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Social Development Appropriation Bill – Vote 7

Honorable Speaker, Honorable Premier and Cabinet colleagues, Honorable Members of the Provincial Legislature, Members of the media and...

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NPOs with Fatherhood Programmes

NPOs with Fatherhood Programmes

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Shelters for Homeless Adults

Shelters for Homeless Adults

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Designated Child Protection Organisations

Designated Child Protection Organisations

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Minister Jaco Londt with residents, members and staff from Huis Andrew Murray and Spitskop CYCC, and Members of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament

Western Cape Department of Social Development opens Child & Youth Care Centre in Karoo

On Wednesday 18 March 2026, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) opened the Spitskop Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC)...

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DSD Launches Independent Living Pilot Partnership for Youth Exiting Alternative Care

For many young people, turning 18 marks an exciting step into adulthood. For those leaving the alternative care system, it may mean renewed...

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Mr Jaco Londt

About Minister Jaco Londt With over 20 years of experience in South African politics, Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt...

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Dr Robert Macdonald

Dr Robert Macdonald has been the Head of the Department of Social Development (DSD) in the Western Cape for 9 years. Robert has a Doctorate...

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Sharna Fernandez

Sharna Fernandez was sworn in as a Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament In 2014, and in May that year was elected as Speaker...

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Department of Social Development: Contact Us

Street Address Union House, 14 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, 8001 Postal Address Private Bag X9112, Cape Town, 8000 General Enquiries...

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