News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development
Minister Fernandez launches Child Protection SMS Hotline #31022
29 July 2019The Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, visited the SA Children’s Home as part of the ongoing Child Protection campaign run by DSD. With a strong focus on children’s rights, an SMS hotline has been launched, where people can report... Read More
Western Cape Government bid farewell to SA Homeless Street Soccer World Cup team
23 July 2019Last night, 23 July 2019, Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato, Ministers Anroux Marais and Sharna Fernandez officially bid farewell to the team representing South Africa at the 2019 Homeless Street Soccer World Cup. Read More
Minister Fernandez SOPA Debate Speech
23 July 2019Honourable Speaker, Honourable Premier and Cabinet Colleagues, Honourable Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Members, guest in the gallery, fellow South Africans Good Afternoon, Read More
DSD invests R 345, 428 to ECD sector over 2019/2020
19 July 2019Nelson Mandela International Day (or Mandela Day) is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday. The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first... Read More
Minister Fernandez Speech: 2nd Harvest nutritional ECD event in Wellington
17 July 2019Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, It is indeed and honour and a privilege to be here at this occasion. I wish to thank 2nd Harvest, outside the bill and all other stakeholders for the opportunity to address you this evening. Read More
Minister Fernandez Speech: 2nd Harvest nutritional ECD event in Wellington
17 July 2019Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen, It is indeed and honour and a privilege to be here at this occasion. I wish to thank 2nd Harvest, outside the bill and all other stakeholders for the opportunity to address you this evening. Read More
DSD provides social assistance in light of alleged child neglect
17 July 2019A video clip was recently circulated on social media depicting alleged neglect of small children. The community member who raised the alarm, and brought the case to the Department’s attention, feared for the safety and wellbeing of the children. Read More
World Population Day
10 July 2019DSD seeks to raise awareness of population growth as forecast show an increase of 700 000 people over next 5 years. Read More
DSD warns the public about fraudulent letter of support
5 July 2019The Department of Social Development would like to warn the public about fake letters of endorsement being distributed by the Al Noor Orphanage in Cape Town. Read More
Minister Fernandez calls on society to help in the fight against child abuse
2 July 2019Minister Fernandez calls on society to help us in our fight against child abuse and neglect by reporting organisations who compromise or exploit vulnerable children in our Province. Read More
Min. Fernandez calls on society to assist in our fight against substance abuse
26 June 2019The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) calls on society to assist in our fight against substance abuse, as we Read More
DSD Removes children from Al Noor Child and Youth Care Centre
12 June 2019The Department of Social Development has removed 17 children from the Al Noor Child and Youth Care Centre in Woodstock after conducting a preliminary investigation into a number of serious complaints of alleged physical and sexual abuse at the... Read More
Minister Fernandez calls on residents to sign up to be ‘Safety Parents’
9 June 2019As Child Protection week comes to an end, Social Development Minister, Sharna Fernandez, is calling on citizens to become more involved in ensuring children’s safety, 365 days a year, by enquiring about how to become safety parents. Read More
Substance Abuse Certificate Ceremony Speech
7 June 2019Good Morning All, Ladies and Gentlemen, And most importantly, our soon to be graduates of this programme, Read More
Child Protection Speech: Christ the Mediator Anglican Church
6 June 2019Dames en Menere Ladies and Gentlemen Thank you for having me here today. Before I start, may we please take a moment of silence for all of those children who have suffered or/and continue to suffer from abuse. Read More
DSD prepared for winter ahead
6 June 2019After the recent heavy rains experienced, and cold weather setting in, the Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez says that the Department has been working tirelessly to ensure that winter readiness programmes are operational in each... Read More
Minister Fernandez calls on everyone to help fight against child violence
4 June 2019The Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the official launch of the National Child Protection Week taking place from 2-9 June 2019. Read More
WC DSD supports World Foster Day
31 May 2019The Department of Social Development supports the #WorldFosterDay campaign which sheds light on, and raises awareness about children in foster care, and urge Western Cape citizens to participate. World Foster Day is recognised on 31 May. Read More
Minister Fritz Launches 5th Child Play Therapy Room in Bredasdorp
26 April 2019Today, the Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, launched the province’s fifth child play therapy ro Read More
Minister Fritz Launches 5th Child Play Therapy Room in Bredasdorp
26 April 2019Today, the Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, launched the province’s fifth child play therapy ro Read More
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