News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development
Minister Fernandez Speech: 2nd Harvest nutritional ECD event in Wellington
17 July 2019Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, It is indeed and honour and a privilege to be here at this occasion. I wish to thank 2nd Harvest, outside the bill and all other stakeholders for the opportunity to address you this evening. Read More
DSD provides social assistance in light of alleged child neglect
17 July 2019A video clip was recently circulated on social media depicting alleged neglect of small children. The community member who raised the alarm, and brought the case to the Department’s attention, feared for the safety and wellbeing of the children. Read More
World Population Day
10 July 2019DSD seeks to raise awareness of population growth as forecast show an increase of 700 000 people over next 5 years. Read More
DSD warns the public about fraudulent letter of support
5 July 2019The Department of Social Development would like to warn the public about fake letters of endorsement being distributed by the Al Noor Orphanage in Cape Town. Read More
Minister Fernandez calls on society to help in the fight against child abuse
2 July 2019Minister Fernandez calls on society to help us in our fight against child abuse and neglect by reporting organisations who compromise or exploit vulnerable children in our Province. Read More
Min. Fernandez calls on society to assist in our fight against substance abuse
26 June 2019The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) calls on society to assist in our fight against substance abuse, as we Read More
DSD Removes children from Al Noor Child and Youth Care Centre
12 June 2019The Department of Social Development has removed 17 children from the Al Noor Child and Youth Care Centre in Woodstock after conducting a preliminary investigation into a number of serious complaints of alleged physical and sexual abuse at the... Read More
Minister Fernandez calls on residents to sign up to be ‘Safety Parents’
9 June 2019As Child Protection week comes to an end, Social Development Minister, Sharna Fernandez, is calling on citizens to become more involved in ensuring children’s safety, 365 days a year, by enquiring about how to become safety parents. Read More
Substance Abuse Certificate Ceremony Speech
7 June 2019Good Morning All, Ladies and Gentlemen, And most importantly, our soon to be graduates of this programme, Read More
Child Protection Speech: Christ the Mediator Anglican Church
6 June 2019Dames en Menere Ladies and Gentlemen Thank you for having me here today. Before I start, may we please take a moment of silence for all of those children who have suffered or/and continue to suffer from abuse. Read More
DSD prepared for winter ahead
6 June 2019After the recent heavy rains experienced, and cold weather setting in, the Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez says that the Department has been working tirelessly to ensure that winter readiness programmes are operational in each... Read More
Minister Fernandez calls on everyone to help fight against child violence
4 June 2019The Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the official launch of the National Child Protection Week taking place from 2-9 June 2019. Read More
WC DSD supports World Foster Day
31 May 2019The Department of Social Development supports the #WorldFosterDay campaign which sheds light on, and raises awareness about children in foster care, and urge Western Cape citizens to participate. World Foster Day is recognised on 31 May. Read More
Minister Fritz Launches 5th Child Play Therapy Room in Bredasdorp
26 April 2019Today, the Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, launched the province’s fifth child play therapy ro Read More
Minister Fritz Launches 5th Child Play Therapy Room in Bredasdorp
26 April 2019Today, the Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, launched the province’s fifth child play therapy ro Read More
Minister Fritz Celebrates Upliftment of Vulnerable People in Delft
25 April 2019Tomorrow, the Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will speak at the Women’s Fellowship at Reconciliation Ministries, ahead of Mother’s day. Read More
Minister Fritz to Launch Bredasdorp Child Play Therapy Room
24 April 2019On Friday, the Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz will be launching the province’s fourth child play therapy room and staff breastfeeding facility in Bredasdorp. This innovation aims to address greater societal issues pertaining to child... Read More
Let’s Keep Children Safe Over the Easter Break
16 April 2019Over the Easter holidays, there are often cases of missing children, child Read More
Minister Fritz to support Youth Development Programme in Atlantis SEZ
13 April 2019Today, the Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, together with Councillor Cynthia Clayton, visited Lesedi Skills Academy (LSA) based in the heart of the Atl Read More
Minister Fritz Launches 12th Youth Café in Crossroads
13 April 2019Today, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, launched the Province’s 12th Youth Café in Crossroads Philippi, in partnership with the City o Read More
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