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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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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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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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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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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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