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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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