News and Speeches for Department of Social Development
Minister welcomes steady increase in COVID-19 recoveries across Old Age Homes
14 October 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez (DSD) welcomes the steady increase in COVID-19 recoveries across old age homes in the Western Cape, with the current number of older persons in facilities infected now standing at... Read More
Homes for people with disabilities remain crucial to restoring dignity and hope
12 October 2020In light of October being Social Development Month and with Disability Awareness Month fast approaching, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez said, “Providing assistance and support to the most vulnerable across our... Read More
World Homeless Day: Minister Fernandez urges public to Give Responsibly
9 October 2020The Inaugural World Homeless Day was marked on the 10th of October 2010. Since its founding, World Homeless Day has been observed on every continent except Antarctica, in several dozen countries. Read More
DSD’s NPO Help Desk reopens
6 October 2020The Department of Social Development is pleased to announce that its NPO Help Desk has reopened, and is ready to assist NPOs with their queries. Read More
Minister Fernandez calls for further clarity on ECD migration
5 October 2020The Western Cape Government has yet to receive further information on the proposed migration of the Early Childhood Development sector from Provincial Departments of Social Development (DSD) to the Department of Basic Education (DBE), as announced... Read More
October is Social Development Month: International Day of Non-Violence
2 October 2020The International Day of Non-Violence is observed annually on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes the start of Social Development Month
1 October 2020Today, October 1, 2020, signals the start of Social Development Month. During this month, the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD) will create further awareness about the Department’s core mandate as well as the services offered to... Read More
DSD hosts Webinar on Promoting the Rights of Women with Disabilities
30 September 2020Today, Wednesday 30 September 2020, the Western Cape Department of Social Development hosted a Webinar focusing on “Promoting the Rights of Women with Disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.” The objective of the event was to bring together... Read More
DSD commemorates International Day of Sign Languages
23 September 2020Today, 23 September 2020, is recognized as International Day of Sign Languages. I would like to reflect and recognize the importance of sign languages in our province. Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes launch of Sanitary Dignity Project
22 September 2020It is with great pleasure that the Provincial Department of Social Development (DSD) welcomes the official launch of the Sanitary Dignity Programme in the Western Cape. Read More
DSD programmes crucial to restoring the human dignity of youth at risk
17 September 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez said, “In an effort to reduce all forms of violence in South African society, we all need to challenge the destructive and outdated expectations around manhood that are counter-... Read More
DSD commemorates World Suicide Prevention Day
10 September 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is commemorating World Suicide Prevention Day today, 10 September 2020, to promote its commitment and action to prevent suicides. Read More
UPDATE: 1505 recoveries across Old Age Homes
10 September 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) continues to monitor strict health and safety protocols across old age homes in the Province, to prevent the further spread of Covid-19. Read More
Minister Fernandez commemorates International FASD Awareness Day
9 September 2020Today marks the 21st annual commemoration of International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day, and Provincial Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez encourages everyone to show their support by observing a minute’s... Read More
UPDATE: Increase in COVID-19 recoveries across Old Age Homes continue
2 September 2020In recognising the vulnerability of older persons during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Social Development continues to monitor the infection rates at homes, whilst also working to ensure that the dignity and rights of older persons are... Read More
DSD remains committed to restoring the dignity of families in distress
1 September 2020The COVID-19 pandemic poses a serious threat to the well-being and dignity of many children and their families due to challenges related to social disruption, such as financial insecurity, unemployment, caregiving challenges and other stressors... Read More
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
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