News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development

DSD services provide hope for vulnerable children and their families

20 May 2024

With Child Protection Week commencing on Sunday, 19 May, this year, the Western Cape Department of Social Development wishes to emphasise its commitment to ensuring that children in need of care and protection are safe and unharmed, through the... Read More

Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez condemns attacks against staff

16 May 2024

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, strongly condemns the continued attacks on departmental staff. Read More

DSD MEC visits social workers and the families affected by collapsed building

10 May 2024

On Thursday, 09 May 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez visited George to check in with social workers from the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD). Read More

DSD services that ensure protection of vulnerable children

8 May 2024

Despite the difficult fiscal and economic situation the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) finds itself in – as all other departments within the Western Cape Government (WCG) – we continue prioritising the provision of statutory... Read More