Social assistance

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

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

“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.” –...

“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...

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

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

Postbank’s latest media statement about “a new method of paying SASSA grants that doesn't require a physical card” is of great concern and...

A successful engagement took place in Delft on Wednesday, 26 April 2023, between the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD)...

Delft has become synonymous with crime in recent years, with the neighbourhood named as one of the gender-based violence (GBV) hotspots in...

The Western Cape Government is committed to ending the scourge of gender-based violence 365 days a year. As the lead minister for GBV in the...