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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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Social workers swim with sharks for Social Work Month

To conclude Social Work Month and show just how brave social workers can be, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, took a...

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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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SASSA gold card expiration deadline arrives

From 20 March SASSA Gold Cards are obsolete, but we urge grant beneficiaries not to panic and for the responsible national entities to work...

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SASSA gold card expiration deadline arrives

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt From 20 March SASSA Gold Cards are obsolete, but we urge grant...

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World Social Work Day: Learning from one another for a better future

This year’s focus for World Social Work Day, which is celebrated annually on 18 March, is “Strengthening Intergenerational Solidarity for...

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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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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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