News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To News Western Cape DSD clarifies stance on care reform and Child and Youth Care Centres The Western Cape Department of Social Development notes the concerns raised by NPOs about the Care Reform Summit Outcomes and its... Read more News 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... Read more News Western Cape DSD, Tile Africa, and Primedia Cares unite for the vulnerable Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Jaco Londt, has continued his call to businesses and residents to get involved in making a... Read more News Western Cape Department of Social Development Adjustment Budget: Scaling up social services for the vulnerable On 11 December 2025 Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt tabled the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s 2025... Read more Social assistance Department of Social Development Appropriation Bill – Vote 7 - Budget Speech Honorable Speaker Honorable Premier and Cabinet colleagues, Honorable Members of the Provincial Legislature, Members of the media and public... Read more News DSD strengthens GBV programmes as 16 Days draws to a close The 16 Days of No Violence Against Women and Children campaign may have concluded, but the Western Cape Government (WCG) continues with its... Read more News DSD and Mobility join forces to combat Trafficking in Persons Over 300 Western Cape traffic law enforcement (LE) officers have been trained on Trafficking in Persons (TIP) in a joint effort by the... Read more News New vehicles for NGOs in Disability Sector bring relief and dignity In celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD)... Read more News 16 Days of Activism: DSD launches Victim Support facilities and expands GBV Ambassador Programme Launch of Garden Route GBV Ambassador Programme The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has now recruited over 780 Gender... Read more News More communities join DSD’s stand against GBV For the start of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign, the Western Cape Department of Social Development... Read more News West Coast residents step up against GBV The West Coast is the latest region to benefit from the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD) Gender-Based Violence (GBV)... Read more News Disability Rights Awareness Month: Many ways to show your support Disability Rights Awareness Month is observed annually in South Africa from 3 November to 3 December, serving as an important reminder of... Read more Load More
