Social assistance

Throughout the month of March, we will be celebrating and honouring all those in the social service profession as part of Social Work Month...

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 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...

With the 2024 school year in full swing, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is doing its part in ensuring the well...

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, wishes to extend her heartfelt congratulations to all those who have passed...

Joint Media Release: Premier & Minister distribute first batch of load shedding relief packs Yesterday, 28 November 2023, Premier Alan Winde...

The Western Cape Government (WCG) is no longer proceeding with the proposed Hope Exchange Shelter development on the old Tafelberg creche...