Social Development

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

News

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)...

Social assistance

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...

Social assistance

West Coast residents get a DSD mobile office

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) took another step to increasing its service footprint, by launching a mobile office...

Social assistance

Debate on 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and MECs Honourable Members of the House, Members of the public and...

Social assistance

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...

Social assistance

Media invite to launch of West Coast DSD mobile office

The media are invited to attend the launch of the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD) second mobile office on 28 November...

Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt took a bold leap in promoting accessibility and inclusivity during Disability Rights Awareness Month.

Wellness, Diversity and Disability

Three disability ambassadors take accessibility to new heights

Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt took a bold leap in promoting accessibility and inclusivity during Disability Rights...

Wellness, Diversity and Disability

Advocating for a more universally accessible province

Since 3 November, the start of Disability Rights Awareness Month, the Western Cape Department of Social Development has been highlighting...

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