ]]> Government Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:53:00 +0200 0 0 Head of Department for the KZN Department of Social Development Mr. Onkemetse Edwin Kabasia Interview 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 5:08 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1536143 https://iono.fm/e/1536143
The initiative aims to provide safe spaces for women, enabling them to succeed in education, engage in the economy, and live safely. The presentation took place at Nhlavuziyasha Hall in Ulundi. This shelter, the first of its kind in the Zululand District, will accommodate up to eight women victims of GBV at a time. ]]> Government Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +0200 0 0 KZN DSD MEC Ms Mbali Shinga Interviewed by Philani Mgoza at Nhlavuziyasha Hall in Ulundi 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 10:26 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1499334 https://iono.fm/e/1499334 -Empower youth through capacity building
-Youth Mobilisation including health care and social cohesion
-Skills development
-Economic participation ]]> Government Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:49:00 +0200 0 0 KZN DSD MEC Ms Mbali Shinga Interviewed by Ms Vicky Masuku at the Launch of KZN Integrated Youth Development Strategy 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 7:33 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1499224 https://iono.fm/e/1499224
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Social Development launching the KZN Integrated Youth Development Strategy which aim to:
-Empower youth through capacity building
-Youth Mobilisation including health care and social cohesion
-Skills development
-Economic participation ]]> Government Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:08:00 +0200 0 0 Minenhle Nzama From Youth in Business [Durban Chamber] Interviewed by Ms Vicky Masuku 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 6:25 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1499214 https://iono.fm/e/1499214 -Empower youth through capacity building
-Youth Mobilisation including health care and social cohesion
-Skills development
-Economic participation ]]> Government Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0200 0 0 Tsepo From NYDA Interviewed by Ms Vicky Masuku at the Launch of KZN Integrated Youth Development Strategy 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 5:20 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1488222 https://iono.fm/e/1488222 Government Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:43:00 +0200 0 0 MEC For KZN Department of Social Development MS Mbali Shinga Interviewed by Nondumiso 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 6:46 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1478856 https://iono.fm/e/1478856 Government Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:19:00 +0200 0 0 MEC For KZN Department of Social Development MS Mbali Shinga Interviewed by MS Vicky Masuku at Nyamvubu Area 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 8:38 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1478842 https://iono.fm/e/1478842 Government Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:01:00 +0200 0 0 Speech By MEC For KZN Department of Social Development MS Mbali Shinga at National Marriage Week Celebration 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 18:32 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1439818 https://iono.fm/e/1439818
The Department seeks to embody the Batho Pele principles in its efforts to ensure that its service provision is done in humane ways and results in positive and sustainable outcomes for the citizens of KwaZulu-Natal. Its Service Delivery Improvement Plan entails all the principles of Batho Pele and will be implemented over the next five years.

The Department's constitutional mandate rests on the basic tenets of the Constitution as embodied in Chapter 2: the Bill of Rights emphasises equality, human dignity, freedom and security of the person, health care, food, water and social security, and the rights of the child. ]]> Government Fri, 10 May 2024 11:08:00 +0200 0 0 DSD CHILD PROTECTION MONTH 2024 LIVE BROADCAST HOSTED BY PHILANI MGOZA @SOUTHERN SUN ELANGENI MAHARAN HOTEL, DURBAN 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 28:02 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1292525 https://iono.fm/e/1292525
The Department seeks to embody the Batho Pele principles in its efforts to ensure that its service provision is done in humane ways and results in positive and sustainable outcomes for the citizens of KwaZulu-Natal. Its Service Delivery Improvement Plan entails all the principles of Batho Pele and will be implemented over the next five years.

The Department's constitutional mandate rests on the basic tenets of the Constitution as embodied in Chapter 2: the Bill of Rights emphasises equality, human dignity, freedom and security of the person, health care, food, water and social security, and the rights of the child. ]]> Government Fri, 06 May 2022 10:03:00 +0200 0 0 BUDGET SPEECH FOR VOTE 13 DELIVERED BY THE MEC FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, MRS NONHLANHLA M. KHOZA, MPL, 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 52:08 KZN Department of Social Development https://iono.fm/e/1292519 https://iono.fm/e/1292519
The Department seeks to embody the Batho Pele principles in its efforts to ensure that its service provision is done in humane ways and results in positive and sustainable outcomes for the citizens of KwaZulu-Natal. Its Service Delivery Improvement Plan entails all the principles of Batho Pele and will be implemented over the next five years.

The Department's constitutional mandate rests on the basic tenets of the Constitution as embodied in Chapter 2: the Bill of Rights emphasises equality, human dignity, freedom and security of the person, health care, food, water and social security, and the rights of the child. ]]> Government Fri, 06 May 2022 09:59:00 +0200 0 0 Mrs Nonhlanhla M Khoza MEC For KZN Social Development Interviewed at KZN Legislature after delivering her budget speech 0 0 Outside Broadcasting Facilities full 9:48 KZN Department of Social Development