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Group photo of all the Central Karoo GBV Ambassadors with Minister Jaco Londt, DSD and municipal officials

Western Cape leading in efforts to address GBV

The European Union (EU) has been tracking South Africa’s Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). It has found the...

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Minister Tolashe agrees to take hands with Western Cape DSD to deal with SASSA/Postbank issues

On 21 February 2025, the National Minister of Social Development Ms Nokuzola Tolashe and Members of Executive Council (MINMEC) responsible...

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Child protection is a collaborative effort

Home Affairs matter: The Western Cape Department of Social Development wishes to remind the public that Child Protection is one of its...

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Minister Londt welcomes extension of SASSA-Postbank card replacement deadline, call for more service points

I welcome the announcement by the national departments of Social Development and Communications and Digital Technologies that the deadline...

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SASSA and Postbank must do better for vulnerable residents

Minister Londt engaging with beneficiaries. Although the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a national entity and the Western...

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DSD partners with United Nations Development Programme for strengthened social services

The Western Cape Department of Social Development has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in a bold move to...

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DSD-Health Foundation agreement a step towards more resilient NGOS

On 28 January 2025, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with The Health...

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Signing of agreement: Bronwynn Weilbach (Occupational therapist at Outeniekwa CYCC), Chief Director Leana Goosen, Minister Jaco Londt, Elsie Harmse (Africa Skills CEO), and Barbara Nicholas (Outeniekwa CYCC Manager)

Western Cape Department of Social Development partners with Africa Skills to bring hope and opportunities to vulnerable children

On 16 January 2025, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched its partnership with Africa Skills, a private training...

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Parents/Guardians: No holiday from protecting your children

I know many people are already in the holiday spirit, but the stark reality is that amidst the joy and festivities, there are those for whom...

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Minister Jaco Londt, DSD HOD Dr Robert Macdonald, and Chief Director Annemie van Reenen with the Metro North GBV Ambassadors.

More GBV Ambassadors for Cape Town Metro

The end of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign does not mean the end of the Western Cape Government...

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