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News and Speeches for Department of Social Development

Change in Contact Details

14 September 2015

Please be advised that the Spokesperson to the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Mr. Sihle Ngobese, has changed cellphone number from 083 280 9199, to 076 083 6543. Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. Read More

World Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day commemorated in Khayelitsha

9 September 2015

Today, to mark International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day, Minister Albert Fritz and Minister Nomafrench Mbombo will join Khayelitsha residents at the local Maternal Obstetrics Unit, to address expectant mothers and the broader community on the... Read More

International FAS Disorder Day: whole of society can make a difference

9 September 2015

In commemorating International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Day, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development rang the bells of awareness at the Khayelitsha Community Health Centre with provincial Health Minister, Nomafrench Mbombo. Read More

The Department of Social Development calls for more safety parents

7 September 2015

The Department of Social Development is increasing its pool of safety parents in the province.Currently, there are 229 active safety parents providing this crucial service, however, the need is greater in some areas. Read More

China Classification Society offices launched by Minister Fritz

7 September 2015

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Adv. Albert Fritz, delivered the keynote address at the launch of the China Classification Society’s (CCS) Cape Town offices, this past Friday. Read More

Minister Albert Fritz to address opening of the China Classification Society

3 September 2015

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Adv. Albert Fritz, will deliver a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the China Classification Society (CCS). Read More

Department places 3 children neglected by intoxicated mother in Safe Care

3 September 2015

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Adv. Albert Fritz, welcomes the arrest by the South African Police Services (SAPS) of a Tubelitsha (near Delft) mother on charges of child neglect and abandonment charges. Read More

First 60 youths graduate from departments Youth Skills Transfer Programme

31 August 2015

Today (30 August 2015), the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz handed over graduation certificates to 60 young people from the West Coast Region who completed the Youth Skills Transfer (YST) Programme. Read More

Khuseleka One Stop Centre launched by Minister Albert Fritz

26 August 2015

As we continue to commemorate Women’s Month, the Department of Social Development (DSD) has launched the innovative Khuseleka One Stop Centre at our funded NGO partner, the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women & Children in Athlone. Read More

Matric maths support material to be handed over to schools by Minister Fritz

24 August 2015

Western Cape Social Development Minister, Mr Albert Fritz, will on Tuesday hand over maths learning support material to over 200 learners from various schools in the Cape Town Metro. Read More

Khuseleka One Stop Centre to be launched by Minister Albert Fritz

24 August 2015

As we continue to commemorate Women’s Month, the Western Cape Social Development Minister, Mr Albert Fritz, will on Wednesday launch the department's Khuseleka One Stop Centre at the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women & Children in Manenberg. Read More

DSD Grassy Park Local Office launched by Minister Fritz

20 August 2015

Today, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched its local offices in Grassy Park. Minister Albert Fritz launched the new facility in the presence of our NGO partners, including CAFDA, Cape Town Child Welfare, and the South... Read More

Grassy Park Local Office to be launched by Minister Albert Fritz

18 August 2015

Western Cape Social Development Minister, Mr Albert Fritz, will on Thursday launch the department’s Grassy Park Local Office. Read More

Postponed: Youth Skills Transfer Programme Launch

13 August 2015

Western Cape Social Development Minister, Mr Albert Fritz, will on Thursday launch the innovative Youth Skills Transfer Programme (YST). The Programme is an initiative of the Department of Social Development (DSD) in partnership with the Community... Read More

Youth Skills Transfer Programme to be launched by Minister Albert Fritz

11 August 2015

Western Cape Social Development Minister, Mr Albert Fritz, will on Thursday launch the innovative Youth Skills Transfer Programme (YST). The Programme is an initiative of the Department of Social Development (DSD) in partnership with the Community... Read More

International Day of Friendship

3 August 2015

International Day of Friendship: friendships help build a socially cohesive and self-reliant society Read More

Department of Social Development marks beginning of Women’s Month

3 August 2015

The month of August sees the Western Cape Government celebrate and commemorate Women’s Month. The Department of Social Development (DSD) continues to play a leading role in rendering support and empowerment services to all women in the province. Read More

Department to assist allegedly raped 7 year old girl

28 July 2015

The Western Cape Department of Social Development will make contact with the family of the 7 year-old Mitchells Plain girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted by boys in her area. Read More

Department launches CYCC worker learnership programme

21 July 2015

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, has launched a learnership for 200 employees working in Child & Youth Care Centres (CYCCs). Read More

Youth holiday programmes: Youth opportunities continue outside of Youth month

25 June 2015

The start of the school holidays tomorrow brings a much needed break for learners and educators across the province but it is also a period where a lot of our younger residents in the province are at risk of becoming involved in negative social... Read More

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