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Collected on 8 September 2026
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Access to gender-based violence support services
Victims of gender-based violence in the Western Cape can access free support services, including counselling and case management, through the Department of Social Development. These services are available via a toll-free number and email.
To access more information about support services offered by the Department for victims of Gender-Based Violence, call our toll-free number on 0800 220 250 , send an email to SD.CustomerCare@wester
Places
Western Cape
Reference
https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/witzenberg-incident-calls-all-us-work-together-protect-vulnerable-children
Amounts
R 4 000 000
Support for the rollout and training of the SWIMS App
The Western Cape Department of Social Development is seeking assistance from the private sector or other entities to help scale up the Social Work Integrated Management System Application (SWIMS App). This app is used by social workers to log cases securely and ensure no case is missed. The department has allocated R4 million for its further development and training, particularly for NGOs.
I call on the private sector or anyone else that can assist in helping us ramp up this groundbreaking application to get in touch with my office or the department.
Awareness campaign partnership against victimisation
The Department of Social Development, in collaboration with A21 and the local municipality, is seeking partners to help raise awareness about all forms of victimisation, especially sexual exploitation and human trafficking. This initiative aims to protect vulnerable children and communities.
Minister Londt has also reached out to A21, one of DSD’s funded NPOs who specialises in combatting human trafficking, including sexual exploitation, to partner with the local municipality and the department to create awareness about all forms of victimisation.
