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Youth Month: Hope can be found if you look for it

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez : It is all too easy, when bombarded by negative stories of load shedding...

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DSD and partners host Provincial Youth Expo

To commemorate Youth Day, the Western Cape Department of Social Development, along with its partners, hosted a Provincial Youth Expo in...

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Youth Month – Western Cape DSD supporting at-risk youth

During the month of June, Youth Month, we recognize the invaluable contribution of countless young people who bravely fought for freedom and...

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Child Protection Week: Solutions being sought for Child Protection NGOs

Head of the Western Cape Department of Social Development, Dr Robert Macdonald: Child Protection Week, observed annually between 29 May and...

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Child Protection Month: Atlantis parents eager to provide places of safety

When a child is being abused, neglected, or exploited, they are in need of care and protection. The Western Cape Department of Social...

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Child Protection Month: Parental Responsibilities

In the build-up to Child Protection Week, observed from 29 May to 05 June, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) has...

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Child Protection Month: Children with disabilities deserve protection too

“We need to remember that every child is my child. Every child deserves to be acknowledged and seen as such and not for their disability.” –...

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Child Protection Month: Giving vulnerable children a safe home

“If you have the means to give a vulnerable child love, care, and stability – please do not hesitate to do so. Sometimes we envision the...

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Western Cape Department of Social Development Winter Readiness Plan is in place

The Western Cape Government (WCG) is implementing plans ahead of the winter season to ensure that it has the appropriate mitigation measures...

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Child Protection Month: All children should be protected

May is Child Protection Month, a month in which we raise awareness about the rights of children as enshrined in the Constitution. The...

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