Community Programmes
Thusong Programme
The Thusong Programme has been tailored to ensure that citizens of the Western Cape can seamlessly access a wide range of integrated services irrespective of where they live.
Community Work Programme: Tackling poverty and unemployment
The Community Work Programme (CWP);is an initiative by the National Government which aims to provide a job safety net for unemployed and underemployed people of working age. The Programme also offers; opportunities;to unemployed youth who are actively looking for work.
Community Development Worker Programme
The Community Development Worker Programme (CDWP) is a national programme, which was announced by President Thabo Mbeki in 2003.
Speak Up on Corruption
The Department of Local Government supports municipalities with the implementation of anti-corruption strategies. To date we have supported 24 municipalities with awareness training, reaching 200 councillors.