News and Speeches for Department of Social Development
Department of Social Development takes no risks around Coronavirus
22 March 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is implementing emergency measures to mitigate the impact of the Coronavirus on the social services sector. Read More
Closure of Early Childhood Development and Partial Care Centres
17 March 2020In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and following the President’s announcement declaring a State of Disaster, an extraordinary decision was taken by the National Department of Social Development to close all Early Childhood Development and Partial... Read More
Minister visits funded shelters in recognition of International Women’s Day
9 March 2020In recognition of International Women’s Day and in an effort to fight the ongoing scourge of violence against women and children in South Africa, the Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez visited DSD funded Shelters for women and children... Read More
Residential facilities for Older Persons must be registered
9 March 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is committed to ensuring, protecting and promoting the rights and wellbeing of older persons. All our elderly residents deserve to live a life with good health and dignity. Read More
MEC welcomes the provision of 6 Public Works properties to be used as shelters
4 March 2020The MEC for Social Development in the Western Cape, Sharna Fernandez welcomes the announcement made earlier today by the National Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Patricia De Lille, that six government-owned properties in the Western... Read More
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Lets fight the scourge of violence against women and children
2 March 2020Every time a child is murdered, the entire community is affected. Right now, several of our communities are facing immense trauma. Assisting these communities during this difficult time is the Department of Social Development’s top priority. Read More
A full-spectrum of targeted services is key to tackling substance abuse/misuse
20 February 2020Minister Fernandez conducted a site visit to Saltun Bahu facility and Cape Town Drug Counselling Centre yesterday, to highlight measures that promote social cohesion in high crime areas. Read More
Teen Suicide Prevention Week
11 February 2020Today is the start of Teen Suicide Prevention Week, which runs from 11 to the 18th of February 2020. Read More
Minister Fernandez visits a registered ECD facility
6 February 2020As part of the Department of Social Development (DSD) registration drive, Minister Fernandez v Read More
Collaboration needed to address Violence Against Women and Children
3 February 2020On Friday, 31 January 2020, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez led a stakeholder engagement with the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other key role-players namely, the National Department of Justice, the... Read More
Minister Fernandez urges ECD facilities to register educational programmes
27 January 2020As part of its registration drive, the Western Cape Government’s Department of Social Development (DSD) is inviting all Early Childhood Development (ECD) facilities to register with the department. Read More
Minister Fernandez appeals to public regarding whereabouts of Kwahlelo Tiwane
20 January 2020Minister Sharna Fernandez strongly condemns the kidnapping of Kwahlelo Tiwane, who was abducted on 16 January 2020 in Parow. The Department of Social Development (DSD) appeals to the public to assist the SAPS by providing any information about the... Read More
Min Fernandez-public to seek support in cases of matric-results disappointment.
8 January 2020Completing secondary education, commonly referred to as high school, is a rite of passage. It involves a significant change of status in society. Passing matric is an important stepping-stone, for what future lies ahead for many adolescences. Read More
DSD to investigate complaints- Beitun Nur Home for the Destitute in Schaapkraal.
7 January 2020Urgent Notice from the Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez. "I have received numerous calls and messages in response to a WhatsApp message that is circulating regarding the Beitun Nur Home for the Destitute in Schaapkraal. Read More
Pages
|
We are pleased to share with you that the Western Cape Government (WCG) has once again achieved certification as a Top Employer in 2024. |
||||
 |
Western Cape Government © 2024. All rights reserved.
This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government. |
 |
