News and Speeches for Department of Social Development
Minister to Speak at Opening of New Drug Treatment Centre in Parkwood
12 September 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will today be speaking at the opening of a drug treatment centre in Parkwood. Read More
Minister to Hand Over Educational Toys and Books in Bloekombos
20 August 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will today be handing over a donation of educational toys and books to Kwanda Educare, an ECD (early childhood development) centre in Bloekombos. Read More
Child Neglect is Inexcusable
2 August 2013Media Statement by Minister of Social Development Albert FritzI am saddened, and at the same time, angered by the discovery of the body of three-year old Olivia Voeght. Read More
Minister to Attend Substance Abuse Treatment Graduation Ceremony
23 July 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development Albert Fritz will today attend a certificate graduation ceremony at the University of the Western Cape, where ordinary citizens will receive certificates in substance abuse treatment. Read More
Minister Signs Agreement with Sea Harvest in Saldanha
19 July 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development Albert Fritz signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sea Harvest in Saldanha on 16 July 2013. Read More
Minister, Youth Make Sandwiches for the Needy
19 July 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development Albert Fritz joined high school learners from Malmesbury in making and distributing sandwiches to the primary school learners in the community. Read More
Minister hands over educational toys and blankets for Mandela Day
19 July 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development Albert Fritz handed over educational toys and blankets to the Little Stars Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre in Ysterplaat on Mandela Day. Read More
Minister to Launch LoveLife Youth Centre in Khayelitsha
19 July 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development Albert Fritz will today be launching a LoveLife youth centre in Khayelitsha.The Minister will deliver the keynote address around intergovernmental programmes and working together for holistic youth... Read More
President Zuma's Visit to Hangberg
21 June 2013The Department of Social Development notes President Zuma’s visit today to the Western Cape Department of Social Development-funded outpatient drug treatment centre in Hout Bay. Read More
Media Release: National Government Undermines Province
20 June 2013It is becoming very apparent that a pattern of interference is emerging on the part of the National Government, in matters over which the Provincial Government should have control. Read More
Government to "Unconference" with Young People on Youth Day
10 June 2013June 16 has traditionally been associated with dialogues, discussions, conferences, or engagements with young people, where government gets young people together in a venue and talks to them about its plans to make life better for the leaders of... Read More
Child Protection Week – Don’t have Babies Until You’re Ready to be Parents
27 May 2013Today marks the start of Child Protection Week. Read More
Minister Fritz to Speak at Launch of RLabs GROW Leadership Academy
14 May 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will speak at the launch of the GROW Leadership Academy at RLabs in Athlone. Read More
Media Alert: Release of Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Results
22 April 2013The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will host a media briefing where results from a recent survey on alcohol and drug abuse among young people will be presented. Read More
Media Alert: Social Development and Community Safety Budget Briefings
25 March 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz and Community Safety Minister Dan Plato, will hold a media briefing on 26 March 2013, to highlight the key elements of their budgets for the 2013/2014 financial year, which will be tabled in... Read More
Support Kicks in After the Kayamandi Fire Disaster
17 March 2013On 16 March 2013 the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Mr Albert Fritz visited the Kayamandi Community in Stellenbosch, in the aftermath of the devastating fire that left thousands of people homeless and destitute. Read More
Pensioners Forced to Spend their Grants at Certain Shops
4 March 2013Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social DevelopmentIt has been brought to my attention that pensioners withdrawing their monthly grants at supermarket till points are subjected to minimum purchase conditions. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Fritz to Hand Over R1.3 Million to Rape Crisis
27 February 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will be handing over a cheque for R1.3 million to Rape Crisis Cape Town on Thursday 28 February 2013. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Fritz to Attend Valentine’s Event for Seniors
14 February 2013On Thursday, 14 February, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will be addressing a group of nearly 400 seniors at a Valentine’s event in their honour. They will be entertained with a full programme and surprise treats. Read More
Sexual Violence is Everyone's Concern
12 February 2013The recent spate of rapes and murders across the province has jolted our nation and we are all called upon to join hands in addressing the problem. Read More
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