News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development
DSD programmes crucial to restoring the human dignity of youth at risk
17 September 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez said, “In an effort to reduce all forms of violence in South African society, we all need to challenge the destructive and outdated expectations around manhood that are counter-... Read More
DSD commemorates World Suicide Prevention Day
10 September 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is commemorating World Suicide Prevention Day today, 10 September 2020, to promote its commitment and action to prevent suicides. Read More
UPDATE: 1505 recoveries across Old Age Homes
10 September 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) continues to monitor strict health and safety protocols across old age homes in the Province, to prevent the further spread of Covid-19. Read More
Minister Fernandez commemorates International FASD Awareness Day
9 September 2020Today marks the 21st annual commemoration of International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day, and Provincial Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez encourages everyone to show their support by observing a minute’s... Read More
UPDATE: Increase in COVID-19 recoveries across Old Age Homes continue
2 September 2020In recognising the vulnerability of older persons during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Social Development continues to monitor the infection rates at homes, whilst also working to ensure that the dignity and rights of older persons are... Read More
DSD remains committed to restoring the dignity of families in distress
1 September 2020The COVID-19 pandemic poses a serious threat to the well-being and dignity of many children and their families due to challenges related to social disruption, such as financial insecurity, unemployment, caregiving challenges and other stressors... Read More
UPDATE: National GBV Command Call Centre Lockdown Report
25 August 2020The implementation of lockdowns has been a measure used across the globe as a means to curb the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate its impact on public healthcare systems. Read More
Minister Fernandez calls for public comment on Victim Support Services Bill
24 August 2020As we draw closer to the end of Women’s Month, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is encouraging all residents and organizations, in particular those working in the victim support services sector in the fight against... Read More
Psycho-social and bereavement support for families at risk during pandemic
18 August 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez and the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, are urging all individuals and families in need of psycho-social support and bereavement counselling, to... Read More
Minister Fernandez engages with shelters for abused women on impact of Covid19
17 August 2020On Monday, 17 August 2020, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, joined hands with DSD funded Victim Empowerment Programme(VEP) shelters in a virtual meeting themed, the “Circle of Courage”, to discuss the impact of the... Read More
Social Workers start LGBTIQA+ Sensitisation Workshop
12 August 2020Today, August 12, 2020, 28 social workers and social auxiliary workers from funded organisations of the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD) are participating in an online workshop being offered by the Triangle Project. Read More
Minister Fernandez hosts Conversations with COVID-19/GBV Survivors
10 August 2020Against the backdrop of Women’s Day commemorated on Sunday, 9 August 2020, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, hosted a Webinar with the 1000 Women Trust and a group of female Covid-19 Survivors from Khayelitsha. Read More
UPDATE: Covid-19 recoveries continue to increase across Old Age Homes
5 August 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the continued increase in COVID-19 recoveries that have been reported across old age homes in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes Online Trauma Support Training
4 August 2020The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the start of the first Online Trauma Support Training for housemothers of funded shelters in the Western Cape that accommodate victims of violence and their children. Read More
Women’s Month: Minister Fernandez encourages women to uplift one another
3 August 2020This Women’s Month, it's important to acknowledge the efforts of courageous women across our communities, who are contributing to positive change and encouraging other women and young girls to do the same. Read More
Special Adjustment Budget: Department of Social Development (Vote 7)
31 July 2020The following speech was delivered by Minister Sharna Fernandez in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament today 31 July 2020. Special Adjustment Budget: Department of Social Development (Vote 7) Social Development Vote 7 – Budget debate Honorable... Read More
World Day against Trafficking in Persons
30 July 2020As we observe World Day against Trafficking in Persons today, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, would like to pay special tribute to the first responders to human trafficking. Read More
Min Fernandez welcomes the increase in Covid-19 recoveries across Old Age Home
29 July 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the increase in COVID 19 recoveries that have been reported across old age homes in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Fernandez urges public to use Provincial Disability-Desk
28 July 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is urging the public to make use of the Provincial Disability-Desk that resides in her Department. Read More
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