Department of Social Development

Social Services is a transversal responsibility

Throughout the month of March, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has been celebrating inspiring social service...

On Tuesday, 05 December 2023, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, – along with Premier Alan Winde – will form...

For World Hearing Day this year – which is commemorated annually on 3 March – we are focusing on “changing mindsets.” The World Health...

For the month of March, we are honouring all those in the social service profession, as it is Social Work Month. Under the theme of...

The Western Cape Government proved once again that it is committed to supporting the most vulnerable, especially in a time of crisis during...

The prolonged Eskom electricity outage in parts of the Central Karoo has led to a widespread need for food relief. Eskom is working to...

Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez has met with SASSA’s provincial management today (07 February 2024) to discuss...

On 02 February 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, visited different SASSA offices in Cape Town. These...

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is assessing the extent of the fire damage to its Sivuyile residential facility for...

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is assessing the extent of the fire damage to its Sivuyile residential facility for...