News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development

Minister Fritz Calls for Business to Partner with WC DSD

28 February 2019

Today, the Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, awarded 14 handymen and drivers, from the Department’s facilities, for completing the Handyman Training pro Read More

WC DSD Prides Itself on over 2000 NGO partners

27 February 2019

In light of International NGO day, I want to recognise the invaluable contributions of the Western Cape Department of Socia Read More

MEC Fritz condemns Children’s Amendment Bill

26 February 2019

On 25 February 2019, the South African Government Gazette listed the National Department of Social Development’s notice of intention to introdu Read More

MEC Fritz & Tim Noakes Host Nutrition Workshop for Under-Privileged Youths

20 February 2019

Today, the Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, hosted a workshop on eating to prevent chronic illness and increase productivity together with the Founder Read More

Minister Fritz calls on Province to #FindJenevaDiergal

19 February 2019

On 25 January 2019, Jeveva Diergal (8) went missing from her Aunt’s home in Klawer on the West Coast. The Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, is calling on the Province to familiarise themselves with this case and #FindJenevaDiergal.   Read More

MEC Fritz & Tim Noakes to Host Nutrition Workshop for Under-Privileged Youths

18 February 2019

On Wednesday, 20 February 2019, the Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will be hosting a workshop on healthy eating, nutrition and exercise together with Read More

Minister Fritz Calls on Businesses to Help Empower Youth

12 February 2019

The Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, has partnered with IDConsulting to ensure that the Mitche Read More

Child protection must be a priority for us all

5 February 2019

In the past few weeks, there has been a number of child abuse cases reported to and responded to by the Western Cape Department of Social Development. Read More