News and Speeches for Department of Social Development
Keeping children safe should be main priority during the holidays
13 December 2023Schools are closing today and the holiday season has begun for many families. While this is a joyful period, there are many risks to be aware of, especially for parents and caregivers. Read More
16 days are over, now the real work begins
11 December 2023The 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign has come to an end, but now the real work begins and must continue every day. Read More
WCG shows its support for GBV survivors
5 December 2023Scores of people across the Western Cape formed human chains as a show of support for victims and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) on 05 December 2023 as part of the 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children Cam Read More
Let us continue protecting the rights of Persons with Disabilities
4 December 2023Disability Rights Awareness Month – which is observed between 03 November and 03 December – may be coming to an end, but we should continue recognizing that the rights of persons with disabilities are human rights. Read More
Invitation to WCG’s Human Chain event
1 December 2023On Tuesday, 05 December 2023, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, – along with Premier Alan Winde – will form part of a human chain. Read More
Finding sustainable solutions to help those in need
23 November 2023The Western Cape Government (WCG) is no longer proceeding with the proposed Hope Exchange Shelter development on the old Tafelberg creche property. Read More
Hope and empowerment for Persons with Disabilities
17 November 2023Tshego Tlou, from Soweto, went blind in 2014 and called a radio station asking if there was an organization that can assist him. Someone referred him to an NGO in Cape Town, the League of the Friends of the Blind (LOFOB). Read More
Beyond Stereotypes: Broadening our understanding of GBV
15 November 202316 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children may start next week, but the Western Cape Government (WCG) is not waiting to have critical solutions-focused discussions. Read More
Disability rights are human rights
10 November 2023This week’s focus while we observe Disability Rights Awareness Month is on children, under the theme: “Accelerate efforts in realizing the inclusion for every child with a disability.” Between 03 November and 03 December, we are reminded that disabil Read More
Western Cape DSD facility for disabled Persons on track with upgrades
3 November 2023To celebrate the start of Disability Rights Awareness Month observed between 03 November and 03 December annually, Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez visited Sivuyile Residential Facility in Stikland. Read More
MEC Fernandez thanks Social Development staff for their commitment
1 November 2023Today marks the end of Social Development Month, a month in which we celebrate government’s commitment to caring for and supporting the most vulnerable in society. Read More
MEC Fernandez urges parents to keep an eye on children this summer
30 October 2023Summer is around the corner, and with it comes the spirit of joviality, but the season also calls for caution on various fronts. Read More
DSD presents 2022/23 Annual Report
13 October 2023The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) presented its 2022/23 Annual Report to the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on Friday, detailing how DSD spent their R2.356 billion budget to improve the lives of vulnerable citizens. Read More
DSD supports over 130 000 girls with Sanitary Dignity Project
11 October 2023As we celebrate International Day of the Girl Child, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) continues to promote the wellbeing and dignity of girls across the province through its Sanitary Dignity Project. Read More
DSD and partners unpack the National Drug Master Plan
3 October 2023Today, 3 October 2023, the Provincial Department of Social Development in partnership with the Central Drug Authority, Provincial Substance Abuse Forum and Local Drug Action Committees met to unpack the National Drug Master Plan 2019 – 2024 (NDMP). Read More
Celebrating International Day for Older Persons
1 October 2023As we celebrate International Day for Older Persons on Sunday, 1 October, Western Cape Minister of Social Development calls on citizens to create environments where elderly residents can thrive, be safe, and be respected. Read More
Deadline for NPO funding proposals extended
14 September 2023The deadline for NPOs to apply for funding for social welfare and community development services in the province, has been extended by two weeks. Read More
Postbank Mess: Minister Zulu late to the party
13 September 2023PLEASE ATTRIBUTE THE BELOW TO MINISTER SHARNA FERNANDEZ: It seems national government is finally waking up to the desperate need to provide feedback to the millions of SASSA grant beneficiaries dependent on these grants. But it is way too little... Read More
International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day
11 September 2023On 09 September the world observes International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day. Read More
Deadline nears for submission of NPO funding proposals
5 September 2023The Western Cape Department of Social Development would like to remind NPOs that they have just over a week to submit their funding proposals for social welfare and community development services and programmes. Read More
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