Gender-based violence

16 Days of Activism: Amplify Your Voice

With the start of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign – which runs from 25 November until 10...

Community care

Victim Empowerment Programme

The Victim Empowerment Programme (VEP) aims to support victims and survivors of crime and violence, including Gender Based Violence as well as their families, to d

Event

Invitation to WCG’s Human Chain event

On Tuesday, 05 December 2023, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, – along with Premier Alan Winde – will form...

Social assistance

OP-ED: Latest crime stats calls for more from us

As Western Cape Minister of Social Development, I deal on a daily basis with issues of gender-based violence (GBV) and violence against...

Social assistance

Gender equity and reconciliation

A two-day workshop on gender equity and reconciliation at the Chrysalis Academy in Tokai hosted by the international NPO, Gender Equity and...

Social assistance

Western Cape Government GBV campaign lands in Delft

The Western Cape Government (WCG) is continuing to take its “Break the Cycle” media campaign into communities. This time around it was Delft...

Social assistance

Taking action against gender-based violence and femicide in the Western Cape

Honourable Speaker, I am angry, I am completely outraged at the level of gender-based violence taking place in South Africa today. The crime...

Social assistance

Wellington Women of Year: Winnie Rust Awards

Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen and distinguished guests. Thank you for having me here this morning, it is indeed a privilege. First and...

Social assistance

Minister Fritz launches Directory of Services for Victims of Crime and Violence

Today, in commemorating Women’s Month, I have officially launched the Western Cape Directory of Services for Victims of Crime and Violence...

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