News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To News Partnership makes play accessible to children with disabilities The freedom of play is something many take for granted. For the children at the Lonwabo Special Care Centre for children with disabilities... Read more News SWIMS external portal streamlines child abuse reporting Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Wendy Kaizer-Philander, today announced that the Social Work Integrated Management (SWIMS)... Read more News Minister condemns ongoing attacks on DSD staff The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Wendy Kaizer-Philander, strongly condemns the latest attempted hijacking of a DSD staff... Read more News DSD investigates suspected abuse of West Coast baby The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Wendy Kaizer-Philander, can confirm that social workers are conducting a child protection... Read more News Western Cape Minister Jaco Londt moves to Education I am honoured to announce that I am stepping into the role of Western Cape Minister of Education. Thank you to Premier Alan Winde for... Read more News DSD invites NGOs to apply for funding for critical social services The Western Cape Department of Social Development invites eligible NGOs to submit their funding proposals. The Department issues this call... Read more News DSD warns against online trafficking tactics As we observe World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the Western Cape Department of Social Development calls on residents to be extra... Read more News Western Cape DSD and SASSA discuss strengthening cooperation The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) met yesterday with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in the Western... Read more News DSD urges residents to use registered substance abuse treatment services As we commemorate International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, we appeal to residents to make... Read more News DSD launches specialised CYCC for children with disabilities The Western Cape Department of Social Development has launched the House of Grace Child and Youth Care Centre in Grabouw, addressing a... Read more News Statement on the removal of National DSD Minister We welcome the decision by the President to remove Sisisi Tolashe from her position as Minister of Social Development, and note the interim... Read more News DSD makes urgent appeal for public assistance The Western Cape Department of Social Development has called on the private sector and the general public who are in a position to assist... Read more Load More