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DSD Provincial Youth Expo

DSD Provincial Youth expo brings together future changemakers On 16 June 2025, hundreds of young people celebrated Youth Day at the Western...

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Parents/Guardians: No holiday from protecting your children

I know many people are already in the holiday spirit, but the stark reality is that amidst the joy and festivities, there are those for whom...

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Youth Month: DSD unlocking youth’s potential

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) owns and funds seven secure Child and Youth Care Centres (CYCC) for youth in...

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DSD partners with the City of Cape Town in its efforts to support the homeless

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) welcomes a recent ruling by the Western Cape High Court affirming the City of Cape...

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DSD Provincial Youth Expo inspiring young people

On 19 June 2024, hundreds of young people continued the Youth Month celebrations at the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD...

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Foster care can change lives for the better

On 31 May we celebrate World Foster Day – a day to raise awareness and educate people about the foster process and support foster families...

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National DSD “launches” Khuseleka Centre that has been operational since 2015

PLEASE ATTRIBUTE THE BELOW TO WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, SHARNA FERNANDEZ Today, the national Minister of Social...

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Western Cape Department of Social Development’s Winter Readiness Plan in place

Every year, harsh weather conditions expose vulnerable groups living in informal settlements, remote rural locations, or on the streets to...

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DSD services provide hope for vulnerable children and their families

With Child Protection Week commencing on Sunday, 19 May, this year, the Western Cape Department of Social Development wishes to emphasise...

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Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez condemns attacks against DSD staff

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, strongly condemns the continued attacks on departmental staff. On...

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