News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development
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
Help for young people in conflict with the law
20 May 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is committed to working with children in conflict with the law. Read More
Old age homes urged to assist residents to register for COVID-19 vaccine
19 May 2021The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is urging all old age homes to assist their residents to register for their COVID-19 vaccine so that we can prevent severe COVID-19 illness and deaths. Read More
Minister Fernandez observes International Day of Families
14 May 2021Tomorrow, 15 May 2021, marks the observation of the International Day of Families, as proclaimed by the United Nations in 1993. Read More
UPDATE: Payment of ECD Stimulus Relief Fund in the Western Cape
12 May 2021The National Department of Social Development has received R496 million from National Treasury as part of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s COVID-19 relief measures, to assist ECD programmes and services that have been impacted by the COVID pandemic. Read More
All Child and Youth Care Centres must be registered
11 May 2021All Child and Youth Care Centres (CYCCs) are required to be registered with the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD). Read More
Minister Fernandez launches two new GBV shelters
10 May 2021On Friday, 07 May 2021, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, launched two newly established safe houses, namely: Daisy Safehouse and Aalwyn Place of Safety, for victims of gender-based violence in the West Coast region. Read More
Western Cape’s Social Development Department launches Winter Readiness Plan
6 May 2021The Western Cape Government’s Department of Social Development (DSD) has been working tirelessly to ensure that winter readiness programmes are operational in each region across the province as heavy rains and colder weather conditions start to... Read More
UPDATE: Increase in COVID-19 recoveries across Old Age Homes
4 May 2021As of 04 May 2021, the number of residents in old age homes, who have recovered from COVID-19 has increased to 2650. Read More
Western Cape Government to increase nutritional relief support
3 May 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging period for many South Africans, with many people losing their jobs and going without the food they need to live healthy lives. Read More
Parents with children who struggle with drug-addiction urged to seek assistance
28 April 2021The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, calls on parents dealing with issues relating to substance abuse within the home, to seek assistance from her Department. Read More
Employment opportunities for Social Work Graduates remains a priority
23 April 2021The Western Cape is leading the way in employing and developing graduate social workers. The provincial Department of Social Development has budgeted R20.91 million towards funding a maximum of 143 social work graduates. Read More
Old age homes urged to assist residents to register for the COVID-19 vaccination
22 April 2021As South Africa prepares for Phase 2 of the vaccine roll out programme in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is urging all old age homes and service centers for the elderly to... Read More
ECDs urged to verify ECD Stimulus Employment Relief Fund applications
19 April 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is urging all Early Childhood Development 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
DSD continues ahead with Sanitary Dignity Project
16 April 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has budgeted R 10. 5 million towards the Sanitary Dignity Project (SDP) for the 2021/22 financial year. Read More
SASSA UPDATE: Final report on lapsed Temporary Disability Grants
13 April 2021On Monday 12 April 2021, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, met with SASSA regarding the nearly 53 000 Temporary Disability Grants (TDGs) and Care Dependency Grants that were suspended by the national agency, across... Read More
UPDATE: Covid-19 recoveries increase in old age homes
31 March 2021The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is calling upon all members of the public to be extra vigilant when visiting your loved ones at old age homes this Easter weekend. Read More
Budget VOTE 7 Social Development speech 2021/2022
30 March 2021It is important that we recognize the impact of Covid 19 on our country and Province. The first and second wave required that we dig deep as a Province to combat the consequences of Covid 19 in the Social Sector. Read More
SASSA UPDATE: More than 12 000 unaccounted Temporary Disability Grant clients
30 March 2021On Monday 29 March 2021, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, met with SASSA regarding the nearly 53 000 Temporary Disability Grants (TDGs) and Care Dependency Grants that were suspended by the national agency, across... Read More
Minister Fernandez launches new GBV shelter
29 March 2021On Friday, 26 March 2021, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, launched the newly established Marigold Safehouse in the Central Karoo. Read More
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