by Natalie Johnson | Apr 17, 2024 | Uncategorised
Disability services sector facing a crisis Compiled by: The Western Cape Network on Disability, partnering with member organisations Background: On 20 February 2024, the Western Cape Network on Disability (WCND), in partnership with several member organisations,...
by Natalie Johnson | Feb 28, 2024 | Uncategorised
DSD Budget Cuts and effect on NPOs For those who missed our interview on radio this afternoon . . . Listen to Western Cape Network on Disability interview on Cape Talk 567AM On the Couch with Pippa Hudson 13:10 – 13:30 today (Wed 28 Feb 2024) Link to Podcast:...
by Natalie Johnson | Feb 22, 2024 | Uncategorised
#budgettips #budgetcuts #Budget2024 National Treasury RSA Our letter (or rather appeal) to Dept of Social Development Minister Sharna Fernandez MEC Social Development. Western Cape Government We call on you to urgently intervene before the Western Cape Provincial...
by Natalie Johnson | Feb 14, 2024 | Uncategorised
WhatsApp Voice Note received: 13.02.2024: Rachel Davids Hi Natalie. Yes, we are both frustrated at how the Municipality in Paarl is treating disabled people. Sometimes I wish there’s something I can do as a disabled person to help those in need as I am. I’m waiting to...
by Natalie Johnson | Feb 8, 2024 | Disability Advocate, Disability Awareness, Disability Rights
As we start 2024, we have 92 members – serving 84,642 beneficiaries through our members A few examples of people who we have successfully assisted since 2018 to present: During lockdown: we managed to obtain a donation of R10,000.00 worth of food split into R5,000.00...
