News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development
Missing child from Khayelitsha Min Fernandez calls on public to help with search
20 July 2020A team of social workers from the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has visited the family of the missing 12-year-old, Lunamandla Sithonga, from Khayelitsha. Read More
DSD reprioritises R10.2 million for ECDs re-opening amidst COVID-19 pandemic
17 July 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) remains dedicated to providing child protection services for children and highlighting the importance of such services, in commemoration of Tata Madiba. Read More
DSD offers services for people living with disabilities amidst COVID-19 pandemic
13 July 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has continued to prioritise delivering services to people living with disabilities, their families and/ or caregivers, and the communities in which they live, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
WC DSD prioritises safety of 12 000 essential workers during COVID-19 Lockdown
10 July 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has provided 12 000 essential workers with personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 lockdown. Read More
MEC Fernandez welcomes the court ruling for re-opening of ECDs
6 July 2020The Provincial Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez notes and welcomes the North Gauteng High Court ruling stating that all private and NGO-run Early Childhood Development Centres may re-open immediately. Read More
MEC Fernandez appeals to National DSD to announce opening dates for ECDs
2 July 2020The Provincial Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez calls on the National Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu to announce a reopening date for Early Childhood Development centres as a matter of urgency, and to finalise the much... Read More
DSD welcomes donations and provides additional support to old age homes
30 June 2020The Department of Social Development has ensured that 105 000 additional masks have reached various old age homes where the need is the greatest. This brings the total to 120 000 masks distributed to high risk groups, made possible by donations. Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes release of World Drug Report 2020
25 June 2020The provincial Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez notes the findings in the World Drug Report released in Vienna, Austria today, and urges all those who need help with substance abuse to reach out to the Department. Read More
MEC Fernandez welcomes ECD preopening assessments
23 June 2020The provincial Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez has welcomed the developments in the ECD and Partial Care sector, including the preopening self-assessment, but has called on the national department to commit to timeframes for the... Read More
Youth Café to launch online pilot
17 June 2020In celebration of youth month, the Provincial Minister of Social Development welcomes a new pilot which will see the ongoing development of young people, while minimizing the risk of the spread of Covid 19. Read More
Minister Fernandez Observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
15 June 2020In observing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez calls on the whole of society to protect the rights and dignity of older persons, particularly in the context of Covid 19. Read More
DSD offers a basket of services to mitigate COVID-19 social challenges
10 June 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has remained steadfast in promoting social inclusion, reducing poverty and tackling many of the social ills present in the Western Cape in order to fully respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and... Read More
Additional support provided to Old Ages Homes amidst COVID-19 pandemic
8 June 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is providing additional support to residential facilities for older persons amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More
Minister Fernandez calls on society to help in fight against child abuse
4 June 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is appealing to each and every resident across the province, to help us in the fight against the ongoing abuse, neglect and murder of our children. Read More
Minister Fernandez supports #WorldFosterDay campaign
1 June 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, supports the #worldfosterday campaign which sheds light on, and raises awareness about children in foster care. Read More
Child Protection Week – 365 Days Of Activism
31 May 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the official launch of the National Child Protection Week, which takes place from Sunday, 31 May to Sunday, 7 June 2020. Read More
Psycho-social support for people at risk during COVID-19 resctrictions
27 May 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez is urging all families and individuals in need of psycho-social support services, to utilize the department's services during the Covid-19 restrictions. Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes SAHRC pronouncement
21 May 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez welcomes the statement on ENCA by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) that any attempt by government to block food provision for those in dire need, is a human rights... Read More
Updated Covid19 Prevention and Management Protocols for Old Age Homes
21 May 2020The Western Cape Departments of Social Development and Health have updated and provided practical guidelines for the prevention and management of coronavirus infection in residential facilities, such as Old Age Homes. Read More
Early Childhood Development and Partial Care Centres to remain closed
20 May 2020The provincial Department of Social Development has received confirmation from the National Department that despite the easing of the lockdown, all ECDs must remain closed until further notice. Read More
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