Minister Albert Fritz to launch Youth Safety Ambassador programme

Tomorrow, Tuesday 20 April 2021, Minister Albert Fritz will launch the Youth Safety Ambassador Programme at West End Primary School in Mitchells Plain.

Under the leadership of Minister Albert Fritz, the Youth Safety Ambassador Programme will see 1000 Safety Ambassadors placed at different institutions around the province. This project forms part of the Violence Prevention component of the Provincial Safety Plan. 

The purpose of the Safety Ambassador Programme is to create opportunities for people to spend their time in a constructive, productive manner, as well as to work with DOCS Area-Based Teams in violence prevention initiatives. 

These Safety Ambassadors will earn a monthly EPWP stipend for the duration of the contract which will run for six to twelve months. 

Time                10:00 – 12:30
Venue            West End Primary School, 
                        26 Primrose Street
                        Lentegeur
                        Mitchells Plain

PLEASE NOTE that, due to Covid-19 protocols, there is limited seating available for members of the media. These will be booked and reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. In order to book space, please email Wade Seale at the address below, subject “RSVP YSAP LAUNCH”. 

Colleagues who have not RSVPed will unfortunately not be allowed into the venue.

The Minister looks forward to welcoming you.