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SASSA needs a reboot

As Social Development MEC I have consistently raised my concerns about the experiences of the beneficiaries of SASSA grants. I will continue...

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Ramaphosa wants to corporatise Postbank while it fails to disburse SASSA grants

I have made it my duty to continue applying pressure on my national counterpart, Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, to fix the...

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Breaking the cycle of abuse

Gender-based violence (GBV) has been plaguing our country for generations. The calls have grown louder for men to play their part in...

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Excitement brewing among Prince Albert youth

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, joined dozens of young people from Prince Albert, Leeu Gamka, and Klaarstroom...

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Minister Zulu must stick to SASSA meeting commitment

I was hopeful yesterday’s meeting of national Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu and Members of the Executive Council (MINMEC)...

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New youth centre in Delft a beacon of hope

Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez welcomes the opening of the Kap 23 Youth Centre in Delft. The birthing of this...

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SASSA failures continue

On 15 December 2022 I wrote to the national Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu. At the time we had received numerous complaints of...

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Budget Vote 7 Social Development speech 2021/2022

It is important that we recognize the impact of Covid 19 on our country and Province. The first and second wave required that we dig deep as...

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Special Adjustment Budget: Department of Social Development (Vote 7)

The following speech was delivered by Minister Sharna Fernandez in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament today 31 July 2020. Special...

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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...

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