News and Speeches for Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
Chrysalis Academy shares Heritage Day message
23 September 2020Chrysalis Academy shares Heritage Day message and bids farewell to class of 20-ALPHA Read More
Minister Fritz calls on residents to drink responsibly over the long weekend
22 September 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) has conducted 162 investigations into liquor vendors who have contravened the Disaster Risk Management Act’s Regulations. Of the 162 investigations,... Read More
Minister Fritz hosts Khayelitsha COVID-19 prayer service
21 September 2020Yesterday, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, held a prayer service to remember those whose lives were taken by COVID-19 and to celebrate the extensive number of recoveries in Khayelitsha. Read More
Minister Fritz condemns shooting of police officer in Harare
18 September 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, unequivocally condemns the shooting and killing of Sergeant Thabile Mapoma (43) who was off-duty when he was killed. Sergeant Mapoma was shot while sitting in his car in his driveway in Cula Street,... Read More
Minister Fritz and KDF to host Khayelitsha prayer service
17 September 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, will host a prayer service, together with the Khayelitsha Development Forum (KDF) this Sunday to remember those who lost their lives to Covid-19, and to celebrate the high number of recoveries. Read More
MEC Fritz calls for increased allocation of POP officers to the Western Cape
15 September 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, calls on the SAPS in the Western Cape to increase their allocation of Public Order Police (POP) officers and establish an additional POP unit in the Western Cape. Read More
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
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