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Minister Fritz to Join Hanover Park Senior Citizens for Elder Abuse Workshop

28 March 2012

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will visit the senior citizens of Hanover Park on 29 March. Read More

Minister Fritz to Join Hanover Park Senior Citizens for Elder Abuse Workshop

27 March 2012

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will visit the senior citizens of Hanover Park on 29 March.The seniors will attend a workshop on elder abuse and how to deal with it. They will also be discussing the issue of drawing up a... Read More

Private Residential Facilities for Older Persons Must be Registered

5 March 2012

The Western Cape Department of Social Development is committed to ensuring, protecting and promoting the rights and wellbeing of older persons. This particular group in our communities is often the most vulnerable and at risk of being ill-treated.... Read More

Media Alert: Minister Fritz to Open International Narcotics Control Board

27 February 2012

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will tomorrow deliver the opening remarks at the launch of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) annual report. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Fritz to Open International Narcotics Control Board

26 February 2012

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will tomorrow deliver the opening remarks at the launch of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) annual report. Read More

German Delegation to Visit the Chrysalis Academy

19 February 2012

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will on Monday be leading a German delegation from the Catholic University of Munich on a tour of the Chrysalis Academy in Tokai. Read More

German Delegation to Visit the Chrysalis Academy

17 February 2012

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will on Monday be leading a German delegation from the Catholic University of Munich on a tour of the Chrysalis Academy in Tokai. Read More

Minister Fritz Makes Statement on Employee's Arrest

7 February 2012

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social DevelopmentIt has been brought to my attention that a senior official in my department was arrested last year on a charge of possession of illegal substances. Read More

Minister Fritz Makes Statement on Employee's Arrest

7 February 2012

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social DevelopmentIt has been brought to my attention that a senior official in my department was arrested last year on a charge of possession of illegal substances. Read More

Additional NGO Funding Approved for Persons with Disabilities

31 January 2012

In December last year, I presented to parliament my department's adjustment budget, in which we managed to save R50 million by cutting back on non-essential spending. Read More

Minister Fritz: Child Abuse is Criminal

19 January 2012

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

Adjustment Budget Briefing

6 December 2011

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will tomorrow present his department's adjustment budget to parliament. Read More

Minister Fritz to lead a US delegation to Tenterden House

13 November 2011

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will tomorrow lead a US delegation of senators and representatives from the National Conference of State Legislatures on a visit to Tenterden House, a place of safety for vulnerable children... Read More

Minister steps in to help Rape Crisis

8 November 2011

Following the recent funding situation with Rape Crisis, my department has today met with the management and have committed to extending further support for the vital services they provide to rape survivors.Rape Crisis is one of nearly 2000 NGOs... Read More

Province Tackles Issue of Diversion Programmes for Young Offenders

15 October 2011

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social DevelopmentOn Friday last week I had a round table discussion with several role players within the criminal justice system to unpack the issue of diversion and how it is applied in the Western Cape. Read More

Media Alert: Seniors to Compete for Golden Games Medals

29 September 2011

Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will deliver the keynote address at the Golden Games competition, where senior citizens from six regions across the province will compete in various track and field events. Read More

Stand up and be Counted: Census 2011

16 August 2011

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

Scores Line Up for Chrysalis Academy Interviews

16 August 2011

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

Corruption Has No Place in the Western Cape Government

26 July 2011

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

Minister Fritz Distances Provincial Administration from Old Age Grant Non-Payment

19 July 2011

Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social DevelopmentThe statement released by the ANC yesterday, blaming this administration and me in particular for failing to pay grants to older persons in Piketberg on Monday, is based on incorrect... Read More

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