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We are fighting to place learners despite massive budget cut

11 January 2024

We are doing everything we can to build new schools at a faster rate than ever before through our Rapid School Build programme, despite a massive R716.4 million blow to our education budget in the Western Cape. Read More

Reminder: Franschhoek Pass: Daily closures for construction

10 January 2024

Media release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers   The Franschhoek Pass which connects Franschhoek and the towns of Grabouw and Villiersdorp will be closed between 8 am and 5 pm on weekdays for construction purposes. Read More

Media release by Minister Anroux Marais: Work experience opportunities for youth

10 January 2024

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its Youth and After School Programme Office, is calling for unemployed youth, aged 18-25, to apply to be part of the YearBeyond youth service programme for 2024.   Read More

LEAP vehicles damaged in Hanover Park

9 January 2024

I am deeply disturbed that three Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) vehicles were damaged over the weekend in Hanover Park. Read More

Premier welcomes official announcement of the opening of the WC Parliament

9 January 2024

Media Release: Premier welcomes official announcement of the opening of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament Read More

Make sure you know where your child is

4 January 2024

While many revelers rang in the new year on beaches across the Western Cape, staff from the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD) provided support to children who were separated from their families. Read More

Western Cape public health facilities welcome 253 babies on New Year’s Day

1 January 2024

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is happy to announce the birth of 253* babies at Western Cape public health facilities on 1 January 2024. The total number reported from 00:00 on New Year’s Day, comprises of 107 boys and 146 girls. Read More

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

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