Western Cape Department of Social Development

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Awareness event highlighting the fight against human trafficking in Western Cape

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD), in partnership with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) and the non-profit organization (NPO) A21, hosted a Trafficking in Person Awareness Day event on Monday at the Inter-Provincial Bus Terminal in Cape Town. This event marked the annual World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30th, with this year's theme being "Leave No Child Behind in […]

today30 July 2024

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Western Cape grapples with severe shortage of social workers amidst rising demand

By Ragheema Mclean The Western Cape Department of Social Development is grappling with a severe shortage of social workers, posing a significant challenge to the province. Concerns have been raised about the overwhelming workload currently managed by social workers in the province. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, founder of Philisa Abafazi Bethu (women and family centre) Lucinda Evans, expressed frustration with the shortage. “I cannot comprehend why there is […]

today22 May 2024

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The Western Cape Department of Social Development pays tribute to all those in the social service profession

By Kouthar Sambo In honor of Social Work Month in March, the Western Cape Department of Social Development is paying tribute to those in the social service profession. Speaking on VOC's Sunday Live show on Sunday, a supervisor to social workers in the Delft area, Natasha Daniels, said that social workers face numerous challenges, given the increasing social ills that emerged. "Social workers as a profession need to be uplifted […]

today3 March 2024

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Inclusivity the key to disability rights

As the Western Cape Department of Social Development mark the start of Disability Rights Awareness month, they call on citizens to do their part in removing the social, physical, and attitudinal barriers faced by persons with disabilities. Disability Rights Awareness Month is observed annually from 3 November until the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December. “The key to upholding the rights of persons with disabilities begins with […]

today3 November 2022

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More than 97 000 girls benefit from Sanitary Dignity Project

 The 10th annual International Day of the Girl Child is today, it’s important to reflect on progress made in ensuring the rights and dignity of girls are upheld. One of the ways the Western Cape Department of Social Development continues to invest in the future of girls, is through its Sanitary Dignity Project. Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, says that the lack of access to sanitary hygiene […]

today11 October 2022

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DSD urges parents not to ignore signs of abuse at day-cares

Earlier this week, social media users were alarmed at images of alleged abuse at a local day-care centre that surfaced on various platforms. The image, posted by Chinelle van Rooyen of her one-year-old daughter, Zarrah, shows the little girl’s thigh bruised and red. According to the 23-year-old mother, the marks surfaced following the girls second day at the Little Jewels Educare in Manenberg. After the image surfaced, the Western Cape […]

today2 February 2017

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Fire safety essential for residents

With fire season approaching, the Western Cape Department of Social Development has urged residents to be cautious when dealing with flames.  In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a fire four children and their parents were torched to death after a fire engulfed their four bedroom Bonteheuwel home. With the summer days dawning upon us, veld fires, commonly known as “fire season”, is a crucial period for officials who not […]

today27 October 2016

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