The following speech was delivered by Minister Sharna Fernandez in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament today 31 July 2020. Special Adjustment Budget: Department of Social Development (Vote 7) Social Development Vote 7 – Budget debate Honorable... Read More
Honourable Speaker, I am angry, I am completely outraged at the level of Gender Based Violence taking place in South Africa today. The crime statistics released this morning paint a bleak picture of just how dire the situation is. Read More
Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen and distinguished guests. Thank you for having me here this morning, it is indeed a privilege. Read More
On 7 August 2014, Minister Fritz launched the Western Cape Directory of Services for Victims of Crime and Violence, in Mitchell’s Plain. Read More
Minister Fritz attended his last Graduation Ceremony as the Chair of the current board of Trustees of Chrysalis Academy. Read More
Minister Albert Fritz, addressed the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on 23 July to outline objectives for the Western Cape Department of Social Development. Read More
[The following is an extract of the speech delivered by Minister Albert Fritz at the launch of the Western Cape’s second Youth Café in Vangate Mall, Athlone on 11 July 2014] Read More
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen,I feel so privileged to be standing here in front of you today. The Dove Club is today celebrating a major milestone in its existence, and can I take this particular moment to thank Mr. G. Wakefield for having... Read More
Minister Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development delivered the 2014/15 budget vote speech at the Provincial Legislature. Read More
Honourable SpeakerPremier, Cabinet Colleagues and Members of this House,Leaders in Local Government,Community and Religious leaders,Representatives from our service delivery partners and other NGOsColleagues and friends,Citizens of the Western Cape Read More
Good afternoon colleagues and thank you for affording me the opportunity to share some thoughts with you on the issue of Early Childhood Development (ECD). Before I start though, I want to commend all the award winners here today. Read More
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
Honourable Speaker, Premier, Cabinet Colleagues and Members of this House, Leaders in Local Government, Community and religious leaders, Representatives from our service delivery partners and other NGOs, Colleagues and friends, Citizens of the... Read More
Over the past five years, the Provincial Government of the Western Cape and the City of Cape Town have identified a sharp increase in social, public health and safety challenges in the Hangberg and greater Hout Bay area that are directly associated... Read More
Today we remember the sacrifices made on this day in 1976. However, in order to truly commemorate Youth Day, it needs to be about more than just free food and t-shirts. Read More
Department of Social Development: Budget Speech 2011/2012 (Vote 7) Read More
It is a privilege to be here today to witness your Declaration Ceremony.I was filled with pride when I watched you take the pledge. Read More
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, members of the community. Read More
I would like to thank you for the invitation to speak to you today at the Academic Opening of your Gardens Campus.Studies show that Early Childhood Development is crucial in the development of a stable and well-adjusted adult. Read More
I would like to thank you for the invitation to speak to you today at the Academic Opening of your Gardens Campus.Studies show that Early Childhood Development is crucial in the development of a stable and well-adjusted adult. Read More