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Department of Social Development

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DSD welcomes launch of Local Trafficking in Persons Task Team

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, observed annually on 30 July, a Local Task Team on Trafficking in Persons (TIP) was launched at...

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Minister Londt with DSD staff and representatives from the different NGOs

DSD boosts support for NGOS in Disability Sector

On 25 July 2025, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) handed over 10 specially adapted vehicles to several NGOs working...

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GBV support services strengthened in Cape Metro

More residents in the City of Cape Town have stepped up to join the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD) efforts to prevent...

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Minister Londt, DSD officials, and Kimberly-Clark staff with Christine Revell staff.

Western Cape DSD and Kimberly-Clark unite for vulnerable children

Nelson Mandela International Day (Mandela Day) is celebrated annually on 18 July, to honour the life and legacy of the late former president...

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DSD and partners caring for the vulnerable during winter

During this time of the year, the Western Cape is usually battered by adverse weather conditions, many of which have a particularly...

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No end to Child Protection

Child Protection Week has come to an end (observed between 29 May to 5 June 2025 this year), but this does not mean efforts at promoting the...

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Child Protection organisations providing hope for the vulnerable

One of the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s core mandates is child protection, and during May this focus is sharpened as it...

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Another boost for GBV support services for Cape Metro

The Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD) Gender-Based Violence Ambassadors are making their presence felt in the City of...

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Porterville gets GBV Ambassadors

The Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD) Gender-Based Violence Ambassador programme is continuing to grow. On 24 April 2025...

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Department of Social Development Appropriation Bill – Vote 7 - Budget Speech

Social Development Appropriation Bill – Vote 7 4 April 2025 Honorable Speaker Honorable Premier and Cabinet colleagues, Honorable Members of...

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