News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development
Minister Albert Fritz to attend GROW Leadership graduation
9 February 2015Today, Minister Albert Fritz will attend the GROW Leadership graduation ceremony. Read More
Toddler Found in Plumstead Cemetery Reunited with Family
27 January 2015The Western Cape Department of Social Development has reunited a 4 year old boy with his family after he was found wandering around Plumstead cemetery alone. Read More
Register Your ECD, It Is The Right Thing To Do
19 January 2015The early years of child development have been proven to be the most critical in any child’s life, for it is the period when children begin making sense of concepts and are able to acquire skills and attitudes that lay the foundation for lifelong... Read More
Department acts on final report into Serendipity Home
16 January 2015The Western Cape Department of Social Development has initiated its action plan in response to the final report into the allegations levelled against the unregistered facility, Serendipity Home for the Aged. Read More
Department Helps Organisation Deliver 4 500 Food Donations to the Vulnerable
22 December 2014The Western Cape Government's Department of Social Development donates food packages to the most vulnerable families in the province. Read More
Minister Albert Fritz to address SAB Tavern Intervention Programme Graduation
12 December 2014Tomorrow (12 December 2014), Minister Albert Fritz will deliver the keynote address at the South African Breweries Tavern Intervention Pragramme (TIP) graduation ceremony. Read More
Twilight Team Run: Minister Fritz Encourages Charitable Events
4 December 2014Minister Fritz shows support for charitable events and opens Twilight Team Run. Read More
MEDIA STATEMENT
1 December 2014World AIDS Day: children bear the brunt of irresponsible behaviour Read More
Minister Albert Fritz to start Community Chest Twilight Team Run
1 December 2014Tomorrow, 2 December 2014 , Minister Albert Fritz will officially start the Community Chests’ Twilight Team fun run/walk. After a brief address to participants, Minister Fritz will sound the horn to start the fun run. Read More
Department Launches Investigation into Serendipity Elder Abuse Claims
3 November 2014The Department of Social Development has launched an investigation into the unregistered Serendipity Old Age Home, after serious allegations of elder abuse were raised. Read More
Abandoned Phillipi Toddler: Department Makes Breakthrough
3 November 2014The Western Cape Department of Social Development has made breakthroughs in the case of a young toddler who had been found tied up and abandoned in a bush near the Marcus Garvey informal settlement in Phillipi. Read More
The Social Work Learnership Programme
30 October 2014In partnership with the Hugenote College and Health & Welfare Sector Education Authority (HWSETA), the Department of Social Development is offering 80 employees an opportunity to advance their studies and obtain a certificate in Social Auxiliary... Read More
Annual Report: Department of Social Development Improves Audit Results
30 October 2014In line with the Western Cape Government outstanding set of audit results for the period 2013/2014, the Department of Social Development improved its audit outcomes, and achieved a clean audit outcome. Read More
Annual Report: Department of Social Development improves audit results
29 October 2014In line with the Western Cape Government outstanding set of audit results for the period 2013/2014, the Department of Social Development improved its audit outcomes, and achieved a clean audit outcome. Read More
Beacon Hill Valedictory: a future built on opportunity
24 October 2014[The following is a speech extract of a speech delivered by Minister Albert Fritz on Thursday 23 October 2014, at the Valedictory ceremony of Beacon Hill High School, held in Mitchells Plain.]Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, Read More
The International Day of Older Persons Event
14 October 2014"Leaving No One Behind: Promoting A Society for All"The District Six Museum Homecoming Centre in the Cape Town CBD hosted the 24th International Day of Older Persons for the elderly of the Cape Flats. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Albert Fritz to Launch New DSD Office in Agulhus Region
13 October 2014Minister Albert Fritz will officially launch the new Department of Social Development offices in Bredasdorp, which will fall under the Agulhus region. Read More
2014 Ministerial Youth Excellence Awards
8 October 2014The DSD Youth Development Strategy proposes an Annual Youth Excellence Colloquium and Read More
International Day of Older Persons: Whole of Society can Empower the Elderly
1 October 2014With today marking International Day of Older Persons the Western Cape Government is proud to be playing a leading role implementing integrated services for the care, support and protection of older persons. Read More
International Day of Peace: Whole of Society Can Reduce Violence
22 September 2014With today marking International Day of Peace, the Western Cape Government is proud to be at the forefront of reducing violence and supporting victims of violence and abuse in the province. Read More
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