News and Speeches for Department of Social Development
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
Department of Social Development Budget Speech 2013
26 March 2013Honourable SpeakerPremier, Cabinet Colleagues and Members of this House,Leaders in Local Government,Community and Religious leaders,Representatives from our service delivery partners and other NGOsColleagues and friends,Citizens of the Western Cape 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
De-registration of NGOs Could put Service Delivery in Crisis
5 February 2013The recent de-registration of approximately 60 000 Non-Governmental, Non-Profit and Public Benefit Organisations by the South African Department of Social Development poses a serious risk to the provision of welfare services to the country’s most... Read More
Minister Fritz Committed to Keeping Youth Safe and Entertained this Summer
11 December 2012Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development Read More
New Athlone - Philippi Social Development Office Officially Opened
21 November 2012Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Fritz to Open New Office in Athlone
20 November 2012Minister Albert Fritz will open new Social Development offices in the Southern Surburbs. The new building makes for improved service delivery and easy access, right on the doorstep of the Bokmakierie and Hazendal communities. Read More
Minister Fritz to Attend Salvation Army Lunch for Seniors
16 November 2012Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will today be having a special lunch for seniors, in partnership with the Salvation Army. The lunch will be followed by their AGM, where Minister Fritz is delivering a speech. Read More
Department to launch ECD learning programme
9 November 2012Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will tomorrow deliver the keynote address at a ceremony where 200 Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners from across the province, will receive certificates after completing... Read More
Early Childhood Development – A Crucial Start to Success
23 October 2012Good afternoon colleagues and thank you for affording me the opportunity to share some thoughts with you on the issue of Early Childhood Development (ECD). Before I start though, I want to commend all the award winners here today. Read More
Minister Fritz to Honour Top Early Childhood Development Achievers
22 October 2012Tomorrow, 23 October, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will deliver the keynote address at the South African Early Childhood Development Awards in Observatory. Read More
Minister Fritz Calls for Safe Return of Missing Teen
11 October 2012Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development Read More
Seniors to Compete in Olympiatrics
4 October 2012In keeping with Older Persons' Week, nearly 600 seniors from the various service centres in the Metro South Region will be competing in an Olympiatrics event at Vygieskraal Stadium on 4 October. Read More
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