Social assistance

To commemorate Youth Day, the Western Cape Department of Social Development, along with its partners, hosted a Provincial Youth Expo in...

Premier Winde celebrates the Western Cape’s youth & provincial government’s efforts to uplift our young people Ahead of Youth Day, the...

During the month of June, Youth Month, we recognize the invaluable contribution of countless young people who bravely fought for freedom and...

Head of the Western Cape Department of Social Development, Dr Robert Macdonald: Child Protection Week, observed annually between 29 May and...

Statement by the Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen I encourage young men between the ages of 18...

When a child is being abused, neglected, or exploited, they are in need of care and protection. The Western Cape Department of Social...

In the build-up to Child Protection Week, observed from 29 May to 05 June, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) has...

“We need to remember that every child is my child. Every child deserves to be acknowledged and seen as such and not for their disability.” –...

“If you have the means to give a vulnerable child love, care, and stability – please do not hesitate to do so. Sometimes we envision the...

The Western Cape Government (WCG) is implementing plans ahead of the winter season to ensure that it has the appropriate mitigation measures...