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DSD continues to assist NPOs during national deregistration for non-compliance process
The Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) is continuing to assist NPOs across the province with compliance issues. These...
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Another deadline push for SASSA and Postbank
The deadline to replace South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards has once again been extended, this time to 31 May 2025...
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Western Cape Minister Londt meets with Postbank
On 3 March 2025, I met with management of Postbank to discuss the migration from South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards to...
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Minister Londt welcomes proposed increase in Postbank service points for Western Cape
I welcome the news by Postbank that it is planning to increase service points for the replacement of SASSA Gold Cards to Postbank Black...
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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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SASSA meeting provides valuable insights
I welcome and appreciate the transparent way in which Western Cape and national management from SASSA responded to concerns the provincial...
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World NGO Day
Today marks World NGO Day, and so we salute the work done by the 1 131 organisations funded by the Department of Social Development, and...
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SASSA needs a reboot
As Social Development MEC I have consistently raised my concerns about the experiences of the beneficiaries of SASSA grants. I will continue...
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Minister Zulu must stick to SASSA meeting commitment
I was hopeful yesterday’s meeting of national Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu and Members of the Executive Council (MINMEC)...
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Special Adjustment Budget: Department of Social Development (Vote 7)
The following speech was delivered by Minister Sharna Fernandez in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament today 31 July 2020. Special...
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