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New brand launched to position Cape Town as Africa’s Tech Capital

5 November 2020

Cape Town and the Western Cape is Africa’s tech capital, and this was reinforced today (05 November 2020) with the official launch of a new brand to unite the tech ecosystem of Cape Town and the Western Cape and present a common message to the world. Read More

Minister Fritz notes WC Police Ombudsman’s resignation and commends his service

5 November 2020

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... Read More

Minister Mbalula must rethink PRASA's institutional arrangement

5 November 2020

Regarding the restoration of PRASA as a functioning institution – the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works have entered into a partnership agreement with the SOE to support it in its key work in restoring rail Read More

WCLA Update: Minister Fritz welcomes WCLA’s clean audit

4 November 2020

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’. Read More

Minster Marais prioritizes internet connectivity in Matzikama and Cederberg

4 November 2020

As the Western Cape safely moves forward, Minister Anroux Marais visited libraries in the Matzikama District and Cederberg Municipality last week to assess their readiness as the sector is now reopened. Read More

UPDATE: Minister Fernandez calls for caution when visiting Old Age Homes

4 November 2020

The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is calling on all residents to follow the COVID-19 health and safety guidelines upon visiting loved ones at old age homes, with the current number of positive cases in older persons... Read More

SafeTravels.CapeTown website launched to assist tourists visiting the WC

3 November 2020

Today (03 November 2020), we launched the Safe Travels website, which was developed by the Department of Economic Development and Tourism together with our destination marketing and promotion agency, Wesgro, to help domestic and international... Read More

Minister Fritz calls on transversal committee on organised crime to convene

3 November 2020

Minister Fritz calls on transversal committee on organised crime to convene and investigate Gugulethu shooting Read More

Minister Fritz to brief media on Department’s submission on SAPS Bill

2 November 2020

Minister Fritz to brief media on Department’s submission on SAPS Bill and its impact on neighbourhood watches Read More

Minister Fritz concerned about neighbourhood watch amendments in SAPS Bill

2 November 2020

Minister Fritz concerned about neighbourhood watch amendments in SAPS Amendment Bill Read More

Minister welcomes the start of National Disability Rights Awareness Month

2 November 2020

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) along with the rest of South Africa commemorates National Disability Rights Awareness Month annually between 3 November and 3 December. Read More

Another year of clean audits confirms commitment to good governance

2 November 2020

The Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) has completed the audit for the 2019/20 financial year in the Western Cape.  Read More

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