News and Speeches for Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
Minister Fritz to raise DNA backlog at Forensic Science Laboratory at MinMec
12 February 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, will raise the backlog in processing of DNA at the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) at the next Minister and Member of Executive Councils Meeting (MinMec). Read More
Minister Fritz to request IPID to investigate SAPS POPs deployment to SASSA
11 February 2021Minister Fritz to request IPID to investigate SAPS POPs deployment to SASSA Bellville office, use of water cannon Read More
WCLA resumes routine inspections after lifting of the alcohol ban
9 February 2021WCLA resumes routine inspections after lifting of the alcohol ban, attends to 362 complaints since 27 March Read More
Thank you, Khayelitsha, for playing your part in stopping the spread of Covid-19
8 February 2021“Thank you, Khayelitsha, for playing your part in stopping the spread of Covid-19” Read More
“We need to address SAPS’ backlog in processing DNA”
8 February 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes with grave concern the backlogs in processing of DNA by SAPS’ Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and the pressure it places on policing service delivery, particularly in finalising rape cases. Read More
Minister Fritz to approach Minister Cele and National Police Commissioner
3 February 2021Minister Fritz to approach Minister Cele and National Police Commissioner regarding poor report on POP deployment at SASSA office Read More
MEC Fritz welcomes lifting of alcohol ban; Residents should drink responsibly
2 February 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the announcement made by President Cyril Ramaphosa during last night’s address that the prohibition on the sale of alcohol has been lifted. Read More
MEC Fritz condemns Khayelitsha, Ravensmead & Delft shootings, residence report!
1 February 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns in the strongest terms the reported shootings over the past weekend, which resulted in numerous fatalities. Read More
Minister Fritz calls on province to make use of the WCPO
29 January 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, calls on residents to make use of the Western Cape Police Ombudsman’s (WCPO) services for the purposes of reporting policing inefficiencies and a breakdown in trust between communities and their... Read More
WCLA Update: Minister Fritz supports call for lifting of ban on sale of alcohol
27 January 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, echoes Premier Alan Winde’s call to relax the restrictions placed on the liquor industry, noting the severe economic pressure being experienced and the impact that this will have on job creation. Read More
Minister Fritz calls on accredited NHWs to obtain permits to patrol
21 January 2021Minister Fritz calls on accredited neighbourhood watches to obtain permits to patrol Read More
Minister Fritz condemns assault by SAPS members in Worcester
20 January 2021Minister Fritz condemns assault by SAPS members in Worcester; welcomes investigation into matter Read More
Minister Fritz condemns robbery of Retreat CHC
19 January 2021Minister Fritz condemns robbery of Retreat CHC, outlines strategy to improve hospital safety Read More
Minister Bheki Cele needs to focus on fighting violent crime
6 January 2021Minister Bheki Cele has been on a power trip across the Western Cape this week, demonstrating a single-minded obsession with beaches. Read More
Accredited neighbourhood watches may patrol during curfew hours
31 December 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has consulted with SAPS in the Western Cape and confirmed that neighbourhood watches (NHW), accredited with the Department of Community Safety, may patrol under the new set of regulations. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes arrest of 4 border control police
23 December 2020Minister Fritz welcomes arrest of 4 border control police for Montague Gardens robbery Read More
LEAP Update: Minister Fritz commends LEAP on 54 arrests
22 December 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, commends the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan’s (LEAP) Learner Law Enforcement Officers (LLEOs), appointed through the Western Cape Safety Plan on the 54 arrests made between 7 -13 December 2020. Read More
27 non-compliant liquor vendors issued R2.564 million in fines
22 December 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) has conducted 305 investigations into licensed liquor vendors reportedly contravening the Western Cape Liquor Act and the Disaster Management Act’s... Read More
Statement on Minister Cele’s heavily armed oversight of Cape Town beaches
18 December 2020The Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, was deeply concerned to see that the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, was escorted by heavily armed police officers to oversee compliance at some of Cape Town’s beaches yesterday. Read More
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