Social support

How to protect your children from online predators

The Internet is a great space and resource for children and teenagers, giving them access to a vast wealth of information. This new age of...

Funding

Institutional Capacity Building and Support

Our work in the Department of Social Development relies on a network of social development partners who work together to deliver a range of social development services

Social upliftment

Diversion programmes for adults in conflict with the law

The Department of Social Development, in collaboration with service delivery partners also renders diversion programmes to adult offenders.

Social upliftment

Crime prevention programmes for youth at risk

The Department of Social Development Crime Prevention and Support Programme aims to provide a range of specialised probation services to persons (children, youth and ad

News

Launch of Metro North GBV Ambassador Programme

For the final day of the 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children campaign, the Western Cape Department of Social...

News

Cape Winelands/Overberg gets social services boost

DSD GBV Ambassador Programme The Western Cape Government (WCG) is committed to a 365-day approach to addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV)...

Social assistance

16 Days of Activism: Amplify Your Voice

With the start of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign – which runs from 25 November until 10...

Mr Jaco Londt

About Minister Jaco Londt With over 20 years of experience in South African politics, Western Cape Minister of Social Development Jaco Londt...

Community care

Funding for After School Care Services

The DSD may fund the provision of After School Care Services.

Community care

Registration of After School Care Services

After school programmes offer individual attention to children and focus on mentorship, targeted enrichment, group support and life skills.

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