News and Speeches for Department of Social Development
MEC Londt meets with SASSA Western Cape
14 August 2024On 13 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, met with provincial management of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Read More
Thuthuzela Care Centres a haven for GBV victims
12 August 2024On 08 August 2024, Western Cape Ministers of Social Development, and Health and Wellness, Jaco Londt and Mireille Wenger, visited two Thuthuzela Care Centres (TCC) in Wynberg and Stellenbosch. Read More
Grabouw GBV ambassadors ready to make a positive difference
6 August 2024On 06 August 2024, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched its Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Ambassador model in Grabouw. This is the third model of its kind in the province, as part of the Department’s commitment to... Read More
Taking human trafficking awareness to the streets
29 July 2024The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD), together with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), and the non-profit organization (NPO), A21, conducted a joint Trafficking in Persons Awareness Day event on 29 July 2024 at the... Read More
Invitation to Human Trafficking Awareness event
26 July 2024Human trafficking is a prevalent crime that affects millions of people worldwide, including vulnerable people who are often trafficked through transportation hubs. Read More
Innovative new Swims App a “Game-Changer” for social workers
25 July 2024On 25 July 2024, Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt launched the Social Work Integrated Management System (SWIMS) Application in Langa, Cape Town. Read More
Invitation to launch of exciting new SWIMS application
22 July 2024The Western Cape Government prides itself on finding innovative solutions to improving service delivery. Read More
Horizon Secure Centre upgrades bring hope to its residents
17 July 2024On 16 July 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, officially reopened the Horizon Secure Care Centre in Cape Town. Read More
Invitation to reopening of Horizon Secure Care Centre
11 July 2024Over the last two years, essential renovations have taken place at the Horizon Secure Care Centre with the Western Cape Department of Social Development making a total capital investment of R138 million. Read More
DSD highlights growing elderly demographic on World Population Day
11 July 2024In observing World Population Day, the Western Cape Department of Social Development calls on all residents to help support and care for the growing elderly population in the province. Read More
World Drug Day: Registered programmes can change lives
26 June 2024The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day, is observed on 26 June annually. Read More
DSD partners with the City of Cape Town in its efforts to support the homeless
21 June 2024The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) welcomes a recent ruling by the Western Cape High Court affirming the City of Cape Town’s Safe Spaces as dignified transitional shelter. Read More
DSD Provincial Youth Expo inspiring young people
19 June 2024On 19 June 2024, hundreds of young people continued the Youth Month celebrations at the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD) Provincial Youth Expo in Saldanha Bay, in collaboration with Mfesane – a DSD-supported NPO. Read More
Invitation to Western Cape Provincial Youth Expo
17 June 2024The media are invited to attend the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s Provincial Youth Expo on 19 June 2024 in Saldanha Bay. Read More
Youth Month: DSD unlocking youth’s potential
6 June 2024The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) owns and funds seven secure Child and Youth Care Centres (CYCC) for youth in conflict with the law and those that pose behavioral challenges, and funds 53 Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) CYCCs... Read More
Foster care can change lives for the better
31 May 2024On 31 May we celebrate World Foster Day – a day to raise awareness and educate people about the foster process and support foster families around the world. Read More
National DSD “launches” Khuseleka Centre that has been operational since 2015
28 May 2024PLEASE ATTRIBUTE THE BELOW TO WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, SHARNA FERNANDEZ Read More
Western Cape Department of Social Development’s Winter Readiness Plan in place
23 May 2024Every year, harsh weather conditions expose vulnerable groups living in informal settlements, remote rural locations, or on the streets to greater risk. Read More
DSD services provide hope for vulnerable children and their families
20 May 2024With Child Protection Week commencing on Sunday, 19 May, this year, the Western Cape Department of Social Development wishes to emphasise its commitment to ensuring that children in need of care and protection are safe and unharmed, through the... Read More
Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez condemns attacks against staff
16 May 2024The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, strongly condemns the continued attacks on departmental staff. Read More
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