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16 days are over, now the real work begins

The 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign has come to an end, but now the real work begins and must...

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DSD HOD Dr Robert Macdonald, MEC Sharna Fernandez, Premier Alan Winde, MEC Anton Bredell, MEC Reagen Allen behind MEC Bredell

WCG shows its support for GBV survivors

Scores of people across the Western Cape formed human chains as a show of support for victims and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV)...

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Let us continue protecting the rights of Persons with Disabilities

Disability Rights Awareness Month – which is observed between 03 November and 03 December – may be coming to an end, but we should continue...

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DSD presents 2022/23 Annual Report

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) presented its 2022/23 Annual Report to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on...

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DSD supports over 130 000 girls with Sanitary Dignity Project

As we celebrate International Day of the Girl Child, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) continues to promote the...

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DSD and partners unpack the National Drug Master Plan

Today, 3 October 2023, the Provincial Department of Social Development in partnership with the Central Drug Authority, Provincial Substance...

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Celebrating International Day for Older Persons

As we celebrate International Day for Older Persons on Sunday, 1 October, Western Cape Minister of Social Development calls on citizens to...

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Deadline for NPO funding proposals extended

The deadline for NPOs to apply for funding for social welfare and community development services in the province, has been extended by two...

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Postbank mess: Minister Zulu late to the party

PLEASE ATTRIBUTE THE BELOW TO MINISTER SHARNA FERNANDEZ: It seems national government is finally waking up to the desperate need to provide...

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International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day

On 09 September the world observes International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day. When a mother consumes alcohol while pregnant...

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