News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development
HERITAGE DAY: Minister Fernandez launches Youth Café in Riversdale
24 September 2021In commemoration of Heritage Day on Friday, 24 September 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, launched the Department of Social Developments twelfth Youth Café in Riversdale in partnership with the Hessequa... Read More
Minister Fernandez to launch Youth Café on Heritage Day
23 September 2021In commemoration of Heritage Day on Friday 24 September 2021, Minister Sharna Fernandez will be launching the Riversdale Thusong Centre Youth Café. Read More
Minister Fernandez commemorates International Day of Sign Languages
23 September 2021Today, 23 September 2021, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is commemorating International Day of Sign Languages to promote the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other individuals... Read More
Minister calls on National DSD to fast track ECD Employment Stimulus Relief Fund
21 September 2021I am deeply concerned about the verification process that the National Department of Social Development has implemented for all Early Childhood Development Centres (ECD) that applied for the ECD Presidential Employment Stimulus Relief Fund. The... Read More
Essential services available for people with disabilities
13 September 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) notes that essential services are available for people with disabilities, amidst President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement on Sunday evening, 12 September 2021, that South Africa would move to... Read More
Minister Fernandez observes World Suicide Prevention Day
10 September 2021Today, Friday, 10 September 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is observing World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) to create awareness that every person in society can play a role in suicide prevention. Read More
DSD commemorates International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder Awareness Day
9 September 2021Today, Thursday 9 September 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, commemorated International Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day by joining hands with the Foundation of Alcohol Related Research (... Read More
Evacuation of Vredelus Child and Youth Care Centre
7 September 2021The Department of Social Development is assessing its short and long-term plans for the Vredelus Child and Youth Care Centre in Elsies River for girls who are in conflict with the law, after a group of armed men forced their way into the facility. Read More
Help protect our children: Sign up to be a Safety Parent
6 September 2021The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's nutrition, health, learning, and safety are far-reaching. Read More
Minister Fernandez calls on society to prioritise women, 365 days of the year
31 August 2021“As Women's Month draws to a close, I call upon all citizens to act swiftly in addressing the many concerns and injustices women face in this Province and South Africa, 365 days of the year! Read More
Final Call for ECD Stimulus Employment Relief Fund Verification
30 August 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) wishes to remind all Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres that applied for the ECD Employment Stimulus Relief Fund, to verify their details that have been captured on Government’s database... Read More
Minister Fernandez launches two GBV shelters in Garden Route
29 August 2021On Friday, 27 August 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, launched two newly established safe houses: Protea House for Women and Peonies House for Women. Read More
UPDATE: ECD Stimulus Employment Relief Fund Verification deadline looms
23 August 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is urging all Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes and services that applied for the ECD Employment Stimulus Relief Fund, to verify their details that have been captured on Government’s... Read More
The Department of Social Development is on high alert amidst heavy rains
18 August 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is on high alert and has activated it’s winter readiness programmes, to alleviate the effect of disaster situations on vulnerable communities, amidst the heavy rains and colder weather... Read More
NPO Help Desk Walk-In Centre re-opens
16 August 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) would like to remind the public that the Department’s Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) Help Desk Walk-in-Centre has re-opened under the current Alert Level 3 Disaster Management Act regulations,... Read More
Women’s month: Substance abuse treatment and care available for women
12 August 2021The circumstances and experiences of women are very different from their male counterparts. This fact is reflected in females experiences of substance use disorders (SUDs). Read More
Victim Empowerment Programme services reach 5701 GBV victims in the Western Cape
10 August 2021Gender-based violence (GBV) , commonly referred to as the ‘Shadow-Pandemic’ is a serious threat to the safety and well-being of women and children. Read More
Psycho-social support for families and individuals amidst COVID-19 pandemic
4 August 2021Mental and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased exponentially, with many individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one, a colleague, a family or community member without the appropriate grief and bereavement support. Read More
Public encouraged to promote gender equality and build safer communities
2 August 2021In commemoration of Women’s Month, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is paying tribute to all those women and men who continue to play a role in promoting gender equality and helping build safer communities for women. Read More
DSD observes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
30 July 2021Today, Friday 30 July 2021, marks the observance of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Read More
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