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Humanitarian relief to continue, amidst debate over draft food relief directions

14 May 2020
Department of Social Development
In response to the Covid-19 lockdown the Western Cape Government has established a humanitarian relief work stream in order to co-ordinate humanitarian relief efforts in the province. This work stream, led by Provincial Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, comprises representatives ...

Minister Fernandez welcomes re-opening of all SASSA Western Cape offices

6 May 2020
Department of Social Development
The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez welcomes the announcement that the Social African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will reopen their offices on Monday, 11 May 2020. The SASSA offices were initially closed by direction of the National Minister of Social Development, ...

Western Cape Department of Social Development awaiting further details on President Ramaphosa’s social relief plan

23 April 2020
Department of Social Development
On 21 April 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a social and economic relief plan, which included additional relief for social distress through various mechanisms. The Western Cape Department of Social Development has not yet been briefed by the National Government about the details of this ...

Support for victims of abuse remains our priority during the lockdown

20 April 2020
Department of Social Development
The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) continues to provide support for victims of abuse during the lockdown. “While our country is in a period of lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, for some, isolating at home presents additional risks. Sadly, women and children who ...

Minister Fernandez requests greater collaboration between National, Provincial Government and SASSA

15 April 2020
Department of Social Development
South Africa is facing an unprecedented crisis. The coronvirus pandemic is not only a threat to the lives of many people, but also to their livelihoods. It is our most vulnerable communities who are feeling the impact of the lockdown and its consequences. Many communities across South Africa have ...