Minister to launch new Oudtshoorn shelter for homeless people
Today, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Albert Fritz, will launch the Oudtshoorn Shelter for Homeless people.
The MEC will be joined by Oudtshoorn Executive Mayor, Cllr. Colan Sylvester.
This shelter forms part of our growing network of 24 shelters across the province.
The facility will play a critical role in helping the Department and Municipality render critically needed interventions for homeless people. Key services rendered include; social work assistance, family reintegration and a referral pathway for substance abuse treatment.
There will be opportunities for interviews and photographs.
Date: 03 April 2018 Today
Time: 10:00
Venue: 26 Jubilee Street, Oudtshoorn
Media Enquiries:
Sihle Ngobese
Tel: 021 483 9217
Cell: 076 083 6543
E-mail: Sihle.Ngobese@westerncape.gov.za
