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DSD Provincial Youth Expo brings together future changemakers

On 16 June 2025, hundreds of young people celebrated Youth Day at the Western Cape Department of Social Development’s (DSD) Provincial Youth...

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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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Equipping our youth with the skills they need to thrive: Premier urges business leaders to step up at YearBeyond Youth Futures CEO Dialogue

The YearBeyond programme, a collaborative initiative involving the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, successfully...

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Community care

Chrysalis Academy: Life skills training for young people

The Chrysalis Academy is a leadership development organisation as well as a social crime prevention initiative,

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Industry development

First Work Experience - PAY Programme

For the PAY advert 2025 and all details, click

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Information technology (IT)

Western Cape Government eCentres

What are Western Cape Government eCentres?

Our eCentre

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A Dorothea learner; Principal Anthea Williams; Ministry staff member Dale Fortune

DSD committed to promoting dignity and well-being of girl learners

With the 2024 school year in full swing, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is doing its part in ensuring the well...

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Western Cape Government is doing all it can to help young people find jobs

Over the month of October, Premier Alan Winde has engaged with young people who have benefited from Western Cape Government-led job...

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