Albert Fritz

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the Acting Provincial Commissioner, Maj Gen T Patekile’s, letter dated 2 March 2021 stating that under the new alert level Community Police Forums (CPFs) may continue to hold valid electoral Annual General Meetings (AGM), should they have not already done so. To date, 124 valid electoral AGMs …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, calls for calm in Kraaifontein following the shooting and killing of alleged gang-boss, William “Red” Stevens, at his residence in Kraaifontein, yesterday evening. SAPS in the Western Cape have advised that the circumstances surrounding the death of a 66-year-old man are being investigated after he was shot and …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns in the strongest terms the reported shootings over the past weekend, which resulted in numerous fatalities. Minister Fritz calls on any residents with information to immediately come forward and report it, to aid investigators in their search for the perpetrators. It was reported that six men were …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, echoes Premier Alan Winde’s call to relax the restrictions placed on the liquor industry, noting the severe economic pressure being experienced and the impact that this will have on job creation. Minister Fritz noted that it is no easy task managing the lives and livelihoods of residents in …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, reminds all neighbourhood watches (NHW) accredited with the Department of Community Safety to approach the Department to obtain the necessary permit to patrol, should they wish to do so. To date, 147 of the 322 accredited NHWs, or 45.65%, have applied and received the necessary permits. Minister Fritz …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes SAPS in the Western Cape’s investigation into the alleged misconduct of two Worcester SAPS police officers, where they were filmed assaulting two men. SAPS in the Western Cape have, with immediate effect, begun investigating the matter under its Cluster Commander, Major General Nomthetheleli Mene. During the recorded …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns in the strongest terms the reported robbery of the Retreat Community Health Centre (CHC), and is appalled that criminals are targeting our healthcare system amid the Covid-19 pandemic. It is reported that this is the second armed robbery of the facility within a month. On Sunday, three …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has consulted with SAPS in the Western Cape and confirmed that neighbourhood watches (NHW), accredited with the Department of Community Safety, may patrol under the new set of regulations. Minister Fritz calls on the chairpersons of accredited NHWs to enquire with the Department’s NHW unit to issue new …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the four arrests made of police officials, reportedly connected to the National Border Control Unit at Cape Town International airport. The officials are believed to have taken part in a robbery on Saturday in Montague Gardens. Minister Fritz said, “I welcome these arrests as they send a …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) has conducted 305 investigations into licensed liquor vendors reportedly contravening the Western Cape Liquor Act and the Disaster Management Act’s Regulations between 27 March and 18 December 2020. Of the 305 investigations conducted, 51 licenses were suspended, 4 licenses were …

The Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, was deeply concerned to see that the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, was escorted by heavily armed police officers to oversee compliance at some of Cape Town’s beaches yesterday. This as many hard-working SAPS officers battle to fight violent crime in many of our communities, often …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) has conducted 288 investigations into reports of non-compliance in terms of the Western Cape Liquor Act and the National Disaster Risk Management Act’s Regulations by liquor vendors between 27 March 2020 and 11 December 2020. Of the 288 investigations, 51 …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the 228 arrests made by the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan’s (LEAP) Learner Law Enforcement Officers (LLEOs) deployed through the Western Cape Safety Plan (WCSP) between 2 – 29 November 2020. The arrests were made in Philippi, Delft, Bishop Lavis, Khayelitsha and Nyanga through joint operations which include …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns in the strongest terms the reported stoning of Monray Phillips (27) on Saturday morning, 5 December 2020. His body found at 7:50am opposite a petrol station on Duinefontein Road, Manenberg. Minister Fritz calls on residents to not resort to violence, should they be aware of or suspect …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the appointment of Advocate Yashina Pillay as the Head of Department (HoD) for the Department of Community Safety. The appointment was noted by Cabinet at its meeting on 1 December 2020. Please see photo of Advocate Pillay attached. Prior to her appointment by Provincial Cabinet, Advocate Pillay …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the Department of Community Safety’s second adjustment budget for the 2020/21 financial year, noting that the Department is among the only Departments to have received a nominal increase totaling at approximately R8.4 million.   Minister Fritz has welcomed the second adjustment budget, which is being tabled in …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the successes of the Moorreesburg K-9 Unit in just one month following their launch on 7 October. Between 1 October and 30 October 2020, the Moorreesburg K-9 Unit have: Participated in 17 operations on stock theft (1), number plate recognition roadblocks (8), foot patrol (2), narcotics (4) …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the investigations and subsequent referral of 252 cases to the Liquor Licensing Tribunal (LLT) between 27 March 2020 and 27 November 2020. During the period under review, a further 72 COVID-19 related enforcement investigations took place and have since been forwarded to the LLT. In 25 matters, …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that as we embark on 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence over the period of 25 November and 10 December, it is important that we use this period not only as a time for action but also for meaningful reflection. Minister Fritz said, “As a province, …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the invitation for all interested persons to apply to be appointed in terms of section 11 of the Western Cape Community Safety Act, 2013 (Act 3 of 2013) (the Act), as the Western Cape Provincial Police Ombudsman. An invitation to apply for appointment as the Western Cape …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) has conducted 242 investigations between 27 March 2020 and 20 November 2020. Minister Fritz further calls on liquor vendors selling alcohol at discounted prices to do so with caution, and those buying it, to consume responsibly, should they wish to …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the progress made on the implementation of the Western Cape Safety Plan through its partnership with the Western Cape Economic Development Partnership (EDP). The EDP are a key advisor and partner in the implementation of the Safety Plan. They were established in April 2012 by over 150 …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) has conducted 209 investigations into liquor vendors who were reportedly contravening the Western Cape Liquor Act (the Act) and the National Disaster Risk Management Act’s Regulations, between 27 March 2020 and 6 November 2020. Minister Fritz further welcomes the increase …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns in the strongest terms the reported murders which took place over the past weekend. Minister Fritz furthers calls on SAPS to leave no stone unturned in their investigations and ensure that guilty parties are brought to book. Over the past weekend there were reports of shootings and …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is providing 60 grade 12 learners from schools in Hanover Park with a safe space to prepare for the 2020 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations over the period 5 November 2020 to 11 December 2020, while they write their exams. Students have been selected to take part in …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that Mr Johan Brand has resigned from his post as the Western Cape Police Ombudsman. Minister Fritz thanks Mr Brand for his thorough work while serving in the post which has impacted positively on the lives of many. Please see photo of Mr Brand attached. The office …

The Minster of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the Auditor Generals findings, noting that the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) has received its first unqualified audit with no findings or a ‘clean audit’. Minister Fritz further notes that between 27 March and 30 October 2020, the WCLA conducted 207 investigations into license holders who were …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has condemned in the strongest terms the shooting which led to the killing and injury of residents in Gugulethu and has called on the transversal steering committee on organised crime to urgently convene and investigate the matter. Yesterday evening, Minister Fritz was alerted to the mass shooting reported …

The Department of Community Safety, has under the leadership of Minister Albert Fritz, submitted its comments on the South African Police Service (SAPS) Amendment Bill (the Bill), noting concerning provisions on the registration of Neighbourhood Watches (NHW). Going forward, the submission will be reviewed by provincial legal services who will collate all inputs from all …

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the efforts by the SAPS in the Western Cape, under the leadership of Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Matakata, to restore justice to the community of Pine Valley, Wolseley. Minister Fritz will further request that the Department of Community Safety’s court watching brief unit monitor the case going …