News and Speeches for Department of Social Development
Department launches EPWP initiative to combat Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
27 August 2017Western Cape Social Development MEC, Albert Fritz, has launched a groundbreaking youth development initiative using the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP), to boost the fight against Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the West Coast area. Read More
Goodwood Neonaticide: Department condemns brutal murder of newborn
25 August 2017The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) will assist the police in their investigation of an neonaticide (intentional killing of a baby within first 28 days of life), after the body of a newborn baby was found in a plastic bag and... Read More
Minister Fritz to address Vredendal Agri-Worker Sports Day
24 August 2017Tomorrow, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will address the 2017 Agri-Worker Sports Day event in Vredendal. Read More
Women’s Month: MEC Fritz hosts 60 learners from Cape Flats schools
24 August 2017The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD,) in partnership with Grandwest CSI, hosted 60 learners from Cape Flats schools for a dialogue session with top women achievers at the Grandwest Casino. Read More
Women’s Month - Minister Fritz to host 60 learners for young women’s engagement
22 August 2017Tomorrow, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will host 60 learners from 4 schools across Cape Town for a Women’s Month Learner Stakeholder Engagement. Read More
Women’s Month: MECs Fritz and Winde launch Women Empowerment collaboration
14 August 2017As part of our ongoing commemoration of Women’s Month, the Western Cape Departments of Social Development (DSD) and Economic Opportunities (which incorporates the Departments of Economic Development & Tourism and Agriculture) have launched a... Read More
Women’s Month: Minister Fritz & Winde to announce Women Empowerment Initiative
10 August 2017Tomorrow, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, joined by the Minister of Economic Opportunities, Alan Winde, will announce a groundbreaking women empowerment initiative. Read More
Women’s Day - Minister Fritz to host 150 Robertson women to address rural women
9 August 2017Today, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will host 150 women from Robertson and surrounding areas. Read More
Department intervenes in Cape Town human trafficking case
7 August 2017The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has intervened in a case of a 22 year-old woman, who is suspected to be a victim of human trafficking in Cape Town. Read More
Department condemns alleged rape of 6 year-old Bonteheuwel girl
2 August 2017The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has sent social workers to the family of a 6 year-old Bonteheuwel girl, who was allegedly raped by a 53 year-old man. Social workers will provide counselling to the victim, and ongoing psycho-... Read More
Department condemns murder of 5 year old Kaithlyn Wilson & will support family
1 August 2017I condemn the murder of 5 year-old Kaithlyn Wilson from Bloedrivier, Riebeek West in the strongest terms possible. This is a tragic start to Women’s Month, and shines a spotlight on the dangers faced by women and the girl-child. Read More
URGENT ALERT: Today is the final day for funding applications from NPOs
31 July 2017Today is the final day for NPOs to submit funding applications to the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) for the new 3-year funding cycle. Read More
Hanover Park Fire: Department to render assistance & support to family
31 July 2017A team of social workers from the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has been dispatched to the remaining family members of a Hanover Park family, where 3 members died in a fire. Read More
Minister Fritz celebrates Bellville resident turning 100 years old
27 July 2017The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, joined the birthday celebrations of Mrs. Johanna February, who turned 100 years old yesterday. Read More
Philippi Shack Fire: Department rendering assistance & support to family
27 July 2017A team of social workers from the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has visited the remaining family members of a Philippi family, where 6 members died in a fire. Read More
UWC workshop on tackling youth networks of gang violence opened by Min Fritz
19 July 2017The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, addressed delegates at the start of a 3 day workshop under the theme, “Promoting Inclusiveness in Addressing Youth Networks of Gang Violence in South Africa”, at the University of the... Read More
Mandela Day: Minister Fritz helps Grandwest and Rise Against Hunger
18 July 2017The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, commemorated Mandela Day by joining the Grandwest CSI team at the Rise Against Hunger charity event. Read More
Last call for 2017 Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards nominations
17 July 2017This is the last week to submit applications for the 2017 Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards to be hosted by the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD). The applications deadline is the 21 July 2017. Read More
Mandela Day - Minister Fritz to join Rise Against Hunger and other initiatives
17 July 2017Tomorrow the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will join millions of South Africans in devoting 67 minutes in service of their fellow citizens, as we remember the spirit of former President Nelson Mandela. Read More
Mandela Day - Minister Fritz to join Rise Against Hunger and other initiatives
17 July 2017Tomorrow the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will join millions of South Africans in devoting 67 minutes in service of their fellow citizens, as we remember the spirit of former President Nelson Mandela. 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 © 2023. All rights reserved.
This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government. |
 |
