The Western Cape Government's Department of Social Development donates food packages to the most vulnerable families in the province. Read More
Tomorrow (12 December 2014), Minister Albert Fritz will deliver the keynote address at the South African Breweries Tavern Intervention Pragramme (TIP) graduation ceremony. Read More
Minister Fritz shows support for charitable events and opens Twilight Team Run. Read More
World AIDS Day: children bear the brunt of irresponsible behaviour Read More
Tomorrow, 2 December 2014 , Minister Albert Fritz will officially start the Community Chests’ Twilight Team fun run/walk. After a brief address to participants, Minister Fritz will sound the horn to start the fun run. Read More
The Department of Social Development has launched an investigation into the unregistered Serendipity Old Age Home, after serious allegations of elder abuse were raised. Read More
The Western Cape Department of Social Development has made breakthroughs in the case of a young toddler who had been found tied up and abandoned in a bush near the Marcus Garvey informal settlement in Phillipi. Read More
In partnership with the Hugenote College and Health & Welfare Sector Education Authority (HWSETA), the Department of Social Development is offering 80 employees an opportunity to advance their studies and obtain a certificate in Social Auxiliary... Read More
In line with the Western Cape Government outstanding set of audit results for the period 2013/2014, the Department of Social Development improved its audit outcomes, and achieved a clean audit outcome. Read More
In line with the Western Cape Government outstanding set of audit results for the period 2013/2014, the Department of Social Development improved its audit outcomes, and achieved a clean audit outcome. Read More
[The following is a speech extract of a speech delivered by Minister Albert Fritz on Thursday 23 October 2014, at the Valedictory ceremony of Beacon Hill High School, held in Mitchells Plain.]Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, Read More
"Leaving No One Behind: Promoting A Society for All"The District Six Museum Homecoming Centre in the Cape Town CBD hosted the 24th International Day of Older Persons for the elderly of the Cape Flats. Read More
Minister Albert Fritz will officially launch the new Department of Social Development offices in Bredasdorp, which will fall under the Agulhus region. Read More
The DSD Youth Development Strategy proposes an Annual Youth Excellence Colloquium and Read More
With today marking International Day of Older Persons the Western Cape Government is proud to be playing a leading role implementing integrated services for the care, support and protection of older persons. Read More
With today marking International Day of Peace, the Western Cape Government is proud to be at the forefront of reducing violence and supporting victims of violence and abuse in the province. Read More
Minister Albert Fritz today attended the celebration and opening of the newly refurbished Reading Room at Goodwood College.The Reading Room was refurbished with generous donations from the Grandwest Casino Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme. Read More
Minister Albert Fritz today visited the Klippie Kids Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) in Klipheuwel. Read More
Tomorrow, Minister Albert Fritz will deliver the keynote address at the unveiling of Goodwood College’s newly refurbished and upgraded Reading Room. This project is the result of the College’s partnership with the Grandwest Casino’s Corporate... Read More
On 21 September 2014, Alzheimer's organisations around the world observe World Alzheimer's Day under the theme Dementia: Can we Reduce the Risk. Read More