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Jaco Londt

Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt with DSD staff in front of the DSD mobile office

DSD taking services to the “doorstep” of the people of Central Karoo

The Western Cape Government is always looking for ways to improve service delivery, especially when it comes to services for vulnerable...

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Heinz Park GBV ambassadors ready to be positive change agents

On 17 September 2024, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Ambassador programme...

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MEC Londt meets with SASSA Western Cape

We are continuing to foster a positive working relationship with the provincial management of the South African Social Security Agency...

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Public Service Month: Are we doing enough for those who serve us?

During September, we observe Public Service Month, when we recognise the important role government employees play in delivering services to...

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Provincial Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt; Katie Modrau (Manager for A21 South Africa); Overstrand Executive Mayor, Dr Annelie Rabie; Rikus Badenhorst (Member of Parliament)

Overstrand municipality takes a stand against human trafficking

On 26 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, joined Overstrand Municipality Mayor Annelie Rabie and NGO A21...

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MEC Londt meets with SASSA Western Cape

On 13 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, met with provincial management of the South African Social...

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Innovative new SWIMS App a “Game-Changer” for social workers

On 25 July 2024, Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt launched the Social Work Integrated...

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Horizon Secure Centre upgrades bring hope to its residents

On 16 July 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, officially reopened the Horizon Secure Care Centre in Cape Town...

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Group shot of MEC Jaco Londt with staff from DSD, A21, PRASA, and SAPS

Taking human trafficking awareness to the streets

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD), together with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), and the non-profit...

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Denver van der Bergh and Minister Jaco Londt

World Drug Day: Registered programmes can change lives

The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day, is observed on 26 June annually. This year’s theme by...

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