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Thusong Centre
Thusong Centre
The Bredasdorp Thusong centre was officially launched on 14 March 2014. The centre provides easy access to equitable and effective government information and a variety of social services to the Cape Agulhas community. All the office spaces at the Thusong centre are occupied by service providers representing the National-, Provincial- and Local Governments as well as the NGO sector.
Contact Details:
Manager: Luzeth Smith
Tel: 028 050 0319
E-mail:
Physical Address: C/O Long and Ou Meule Street, Bredasdorp
The following service providers are based at the Thusong centre:
- SASSA – South African Social Security Agency
- DHA – Department of Home Affairs
- GCIS – Government Communication and Information Systems
- Cape Access – Provides Information and free Internet services to the community
- PCDW – Provincial Community Development Workers
- Tehilla Community Collaborative – providing support programmes for substance abuse victims
- Cape Agulhas Municipality – Human Development Department
- Cape Agulhas Municipality – Municipal Pay point
The Bredasdorp Thusong Service Centre was officially opened on 14 March 2014. The second phase of the Thusong centre was completed during the 2016/17 financial year. More than 3500 people utilize the Thusong services monthly.
Vision
A one stop service and information centre to the people of Cape Agulhas.
Mission
To provide a basket of effective and efficient services from all spheres of government and private sectors that will create opportunities and enhance the dignity of civil society within the Cape Agulhas Municipal area.
Strategic Objectives
To provide government information and services to the community on a daily basis that will improve livelihoods.
To promote cost-effective, integrated and sustainable services that will impact the needs of citizens positively via the various communication methods.
To strengthen sustainable partnerships with all spheres of government, the business sector, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s), Community Based Organizations (CBO’s), and civil society.
To create a platform for effective public participation between civil society and Government.
To sensitize both internal- and external stakeholders about the development within the Thusong Programme.
SERVICE | SERVICE PROVIDER |
Access to official personal documents | Department of Home Affairs (DHA) |
Access to grant applications and/or grants e.g. social security, disability, pension, ect. | South African Social and Security Agency (SASSA) |
Internet and Computer Training | Cape Access |
Municipal Pay point for water, electricity, ect. | Cape Agulhas Municipality |
Communication of government information and on-site guidance regarding services | GCIS/ Provincial Community Development Workers |
Coordination of Youth Development/ Sport, Arts and Culture-/ and Women Empowerment programmes. Support to Early Childhood Development, Disabled and other community development programmes. | Human Development Department (CAM) |
| SERVICE PROVIDER | OPERATIONAL HOURS | CONTACT DETAILS |
| SASSA | Monday to Friday 08h00- 16h00 | 028 425 4701/2 |
| DHA | Monday – Friday 07h30 – 15h30 | 028 425 1165 |
| Cape Access | Monday to Friday 08h00-16h30 | 028 424 1213 |
| CAM Pay Point | Monday – Thursday 08h00 – 15h45 Friday 08h00- 15h30 | 028 050 0319 |
| Provincial Community Development Workers | Monday – Friday 08h00 – 16h00 | 028 050 0319 |
| Masakhane | Monday-Thursday 08h00- 16h30 Friday 08h00- 16h00 | 028 050 0319 |
What is a Thusong Centre?
A Thusong Centre is a one-stop service point providing Government Information and services, which are based on the community’s needs.
