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Premier Winde commits to securing additional funding for disaster recovery

Premier Alan Winde on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government Cabinet, where provincial ministers received...

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Thusong Outreach Programme Brings SMME Business Exhibition to Murraysburg, Beaufort West Municipal Area

On 23 June 2026, the Department of Local Government (DLG), through its Thusong and Community Development Worker Programmes, hosted a Small...

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Minister Marais urges Western Cape residents not to resort to violence to address legitimate frustrations

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has called on residents of the Western Cape to refrain from...

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Schools invited to join expanded MOD Programme

As South Africa marks Youth Month, the Western Cape Government is expanding its revitalised Mass Participation, Opportunity and Access...

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Western Cape Government outlines four decisive actions to improve efficiency at the Port of Cape Town

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has today outlined four targeted interventions to...

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Western Cape Government launches free travel support for jobseekers in George

Transport costs remain a barrier for many unemployed residents trying to access job opportunities. The Western Cape Government, in...

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Notice of construction at Via Appie on Louis Fourie Road

Construction work will be carried out on the median on Louis Fourie Road at Via Appie Commencement date: 2 July 2026 Anticipated duration: 2...

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Premier Winde resumes disaster assessment oversight as reconstruction work intensifies

Last week, Premier Alan Winde returned to the Garden Route district to conduct oversight visits at sites where reconstruction operations are...

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Western Cape strengthens FMD response as farmers, veterinarians and government work together to expand vaccination efforts

The Western Cape Government continues to strengthen its response to Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), with the Western Cape Department of...

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Minister condemns the murder of community activist and DA Ward candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has strongly condemned the brutal murder of community...

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Meiringspoort storm damage assessment

On 18 June 2026, Minister Simmers and staff from the Department of Infrastructure conducted an oversight visit to Meiringspoort to assess...

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R43 between Worcester and Villiersdorp opened ahead of schedule

TR 30/2 (R43) between Worcester and Villiersdorp: Reopened Following tireless work by the Western Cape Department of Infrastructure and its...

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