News and Media News DSD taking services to the “doorstep” of the people of Central Karoo The Western Cape Government is always looking for ways to improve service delivery, especially when it comes to services for vulnerable... Read more News Western Cape Department of Social Development Annual Report 2023/24 The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) presented its Annual Report 2023/24 to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP)... Read more News Heinz Park GBV ambassadors ready to be positive change agents On 17 September 2024, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Ambassador programme... Read more News 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... Read more News Public Service Month: Are we doing enough for those who serve us? During September, we observe Public Service Month, when we recognise the important role government employees play in delivering services to... Read more News Reminder about the closing date for NPO funding proposals The Western Cape Department of Social Development would like to remind NPOs and organisations to submit funding proposals for residential... Read more News Overstrand municipality takes a stand against human trafficking On 26 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, joined Overstrand Municipality Mayor Annelie Rabie and NGO A21... Read more News MEC Londt meets with SASSA Western Cape On 13 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, met with provincial management of the South African Social... Read more News Thuthuzela Care Centres a haven for GBV victims On 08 August 2024, Western Cape Ministers of Social Development, and Health and Wellness, Jaco Londt and Mireille Wenger, visited two... Read more News Grabouw GBV ambassadors ready to make a positive difference On 06 August 2024, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched its Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Ambassador model in... Read more News Innovative new SWIMS App a “Game-Changer” for social workers On 25 July 2024, Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt launched the Social Work Integrated... Read more News Horizon Secure Centre upgrades bring hope to its residents On 16 July 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, officially reopened the Horizon Secure Care Centre in Cape Town... Read more Load More