Inclusive Society Institute attends Parliament's Social Services Cluster Briefing

The Inclusive Society Institute, represented by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Daryl Swanepoel, attended the Social Services Cluster Media and Stakeholder Briefing held on Thursday, 21 August 2025.

The theme of the briefing was “Ensuring open access and provision of quality social services to the people.”

During the briefing, the work undertaken by each of the Committees was discussed as follows:

The Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, will talk about:

• Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill

• Operation Dudula at healthcare centres

The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, will talk about:

• Bela Act Regulations

• Safety in schools

The Select Committee on Education, Sciences and Creative Industries, Mr Makhi Feni will talk about:

• Threat of disruptions of schools when they open for 2026 on account of foreign nationals

• Exploring better ways of working with all civil society organisations on foreigners

• Legislative interventions, including Labour Migration Policy and Border Management Authority

The briefing provided an important platform for stakeholders to engage on key social development initiatives, highlight progress, and address pressing societal challenges. The Inclusive Society Institute remains committed to contributing towards building an inclusive and equitable society, and its participation in the session reaffirmed this dedication.