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DM Ganief Hendricks

MEET THE DEPUTY MINISTER OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 

OUR PRESIDENT, GANIEF HENDRICKS

Mufti Sayed Haroon Al Azhari (head of Cape Town Ulama board)congratulates Ganief Hendricks on his appointment as Deputy Minister of Social Development.

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Al Jama-ah Congratulates President Ganief Hendricks on Appointment as Deputy Minister of Social Development

Al Jama-ah extends its heartfelt congratulations to President Ganief Hendricks on his recent appointment as Deputy Minister of Social Development. This significant achievement marks a pivotal moment not only for our esteemed leader but also for our party and the people of South Africa.

Secretary General Faried Achmat expressed the party’s pride in President Hendricks’ new role, highlighting its alignment with Al Jama-ah’s longstanding commitment to effecting positive change in the lives of South Africans.
“President Hendricks’ appointment as Deputy Minister of Social Development resonates deeply with our party’s ambition to bring about tangible improvements and uphold social justice for all citizens,” said Achmat.

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Deputy Minister of Social Development Department details 5 year plan

Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Monday, the president of the Al-Jamah Party and the newly appointed deputy minister of social development Ganief Hendricks expressed the need for the government to work with other private organizations.

As a person with experience working on the ground, over the years Hendricks wants to ‘revolutionize the department of Social Development and be the best in government. According to Hendricks, the department does not want to be looking at alleviating poverty but to eradicate it.

“One of the challenges [we face] is that the clock is ticking so [come] 2030 the National Development Plan indicates poverty [needs to eradicated] as we only have six years left and we are keen as ministers to achieve that objective”, he added.

In the next five years, the deputy minister plans to deal with several issues ranging from helping people to be drug-free to non-profit organizations being trouble-free regarding their funding.

Further to this, Hendricks highlighted the need to ensure grant recipients are reduced in number. However, for those who do receive social welfare that it is paid out on time without any inconveniences caused.

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IN THE MEDIA

SONA 2025 | Al Jama-ah priorities

This year we need a clear and actionable roadmap for South Africa’s future. We call on President Ramaphosa to draw inspiration from the wisdom of Julius Nyerere, the former President of Tanzania. Nyerere, affectionately known as “Mwalimu,”embodied the spirit of true liberation—one that went beyond political freedom and sought economic self-reliance for all people.


South Africa, as a nation still grappling with the legacies of apartheid and colonialism, must strive for the same vision of true liberation.
Political freedom but also economic independence, self-reliance, and social dignity. South Africa, with its abundant resources, is far too rich to remain a nation plagued by poverty, unemployment, and inequality. The time for talk has passed; we need action.

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Al Jama-ah Tables Apartheid Complicity Bill

Al Jama-ah has tabled a bill in Parliament to give effect to the International Convention on the suppression and punishment of Apartheid crimes. The convention establishes apartheid as a crime against humanity, placing it in the same category as genocide and war crimes.

“Israel is an apartheid state and those South Africans – including Parliamentarians–who support it, are therefore complicit and must face the full might of the law,” says Hendricks.

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Renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive

This action would be a message of solidarity and support, increasing awareness about the Palestinian struggle.

Changing the name of a street is a meaningful action that can have a strong effect. It communicates a message of solidarity and support, and it can help increase awareness about the Palestinian struggle.

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The MT Budget and our NDP 2023 Goals

30 October 2024 | SABC News

Aljama-ah ‘optimistic budget will assist SA achieve NDP 2030 goals’

Aljama-ah Muslim political party Leader and Deputy Minister of Social Development Ganief Hendricks shares his expectations ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement this afternoon.

NEWS & EVENTS

Presidential Opening Address of the 7th Parliament

On the Anniversary of International Mandela Day, 18 July 2024, the Al -Jama-ah Political Party om South Africa dedicated its 67 minutes to Palestine.

President of Al Jama-ah and Deputy Minister of Social Development, Hon. Ganief Hendricks delivered his debate on the Presidential Opening Address of 7th Parliament.

Stop the Zionist State of Israel genocide of Palestinians.

IN OTHER NEWS

Role of social development in dealing with societal ills

20 October 2024 | Newzroom Afrika

 South African communities face some of the toughest social challenges.
These range from indigent households, substance abuse, teenage pregnancies, GBV child abuse and many others. Last month, Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe said the department is expediting the process to employ about 55, 000 social workers amid a dire shortage.

The department’s deputy minister Ganief Hendricks unpacks the role of social workers at grassroots levels.

SHOUT OUT TO THE CLASS OF 2024

14 January 2025 | SABC

30 years of democracy has resulted in a legacy that was left behind – with a 87.3% pass in 2024.
Al Jama-ah shouts out, well done to the 6th parliament. The 7th Parliament is inspired to hold on to this fantastic achievement of the Portfolio Committee and the Select Committee of the six Parliament and others.

Al Jama-ah congratulates the ground forces of educators and officials, and a big shout out to the class of 2024.

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DEPUTY MINISTER ENGAGES WITH NPO’S