News and Speeches for Department of Social Development
World Foster Day: WC DSD appeals to public to become a Foster Parent
31 May 2022In commemoration of World Foster Day which is recognised annually on 31 May, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is appealing to residents who meet the criteria to consider becoming a Foster Parent. Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes launch of National Child Protection Week
29 May 2022The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the official launch of the National Child Protection Week, which takes place from Sunday, 29 May to Sunday 5 June 2022. Read More
Minister Fernandez conducts oversight visit of Sanitary Dignity Project
27 May 2022In observance of World Menstrual Hygiene Day taking place on Saturday, 28 May 2022, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, conducted an oversight visit to Salt River High School, which is one of the 223 schools... Read More
Help is available for caregivers of children struggling with drug addiction
24 May 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is calling upon all caregivers dealing with substance use disorders (SUDs) within their household, particularly when it involves their children, to seek support from the department. Read More
Community Nutritional Development Centres provide nutritional relief
19 May 2022The damage the COVID-19 pandemic has caused to our socio-economic landscape has been severe and will be felt for some time to come. Read More
UPDATE: Gender Based Violence Command Centre Statistics for the Western Cape
11 May 2022The number of cases referred to the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) by the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) is a serious cause for concern. Read More
Institutional Capacity-Building and Support available to NPO Sector
9 May 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) wishes to alert those Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) that need Institutional Capacity-Building that support is available. Read More
Child and Youth Care Workers continue to restore dignity of youth at risk
5 May 2022In the Western Cape, the work undertaken by Child and Youth Care Workers is situated in the provincial Department of Social Development’s (DSD) Social Crime Prevention and Support Programme, which aims to restore the human dignity of youth who are... Read More
International Child and Youth Care Workers’ Week: 3rd May- 6th May 2022
3 May 2022In celebration of International Child and Youth Care Workers' Week, taking place from the 3 to 6 May 2022, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, wishes to acknowledge the ongoing commitment and dedication of each and... Read More
DSD provides access of development services for disabled children
26 April 2022Care and services to children with severe and profound disabilities will become more accessible, as Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Ms Sharna Fernandez hands over an adapted vehicle to the Vrolike Vinkies Enrichment and Development... Read More
Working together to protect our children over the Easter Break
14 April 2022During the Easter Weekend, there are often cases of missing children and child abandonment, reported to the Western Cape Department of Social Development. Read More
WC Social Development moves forward with new shelter for homeless citizens
12 April 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has allocated R4.5 million over the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) to establish a new shelter for homeless citizens at the former Robbie Nurock Clinic located in Cape Town, set to be... Read More
The WC Department of Social Development on track to address Foster Care backlog
6 April 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) continues to make steady progress in addressing the backlog in foster care order extensions. Presently, a total of 36 480 children are in foster care in the Western Cape. Read More
The Western Cape Social Development Department welcomes Autism Awareness Month
5 April 2022April marks the annual commemoration of Autism Awareness Month and the objective is to take measures to raise awareness about persons with autism around the globe. Read More
Minister Fernandez launches skills development centre at Vrygrond Youth Cafe
22 March 2022Against the backdrop of Human Rights Day commemorated on Monday, 21 March 2022, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, launched a newly established skills development centre in partnership with the Sozo Foundation at the... Read More
UPDATE: Western Cape Government moves forward with ECD Migration
22 March 2022With the shift of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) function from the Department of Social Development (DSD) to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) at national and provincial levels taking place on 1 April 2022, we are pleased with the steps... Read More
Service provider appointed to assist with ECD Stimulus Relief Fund payments
15 March 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) welcomes the appointment of a service provider to assist with the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Stimulus Relief Fund payments to those eligib Read More
Minister Fernandez urges private frail care facilities to register with DSD
3 March 2022All private residential facilities that have frail care units for older persons are required to be registered with the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD). Read More
Minister Fernandez condemns baby dumping, urges public to assist
1 March 2022Against the backdrop of recent reports of babies being dumped, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, condemns such acts in the strongest terms, and wishes to alert the public that ‘dumping’ a baby is a criminal offence. Read More
Victims of crime: Understanding the support you can expect
23 February 2022The recent release of the crime statistics contextualizes the overwhelmingly negative impact violence has on the lives of thousands of women, girls, men and boys as it continues to be a barrier to society's overall well-being and development. Read More
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