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Disability Rights Awareness Month: Many ways to show your support

Disability Rights Awareness Month is observed annually in South Africa from 3 November to 3 December, serving as an important reminder of...

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DSD welcomes launch of Local Trafficking in Persons Task Team

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, observed annually on 30 July, a Local Task Team on Trafficking in Persons (TIP) was launched at...

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Minister Londt, DSD officials, and Kimberly-Clark staff with Christine Revell staff.

Western Cape DSD and Kimberly-Clark unite for vulnerable children

Nelson Mandela International Day (Mandela Day) is celebrated annually on 18 July, to honour the life and legacy of the late former president...

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Education is key to acceptance on World Autism Awareness Day

Today we observe World Autism Awareness Day. It is a day to raise global awareness about autism and celebrate individuals who are on the...

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World Social Work Day: Learning from one another for a better future

This year’s focus for World Social Work Day, which is celebrated annually on 18 March, is “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for...

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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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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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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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DSD highlights growing elderly demographic on World Population Day

In observing World Population Day, the Western Cape Department of Social Development calls on all residents to help support and care for the...

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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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