Today, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, joined by the Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will visit the home of a disabled Gugulethu man who has been abandoned by family. Social workers are currently assisting the man.
The Ministers will assess what both their Departments can do to assist this family. The visit forms part of our oversight efforts on services to people with disability.
This case was brought to our attention by community members and through the media.
There will be an opportunity for photographs and interviews.
Time: 12:00 pm
Venue: NY 64 street, informal settlement, Gugulethu, Cape Town
Sihle Ngobese
Spokesperson for Albert Fritz, Minister of Social Development
Western Cape Government
7th floor, 14 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, 8000
Tel : (021) 483 9217
Cell : 076 083 6543
Email : Sihle.Ngobese@westerncape.gov.za