News and Speeches for Department of Social Development
UPDATE: Minister Fernandez calls for caution when visiting Old Age Homes
4 November 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is calling on all residents to follow the COVID-19 health and safety guidelines upon visiting loved ones at old age homes, with the current number of positive cases in older persons... Read More
Minister welcomes the start of National Disability Rights Awareness Month
2 November 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) along with the rest of South Africa commemorates National Disability Rights Awareness Month annually between 3 November and 3 December. Read More
DSD continues making progress in addressing Foster Care extensions backlog
29 October 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development continues to make progress in addressing the backlog in foster care order extensions. Presently, a total of 35 835 children are in Foster Care in the Western Cape. Read More
DSD waits on National Minister to sign MOU for 6 New Shelters
27 October 2020Yesterday, 26 October 2020, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, was accompanied by Executive Mayor of Oudtshoorn Municipality, Christiaan Macpherson, during an oversight visit to a shelter for victims of violence and... Read More
Help safeguard our children by becoming a safety parent
26 October 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is calling on members of the public to register to become a safety parent and help us in the fight to protect our children, by providing temporary places of safety. Read More
WORLD FOOD DAY: Minister Fernandez highlights importance of food security
16 October 2020Today, 16 October 2020, marks the annual commemoration of World Food Day. The global theme for this year's World Food Day 2020 is “Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together. Our actions are our future.” Read More
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
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