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 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...
by Natalie Johnson | Jan 25, 2024 | Uncategorised
Why making a charitable donation to an 18A registered charity (also known as as a Public Benefit organization PBO) is such a win/win, and then consider helping us and give us a fighting chance 💜 Our Government has made significant cuts to our budget in the 2023/2024...
by Natalie Johnson | Dec 14, 2023 | Uncategorised
While we can’t promise a visit from Santa these holidays, and Dept of Social Development (DSD) can’t promise us funding for the next funding cycle, we can promise that here at Western Cape Network on Disability, we’ll always give you our best service – no matter what...