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News and Speeches for Department of Social Development

Minister Fritz to Send off Team SA to Homeless World Cup

3 October 2012

On 3 October, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, along with several other dignitaries, will be sending off Team SA to compete in the Homeless World Cup in Mexico. Read More

Minister Fritz Addresses the AGM of Drug Counselling Centre

20 September 2012

Let me start by congratulating all the elected committee members. I commend you for availing yourselves and wish you well with your plans in the year ahead. Read More

Child Support Grants Cannot be Obtained at the Expense of a Child's Education

12 September 2012

The recent media reports about children missing school so that they can be presented to SASSA officials when their parents/guardians re-register them for child support grants is cause for grave concern. Read More

Ekuphumleni Old Age Home Receives a Big Donation

9 September 2012

On 11 September, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will acknowledge a donation from the private sector towards critical improvements at Ekuphumleni Old Age Home in Gugulethu. The funds have gone towards a state-of-the-art... Read More

Minister Fritz: Too Many Children Die at the Hands of Their Mothers

27 August 2012

This week's publication of the MRC's research on child deaths shows that three children are murdered in South Africa every day. Read More

Bonnytoun Re-opens

22 August 2012

On 17 July 2012, Bonnytoun celebrated its first year at the new location in De Novo. Read More

Bonnytoun Celebrates One-Year Anniversary at New Premises

12 August 2012

Bonnytoun Child and Youth Care Centre is celebrating one year at its new facility in Kraaifontein on 14 August 2012. Read More

All-Girl Group to Graduate from the Chrysalis Academy

26 July 2012

The all-girl group of students who started their three-month youth development programme at the Chrysalis Academy in May this year will be graduating tomorrow, 28 July. Read More

NGOs in Crisis while They Wait for NLB Funds

23 July 2012

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development Read More

Mandela Day Activities in Imizamo Yethu

17 July 2012

In honour of Nelson Mandela Day, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will be visiting the victims of the recent fire in Imizamo Yethu this afternoon. Read More

Youth Day Celebrations in Stellenbosch

13 June 2012

On Saturday 16 June, the Western Cape Department of Social Development will be hosting a Youth Day Celebration in Stellenbosch for nearly 1 000 youth from across the province. Read More

Minister Fritz Hands over Blankets to the Youth Empowerment Project in Franschhoek

11 June 2012

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will today (12 June) hand over a donation of knitted blankets and other bedding to the Youth Empowerment Project in Franschhoek. Read More

Children and Families Get Lion's Share of Budget

10 June 2012

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social DevelopmentChild Protection Month is well underway and the Department of Social Development is committed to reaching and strengthening vulnerable families across the province. Read More

Minister Fritz: Four Officials Dismissed

3 June 2012

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development Read More

Budding Stars from Youth Academy to Take on Kenyan Soccer Team

31 May 2012

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will be supporting the Two Oceans Youth Academy as they take on the visiting u/20 Kenyan team in a football match on 1 June. Read More

Budding Stars from Youth Academy to Take on Kenyan Soccer Team

30 May 2012

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will be supporting the Two Oceans Youth Academy as they take on the visiting u/20 Kenyan team in a football match on 1 June. Read More

Budding Stars from Youth Academy to Take on Kenyan Soccer Team

29 May 2012

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will be supporting the Two Oceans Youth Academy as they take on the visiting u/20 Kenyan team in a football match on 1 June. Read More

Western Cape Government Extends Child Protection Week for a Month

27 May 2012

Tomorrow is the start of Child Protection Week. The Western Cape Department of Social Development has however extended this focus into Child Protection Month, which will run from 28 May until 28 June 2012. Read More

Western Cape Government Extends Child Protection Week for a Month

25 May 2012

Tomorrow is the start of Child Protection Week. The Western Cape Department of Social Development has however extended this focus into Child Protection Month, which will run from 28 May until 28 June 2012. Read More

Free-for-All for Sex Offenders: State Must Close Legislative Loopholes

17 May 2012

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development Read More

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