News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Agriculture Minister Ivan Meyer congratulates Citrus Growers Association as SA becomes world’s leading citrus exporter by volume The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has congratulated the Citrus Growers Association... Read more News Minister Bredell asks for patience as restoration of basic services continues across the Western Cape Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister for Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, said today that the Western Cape... Read more News DSD makes urgent appeal for public assistance The Western Cape Department of Social Development has called on the private sector and the general public who are in a position to assist... Read more Economy and financial matters Financial Recovery Plans show varied progress across Beaufort West, Kannaland and Theewaterskloof The Western Cape Cabinet adopted the latest quarterly progress reports on the implementation of Financial Recovery Plans (FRPs) in Beaufort... Read more Media release Western Cape schools will be open on Wednesday, 13 May 2026 12 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape Based on updated guidance from the Provincial Disaster... Read more News Western Cape roads teams working around the clock as storm recovery gathers pace Media Release by Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure (DOI) is in full... Read more Environment Western Cape Government Cabinet and Premier’s Coordinating Forum meet to ensure ongoing collaboration in dealing with impacts of severe weather An extended Western Cape Government Cabinet and Premier’s Coordinating Forum (PCF) meeting was held last night to ensure continued... Read more News Western Cape road closures due to Level 8 rainfall Parts of the Western Cape are on high alert following an Orange Level 8 warning for disruptive rainfall issued by the South African Weather... Read more Health and Wellness Provincial healthcare services remain operational amid severe weather conditions The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness confirms that while severe weather persists across parts of the province, majority of our... Read more Media release All Western Cape schools will be closed on Tuesday, 12 May 2026 11 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and... Read more Media release Schools in certain areas of the Cape Winelands Education District will be closed on Monday, 11 May 2026 10 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and... Read more Media release 29 schools in the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will remain closed on Friday, 8 May 2026 7 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape As a result of storm damage and blocked access roads... Read more Load More
