News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development
Upholding the Dignity of Intellectually Disabled Persons
20 March 2019As we commemorate both Human Rights Day and International Down-Syndrome Day, I would like to highlight the role of Government in ensuring the right to dignity for p Read More
Minister Fritz Launches 10th Youth Café in Uniondale
13 March 2019Today, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, launched the Province’s tenth Youth Café in Uniondale, in partnership with the Garden Route Di Read More
Minister Fritz to Launch Uniondale Youth Café
10 March 2019On 13 March 2019, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will be launching the Uniondale Youth Café in partnership with the Garden Route District Municipality and the George Local Municipality. Read More
Minister Fritz Commends Conquerors of GBV
7 March 2019As we commemorate International Women’s Day, I would like to commend the many brave women who were once victims of gender-based violence (GBV) and abuse but who tod Read More
Minister Fritz Condemns Shooting Resulting in Death of 3 Year Old Boy
5 March 2019The Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, has condemned the shooting in Pook se Bos, Rylands, that resulted in the death of a t Read More
Minister Fritz Urges Parents to Practice Safe Internet Use with Children
1 March 2019Amidst recent reports of the Momo challenge circulating on the internet; the Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, is calling on parents to teach their chil Read More
Minister Fritz Calls for Business to Partner with WC DSD
28 February 2019Today, 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 2019In 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 2019On 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 2019Today, 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 2019On 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 2019On 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 2019The 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 2019In 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
WC DSD and Partners Combating Teen Addiction
30 January 2019The Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, commends the Mudita Foundation, a Western Cape Department of Social Development (WC DSD) funded NPO, for its great strides in providing high quality mental health care and substance abuse treatment... Read More
We cannot afford to put an end to adoptions
25 January 2019I recently spoke with a concerned adoptive father regarding Sections 249 and 259 of the Amendment Bill for the Children’s Act of 2005 which will ensure that all fee Read More
Adoption Amendments Deny Opportunity to Most Vulnerable Children
22 January 2019Families are the bedrock of any society and are the most important social unit in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for children to thrive and grow. Read More
MEC Fritz condemns amendments to adoptiive laws
22 January 2019The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, condemns the steam-rolling of recent amendments to Sections 249 and 259 of the Children’s Act of 2005 Read More
MEC Fritz Commends Successful Family Restoration Project
22 January 2019As we conclude the current financial year, I want acknowledge the outstanding work of the Western Cape Department of Social Development on the ‘Families At Risk’ pr Read More
Let’s keep children safe over the holidays
19 December 2018Over the December holidays, there are often cases of m Read More
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