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Minister Fernandez engages with shelters for abused women on impact of Covid19 On 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 Covid-19 pandemic on shelters providing …
Today, 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. The workshop focuses on providing additional tools to individuals working with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer/Questioning and Asexual (LGBTIQA+) …
The 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. The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the lives and livelihoods of people in many drastic ways. In many countries, including our own, older persons are facing high levels …
The 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. Minister Fernandez said, “The role that housemothers and social auxiliary workers play in society cannot be understated.” Minister Fernandez …
The 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. The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the lives and livelihoods of people in many drastic ways. In many countries, including our own, older persons are facing high levels …
A 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. The young learner was last seen on Thursday, 9th of July 2020, while she was on her way to school in Eastridge, Mitchells Plain. The Western Cape Minister of …
The 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. These guidelines, which are currently being distributed to all facilities, are specifically designed for residents and staff and provide guidance on all hygiene aspects …
The 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 violation. Minister Fernandez said: “I wish to re-iterate that the draft directions in its current …
Sharna Fernandez, the Western Cape Minister Social Development says: I have become aware that new draft regulations currently before National Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, propose the banning of cooked food distribution by NGOs, and will require all NGOs to apply for permits if they wish to distribute any form of food aid. This …
Minister Fernandez hails CYCWs amidst COVID19 pandemic The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez hails all Child and Youth Care Workers (CYCWs) in the Province, as we recognise the valuable contributions and dedication of child and youth care workers, and the role they play in improving the wellbeing of vulnerable children and their …
The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez welcomes the announcement that the Social African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will reopen their offices on Monday, 11 May 2020. The SASSA offices were initially closed by direction of the National Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu on 30 March 2020, as part of the Covid19 …
The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez strongly condemns the armed robbery that took place at Crossroads Youth Café. The incident took place on Friday morning, while one of the classes were in session at the Youth Café. According to a staff member, a group of about 5 men armed with guns stormed …
Tomorrow is the start of Human Trafficking Awareness Week, which runs from 1st to the 7th of October 2019. The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, calls upon society to help in the fight against Human trafficking, as her Department continues to raise awareness and warn the public, especially parents, to be extra …
The Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, today engaged with experts in the field of Prevention and Early Intervention services from around the Province, in order to develop sustainable solutions to protect our children. The need to address child protection at a systemic level, with a strong focus on the family, has been identified as …
Today, 13 September 2019, the Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez delivered a keynote address on the scope of services that the Department of Social Development (DSD) has dedicated to the Overberg Region. For the 2019/20 financial year, DSD has allocated R59. 7 million for social services to be rendered to the Overberg Region. The …
Today, 9 September 2019, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez will mark International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day with site visits to services rendered for FASD, substance abuse and related social challenges in the Swartland and Cederberg communities. The first International FASD Day was held on 9 September 1999 and was also commemorated …
The Department of Social Development (DSD) is part of a system for the protection of victims of gender based violence which comprises the SAPS, NPA, courts and Department of Health, and is governed by legislation including the Domestic Violence Act, Sexual Offences Act and the Prevention and Combating of Human Trafficking Act. The vast majority …
In an effort to fight the ongoing scourge of demonic acts of violence against Women and Children in South Africa, Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez joined hands with P♀WA and JOKO to discuss the causes and solutions to this epidemic. The #EndDomesticSilence is a gender-based violence campaign launched by Unilever (JOKO) and People Opposed …
The Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the progress being made by the Department of Social Development regarding the roll-out of the R23 million Sanitary Dignity Project to female learners across the Province. In February 2019, the Provincial Cabinet and Provincial Treasury identified the Department of Social Development (DSD) as the responsible department for …
In support of the A21 “Can You See Me” campaign, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz and the Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez calls upon residents to familiarise themselves with the signs of human trafficking and how to help victims. The campaign, launched today, will unpack the different types of trafficking being experienced …
Today, 8 August 2019, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, visited the St. Anne’s Homes in commemoration of Women’s Day taking place on the 9th of August. St. Anne’s Homes is a non-governmental organization under the patronage of the Archbishop of the Church of the Province of South Africa. There are fourteen …
