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Western Cape Provincial Vets week highlights the importance of veterinary services and promotes biosecurity

Saturday, 5 October 2024, marked the successful conclusion of another impactful Western Cape Provincial Vet’s Week, a testament to the...

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Minister Meyer in discussion with TPNT management

The port of Cape Town is important to Western Cape’s economic growth and jobs

On Monday, 12 August 2024, Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, met with Transnet’s...

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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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Foster care can change lives for the better

On 31 May we celebrate World Foster Day – a day to raise awareness and educate people about the foster process and support foster families...

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National DSD “launches” Khuseleka Centre that has been operational since 2015

PLEASE ATTRIBUTE THE BELOW TO WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, SHARNA FERNANDEZ Today, the national Minister of Social...

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Western Cape Department of Social Development’s Winter Readiness Plan in place

Every year, harsh weather conditions expose vulnerable groups living in informal settlements, remote rural locations, or on the streets to...

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DSD services provide hope for vulnerable children and their families

With Child Protection Week commencing on Sunday, 19 May, this year, the Western Cape Department of Social Development wishes to emphasise...

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DSD services provide hope for vulnerable children and their families

With Child Protection Week commencing on Sunday, 19 May, this year, the Western Cape Department of Social Development wishes to emphasise...

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