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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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Western Cape Department of Social Development Annual Report 2023/24

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) presented its Annual Report 2023/24 to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP)...

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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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Call for funding proposals

Reminder about the closing date for NPO funding proposals

The Western Cape Department of Social Development would like to remind NPOs and organisations to submit funding proposals for residential...

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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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SASSA meeting

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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Thuthuzela Care Centres a haven for GBV victims

On 08 August 2024, Western Cape Ministers of Social Development, and Health and Wellness, Jaco Londt and Mireille Wenger, visited two...

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Grabouw GBV ambassadors ready to make a positive difference

On 06 August 2024, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched its Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Ambassador model in...

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