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WCG engages with Bavarian Police Officials on Safety Best Practice

30 January 2020

Western Cape Government engages with Bavarian Police Officials on Safety Best Practice Read More

Veterinary Services Portfolio boosted by bio-safety Level 3 Laboratory

29 January 2020

The Western Cape’s veterinary laboratory services boosted their portfolio significantly with the addition of a Biosafety Level 3 mobile laboratory, which was introduced this morning by the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer. Read More

Residents urged to comment on train arson by 31 January

28 January 2020

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, reminds residents to make their submissions on the investigation into SAPS’ inability to bring anyone to book over the destruction to railway infrastructure in the province by 31 January 2020. Read More

Minister Madikizela to release Festive Season road safety statistics

28 January 2020

Tomorrow, Wednesday 29 January 2020, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will release the 2019/20 Festive Season Road Safety statistics during a media conference. Read More

Career resilience workshops planned for AMSA workers in Saldanha

27 January 2020

We are committed to supporting the workers affected and the Saldanha Bay community. Read More

Engagement Notes: PG MTEC 2 engagements commence

23 January 2020

Yesterday, we kicked off the first of the Provincial Government Medium Term Expenditure Committee (PG MTEC) 2 engagements hosted by Provincial Treasury and chaired by the Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier. Read More

Minister Fritz extends support to Tygerdal safety stakeholders

22 January 2020

Yesterday, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, met with the safety stakeholders of Tygerdal and the broader community to discuss and resolve issues faced. Read More

Minister Fritz to meet with Tygerdal safety stakeholders

20 January 2020

Tomorrow, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, will meet with the safety stakeholders of Tygerdal and the broader community to discuss and resolve issues faced. Safety Stakeholders will include various Neighbourhood Watch Structures,... Read More

Minister Simmers kicks-off 2020 with New Head: Department of Human Settlements

20 January 2020

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Ms Jacqueline Samson on her appointment as Head of the Provincial Department of Human Settlements.    Read More

Western Cape Government condemns burning of train coaches in Retreat

16 January 2020

The Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela and the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemn in the strongest terms the burning of a motor coach last night at Retreat station. Read More

Western Cape Government condemns burning of train coaches in Retreat

16 January 2020

The Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela and the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemn in the stronge Read More

SAPS fails to comply with Domestic Violence Act

13 January 2020

The Department of Community Safety (DoCS) has concluded the Census Project, monitoring the level of compliance of 150 police stations in the province with the Domestic Violence Act (DVA) 116 of 1998 and the SAPS National Instruction 7/1999. Read More

Minister Madikizela to embark on road safety roadshow across the Western Cape

13 January 2020

Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Bonginkosi Madikizela will travel across the province starting from today to discuss road safety initiatives and law enforcement integration plans. Read More

Residents Urged to Submit Comment on Train Arson

10 January 2020

The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz has called on the public to submit comments that will aid the Western Cape Police Ombudsman (WCPO), Mr J.J Brand, in completing a Read More

Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations, 1 to 31 December 2019

9 January 2020

Results of Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations, 1 to 31 December 2019 Media Release by Bonginkosi Madikizela, Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More

Peak season report sees promising growth in domestic tourism

8 January 2020

We welcome initial reports from the tourism industry that indicate a good season, with a promising growth in domestic tourism thanks to an increase in visitors from Kwa-Zulu Natal, Gauteng and the North West to the Western Cape. Read More

Min Fernandez-public to seek support in cases of matric-results disappointment.

8 January 2020

Completing secondary education, commonly referred to as high school, is a rite of passage. It involves a significant change of status in society. Passing matric is an important stepping-stone, for what future lies ahead for many adolescences.  Read More

DSD to investigate complaints- Beitun Nur Home for the Destitute in Schaapkraal.

7 January 2020

Urgent Notice from the Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez. "I have received numerous calls and messages in response to a WhatsApp message that is circulating regarding the Beitun Nur Home for the Destitute in Schaapkraal. Read More