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Wendy Philander

Innovative new SWIMS App a “Game-Changer” for social workers

On 25 July 2024, Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt launched the Social Work Integrated...

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Group shot of MEC Jaco Londt with staff from DSD, A21, PRASA, and SAPS

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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Denver van der Bergh and Minister Jaco Londt

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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Youth Month: DSD unlocking youth’s potential

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) owns and funds seven secure Child and Youth Care Centres (CYCC) for youth in...

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DSD partners with the City of Cape Town in its efforts to support the homeless

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) welcomes a recent ruling by the Western Cape High Court affirming the City of Cape...

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DSD Provincial Youth Expo inspiring young people

On 19 June 2024, hundreds of young people continued the Youth Month celebrations at the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD...

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Foster care can change lives for the better

On 31 May we celebrate World Foster Day – a day to raise awareness and educate people about the foster process and support foster families...

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National DSD “launches” Khuseleka Centre that has been operational since 2015

PLEASE ATTRIBUTE THE BELOW TO WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, SHARNA FERNANDEZ Today, the national Minister of Social...

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Western Cape Department of Social Development’s Winter Readiness Plan in place

Every year, harsh weather conditions expose vulnerable groups living in informal settlements, remote rural locations, or on the streets to...

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