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Signing of agreement: Bronwynn Weilbach (Occupational therapist at Outeniekwa CYCC), Chief Director Leana Goosen, Minister Jaco Londt, Elsie Harmse (Africa Skills CEO), and Barbara Nicholas (Outeniekwa CYCC Manager)

Western Cape Department of Social Development partners with Africa Skills to bring hope and opportunities to vulnerable children

On 16 January 2025, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched its partnership with Africa Skills, a private training...

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Media Invitation: Launch of DSD partnership with Africa Skills

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is always looking for ways to collaborate with entities to enhance service delivery...

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Minister Jaco Londt, DSD HOD Dr Robert Macdonald, and Chief Director Annemie van Reenen with the Metro North GBV Ambassadors.

More GBV Ambassadors for Cape Town Metro

The end of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign does not mean the end of the Western Cape Government...

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Launch of Metro North GBV Ambassador Programme

For the final day of the 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children campaign, the Western Cape Department of Social...

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Social Development Adjustment Budget 2024/25 VOTE 7

Honourable Speaker, Honourable Premier and Cabinet colleagues, Honourable Members of the Provincial Legislature, Members of the public and...

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Group photo of Minister Jaco Londt and local government officials with the Ceres GBV Ambassadors

Cape Winelands/Overberg gets social services boost

DSD GBV Ambassador Programme The Western Cape Government (WCG) is committed to a 365-day approach to addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV)...

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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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MEC Londt at Sunrise Special Care Centre

Advocating for the inclusion of children with a disability

During Disability Rights Awareness Month we wish to encourage people to create inclusive spaces for children with disabilities, as they are...

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Western Cape: Working towards a more inclusive society for all

03 November marks the start of Disability Rights Awareness Month, which culminates in International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 03...

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Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt with DSD staff in front of the DSD mobile office

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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