News and Speeches for Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
WCG welcomes SANDF deployment extension but changes must be made
17 September 2019Western Cape Government welcomes SANDF deployment extension but changes must be made Read More
Slow rate of destroying illegal firearms a risk to Western Cape safety
16 September 2019On Thursday, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, received an oral question from Reagen Allen, MPL, during the parliamentary sitting. Read More
Crime stats reveal police are failing to arrest crime
13 September 2019Joint statement by Premier Alan Winde and Minister Albert Fritz: Stats prove that police are failing to arrest crime Read More
Minister Fritz calls for greater intelligence gathering on truck petrol bombings
10 September 2019The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has condemned in the strongest terms the three petrol-bomb attacks on trucks along the N7 in the Western Cape earlier this morning and a fourth attack near Lwandle, Strand, on Monday night. Read More
Minister Fritz releases know your station commander booklet
6 September 2019The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has noted the reported slow response times of the 10111 call centre and has released the Read More
CPF Elections have officially begun
5 September 2019Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, together with the Deputy Provincial Commissioner Major General Manci, and the Provincial Electoral Officer for the Western Cape, Reverend Courtney Sampson; officially pledged support t Read More
Minister Fritz, Provincial Commissioner & IEC to mark beginning of CPF elections
4 September 2019Tomorrow, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, together with the Acting Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sindile Mfazi, and the Provincial Electoral Officer for the Western Cape, Reverend Courtney Sampson; will Read More
How the Department of Community Safety supports the criminal justice system
2 September 2019Opinion Editorial by Albert Fritz Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More
Minister Fritz commends SAPS arrest for missing UCT student
2 September 2019Minister Fritz commends SAPS arrest for missing UCT student, condemns gender based violence Read More
Minister Fritz seeks clarity on SAPS’ ammunition shortage
28 August 2019The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that the SAPS are reportedly experiencing an ammunitions shortage which impacts on officers' ability to complete their firearms proficiency tests. Read More
Minister Fritz condemns murder of SANDF soldier
23 August 2019The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns the burning of a SANDF soldier in his car on Sunday, 18 August 2019. The SANDF have confirmed that the 41 year old victim was a soldier deployed for Operation Lockdown. Read More
1037 Illegal Firearms recovered in 8 months
22 August 2019Following an oral question to the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, today; it was revealed that SAPS have recovered 1037 illegal firearms since November 2019. Minister Fritz calls on Police Minister Bheki Cele, to urgently ensure that... Read More
Neighbourhood Watches get a new look
20 August 2019Yesterday, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, launched the new Neighbourhood Watch brand in George, whilst participating in a panel discussion on the importance of Neighbourhood Watches. Read More
Minister Fritz honours women in NHW and CPFs
19 August 2019Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, hosted a high tea in Lentegeur to recognise the contributions of women who are Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) volunteers and Community Policing Forum (CPF) members. Please see photos attached. Read More
Minister Fritz notes failures to charge those arrested during SANDF intervention
19 August 2019Minister Fritz notes failures to charge those arrested during SANDF intervention, offers Court Watching Brief services Read More
Neighbourhood Watches to get a new look
19 August 2019Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, will be launching the new Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) brand, whilst participating in a panel discussion on the importance of NHWs. Read More
Minister Fritz honours women in NHW and CPFs
15 August 2019Tomorrow, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, will be hosting a high tea in Lentegeur to recognise the contribution of the women who are Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) volunteers and Community Policing Forum (CPF) members. Read More
Minister Fritz meets with safety stakeholders over weekend N2 violence
14 August 2019Yesterday, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, hosted a community meeting in Strand following the numerous attacks which took place on the N2 over the past weekend. Read More
Minister Fritz escalates Ombudsman’s report in fight against poaching
13 August 2019On Tuesday, 30 August 2019, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, received the report on the ‘Complaint of Poor Response’ at the Gansbaai, Kleinmond, Hermanus and Stanford SAPS stations from the Western Cape Police Ombudsman, Mr Read More
Minister Fritz commends women in NHWs and CPFs
8 August 2019PRESS RELEASE BY ALBERT FRITZ WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF COMMUNITY SAFETY Date: 8 August 2019 Release: immediately Read More
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