News and Speeches for Department of Social Development
Service Impact: Department of Social Development
11 August 2023Much-needed services were denied to many vulnerable clients of the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) who could not access services due to the minibus taxi strike. Read More
West Coast GBVF Summit
2 August 2023The West Coast District Municipality hosted a successful summit on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in Moorreesburg on 01 August 2023. Read More
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
31 July 2023On 30 July 2023, we will observe World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year’s theme from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is "Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind". Read More
Invitation to West Coast GBVF Summit
31 July 2023The media are invited to attend the West Coast District Municipality’s Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Summit in Moorreesburg on Tuesday, 01 August 2023. Read More
Update: Proposed Hope Exchange Shelter Development
26 July 2023Due to the increasing number of adult persons living on the street, particularly in the city centre, the Western Cape Government (WCG) identified a need for an additional homeless shelter in Cape Town. Read More
Delft VEP Forum & GBV Ambassadors Launch
17 July 2023In a first for the Cape Metro, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) has launched a Victim Empowerment Programme (VEP) Forum and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Ambassadors model in Delft. Read More
INVITATION TO DELFT GBV AMBASSADORS LAUNCH
14 July 2023The media are invited to attend the launch of the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (WCDSD) Victim Empowerment Programme (VEP) Forum and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Ambassadors programme in Delft. The event will take place on Monday... Read More
World Drug Report: Tik on the increase in Africa
11 July 2023The latest World Drug Report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reveals Methamphetamine trafficking is on the increase in Africa. Read More
Eden Karoo Region: Child Protection and Substance Abuse support in spotlight
30 June 2023Child 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 2023This 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 202326 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 2023Please attribute the following to Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez Read More
DSD and partners host Provincial Youth Expo
19 June 2023To 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 2023During 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 2023Please attribute the following to Head of the Western Cape Department of Social Development, Dr Robert Macdonald: Read More
Child Protection Month: Atlantis parents eager to provide places of safety
31 May 2023When a child is being abused, neglected, or exploited, they are in need of care and protection. The Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (WCDSD) social workers must often step in to ensure the safeguarding of a vulnerable child. Read More
Child Protection Month: Parental Responsibilities
24 May 2023In the build-up to Child Protection Week, observed from 29 May to 05 June, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) has been raising awareness about its child protection services. Read More
Child Protection Month: Children with disabilities deserve protection too
17 May 2023“We need to remember that every child is my child. Every child deserves to be acknowledged and seen as such and not for their disability.” – Pumeza Ngumla, Disabled Children’s Action Group. Read More
Child Protection Month: Giving vulnerable children a safe home
10 May 2023“If you have the means to give a vulnerable child love, care, and stability – please do not hesitate to do so. Sometimes we envision the mountain to be so much bigger than it truly is.” – Moeshfieka Botha. Read More
Western Cape Department of Social Development Winter Readiness Plan is in place
8 May 2023The Western Cape Government (WCG) is implementing plans ahead of the winter season to ensure that it has the appropriate mitigation measures in place to assist should disasters occur. Read More
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