Children

SANTACO-WC minibus taxi strike is destroying teaching and learning in the WC

As a result of the SANTACO-WC minibus taxi strike, 852 259 learners stayed home from school today, which is 71% of the learners in our...

The SANTACO-WC minibus taxi strike prevented 456 020 learners and 17 449 staff members from getting to school today, with the Cape Town...

The availability of a specialist service at Ceres and Robertson hospitals is making a big difference to the lives of children who have...

Child Protection Month may be over, and Youth Month coming to an end, but the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) is...

National Epilepsy Week: Tygerberg Hospital provides high-quality care for children affected by epilepsy While epilepsy is a very common...

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

Childhood obesity is on the rise within our communities. This is largely owing to a poor diet that encourages overeating; and a lack of...

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

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness would like to reach all eligible children with the measles vaccine to prevent further...

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