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Department of Local Government

Community Programmes

Outreach in communities via the Thusong Programme

Thusong Programme

The Thusong Programme has been tailored to ensure that citizens of the Western Cape can seamlessly access a wide range of integrated services irrespective of where they live.

Community Outreach and support via the Community Worker Programme

Community Work Programme: Tackling poverty and unemployment

The Community Work Programme (CWP) is an initiative by the National Government which aims to provide a job safety net for unemployed and underemployed people of working age. The Programme also offers opportunities to unemployed youth who are actively looking for work.

Community Development workers engaging with community members

Community Development Worker Programme

The Community Development Worker Programme (CDWP) is a national programme, which was announced by President Thabo Mbeki in 2003.

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Speak Up on Corruption

The Department of Local Government supports municipalities with the implementation of anti-corruption strategies. To date we have supported 24 municipalities with awareness training, reaching 200 councillors.