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Minister Simmers condemns road user behaviour on Clarence Drive

29 December 2023

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers Read More

Upgrade of Refinery Interchange set to be completed at the end of February 2024

28 December 2023

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers Read More

Western Cape public health facilities welcomed 231 babies on Christmas Day

26 December 2023

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is happy to announce the birth of 231 babies at public health facilities throughout the Western Cape on Christmas Day 2023.* The total number reported from 0:00 on 25 December 2023, comprises of... Read More

Operations by Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units

22 December 2023

The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units, in partnership with the Rural Safety Units (RSUs) in the Overstrand and Swartland areas, continues to make inroads in the fight against crime in their respective areas, particularly in reducing... Read More

Information on roadworks during the festive season

22 December 2023

Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers Read More

Minister Anroux Marais mourns the death of Fatima Sydow

20 December 2023

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, has expressed shock and sadness at the passing of celebrity cook, Fatima Sydow, at the age of only fifty. Read More

Hundreds of thousands of jobs in tourism, clothing, &BPO created in growing WC

20 December 2023

In the eight months between the beginning of April and the end of November 2023, targeted skills programmes, run by the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT), in partnership with the private sector, re Read More

TeleICU pilot project is foundation for further innovation in health technology

20 December 2023

TeleICU pilot project lays the foundation for further innovation in digital health technology Read More

Municipal matters addressed at Departmental MinMay

20 December 2023

On Tuesday, 28 November 2023, the Department of Local Government convened its biannual MinMay meeting, a strategic engagement chaired by Minister Anton Bredell, MEC for Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning... Read More

Public urged to follow instructions of firefighting authorities in Simon’s Town

20 December 2023

Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning today urged the public to follow instructions from firefighters managing the wildfire in Simon’s Town, which has been burning since Tuesday morni Read More

The senseless attacks on our producers and agri workers must be condemned

20 December 2023

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, has condemned the killing of a farmer, Mr Willem van der Westhuizen, and the assault on his wife, Christine, in an attack on their farm outside VanRyhynsdorp. Read More

LEAP Officers confiscate 27 firearm during November

19 December 2023

The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers once again made their presence felt when they executed various operations across the areas where they are deployed. Between 30 October and 3 December 2023, the officers confiscated 27 firearms and... Read More

Outcomes of last Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting of 2023

14 December 2023

Media Release: Outcomes of last Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting for 2023 On Wednesday, 13 December, Premier Alan Winde chaired the last meeting of 2023 of the Western Cape Government (WCG) Cabinet. Read More

Patients receive good, healthy meals at all Western Cape public hospitals

14 December 2023

The food services at hospitals of the Western Department of Health and Wellness play a crucial role in contributing to the efficiency of patient care. Read More

37 Peace Officers graduate in Swellendam and Theewaterskloof

14 December 2023

Statement by Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen Read More

Keeping children safe should be main priority during the holidays

13 December 2023

Schools are closing today and the holiday season has begun for many families. While this is a joyful period, there are many risks to be aware of, especially for parents and caregivers. Read More

Western Cape schools are full

13 December 2023

As of 11 December 2023, we have allocated places for 120 778, or 99.43%, of the learners for whom applications were received for Grade 1 and 8 for the 2024 school year. Read More

Minister Marais congratulates triumphant Western Cape Summer Games team

13 December 2023

Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais has congratulated the Western Cape team for retaining the trophy and ending in first place at the South African National Schools Summer Games Championship, which was held in... Read More

16 days are over, now the real work begins

11 December 2023

The 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign has come to an end, but now the real work begins and must continue every day. Read More

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