News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
DSD appeals to the public to use registered substance abuse treatment facilities
17 November 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has received distressing reports of a murder at an illegal substance abuse rehabilitation centre operating out of a residence in Ruyterwacht, Cape Town. There have also been allegations of... Read More
Minister Fernandez hands over two vehicles to assist children with disabilities
16 November 2021Today, Tuesday 16 November 2021, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, donated two newly adapted Nissan NV350 2.5L Minibus vehicles to assist children with disabilities to the Nomaxabiso Centre for Children with Special... Read More
Minister Fernandez to handover specialised vehicles to the disability sector
15 November 2021Against the backdrop of Disability Rights Awareness Month, the Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, will be handing over two new specialised vehicles to the disability sector at the Western Cape Forum for intellectually disabled... Read More
Minister visits the Chaeli Campaign ECD Development Inclusion Programme
12 November 2021On Thursday, November 11, 2021, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, visited The Chaeli Cottage Preschool as part of the provincial Department of Social Development’s (DSDs) efforts to promote the rights of both... Read More
Joining hands to promote the rights of children during the COVID-19 pandemic
5 November 2021On Saturday 06 November 2021, we commemorate National Children's Day and reflect on how the ongoing COVID‑19 pandemic has transformed children's day-to-day lives. Read More
Minister Marais congratulates Damon Galgut on prestigious Booker Prize
4 November 2021Minister Anroux Marais is proud to congratulate South African author and Cape Town resident, Damon Galgut, on winning the revered Booker Prize for his novel, “The Promise”. Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes the start of Disability Rights Awareness Month
3 November 2021The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the start of National Disability Rights Awareness Month, which is commemorated annually between 3 November and 3 December. Read More
Substance abuse services available for young learners amidst exams
26 October 2021The Western Cape continues struggling against the rising tide of drug use, especially among the youth. Read More
Minister Marais opens R1m new library in Brandwag, Mossel Bay
21 October 2021On Wednesday, 20 October 2021, together with Acting Executive Mayor: Alderman Dirk Kotze and the Mossel Bay Municipality, Minister Anroux Marais officially opened a new library in Brandwag. Read More
Guy Redman nominated for Satma 'Best Provincial Cultural Affairs Chief Director'
21 October 2021Minister Anroux Marais is excited to announce that our newly appointed Head of Department: Mr. Read More
ECD’s encouraged to register with DSD until migration to DBE is finalised
21 October 2021We are aware that since President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his intention to shift Early Childhood Development (ECD) functions from the Department of Social Development (DSD) to the Department of Basic Education (DBE) at national and provincial... Read More
Minister Marais saddened by the passing of Provincial Sport Legend, Joe Pillay
20 October 2021It is with great sadness that Minister Anroux Marais learnt of the passing of the Provincial Sport Legend Joseph Pillay. Read More
Brandwag in Mossel Bay to be empowered with a new library
19 October 2021On Wednesday, 20 October 2021, together with Acting Executive Mayor, Alderman Dirk Kotze and the Mossel Bay Municipality, Minister Anroux Marais will officially open a new library in Brandwag. Read More
Premier Winde and Minister Fernandez engage with Wynberg social workers
12 October 2021Today, the Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, and the Provincial Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, visited the Provincial Department of Social Development’s regional office in Wynberg. The visit follows World Mental Health Day... Read More
Minister Marais declares Princess Vlei Eco Park a Provincial Heritage Site
12 October 2021Today, 12 October 2021, Minister Anroux Marais officially unveiled the Provincial Heritage Site plaque at Princess Vlei Eco Park, off the M5 in Retreat. Read More
LEAP continues its visible policing successes
11 October 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety welcomes reports of LEAP successes in its endeavours to enhance visible policing in the crime hotspot communities in the Metro. Read More
Minister Marais to unveil Provincial Heritage Site plaque at Princess Vlei
11 October 2021On Tuesday, 12 October 2021, Minister Anroux Marais will officially unveil the Provincial Heritage Site plaque at Princess Vlei, off the M5 in Retreat. Read More
International Day of the Girl Child
11 October 2021Today, Monday 11 October 2021, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) commemorates the International Day of the Girl Child and its theme, "Digital generation. Our generation." Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes Liquor Authority Report
8 October 2021Minister Fritz welcomes Liquor Authority Report, asks residents to stay safe over the weekend Read More
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