News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development
Child Protection Week – 365 Days Of Activism
31 May 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the official launch of the National Child Protection Week, which takes place from Sunday, 31 May to Sunday, 7 June 2020. Read More
Psycho-social support for people at risk during COVID-19 resctrictions
27 May 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez is urging all families and individuals in need of psycho-social support services, to utilize the department's services during the Covid-19 restrictions. Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes SAHRC pronouncement
21 May 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez welcomes the statement on ENCA by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) that any attempt by government to block food provision for those in dire need, is a human rights... Read More
Updated Covid19 Prevention and Management Protocols for Old Age Homes
21 May 2020The Western Cape Departments of Social Development and Health have updated and provided practical guidelines for the prevention and management of coronavirus infection in residential facilities, such as Old Age Homes. Read More
Early Childhood Development and Partial Care Centres to remain closed
20 May 2020The provincial Department of Social Development has received confirmation from the National Department that despite the easing of the lockdown, all ECDs must remain closed until further notice. Read More
National Minister fails to respond to draft food relief directions
18 May 2020On Monday, 5th of May 2020, I wrote to the National Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, requesting that she urgently rejects the proposed draft directions on the distribution of food aid. Read More
Humanitarian relief to continue, amidst debate over draft food relief directions
14 May 2020In response to the COVID 19 lockdown the Western Cape Government has established a humanitarian relief work stream in order to co-ordinate humanitarian relief efforts in the province. Read More
Minister Fernandez fears new draft directions could threaten food security
12 May 2020I have become aware that new draft regulations currently before National Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, propose the banning of cooked food distribution by NGOs, and will require all NGOs to apply for permits if they wish to distribute... Read More
Minister Fernandez hails CYCWs amidst Covid-19 pandemic
7 May 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez hails all Child and Youth Care Workers (CYCWs) in the Province, as we recognise the valuable contributions and dedication of child and youth care workers, and the role they play in... Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes re-opening of all SASSA Western Cape offices
6 May 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez welcomes the announcement that the Social African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will reopen their offices on Monday, 11 May 2020. Read More
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