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Department of Social Development

Department of Social Development

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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...

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Integrating children with disabilities

Children are less tainted by stigmas toward persons with disabilities, unless they are made aware of it in a negative way. They are usually...

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How to care for children living with disabilities

Value your child’s capabilities instead of focusing on his/her abilities. Barriers for special needs children are often as a result of...

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Dr Robert Macdonald

Dr Robert Macdonald has been the Head of the Department of Social Development (DSD) in the Western Cape for 9 years. Robert has a Doctorate...

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Department of Social Development: Contact Us

Street Address Union House, 14 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, 8001 Postal Address Private Bag X9112, Cape Town, 8000 General Enquiries...

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Department of Social Development: About Us

The Department of Social Development – the heart of provincial government - is among the province’s service delivery engines that uses the...

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