Social Development defends reforms amid media scrutiny [SOUND]

# The Department of Social Development says ongoing reforms, including strengthening governance systems and improving recruitment processes, have drawn expected media scrutiny, which it views as vital for transparency. Acting spokesperson Sandy Godlwana says minister Sisisi Tolashe has urged journalists to separate facts from unverified claims. She adds investigations and governance improvements continue while service delivery remains uninterrupted, and calls for responsible journalism to protect public trust: