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22 April 2020
Although we’re in a lockdown period, the Western Cape Department of Human Settlements has managed to settle all its payments to contractors and suppliers. As claims were received for work done prior to the lockdown, most payments (90%) were only due at the end of April. These payments consist of ...
22 April 2020
The lockdown period has brought South Africa face to face with the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. While internet access is by no means universal or available to all, during this time many more children have been engaging in the online space than ever before. As our lives, and our ...
20 April 2020
With various engagements currently underway as it pertains to the Rapid Informal Settlement Support and Upgrade Programme, I’m pleased to announce that the Temporary Residential Units (TRU’s) will now be known as Transitional Residential Units (TRU’s). This is quite significant, as it means the ...
20 April 2020
The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) continues to provide support for victims of abuse during the lockdown. “While our country is in a period of lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, for some, isolating at home presents additional risks. Sadly, women and children who ...