Department of Social Development

Contact us:

DSD Hotline:

0800 220 250

7am - 7pm

Monday to Friday

COVID-19 South African Online Portal

The Department of Social Development ensures that a comprehensive network of social development services is provided to enable and empower the poor, vulnerable and those with special needs.

Services

Substance Abuse Programme
Early Childhood Development partial care
Persons with Disabilities
Children and Families
Youth Development Programme
Older Persons Programme
Sustainable Livelihood Targeted Feeding Programme

News and Speeches

Psycho-social support for families and individuals amidst COVID-19 pandemic 4 August 2021
Public encouraged to promote gender equality and build safer communities 2 August 2021

Facilities

Residential Facilities for Older Persons
Child and Youth Care Centres
Residential Facilities for Persons with Disabilities
Shelters for Homeless Adults
Substance Abuse Treatment Centres
Shelters for Victims of Violence

Regional Offices

Eden Karoo (George)
Metro East (Kraaifontein)
Metro North (Goodwood)
Metro South (Wynberg)
West Coast (Vredenburg)
Winelands Overberg (Worcester)

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Minister

Sharna Fernandez

Minister Sharna Fernandez

Documents

Annual Report
Annual Performance Plan
Consolidated Regulations to the Children's Act
Children's Act 38 of 2005 and Amendment
Child Justice Act
Older Person's Act
Service Delivery Charter
Policy Register

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