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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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)...

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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...

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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...

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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)...

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