News and Speeches for Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
MEC Fritz activates Court Watching Brief Unit following arrest of 2 suspects
6 October 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the arrest of two suspects in the murder of Scarlett Cottle last week. He has said that he will instruct the departmental Court Watching Brief Unit to follow the case closely to ensure... Read More
MEC Fritz lauds LEAP officers’ work in enhancing visible policing.
4 October 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes reports on the successes of LEAP officers in enhancing visible policing in the ten areas with the highest crime and violence in the Metro. Read More
MEC Fritz welcomes Liquor Authority Report
1 October 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes reports of enforcement activities by the Western Cape Liquor Authority. Read More
MEC Fritz visits family of 4-year-old Scarlett, asks SAPS to find the killers
1 October 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, along with Councillor William Akim, visited the family of four-year-old Scarlett Cottle who was killed in a shooting on Wednesday night. Read More
MEC Fritz lauds bravery of LEAP Officers for arresting suspect after pursuit
29 September 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes news of an arrest of a suspect in possession of a firearm, ammunition and drugs in Kraaifontein, following a dangerous pursuit. Read More
Minister Fritz shocked and angered by murder of 3 women in Khayelitsha
28 September 2021Minister Fritz shocked and angered by murder of 3 women in Khayelitsha, and welcomes SAPS 72-hour activation plan Read More
MEC Fritz lauds WCLA enforcement successes, asks citizens to limit alcohol use
27 September 2021MEC Fritz lauds WCLA enforcement successes, asks citizens to guard against dangers associated with excessive alcohol consumption. Read More
MEC Fritz lauds WCLA enforcement successes, asks citizens to limit alcohol use
27 September 2021MEC Fritz lauds WCLA enforcement successes, asks citizens to guard against dangers associated with excessive alcohol consumption. Read More
Minister Fritz lauds Overberg Youth Safety Ambassador Programme
27 September 2021On Friday, 24 September 2021, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, visited the Overberg Municipality as a guest of honour at the Overberg Patrol Officers Community Safety Competition. Read More
MEC Fritz welcomes provincial enforcement work
23 September 2021The Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, today welcomes news of a number of visible policing successes the Law Enforcement Advancement Programme, which aims to enhance visible policing. Read More
MEC Fritz & Community Safety mourns the death of colleague, Jacqueline Mpontsana
22 September 2021Today, along with the Department of Community Safety and the broader Western Cape Government, Minister Albert Fritz mourns the death of Jacquelene Mpontsana. Read More
Minister Fritz commends LEAP Officers, thanks community members for tipoff
20 September 2021On Friday, 17 September 2021, LEAP Officers on patrol in Scottsville arrested one man for being in possession of a Read More
MEC Fritz asks citizens to be mindful of alcohol-related harms over this weekend
17 September 2021As Disaster Management Act regulations have been relaxed to allow alcohol sales on Fridays, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, calls on citizens to be mindful of alcohol-related harms and to act responsibly as we enter the weekend. Read More
MEC Fritz welcomes reports on visible policing activities driven by the Province
16 September 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes reports on LEAP and Western Cape Liquor Authority enforcement activities, both of which are driven by the provincial government. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes updates on Area-Based Teams activities
15 September 2021Today, the Minister of Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is elated at update-reports on the establishment of Area-Based Teams (ABT) in identified areas in the Province. The establishment of ABTs in identified areas is a major step forward... Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes training of 250 additional LEAP Officers
13 September 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the training of another 250 LEAP Officers, which starts today. Read More
Minister Fritz demands greater SAPS resources for the Province
7 September 2021Minister Fritz demands greater SAPS resources for the Province, draws attention to weekend murders Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes arrest in drug bust in Tafelsig, Hanover Park
2 September 2021On Tuesday, 31 August 2021, LEAP Officers arrested a suspect in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain, for possession of drugs, in a joint operation with the SAPS. Read More
Minister Fritz hosts YSAP Women’s Leadership Conference
31 August 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, will welcome 50 women who are currently serving on the Youth Safety Ambassador Programme (YSAP) from outside of the Metro to a Leadership Conference organized by the Department of Community... Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes the progress being made in the establishment of ABT
30 August 2021Minister Fritz welcomes the progress being made in the establishment of Area-Based Teams Read More
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