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DSD continues to assist NPOs as deregistration for non-compliance begins

DSD continues to assist NPOs as deregistration for non-compliance begins The Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) calls on...

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How to care for children living with disabilities

Value your child’s capabilities instead of focusing on his/her abilities. Barriers for special needs children are often as a result of...

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Mr Jaco Londt

About Minister Jaco Londt With over 20 years of experience in South African politics, Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt...

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DSD taking services to the “doorstep” of the people of Central Karoo

The Western Cape Government is always looking for ways to improve service delivery, especially when it comes to services for vulnerable...

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MEC Londt meets with SASSA Western Cape

We are continuing to foster a positive working relationship with the provincial management of the South African Social Security Agency...

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Community care

Funding for After School Care Services

The DSD may fund the provision of After School Care Services.

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Community care

Registration of After School Care Services

After school programmes offer individual attention to children and focus on mentorship, targeted enrichment, group support and life skills.

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Community care

Older persons community-based services

Community-based care promotes good health and prevents sickness while providing the elderly with rehabilitative care.

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Dr Robert Macdonald

Dr Robert Macdonald has been the Head of the Department of Social Development (DSD) in the Western Cape for 9 years. Robert has a Doctorate...

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