Social Development

DSD partners with United Nations Development Programme for strengthened social services

The Western Cape Department of Social Development has partnered with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in a bold move to...

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DSD-Health Foundation agreement a step towards more resilient NGOS

On 28 January 2025, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with The Health...

Signing of agreement: Bronwynn Weilbach (Occupational therapist at Outeniekwa CYCC), Chief Director Leana Goosen, Minister Jaco Londt, Elsie Harmse (Africa Skills CEO), and Barbara Nicholas (Outeniekwa CYCC Manager)

Social assistance

Western Cape Department of Social Development partners with Africa Skills to bring hope and opportunities to vulnerable children

On 16 January 2025, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched its partnership with Africa Skills, a private training...

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Media Invitation: Launch of DSD partnership with Africa Skills

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is always looking for ways to collaborate with entities to enhance service delivery...

Media release

Parents/Guardians: No holiday from protecting your children

I know many people are already in the holiday spirit, but the stark reality is that amidst the joy and festivities, there are those for whom...

Minister Jaco Londt, DSD HOD Dr Robert Macdonald, and Chief Director Annemie van Reenen with the Metro North GBV Ambassadors.

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More GBV Ambassadors for Cape Town Metro

The end of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign does not mean the end of the Western Cape Government...

Social upliftment

Diversion programmes for adults in conflict with the law

The Department of Social Development, in collaboration with service delivery partners also renders diversion programmes to adult offenders.

Social upliftment

Crime prevention programmes for youth at risk

The Department of Social Development Crime Prevention and Support Programme aims to provide a range of specialised probation services to persons (children, youth and ad

Group photo of Minister Jaco Londt and local government officials with the Ceres GBV Ambassadors

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Cape Winelands/Overberg gets social services boost

DSD GBV Ambassador Programme The Western Cape Government (WCG) is committed to a 365-day approach to addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV)...