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Succession Planning

The critical need for a succession plan A succession plan is a detailed, written plan or process for the future care of a person(s) with...

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DSD Social worker Liesl Siljeur, Nomfihlakalo Twala, and DSD Social worker Chandre Pienaar

Fifi’s Story: A former foster child’s journey of hope

“Our social worker – Ms Liesl Siljeur – welcomed us with warmth and loved us as her own. She guided my sister and I through the...

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Minister Londt with staff from the Western Cape Department of Social Development

Western Cape Department of Social Development takes its services to Tankwa

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) took its services to one of the most rural parts of the province: the Tankwa Karoo...

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Honouring the transformative role of older persons

As we head into Social Development Month in October, we wish to highlight the work of the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD...

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Minister Jaco Londt and Minister Ivan Meyer with officials from the Western Cape Department of Social Development, the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, AFIL, and Casidra.

Breaking ground on new DSD & Agriculture Garden Project

On Friday, 19 September 2025, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) and the Western Cape Department of Agriculture...

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Metro GBV Ambassadors

More GBV Ambassadors for Cape Metro

More Cape Town residents have raised their hands to join the Western Cape Government in standing up against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). On...

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DSD HOD Dr Robert Macdonald, Minister Jaco Londt, Baphumelele Founder Mama Rosie Mashale, Fountain of Hope Board Chairperson Peter Hugo

Western Cape Department of Social Development opens first-of-its-kind Child and Youth Care Centre in SA

On 5 September 2025, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) – in partnership with Baphumelele Child and Youth Care Centre...

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Klein Karoo GBV Ambassadors with Minister Londt

DSD boosts support for GBV survivors in Theewaterskloof and Klein Karoo

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has concluded Women’s Month by further strengthening support services for survivors...

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14th Clean Audit for Western Cape Department of Social Development

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has achieved its 14th consecutive clean audit for the 2024/2025 financial year. This...

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Minister Londt with CWO GBV Ambassadors

GBV Ambassadors for Cape Winelands and Overberg Regions

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched its 12th Gender-Based Violence Ambassador programme – this time for the...

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