News and Speeches for Department of Social Development
Invitation to Human Trafficking Awareness event
26 July 2024Human trafficking is a prevalent crime that affects millions of people worldwide, including vulnerable people who are often trafficked through transportation hubs. Read More
Innovative new Swims App a “Game-Changer” for social workers
25 July 2024On 25 July 2024, Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt launched the Social Work Integrated Management System (SWIMS) Application in Langa, Cape Town. Read More
Invitation to launch of exciting new SWIMS application
22 July 2024The Western Cape Government prides itself on finding innovative solutions to improving service delivery. Read More
Horizon Secure Centre upgrades bring hope to its residents
17 July 2024On 16 July 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, officially reopened the Horizon Secure Care Centre in Cape Town. Read More
Invitation to reopening of Horizon Secure Care Centre
11 July 2024Over the last two years, essential renovations have taken place at the Horizon Secure Care Centre with the Western Cape Department of Social Development making a total capital investment of R138 million. Read More
DSD highlights growing elderly demographic on World Population Day
11 July 2024In observing World Population Day, the Western Cape Department of Social Development calls on all residents to help support and care for the growing elderly population in the province. Read More
World Drug Day: Registered programmes can change lives
26 June 2024The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day, is observed on 26 June annually. Read More
DSD partners with the City of Cape Town in its efforts to support the homeless
21 June 2024The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) welcomes a recent ruling by the Western Cape High Court affirming the City of Cape Town’s Safe Spaces as dignified transitional shelter. Read More
DSD Provincial Youth Expo inspiring young people
19 June 2024On 19 June 2024, hundreds of young people continued the Youth Month celebrations at the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD) Provincial Youth Expo in Saldanha Bay, in collaboration with Mfesane – a DSD-supported NPO. Read More
Invitation to Western Cape Provincial Youth Expo
17 June 2024The media are invited to attend the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s Provincial Youth Expo on 19 June 2024 in Saldanha Bay. Read More
Youth Month: DSD unlocking youth’s potential
6 June 2024The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) owns and funds seven secure Child and Youth Care Centres (CYCC) for youth in conflict with the law and those that pose behavioral challenges, and funds 53 Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) CYCCs... Read More
Foster care can change lives for the better
31 May 2024On 31 May we celebrate World Foster Day – a day to raise awareness and educate people about the foster process and support foster families around the world. Read More
National DSD “launches” Khuseleka Centre that has been operational since 2015
28 May 2024PLEASE ATTRIBUTE THE BELOW TO WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, SHARNA FERNANDEZ Read More
Western Cape Department of Social Development’s Winter Readiness Plan in place
23 May 2024Every year, harsh weather conditions expose vulnerable groups living in informal settlements, remote rural locations, or on the streets to greater risk. Read More
DSD services provide hope for vulnerable children and their families
20 May 2024With Child Protection Week commencing on Sunday, 19 May, this year, the Western Cape Department of Social Development wishes to emphasise its commitment to ensuring that children in need of care and protection are safe and unharmed, through the... Read More
Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez condemns attacks against staff
16 May 2024The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, strongly condemns the continued attacks on departmental staff. Read More
DSD MEC visits social workers and the families affected by collapsed building
10 May 2024On Thursday, 09 May 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez visited George to check in with social workers from the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD). Read More
DSD services that ensure protection of vulnerable children
8 May 2024Despite the difficult fiscal and economic situation the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) finds itself in – as all other departments within the Western Cape Government (WCG) – we continue prioritising the provision of statutory... Read More
Protection of children should start with parents and guardians
30 April 2024During the month of May, when we commemorate Child Protection Month, the Western Cape Department of Social Development will ramp up its awareness-raising initiatives about child abuse and the preventive measures we offer as the Department. Read More
Min Fernandez welcomes the opening of new Thuthuzela Care Centre in Stellenbosch
17 April 2024Today, 16 April 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez attended the formal opening of a Thuthuzela Care Centre (TCC) in Stellenbosch. Read More
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