News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development

Foster care can change lives for the better

31 May 2024

On 31 May we celebrate World Foster Day – a day to raise awareness and educate people about the foster process and support foster families around the world. Read More

National DSD “launches” Khuseleka Centre that has been operational since 2015

28 May 2024

PLEASE ATTRIBUTE THE BELOW TO WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, SHARNA FERNANDEZ Read More

Western Cape Department of Social Development’s Winter Readiness Plan in place

23 May 2024

Every year, harsh weather conditions expose vulnerable groups living in informal settlements, remote rural locations, or on the streets to greater risk. Read More

DSD services provide hope for vulnerable children and their families

20 May 2024

With Child Protection Week commencing on Sunday, 19 May, this year, the Western Cape Department of Social Development wishes to emphasise its commitment to ensuring that children in need of care and protection are safe and unharmed, through the... Read More

Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez condemns attacks against staff

16 May 2024

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, strongly condemns the continued attacks on departmental staff. Read More

DSD MEC visits social workers and the families affected by collapsed building

10 May 2024

On Thursday, 09 May 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez visited George to check in with social workers from the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD). Read More

DSD services that ensure protection of vulnerable children

8 May 2024

Despite the difficult fiscal and economic situation the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) finds itself in – as all other departments within the Western Cape Government (WCG) – we continue prioritising the provision of statutory... Read More