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News and Speeches for Department of Social Development

DSD assessing damage after Sivuyile fire

29 January 2024

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is assessing the extent of the fire damage to its Sivuyile residential facility for people with profound disabilities. Read More

DSD committed to promoting dignity and well-being of girl learners

25 January 2024

With the 2024 school year in full swing, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is doing its part in ensuring the well-being and dignity of girls across the province through its Sanitary Dignity Project. Read More

2024 The wrong start for SASSA

12 January 2024

Please attribute the below to Minister Sharna Fernandez We are barely two weeks into 2024 and the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is already making headlines in the worst way for once again letting down our most vulnerable citizens.  Read More

Make sure you know where your child is

4 January 2024

While many revelers rang in the new year on beaches across the Western Cape, staff from the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD) provided support to children who were separated from their families. Read More