Media release

Protection of children should start with parents and guardians

During the month of May, when we commemorate Child Protection Month, the Western Cape Department of Social Development will ramp up its...

Today, 16 April 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez attended the formal opening of a Thuthuzela Care Centre...

The United States and South Africa today signed a new Comprehensive Case Management for Children Government-to-Government (G2G) Agreement...

Honorable Speaker Honorable Premier and Cabinet colleagues, Honorable Members of the Provincial Legislature in the house and on the virtual...

Throughout the month of March, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has been celebrating inspiring social service...

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is assessing the extent of the fire damage to its Sivuyile residential facility for...

Please attribute the below to Minister Sharna Fernandez We are barely two weeks into 2024 and the South African Social Security Agency...

While many revelers rang in the new year on beaches across the Western Cape, staff from the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD...

Schools are closing today and the holiday season has begun for many families. While this is a joyful period, there are many risks to be...

The 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign has come to an end, but now the real work begins and must...