Media release

Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez condemns attacks against DSD staff

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, strongly condemns the continued attacks on departmental staff. On...

On Thursday, 09 May 2024, Western Cape Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez visited George to check in with social workers from...

Despite the difficult fiscal and economic situation the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) finds itself in – as all other...

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...

We have been hard at work since before schools reopened to find places for learners in the 2024 school year, and to complete our extensive...

This morning, I visited Kenridge Primary School to announce the 2023 Story Stars winners! Story Stars is an annual creative writing...