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Men's Health Centre

The Western Cape Department of Health has officially opened a men’s health centre in the Cape Metro Northern Tygerberg Sub-structure (Karl...

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Stopping the spread of FMD will protect jobs

On Tuesday, 15 July 2024, the Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer joined state veterinarians attached to the Western Cape...

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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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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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Road users urged to be vigilant during Western Cape winter

Between 2 and 9 June 2024, there have been 19 crashes reported on Western Cape roads. Wind, rain, flooding, and fog are key features of...

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Rabies confirmed in a seal from Cape Town – Report seal bites

On 7 June 2024, a case of rabies was confirmed in a wild Cape fur seal from Big Bay, Blouberg, Cape Town. Suspected positive results have...

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World Milk Day - 1 June 2024: Western Cape milk products to the rescue

In celebration of World Milk Day 2024, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture (DOA) would like to celebrate the dairy industry and...

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