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Victim Empowerment Programme

The Victim Empowerment Programme (VEP) aims to support victims and survivors of crime and violence, including Gender Based Violence as well as their families, to d

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Adopting a child

The decision to adopt is life changing for both the respective parents and the child.

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Giving a child up for adoption

Giving a child up for adoption isn’t always easy, the decision requires a lot of thought to ensure that it will be in the best interest of the child.

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Substance Use Disorder

This service is dedicated to mitigating the impact of Substance Use Disorder.

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MEC Sharna Fernandez speaking to George DSD officials (L to R): Mzukisi Skosana (Social Work Manager), Nolubabalo Ntliziywana Batakati (Social Work Supervisor) and Ingrid Phooko (Social Work Supervisor)

DSD MEC visits social workers and the families affected by collapsed building

On Thursday, 09 May 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez visited George to check in with social workers from...

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Update: Proposed Hope Exchange Shelter Development

Due to the increasing number of adult persons living on the street, particularly in the city centre, the Western Cape Government (WCG)...

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Delft VEP Forum and GBV Ambassadors Launch

In a first for the Cape Metro, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) has launched a Victim Empowerment Programme (VEP)...

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World Drug Report: Tik on the increase in Africa

The latest World Drug Report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reveals Methamphetamine trafficking is on 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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Victim Empowerment Programme gets funding boost

The Western Cape Department of Social Development allocated R62 866 000 to its Victim Empowerment Programme (VEP) in the 2022/2023 financial...

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