Minister to attend official opening of the Philisa Abafazi Bethu Family Centre

Tomorrow, Wednesday, 25 November 2020, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, will be attending the opening of the Philisa Abafazi Centre in Retreat. 

In commemoration of the start of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign beginning tomorrow, Minister Fernandez will address the attendees on the support programmes rendered by the Department of Social Development (DSD) and its NPO partners for victims of Gender-based violence.

Philisa Abafazi Bethu SA is a Non-Profit Organization (NPO) which was established in 2008. It is situated in Lavender Hill, Cape Town. The organization advocates for the rights of women who are victims of domestic and intimate partner violence. Moreover, the organisation also has a strong child protection focus.  

Media are invited to attend (There will be an opportunity for interviews and photos).

DATE:              WEDNESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2020

TIME:               13:30 – 15:00

VENUE:            Philisa Abafazi Family Centre, Strauss Avenue, Retreat