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2018/19 Social Development budget speech to be delivered by MEC Albert Fritz

27 March 2018

Tomorrow, Minister Albert Fritz will deliver the Budget Vote 7 on Social Development for 2018/19 speech in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament.

Minister Fritz will set out the plans for how the Department will deal with the constrained fiscal situation and the effects of the drought on poor residents. Major announcements will also be made on tackling Gender-Based Violence and child abuse.

The Budget will also detail how the department will boost delivery on five key areas,

  • Children and families,
  • Youth,
  • Disability,
  • Substance Abuse,
  • Older Persons.

There will be an opportunity for photos and interviews after the speech is delivered.

Date: 28 March 2018 (Tomorrow)

Time: 10:00, kindly arrive by 09:30 as proceedings can run ahead of time.

Venue: Western Cape Provincial Parliament Chambers, 6th Floor, 7 Wale Street, Cape Town

Media Enquiries: 

Sihle Ngobese

Spokesperson for Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development

Western Cape Government

 7th floor, 14 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, 8000

 Tel : (021) 483 9217

Cell :  076 083 6543

Email : Sihle.Ngobese@westerncape.gov.za