News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To 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... Read more 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... Read more 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... Read more News DSD continues to assist NPOs as deregistration for non-compliance begins DSD continues to assist NPOs as deregistration for non-compliance begins The Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) calls on... Read more News Advocating for the inclusion of children with a disability During Disability Rights Awareness Month we wish to encourage people to create inclusive spaces for children with disabilities, as they are... Read more News Western Cape: Working towards a more inclusive society for all 03 November marks the start of Disability Rights Awareness Month, which culminates in International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 03... Read more 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 Load More