. It works with other institutions within and outside government in the execution of its mandate. Critical partners include among others the Departments of Basic Education, Labour, Justice, Health, Rural development and land Reform. . The collaborative nature of some of the department's work sometimes delays or threatens to derail the implementation of some of its initiatives. . Examples of delays include among others the non implementation of provision of psychosocial support for the School Health Programme since the project is primarily driven by the Department of Health.