News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
URGENT ALERT: Today is the final day for funding applications from NPOs
31 July 2017Today is the final day for NPOs to submit funding applications to the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) for the new 3-year funding cycle. Read More
Hanover Park Fire: Department to render assistance & support to family
31 July 2017A team of social workers from the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has been dispatched to the remaining family members of a Hanover Park family, where 3 members died in a fire. Read More
Minister Fritz celebrates Bellville resident turning 100 years old
27 July 2017The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, joined the birthday celebrations of Mrs. Johanna February, who turned 100 years old yesterday. Read More
Philippi Shack Fire: Department rendering assistance & support to family
27 July 2017A team of social workers from the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has visited the remaining family members of a Philippi family, where 6 members died in a fire. Read More
Music Therapy aiding Mental Health recovery In Children and Adolescents
26 July 2017The Western Cape Government Health continues to see a noticeable increase in children and adolescents accessing mental health services in the province. Read More
Viral Safely Home #ItCanWait ad highlights dangers of distracted driving
19 July 2017Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
UWC workshop on tackling youth networks of gang violence opened by Min Fritz
19 July 2017The 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
Last call for 2017 Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards nominations
17 July 2017This 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 2017Tomorrow 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 2017Tomorrow 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 2017The 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
Inherent Structural Issues Are Hampering Economic Growth
13 July 2017Statement by Minister Ivan Meyer: South Africa continues to face a constrained economic and fiscal environment due to adverse economic conditions with the deterioration in the first half of 2017 reflective of the weak economic outlook. Read More
Western Cape DSD drastically reduces foster care backlog by 70%
13 July 2017The 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 2017The 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
Western Cape's 2016 tourism arrivals up by 18%; R18 billion in foreign tourist
12 July 2017The Western Cape attracted 1.5 million foreign tourists, who spent in excess of R18 billion in the province, in 2016. This is according to the latest figures from South African Tourism (SAT), which were released to provinces this week. Read More
Random breath testing another weapon in fight against drink driving
3 July 2017Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Groot Brak River Youth Café launched by Department
2 July 2017To conclude Youth Month commemorations, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched the Groot Brak River Youth Café. Read More
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