News and Speeches for Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
Minister Fritz joins women on walkabout in Tafelsig
10 August 2021Yesterday, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, joined Ward Councilor Washiela Harris, members of the local SAPS and twenty five women on a walkabout in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain, as part of an extended programme for Women’s Month. Read More
MEC Fritz calls on citizens to adhere to lockdown regulations this long weekend
6 August 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, appeals to citizens to adhere to lockdown regulations over the coming long weekend as the Western Cape enters its third wave peak. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes deployment of additional LEAP Officers
4 August 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the deployment of additional LEAP Officers to crime-ridden areas on the Cape Flats from tomorrow, 5 August 2021 onwards. Read More
Minister Fritz calls for responsible alcohol consumption
30 July 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, calls on citizens of the Western Cape to consume alcohol responsibly as we head into the last weekend of the month. Read More
LEAP Officers confiscate drug stash, searching for suspects
29 July 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, commends the work of LEAP Officers who confiscated a drug stash of 988 whole Mandrax tablets, 22 half Mandrax tablets, an unknown amount of crushed Mandrax, and 0.195kg of tik. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes news of calm in public transport
27 July 2021Minister Fritz welcomes news of calm in public transport, confiscation of firearm from taxi-driver Read More
Minister Fritz commends SAPS’ proactive steps to ensure commuter safety
26 July 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, commends the proactive approach taken by the SAPS, supported by the SANDF and other law enforcement agencies, in ensuring the safety of commuters in the greater Cape Town area. Read More
With no incidents of taxi violence overnight MEC Fritz welcomes 76 hours of calm
23 July 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes reports from the South African Police Services that there have been no incidents of taxi-related violence overnight and so far today. Read More
No incidents of taxi related violence overnight and so far today.
21 July 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes reports from the South African Police Services that there have been no incidents of taxi-related violence overnight and so far today. Read More
Minister Fritz thanks Neighbourhood Watches and communities for their assistance
16 July 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety in the Western Cape, Adv. Albert Fritz, thanks neighbourhood watches, community policing forums, private security companies and all community structures and members who have played a role in averting public... Read More
MEC Fritz calls on Neighbourhood Watches to assist in maintaining peace
14 July 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety in the Western Cape, Adv. Albert Fritz, joined Member of the Provincial Legislature, Ricardo McKenzie, and neighbourhood watches in Lentegeur and Woodlands in Mitchells Plain for their morning patrols. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes extension of deadline for submissions
12 July 2021Minister Fritz welcomes extension of deadline for submissions in Firearms Amendment Bill Read More
Minister Fritz expresses condolences at Gen. Mfazi’s passing
9 July 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety in the Western Cape, Adv. Albert Fritz, expresses shock and sadness at the untimely passing yesterday of the Deputy-National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Sindile Mfazi. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes appointment of new Provincial Commissioner
1 July 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the appointment of the new South African Police Service Provincial Commissioner for the Western Cape, Maj. Gen. Thembisile Patekile. Read More
Neighbourhood Watches can continue with patrols
30 June 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, calls on all neighbourhood watches (NHW) accredited with the Department of Community Safety to obtain an Adjusted Level 4 Travel Permit, also known as Form 7; and continue patrols during the current... Read More
MEC Fritz for united show of action for Gugulethu killings
24 June 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, calls for a united show of action against the perpetrators in the Gugulethu killings which took place last night. By this morning, an eighth victim who was initially injured and rushed to... Read More
Minister Fritz launches another K9 Unit in Hermanus
18 June 2021Today, under the leadership of Minister Albert Fritz, the Department of Community Safety launched the Overstrand Municipality’s K9 Unit, consisting of six (6) Belgian Malinois dogs with six (6) dog handlers at the Grotto Beach & Nautilis Site... Read More
LEAP officers’ brave work showing results
17 June 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, expressed his appreciation to LEAP officers for the work that they’re doing in bolstering law enforcement in the Metro and bringing criminals to book. Read More
Department of Community Safety to launch K9 unit in Hermanus
17 June 2021Department of Community Safety to launch K9 unit in Hermanus, Overstrand Municipality Read More
Minister Albert Fritz meets with family of Sinovuyo Magatya
11 June 2021The fight against GBV continues: Minister Albert Fritz meets with family of Sinovuyo Magatya Read More
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