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UWC workshop on tackling youth networks of gang violence opened by Min Fritz

19 July 2017

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, addressed delegates at the start of a 3 day workshop under the theme, “Promoting Inclusiveness in Addressing Youth Networks of Gang Violence in South Africa”, at the University of the... Read More

Mandela Day: Minister Fritz helps Grandwest and Rise Against Hunger

18 July 2017

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, commemorated Mandela Day by joining the Grandwest CSI team at the Rise Against Hunger charity event. Read More

Last call for 2017 Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards nominations

17 July 2017

This is the last week to submit applications for the 2017 Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards to be hosted by the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD). The applications deadline is the 21 July 2017. Read More

Mandela Day - Minister Fritz to join Rise Against Hunger and other initiatives

17 July 2017

Tomorrow the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will join millions of South Africans in devoting 67 minutes in service of their fellow citizens, as we remember the spirit of former President Nelson Mandela. Read More

Mandela Day - Minister Fritz to join Rise Against Hunger and other initiatives

17 July 2017

Tomorrow the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will join millions of South Africans in devoting 67 minutes in service of their fellow citizens, as we remember the spirit of former President Nelson Mandela. Read More

Western Cape DSD drastically reduces foster care backlog by 70%

14 July 2017

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has made good progress in reducing the two-year backlog of foster care cases by 70% in the space of 5 months. Read More

Western Cape DSD drastically reduces foster care backlog by 70%

13 July 2017

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has made good progress in reducing the two-year backlog of foster care cases by 70% in the space of 5 months. Read More

World Population Day: Department projects provincial population to grow to 7.3-m

12 July 2017

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has developed comprehensive population projections for the province. This data helps government to plan for expanded services. Read More

Groot Brak River Youth Café launched by Department

2 July 2017

To conclude Youth Month commemorations, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched the Groot Brak River Youth Café. Read More

Department calls for funding applications from Non-Profit Organizations

29 June 2017

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has officially opened applications for funding for the new 3-year funding cycle. Read More

Groot Brak River Youth Cafe to be launched by Department

29 June 2017

Tomorrow, the Western Cape Department of Social Development will launch the Groot Brak Youth Café. Read More

Department hosts Youth Cultural Evening to celebrate Youth Month

28 June 2017

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) last night hosted the first annual Youth Cultural Evening, as part of our final week of Youth Month commemorations. Read More

2017 Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards: Department calls for applications

26 June 2017

As we continue our Youth Month commemorations, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is officially opening applications for the 2017 Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards. Read More

Zumba Youth Fitness Expo hosted by Ministers Fritz & Mbombo

26 June 2017

The Western Cape Department of Social Development today held a Zumba Youth Fitness Expo in Elsies River. The event was to mark International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, and formed part of our ongoing Youth Month commemorations, Read More

Minister to host Youth Cultural Evening to celebrate youth month

26 June 2017

Tomorrow, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will host an evening of fun and entertainment, as 100 young people from across the province will meet to display their talents in art, music, dance and theatre. Read More

2017 Youth Month: final week planner

25 June 2017

MEDIA ALERT: 2017 Youth Month: final week planner The Western Cape Department of Social Development will conclude Youth Month commemorations next week with a series of events celebrating young people. Read More

Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards 2017

23 June 2017

The Western Cape Department of Social Development wishes to recognise outstanding organisations and individuals who have contributed towards youth excellence and best practicie in their fields. Read More

Youth Month: Department launches Youth Café mobi-site

22 June 2017

As part of our continuing Youth Month commemorations, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is proud to officially launch the Youth Café mobi-site. Read More

Mitchells Plain Youth Café launched by Minister Fritz

21 June 2017

As part of our continuing Youth Month commemorations, the Western Cape Department Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, launched the innovative Mitchells Plain Youth Café. Read More

Mitchells Plain Youth Cafe to be launched by Minister Fritz

20 June 2017

Tomorrow, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Adv. Albert Fritz, will launch the Mitchell Plain Youth Café. Minister will be joined by our NGO partners, R-Labs, and the City of Cape Town MAYCO Member, Ald. JP Smith. Read More

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