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Postbank going cardless a clueless solution

Postbank’s latest media statement about “a new method of paying SASSA grants that doesn't require a physical card” is of great concern and...

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Delft community taking ownership of GBV solutions

A successful engagement took place in Delft on Wednesday, 26 April 2023, between the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD)...

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Invitation to Delft Gender-Based Violence Activation Event

Delft has become synonymous with crime in recent years, with the neighbourhood named as one of the gender-based violence (GBV) hotspots in...

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Adopting a child

The decision to adopt is life changing for both the respective parents and the child.

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Giving a child up for adoption

Giving a child up for adoption isn’t always easy, the decision requires a lot of thought to ensure that it will be in the best interest of the child.

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Fostering a child

Children are placed in foster care for different reasons, which include abuse, deliberate neglect and exploitation.

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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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Older persons residential facilities

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is dedicated to upholding, safeguarding, and advancing the rights and well-being of older individuals.

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Substance Use Disorder

This service is dedicated to mitigating the impact of Substance Use Disorder.

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