News and Speeches for Department of Social Development | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Department of Social Development

Reminder about the closing date for NPO funding proposals

30 August 2024

The Western Cape Department of Social Development would like to remind NPOs and organisations to submit funding proposals for residential, independent and assisted living facilities for older persons, and residential facilities and protective... Read More

Overstrand municipality takes a stand against human trafficking

26 August 2024

On 26 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, joined Overstrand Municipality Mayor Annelie Rabie and NGO A21 at a trafficking in persons awareness event in Hermanus. Read More

MEC Londt meets with SASSA Western Cape

14 August 2024

On 13 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, met with provincial management of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Read More

Thuthuzela Care Centres a haven for GBV victims

12 August 2024

On 08 August 2024, Western Cape Ministers of Social Development, and Health and Wellness, Jaco Londt and Mireille Wenger, visited two Thuthuzela Care Centres (TCC) in Wynberg and Stellenbosch. Read More

Grabouw GBV ambassadors ready to make a positive difference

6 August 2024

On 06 August 2024, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched its Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Ambassador model in Grabouw. This is the third model of its kind in the province, as part of the Department’s commitment to... Read More