Skip to main content
Menu

Department of Social Development

Social Services

WCG Crest

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...

Read more
WCG Crest
Community care

Services to Families Programme

Overall focus

Social Development's Care and Support Services to Families Programme aims to promote functional families and to prevent vulnerabi

Read more
WCG Crest
Education

Research Ethics Committee

All research undertaken in or about the Western Cape Department of Social Development falls within the scope of the Department's Research Ethics Committee (REC). 

Read more
WCG Crest

Get involved and become a safety parent

The Department of Social Development (DSD) believes that families are the best environment for children to grow and thrive. However, in some...

Read more
WCG Crest

How to protect your children from online predators

The Internet is a great space and resource for children and teenagers, giving them access to a vast wealth of information. This new age of...

Read more
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...

Read more
WCG Crest
Social upliftment

Sustainable Livelihood

Targeted Feeding Programme

Programme Focus

Read more
WCG Crest
Funding

Institutional Capacity Building and Support

Our work in the Department of Social Development relies on a network of social development partners who work together to deliver a range of social development services

Read more
WCG Crest
Community care

Rehabilitation for children and adults in conflict with the law

The provincial Department of Social Development, with non-profit organisations, provide reintegration and aftercare services to children and

Read more