News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development
Minister Fritz to Hand over Hearing Aids
30 April 2012On 3 May, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will be handing over hearing aids to learners at the Dominican School for the Deaf in Wynberg. Read More
Western Cape Releases Funds for Substance Abuse Treatment
24 April 2012As part of its strategy to reduce drug- and alcohol-related harms in the Western Cape, the Department of Social Development has this week paid R1.7 million to 22 NGOs working in the substance abuse sector. Read More
Western Cape Leading the Way in Placing Social Work Graduates
19 April 2012Media reports indicate that provincial departments of social development across the country are unable to place graduate social work bursars due to inadequate budgeting.It would appear that this is case in all provinces except the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Fritz: Chaos in Queues at Social Grant Paypoints is Unacceptable
2 April 2012Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development Read More
Cape Town Lights up for World Autism Awareness Day
1 April 2012Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Various initiatives will be rolled out all over the world to shine the light on Autism and raise much needed funds to assist thousands of families who live with the challenges of raising autistic children. Read More
Western Cape Government Shines Light on Autism
1 April 2012World Autism Awareness Day is commemorated on 2 April. Various initiatives will be rolled out all over the world to shine the light on autism and raise much-needed funds to assist thousands of families who live with the challenges of raising... Read More
Minister Fritz to Join Hanover Park Senior Citizens for Elder Abuse Workshop
28 March 2012Western 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 2012Western 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 2012The 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 2012Western 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 2012Western 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 2012Western 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 2012Western 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 2012Media 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 2012Media 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 2012In 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 2012Media Statement by Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development Read More
Adjustment Budget Briefing
6 December 2011Western 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 2011Western 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 2011Following 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
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