Gender-based violence

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...

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

Public safety

Breaking the cycle of abuse

Joint media release: Breaking the Cycle of Abuse Gender-based violence (GBV) has been plaguing our country for generations. The calls have...

Public safety

Minister Marais' speech at the Gender-based Violence and Femicide Debate

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Debate 12 September 2019 Speaker, each...

Public safety

Gender-based Violence debate speech

The following speech was delivered in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament today by Minister Madikizela during a debate: Taking action...

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...

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