News and Speeches for Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
WC Liquor Authority conducts 144 investigations, 42 suspensions
14 September 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) has conducted 144 investigations on liquor traders who have reportedly contravened the National Disaster Management Act’s regulations. Further, that... Read More
Minister Fritz calls for calm in St Helena Bay ahead of planned protests
4 September 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, calls for calm in St Helena Bay amidst reports of planned protest action tomorrow under the banner of #JusticeforLeo. Read More
NPA to investigate release of alleged hitman on R1500 bail
3 September 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has received confirmation from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) that they will be investigating the release of an alleged gang hitman on R1500 bail from Athlone Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday,... Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes progress on amendments to WC Liquor Act
2 September 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the progress made by his Department on the proposed amendments to the Western Cape Liquor Act (the Act). Read More
Minister Fritz hosts workshop on violence prevention
1 September 2020Yesterday, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, held an internal workshop focusing on its approach to violence prevention for youth. Minister Fritz has noted that violence is a public health issue, as well as a police and correctional... Read More
Minister Fritz commemorates passing of Jesse Hess and grandfather at ceremony
31 August 2020Minister Fritz commemorates passing of Jesse Hess and grandfather at candle lighting ceremony Read More
DOCS writes to the NPA following release of known hitman on R1500 bail
28 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes with grave concern the release of an alleged gang hitman on R1500 bail from Athlone Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Read More
DOCS launches booklet on how to obtain a protection order
26 August 2020Department of Community Safety launches booklet on how to obtain a protection order Read More
Minister Fritz condemns shooting of children and violent protest in Elsies River
25 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns in the strongest terms the violent protest action in which a shooting took place, injuring two children, leading to the death of one. It is reported that an eight-year-old boy was shot in the... Read More
DOCS officials join in SAPS women-led operation
24 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the women-led operation conducted on Friday in the Steenberg SAPS precinct. Read More
WCLA Update: Minister Fritz continues to call on residents to drink responsibly
24 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, reiterates his call for residents in the province to drink responsibly, should they wish to do so. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes Court Watching Brief Unit’s efforts to promote awareness
20 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the report provided by Advocate Leslie Morris on his first month of having been tasked to monitor cases relating to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and domestic violence (DV) through... Read More
DOCS officials to take part in SAPS women-led operation
20 August 2020Tomorrow, the officials from the Department of Community Safety (DOCS) will join SAPS in a women-led operation and outreach program at Steenberg SAPS precinct. The operation will commence with a joint briefing at Retreat Civic Centre. Read More
MEC Fritz commends community efforts to restore calm following land invasions
20 August 2020Yesterday, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz met with community members from Belmont Park, Kraaifontein, to resolve matters related to the recent spate of land invasions. Read More
WCLA Update: Minister Fritz urges residents to drink responsibly
18 August 2020The Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has urged residents to drink alcohol responsibly should they decide to do so. This follows the resumption of the domestic sale and transportation of alcohol today under Alert Level 2. Read More
Quarterly Crime statistics 20/21: MEC Fritz welcomes 27.4% decrease in murders
17 August 2020Today, the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, presented the crime statistics for the first quarter of the 2020/21 financial year, covering the period of April to June. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes Chrysalis Academy’s violence prevention programme
17 August 2020Yesterday, Chrysalis Academy (CA) concluded its Youth Hub Ambassador (YHA) workshop which took place between 11 – 14 August 2020. The conclusion of the workshop was marked by the handing over of uniforms and starter kits to the YHAs. Please see... Read More
MEC Fritz engages with National Commissioner Sitole on land invasion & protests
13 August 2020Yesterday, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, held an engagement with the National Police Commissioner, Khehla Sitole, on the spate of violent protest action and land invasions in the province. Read More
WCLA Update: Minister Fritz welcomes Cabinet’s position on liquor sales
11 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the 112 investigations conducted by the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) and the 37 licenses suspended. These efforts have assisted in reducing alcohol related harms between 27 March and 7... Read More
Minister Fritz calls for continuous efforts to address GBV and Domestic Violence
7 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is commemorating women’s day by initiating a programme to support and provide mentorship to gender-based violence (GBV) related programmes started by Chrysalis graduates and sharing the Department of... Read More
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