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Overstrand municipality takes a stand against human trafficking
On 26 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, joined Overstrand Municipality Mayor Annelie Rabie and NGO A21...
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Taking human trafficking awareness to the streets
The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD), together with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), and the non-profit...
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DSD highlights growing elderly demographic on World Population Day
In observing World Population Day, the Western Cape Department of Social Development calls on all residents to help support and care for the...
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World Drug Day: Registered programmes can change lives
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day, is observed on 26 June annually. This year’s theme by...
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Media release
DSD services provide hope for vulnerable children and their families
With Child Protection Week commencing on Sunday, 19 May, this year, the Western Cape Department of Social Development wishes to emphasise...
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Media release
Protection of children should start with parents and guardians
During the month of May, when we commemorate Child Protection Month, the Western Cape Department of Social Development will ramp up its...
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Media release
Social Services is a transversal responsibility
Throughout the month of March, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has been celebrating inspiring social service...
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Event
Invitation to WCG’s Human Chain event
On Tuesday, 05 December 2023, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, – along with Premier Alan Winde – will form...
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Wellness, Diversity and Disability
Changing mindsets on World Hearing Day
For World Hearing Day this year – which is commemorated annually on 3 March – we are focusing on “changing mindsets.” The World Health...
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Wellness, Diversity and Disability
Let us continue protecting the rights of Persons with Disabilities
Disability Rights Awareness Month – which is observed between 03 November and 03 December – may be coming to an end, but we should continue...
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