News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
Minister Fernandez calls for public comment on Victim Support Services Bill
24 August 2020As we draw closer to the end of Women’s Month, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is encouraging all residents and organizations, in particular those working in the victim support services sector in the fight against... Read More
Entrepreneurs critical to economic recovery in the Western Cape
21 August 202021 August is World Entrepreneurs’ Day - an opportunity to celebrate our pioneers in business. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes Court Watching Brief Unit’s efforts to promote awareness
20 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the report provided by Advocate Leslie Morris on his first month of having been tasked to monitor cases relating to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and domestic violence (DV) through... Read More
Deepsea Stavanger welcomed to Cape Town
19 August 2020Yesterday (18 August 2020), the provincial Minister for Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, visited the Port of Cape Town to observe the crew change of the Deepsea Stavanger oil and gas drill rig. Read More
Minister Marais extends condolences after passing of Abrie de Swardt
18 August 2020The Western Cape Government is saddened by the passing of one of the sporting community’s greatest champions, Abrie de Swardt. Read More
Psycho-social and bereavement support for families at risk during pandemic
18 August 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez and the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, are urging all individuals and families in need of psycho-social support and bereavement counselling, to... Read More
Alert Level 2: We are ready to start doing business again in the Western Cape
16 August 2020We welcome the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night that the whole of South Africa will be moving to Alert Level 2. This is a good first step to supporting economic recovery in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Madikizela to meet taxi industry leaders following Bellville shooting
16 August 2020Taxi murders: Minister Madikizela to meet taxi industry leaders following Bellville shooting I strongly condemn the recent shooting incident at the Bellville Taxi rank. It is understood that one passenger was killed and two seriously injured. Read More
Minister Didiza’s interventions in the Cape Town deeds office welcomed
13 August 2020We welcome the confirmation today by the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, that she has met with the Chief Registrar of Deeds and all provincial registrars to put a concrete plan in place to address challenges... Read More
Entries are open for the 2020 Western Cape Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards
12 August 2020We are calling on the most inspiring and resilient entrepreneurs in the province to enter the annual Western Cape Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards (WCERA). Read More
Minister Fernandez hosts Conversations with COVID-19/GBV Survivors
10 August 2020Against the backdrop of Women’s Day commemorated on Sunday, 9 August 2020, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, hosted a Webinar with the 1000 Women Trust and a group of female Covid-19 Survivors from Khayelitsha. Read More
Minister Fritz calls for continuous efforts to address GBV and Domestic Violence
7 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is commemorating women’s day by initiating a programme to support and provide mentorship to gender-based violence (GBV) related programmes started by Chrysalis graduates and sharing the Department of... Read More
Minister Fritz writes to Provincial Commissioner on St Helena Bay protests
6 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is concerned over reported violent protest action in St Helena Bay and has written to the Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Yolisa Matakata, requesting that urgent clarity be provided... Read More
Minister Madikizela to assess Covid-19 compliance in the Garden Route
6 August 2020Western Cape Transport and Public Works Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela will visit the Garden Route District over the long weekend to assess compliance with COVID-19 regulations in long distance transport and taxi ranks. Read More
Minister Didiza must urgently intervene in the Cape Town deeds office
5 August 2020The repeated and, at times unnecessary, closure of the Cape Town deeds office is having a considerable negative impact on the property and real estate industry in the Western Cape, and so I Read More
UPDATE: Covid-19 recoveries continue to increase across Old Age Homes
5 August 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the continued increase in COVID-19 recoveries that have been reported across old age homes in the Western Cape. Read More
Improved operations at the Port of Cape Town welcomed
4 August 2020The efficient and effective performance of the Port of Cape Town is critical to economic recovery and growth for the Western Cape however, ongoing operational challenges have resulted in poor service levels that are impacting our economy in the... Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes Online Trauma Support Training
4 August 2020The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the start of the first Online Trauma Support Training for housemothers of funded shelters in the Western Cape that accommodate victims of violence and their children. Read More
Women’s Month: Minister Fernandez encourages women to uplift one another
3 August 2020This Women’s Month, it's important to acknowledge the efforts of courageous women across our communities, who are contributing to positive change and encouraging other women and young girls to do the same. Read More
WCLA Update: Minister Fritz condemns lootings of bottle stores
3 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the 105 investigations conducted by the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) and the 36 liquor licenses suspended between 27 March 2020 and 31 July 2020. Read More
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