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2024 The wrong start for SASSA

Please attribute the below to Minister Sharna Fernandez We are barely two weeks into 2024 and the South African Social Security Agency...

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Keeping children safe should be main priority during the holidays

Schools are closing today and the holiday season has begun for many families. While this is a joyful period, there are many risks to be...

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Premier and Minister distribute first batch of load shedding relief packs

Joint Media Release: Premier & Minister distribute first batch of load shedding relief packs Yesterday, 28 November 2023, Premier Alan Winde...

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Finding sustainable solutions to help those in need

The Western Cape Government (WCG) is no longer proceeding with the proposed Hope Exchange Shelter development on the old Tafelberg creche...

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Hope and empowerment for Persons with Disabilities

Tshego Tlou, from Soweto, went blind in 2014 and called a radio station asking if there was an organization that can assist him. Someone...

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Disability rights are human rights

This week’s focus while we observe Disability Rights Awareness Month is on children, under the theme: “Accelerate efforts in realizing the...

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MEC Fernandez thanks Social Development staff for their commitment

Today marks the end of Social Development Month, a month in which we celebrate government’s commitment to caring for and supporting the most...

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DSD presents 2022/23 Annual Report

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) presented its 2022/23 Annual Report to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on...

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DSD supports over 130 000 girls with Sanitary Dignity Project

As we celebrate International Day of the Girl Child, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) continues to promote the...

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Cape Storm: Preliminary findings of storm impact on tourism industry

Following the extreme weather over the Heritage weekend, the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism is hard at work to...

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