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Invitation Elands Bay Invite

Media invite to launch of West Coast DSD mobile office

The media are invited to attend the launch of the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD) second mobile office on 28 November...

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Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt took a bold leap in promoting accessibility and inclusivity during Disability Rights Awareness Month.

Three disability ambassadors take accessibility to new heights

Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt took a bold leap in promoting accessibility and inclusivity during Disability Rights...

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Advocating for a more universally accessible province

Since 3 November, the start of Disability Rights Awareness Month, the Western Cape Department of Social Development has been highlighting...

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DSD continues to assist NPOs as deregistration for non-compliance begins

DSD continues to assist NPOs as deregistration for non-compliance begins The Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) calls on...

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MEC Londt at Sunrise Special Care Centre

Advocating for the inclusion of children with a disability

During Disability Rights Awareness Month we wish to encourage people to create inclusive spaces for children with disabilities, as they are...

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Disability awareness

Western Cape: Working towards a more inclusive society for all

03 November marks the start of Disability Rights Awareness Month, which culminates in International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 03...

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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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