News and Speeches for Ministry of Social Development
Media Alert: Minister Fritz to Aid with Disaster Relief for Flood Victims
1 November 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will be providing much needed disaster relief aid to victims of the recent floods in Sir Lowry’s Pass Village on Friday, 1 November 2013. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Fritz to Hold Discussions on Caring For the Elderly
31 October 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will be meeting a Swedish delegation on Thursday, 31 October for round table discussions about the challenges experienced in caring for the elderly. Read More
Protect Our Children
31 October 2013Children are some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Read More
Social Development Opportunities for Matriculants and Graduates
28 October 2013Statement by Albert Fritz, Western Cape Minister of Social Development, encouraging students to apply for bursaries in the social work stream. Read More
Early Childhood Development Centre Registration Drive Continues
28 October 2013Minister Fritz encourages all Early Childhood Development Centres (ECD) owners to register their ECDs in order to receive the subsidy of R15 per child per day. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Fritz to Speak at Crystal High School Valedictory Ceremony
18 October 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will today be addressing the matriculants at Crystal High School during their valedictory ceremony. Read More
Media Release: World Trauma Day
17 October 201317 October is World Trauma Day. Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will be engaging in community dialogues with the residents and organisations in Manenberg. Read More
Media Alert: World Homeless Day
10 October 2013World Homeless Day is observed on 10 October. Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will be speaking at an event hosted by the City of Cape Town to focus on the plight of homeless people. Read More
International Day of Older Persons
1 October 2013Today is International Day of Older Persons. According to UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, by 2050, the number of older persons will be twice the number of children in developed countries, and the number of older persons in developing countries... Read More
Minister to Speak at Opening of New Drug Treatment Centre in Parkwood
12 September 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will today be speaking at the opening of a drug treatment centre in Parkwood. Read More
Minister to Hand Over Educational Toys and Books in Bloekombos
20 August 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will today be handing over a donation of educational toys and books to Kwanda Educare, an ECD (early childhood development) centre in Bloekombos. Read More
Child Neglect is Inexcusable
2 August 2013Media Statement by Minister of Social Development Albert FritzI am saddened, and at the same time, angered by the discovery of the body of three-year old Olivia Voeght. Read More
Minister to Attend Substance Abuse Treatment Graduation Ceremony
23 July 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development Albert Fritz will today attend a certificate graduation ceremony at the University of the Western Cape, where ordinary citizens will receive certificates in substance abuse treatment. Read More
Minister Signs Agreement with Sea Harvest in Saldanha
19 July 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development Albert Fritz signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sea Harvest in Saldanha on 16 July 2013. Read More
Minister, Youth Make Sandwiches for the Needy
19 July 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development Albert Fritz joined high school learners from Malmesbury in making and distributing sandwiches to the primary school learners in the community. Read More
Minister hands over educational toys and blankets for Mandela Day
19 July 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development Albert Fritz handed over educational toys and blankets to the Little Stars Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre in Ysterplaat on Mandela Day. Read More
Minister to Launch LoveLife Youth Centre in Khayelitsha
19 July 2013Western Cape Minister of Social Development Albert Fritz will today be launching a LoveLife youth centre in Khayelitsha.The Minister will deliver the keynote address around intergovernmental programmes and working together for holistic youth... Read More
President Zuma's Visit to Hangberg
21 June 2013The Department of Social Development notes President Zuma’s visit today to the Western Cape Department of Social Development-funded outpatient drug treatment centre in Hout Bay. Read More
Media Release: National Government Undermines Province
20 June 2013It is becoming very apparent that a pattern of interference is emerging on the part of the National Government, in matters over which the Provincial Government should have control. Read More
Government to "Unconference" with Young People on Youth Day
10 June 2013June 16 has traditionally been associated with dialogues, discussions, conferences, or engagements with young people, where government gets young people together in a venue and talks to them about its plans to make life better for the leaders of... Read More
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