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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...

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

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...

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Social Development Adjustment Budget 2024/25 VOTE 7

Honourable Speaker, Honourable Premier and Cabinet colleagues, Honourable Members of the Provincial Legislature, Members of the public and...

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

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)...

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Launch of GBV ambassadors programme & DSD mobile office in Ceres

The Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD) Gender-Based Violence Ambassador programme is gaining momentum. On Monday, 2...

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16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM: AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE WEBINAR

16 Days of Activism: Amplify Your Voice

With the start of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign – which runs from 25 November until 10...

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How to care for children living with disabilities

Value your child’s capabilities instead of focusing on his/her abilities. Barriers for special needs children are often as a result of...

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MEC Londt meets with SASSA Western Cape

We are continuing to foster a positive working relationship with the provincial management of the South African Social Security Agency...

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