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Min launches 365 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children
12 December 2019Today, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez launched 365 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. Read More
365 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children in the WC.
11 December 2019Today, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez launched 365 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. Read More
Speech by Minister Sharna Fernandez: Second Reading Appropiation Bill Debate
28 November 2019· Speaker · Honourable Premier · Cabinet colleagues and Leader of the Opposition · Honourable members of the Western Cape Parliament · Guest in the gallery today, fellow South Africans, Good Afternoon Read More
Minister Fernandez hails Graduation of 206 Women from Chrysalis Academy
23 November 2019On Saturday, 23 November 2019, 206 young women, who hail from every corner of the province, graduated from Chrysalis Academy, Read More
Speech by Minister Fernandez at the Chrysalis Graduation
22 November 2019Good morning everyone Ladies and Gentlemen, Read More
President’s Youth Empowerment Awards: THEME: ‘Going above and beyond’
22 November 2019Programme Director Ms. Adele Latchman, Mr Jaco Maree, Anton Paterson from Nedbank, the Senior Management All Trustees seated today, and my colleague from the City of Cape Town, Cllr/Dr. Zahid Badroodien. Read More
New school kitchen opened in commemoration of World Children’s Day
20 November 2019In commemoration of World Children’s Day taking place tomorrow, 20 November 2019, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez and the Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, attended the official opening of... Read More
International Men’s Day – Min Fernandez highlights that "It starts with Boys"
18 November 2019On November 19, International Men’s Day commemorates the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. The International theme adopted for this year is, “Making a difference for men and boys.” Read More
Chrysalis, Western Cape Government Take Stand Against GBV
12 November 2019On Saturday 9 November 2019, the Western Cape Government, through the Western Cape on Wellness (WOW) and the Chrysalis Youth Academy, hosted a walk against gender-based violence. Read More
Community Chest Impumelelo Social Innovations Awards Ceremony
8 November 2019On Sunday, 10 November 2019, the Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, will be delivering a keynote address at the Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town. Read More
Community Chest Impumelelo Social Innovations Awards Ceremony
8 November 2019On Sunday, 10 November 2019, the Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, will be delivering a keynote address at the Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town. Read More
Cannabis, ‘Tik’, Alcohol and Heroin remain primary substances of use
6 November 2019The latest Phase 45 report (2019) compiled by the South African Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (SACENDU) reveals that in the Western Cape, the primary substances of use reported by 35 specialist treatment centres/programmes between the... Read More
Disability Rights Awareness Month 2019
4 November 2019The 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 strongly condemns armed robbery at Crossroads Youth Café
29 October 2019A case of armed robbery has been registered at the Nyanga police station, and anyone with information is asked to report it to the police. Read More
DSD achieves 7th consecutive clean audit
23 October 2019Today, 23 October 2019, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, tabled the department’s annual report for the 2018/19 financial year at the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. The Department has obtained a clean audit for... Read More
DSD to present annual report for the 2018/19 financial year
22 October 2019On Wednesday, 23 October 2019, the Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, will be briefing the Standing Committee on the Development’s Annual Report for the 2018/19 financial year. Read More
Minister Fernandez urges society to make use of psycho-social support
16 October 2019World Trauma Day observed on the 17th October 2019, emphasises the importance of preventing and addressing the impact of trauma on people’s lives. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), trauma is a major cause of death and disability... Read More
World Homeless Day: Minister Fernandez urges public to ‘Give Responsibly’
10 October 2019In light of today being World Homeless Day, Minister Fernandez would like to urge the public to give responsibility. This includes donating money, food, clothes, toys, bedding, etc. Read More
Minister Fernandez calls for clarity on ECD migration
9 October 2019Yesterday, 08 October the Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez and the Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, attended an insightful dialogue around the migration of ECD services with organisations from Civil Society, officials from the... Read More
DSD commemorates the elderly in light of International Day of Older Persons
1 October 2019Today, 1st of October 2019, is International Day of Older Persons. The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) commemorates this day as part of Older Persons Week and Social Development Month. Read More
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