Department of Social Development

Despite the difficult fiscal and economic situation the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) finds itself in – as all other...

During the month of May, when we commemorate Child Protection Month, the Western Cape Department of Social Development will ramp up its...

Today, 16 April 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez attended the formal opening of a Thuthuzela Care Centre...

The United States and South Africa today signed a new Comprehensive Case Management for Children Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreement...

Honorable Speaker Honorable Premier and Cabinet colleagues, Honorable Members of the Provincial Legislature in the house and on the virtual...

Throughout the month of March, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has been celebrating inspiring social service...

On Tuesday, 05 December 2023, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, – along with Premier Alan Winde – will form...

For World Hearing Day this year – which is commemorated annually on 3 March – we are focusing on “changing mindsets.” The World Health...

For the month of March, we are honouring all those in the social service profession, as it is Social Work Month. Under the theme of...

The Western Cape Government proved once again that it is committed to supporting the most vulnerable, especially in a time of crisis during...