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FILE: Former Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz. Picture: Albert Fritz/Twitter

Albert fritz

Ex-WC govt official implicated in Albert Fritz sex scandal wants name cleared

By Kevin Brandt

Lazola Ndubela was suspended on 24 January this year, pending an investigation into claims that he's been involved in former Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz's...

  • Western Cape Community Safety MEC Reagen Allen. Picture: @alanwinde/Twitter

    New WC Community Safety MEC Allen says he has plans in place to reduce crime

    He was appointed as MEC on Friday after Albert Fritz was fired from the post in March, amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

    108 days ago
  • Western Cape Premier Alan Winde. Picture: @alanwinde/Twitter.

    WC's Winde rings changes with major cabinet reshuffle

    The provincial administration was due a reshuffle after a surprise resignation by one MEC and damning sex allegations against another.

    112 days ago
  • FILE: Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz. Picture: Albert Fritz/Twitter

    Western Cape ANC to discuss sexual assault claims against dismissed MEC Fritz

    More than a month ago, Premier Alan Winde announced that Albert Fritz had been fired from the provincial cabinet with immediate effect.

    129 days ago
  • FILE: Former Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz. Picture: @AlbertFritz_/Twitter

    Winde says complainants in Fritz sexual misconduct matter receiving support

    Western Cape Premier Alan Winde earlier this week booted Albert Fritz from his cabinet position after an investigation found enough grounds to substantiate the sexual misconduct claims.

    162 days ago
  • FILE: Former Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz. Picture: @AlbertFritz_/Twitter

    WC safety committee hears details of Fritz sexual misconduct charges

    MEC Albert Fritz was fired after Advocate Jennifer Williams submitted a report into the allegations.

    163 days ago
  • FILE: Former Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz. Picture: @AlbertFritz_/Twitter

    4 officials still under investigation in Albert Fritz sexual misconduct matter

    In January, four officials in the Community Safety Department were placed on precautionary suspension.

    163 days ago
  • FILE: Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and former Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz host a digital press conference on safety in the province on 14 October 2021. Image: Alan Winde/Facebook

    WC ANC calls on Winde to axe Fritz as member of legislature

    On Tuesday, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde announced that Albert Fritz was removed from the provincial cabinet with immediate effect.

    163 days ago
  • FILE: Former Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz. Picture: Albert Fritz/Twitter

    WC opposition parties left with unanswered questions after Fritz sacking

    Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz was fired from the provincial cabinet with immediate effect on Tuesday.

    163 days ago
  • FILE: Former Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz. Picture: @AlbertFritz_DA/Twitter

    Axed MEC Fritz set to face DA federal executive over sexual assault allegations

    Western Cape Premier Alan Winde sacked Fritz on Tuesday morning after receiving an independent investigation report into allegations of sexual misconduct, reportedly against young women recruited to work for his office.

    164 days ago
  • FILE: Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz. Picture: Albert Fritz/Twitter

    Winde fires suspended Fritz from MEC post over sexual misconduct claims

    This follows an independent investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct reportedly against young women recruited to work for his office.

    164 days ago
  • FILE: Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz. Picture: Albert Fritz/Twitter

    Investigation into sexual misconduct claims against WC MEC Albert Fritz ongoing

    Western Cape Premier Alan Winde's office said that he was awaiting a report by Advocate Jennifer Williams, who was investigating the matter.

    184 days ago
  • FILE: Suspended Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz. Picture: Lizell Persens/Eyewitness News

    WC govt under fire for how it handles sexual abuse allegations

    Back in January 2019, a senior official from the province's Treasury department was arrested by Cape Town police, after he allegedly raped a 7-year-old boy.

    191 days ago
  • FILE: Premier Alan Winde (left) and suspended Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz (centre). Image: @alanwinde/Twitter

    Still no criminal charges against Fritz as Winde awaits external probe outcome

    Premier Alan Winde has given further details about how the allegations landed on his desk, first having received a call from a third party who’d brought the allegations to his attention on the 23 November.

    192 days ago
  • FILE: Suspended Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz. Picture: Albert Fritz/Twitter

    WC ANC still has unanswered questions on Fritz sexual misconduct claims

    Six complainants - both men and women - have come forward so far.

    193 days ago
  • FILE: Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz. Picture: Albert Fritz/Twitter

    Good wants Fritz investigation to extend into his time as Social Development MEC

    Western Cape Community and Safety MEC Albert Fritz was placed on immediate suspension last week by the premier's office, who cited serious misconduct allegations.

    193 days ago
  • FILE: Suspended Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz. Picture: @AlbertFritz_/Twitter

    ANC reiterates call for WC govt to be transparent over Fritz suspension

    A handful of party members protested outside the provincial legislature earlier on Friday.

    195 days ago
  • FILE: Former Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz. Picture: @AlbertFritz_DA/Twitter

    SAPS acts on ANC letter relating to allegations against suspended Fritz

    Premier Alan Winde took that decision on Sunday, after first learning of the claims in November and this month receiving formal affidavits from complainants.

    196 days ago
  • FILE: Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz. Picture: Albert Fritz/Twitter

    WC ANC wants to know whether claims against Fritz amount to criminal conduct

    The official opposition in the provincial legislature is concerned by the manner in which the matter has been handled by premier Alan Winde.

    196 days ago
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