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News and Speeches for Department of Social Development

Eden Karoo Region: Child Protection and Substance Abuse support in spotlight

30 June 2023

Child Protection Month may be over, and Youth Month coming to an end, but the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) is continuing its commitment to safeguarding children from neglect and abuse. Read More

Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, condemns attacks on staff

26 June 2023

This afternoon (23 June 2023), four staff members from the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCSD) were nearly hijacked in Site C, Khayelitsha. Read More

World Drug Day: Offer empathy, not discrimination

26 June 2023

26 June marks the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day. The day is significant in strengthening action and cooperation aimed at a world free of drug abuse. Read More

Youth Month: Hope can be found if you look for it

22 June 2023

Please attribute the following to Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez Read More

DSD and partners host Provincial Youth Expo

19 June 2023

To commemorate Youth Day, the Western Cape Department of Social Development, along with its partners, hosted a Provincial Youth Expo in George on 16 June 2023. Read More

Youth Month – Western Cape DSD supporting at-risk youth

9 June 2023

During the month of June, Youth Month, we recognize the invaluable contribution of countless young people who bravely fought for freedom and equality. Read More

Child Protection Week: Solutions being sought for Child Protection NGOs

5 June 2023

Please attribute the following to Head of the Western Cape Department of Social Development, Dr Robert Macdonald: Read More