News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development
3 more days left for social sector vaccinations
28 July 2021The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is encouraging all members of the social service sector who qualify to be vaccinated to do so, before the vaccination rollout for the social development sector comes to an end on... Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes reinstatement of special R350 SRD COVID-19 grant
27 July 2021The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the reinstatement of the special R350 COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant. Read More
Social sector vaccinations extended
25 July 2021The vaccination rollout for the Social Development sector in the Western Cape, which includes the Early Childhood Development (ECD) workforce and social service professionals, has been extended to Friday, 30 July by the National Department of Social... Read More
Western Cape ready to vaccinate social development sector
19 July 2021The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is happy to confirm that the Western Cape Government is ready to rollout vaccinations in the social development sector in the province. Read More
UPDATE: Vaccinations at old age homes continue, 34 058 people vaccinated so far
7 July 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) continues to work closely with old age homes to ensure that their residents and staff receive their COVID-19 vaccine. Read More
NPO Help Desk Walk-In-Centre is closed under Alert Level 4 regulations
1 July 2021In light of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of the shift in the COVID-19 Risk Adjusted Strategy to Alert Level 4, the NPO Help Desk situated at 7 Wale Street, Cape Town will be closed until further notice. Read More
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
Minister Fernandez welcomes Launch of National Child Protection Week
31 May 2021The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the official launch of the National Child Protection Week, which takes place from Sunday, 30 May to 6 June 2021. Read More
World Foster Day presents opportunity to partner with DSD
31 May 2021In observance of World Foster Day which is recognised annually on 31 May, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is encouraging residents who meet the criteria to consider becoming either foster or safety parents. Read More
Minister calls on National DSD to re-open applications for ECD Stimulus Fund
27 May 2021I note with great concern, the low number of ECD centres and programmes in the Western Cape that have been received thus far for the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Employment Stimulus Relief Fund. Read More
COVID-19 vaccination rollout programme makes steady progress at old age homes
26 May 2021The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the steady progress being made in ensuring that senior citizens who reside in old age homes receive their COVID-19 vaccine. Read More
Minister Fernandez raises concerns over SASSA’s lack of Winter Preparedness
25 May 2021On Monday 24 May 2021, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, met with SASSA and raised concerns over their tardiness in providing plans ahead of the harsh winter months that threaten the livelihoods and social security... Read More
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