News and Speeches for Department of Social Development
UPDATE: National GBV Command Call Centre Lockdown Report
25 August 2020The implementation of lockdowns has been a measure used across the globe as a means to curb the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate its impact on public healthcare systems. Read More
Minister Fernandez calls for public comment on Victim Support Services Bill
24 August 2020As we draw closer to the end of Women’s Month, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is encouraging all residents and organizations, in particular those working in the victim support services sector in the fight against... Read More
Psycho-social and bereavement support for families at risk during pandemic
18 August 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez and the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, are urging all individuals and families in need of psycho-social support and bereavement counselling, to... Read More
Minister Fernandez engages with shelters for abused women on impact of Covid19
17 August 2020On Monday, 17 August 2020, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, joined hands with DSD funded Victim Empowerment Programme(VEP) shelters in a virtual meeting themed, the “Circle of Courage”, to discuss the impact of the... Read More
Social Workers start LGBTIQA+ Sensitisation Workshop
12 August 2020Today, August 12, 2020, 28 social workers and social auxiliary workers from funded organisations of the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD) are participating in an online workshop being offered by the Triangle Project. Read More
Minister Fernandez hosts Conversations with COVID-19/GBV Survivors
10 August 2020Against the backdrop of Women’s Day commemorated on Sunday, 9 August 2020, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, hosted a Webinar with the 1000 Women Trust and a group of female Covid-19 Survivors from Khayelitsha. Read More
UPDATE: Covid-19 recoveries continue to increase across Old Age Homes
5 August 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the continued increase in COVID-19 recoveries that have been reported across old age homes in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes Online Trauma Support Training
4 August 2020The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the start of the first Online Trauma Support Training for housemothers of funded shelters in the Western Cape that accommodate victims of violence and their children. Read More
Women’s Month: Minister Fernandez encourages women to uplift one another
3 August 2020This Women’s Month, it's important to acknowledge the efforts of courageous women across our communities, who are contributing to positive change and encouraging other women and young girls to do the same. Read More
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