News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
Malmesbury CARES complex offers safe space for community
9 June 2022On Wednesday, 8 June 2022, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais officially opened the Malmesbury CARES (Culture, Arts, Recreation, Education, Sport) complex. Read More
Funding handovers concluded to confirm support to WC sporting federations
8 June 2022On Tuesday, 7 June 2022, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais concluded a series of cheque handovers that have taken place over the past month as funding was ceremoniously handed over to sporting federations Read More
Crime intelligence improvement required to prevent mass shootings
8 June 2022I am deeply appalled at yet another mass murder that occurred last night in Khayelitsha. The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that 4 people were shot at the Madiba supermarket in Site B. Three died in the store and the fourth later at a... Read More
Minister Allen and SAPS Commissioner Lt Gen Patekile to unpack WC Stats
7 June 2022Minister Allen and Provincial SAPS Commissioner Lt Gen Patekile to unpack Western Cape Crime stats Read More
Minister Anroux Marais to launch National Archives Week on 6 June
3 June 2022On Monday, 6 June 2022 Minister Anroux Marais will officially launch the Read More
Minister Fernandez engages Athlone community on Child Protection Services
2 June 2022As we continue to commemorate Child Protection Week, on Wednesday 01 June 2022, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, engaged residents from Athlone community in an effort to raise awareness of the basket of child... Read More
Child Protection Week: Working Together to safeguard Children with Disabilities
2 June 2022As we commemorate Child Protection Week, we must be mindful that children with disabilities often require specialised support. Read More
Provincial Treasury cuts red tape to boost opportunities for small businesses
2 June 2022The Western Cape Government is committed to reducing red tape for businesses, especially small businesses who are interested in becoming Western Cape Government suppliers. Read More
The Western Cape’s tourism & hospitality sector showing impressive recovery
31 May 2022The April 2022 tourism performance statistics report by Wesgro point to a solid recovery for the Western Cape’s tourism and hospitality sector over the Easter season. Read More
World Foster Day: WC DSD appeals to public to become a Foster Parent
31 May 2022In commemoration of World Foster Day which is recognised annually on 31 May, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is appealing to residents who meet the criteria to consider becoming a Foster Parent. Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes launch of National Child Protection Week
29 May 2022The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the official launch of the National Child Protection Week, which takes place from Sunday, 29 May to Sunday 5 June 2022. Read More
Minister Fernandez conducts oversight visit of Sanitary Dignity Project
27 May 2022In observance of World Menstrual Hygiene Day taking place on Saturday, 28 May 2022, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, conducted an oversight visit to Salt River High School, which is one of the 223 schools... Read More
Collaboration key to improving Port of Cape Town performance
27 May 2022It is with great concern that I note the Port of Cape Town’s ranking at 365th out 370 ports measured by the World Bank's Container Port Performance Index report 2021, released this week. Read More
Sports federations across the province boosted by funds
26 May 2022Over the past month, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais travelled across the province to hand over funding to sporting federations and municipalities to support their activities and major events for t Read More
Applications for R16 million SMME Booster Fund now open
26 May 2022I am proud to confirm that the application process for Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s (DEDAT) R16 million SMME Booster Fund is now open. Read More
Inclement weather cannot keep Minister Allen away from patrolling with NHWs
25 May 2022Although there was inclement weather across the greater Cape Town last night, the Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, still conducted a patrol with the Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) in the Somerset West area. ... Read More
Help is available for caregivers of children struggling with drug addiction
24 May 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is calling upon all caregivers dealing with substance use disorders (SUDs) within their household, particularly when it involves their children, to seek support from the department. Read More
Western Cape Government to launch R16 million SMME Booster Fund
24 May 2022One of my key priorities is to back entrepreneurs and small businesses, who are the engines of our economy. As a part of our plans to do this, I am pleased to announce that applications for the SMME Booster Fund 2022 will open this Thursday, 26 May... Read More
We mourn the loss of a great contributor to the arts, Marilyn Martin
23 May 2022It is with great sadness that we have heard of the passing of the internationally renowned art expert, Marilyn Martin. Read More
Call for Minister Mthethwa to reconsider proposed name change
21 May 2022MEDIA STATEMENT BY MINISTER ANROUX MARAIS: WE URGE MINISTER MTHETHWA TO RECONSIDER THE PROPOSED NAME CHANGE FOR THE AFRIKAANSE TAAL MONUMENT Read More
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