News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development
UPDATE: 32 502 COVID-19 vaccinations across old age homes in the Western Cape
30 June 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) can report that the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out programme continues to make steady progress at old age homes in the Western Cape. Read More
ECDs remain open under Alert Level 4
29 June 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) wishes to confirm that Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres and partial care facilities will remain open, under the 14 days Adjusted Alert Level 4 Disaster Management Act regulations. Read More
Sharing the facts ahead of World Drug Day
25 June 2021The Department of Social Development encourages members of the public to seek help and information from reputable sources and registered substance use treatment facilities, as this could assist with saving and changing lives. Read More
UPDATE: 29 902 COVID-19 vaccinations across old age homes in the Western Cape
22 June 2021The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is pleased to report that the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out programme continues to make steady progress at old age homes in the Western Cape. Read More
Western Cape Government observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
15 June 2021Today, 15 June 2021, is recognised as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This day is observed to raise awareness of the harm and distress deliberately caused against senior citizens in society. Read More
Youth Month: Young people remain key to social development
10 June 2021The month of June, Youth Month, has traditionally been associated with mass gatherings amongst young people in the form of dialogues, discussions, conferences and engagements, where Government and stakeholders bring together youth, from various... Read More
UPDATE: COVID-19 vaccination rollout programme at old age homes continues
7 June 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is pleased to report that the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out programme continues to make steady progress at old age homes in the Western Cape. Read More
Counselling and psycho-social support for vulnerable children
4 June 2021Counselling and psycho-social support are hugely beneficial for both young children and adolescents. Both practices provide help and support to young children, who have experienced trauma, and those children who are experiencing a dysfunctional or... Read More
Child Protection Services for Children with Disabilities remain a priority
2 June 2021As we continue to recognise Child Protection Week, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is reminding the public that her Department offers a basket of specialised child protection services for children with... Read More
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