News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
Minister Fritz commemorates passing of Jesse Hess and grandfather at ceremony
31 August 2020Minister Fritz commemorates passing of Jesse Hess and grandfather at candle lighting ceremony Read More
DOCS writes to the NPA following release of known hitman on R1500 bail
28 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes with grave concern the release of an alleged gang hitman on R1500 bail from Athlone Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday. Read More
“We Are Open” domestic tourism campaign launched
27 August 2020Today (27 August 2020), the Western Cape government, together with Wesgro, launched the “We Are Open” domestic tourism campaign to urge South Africans to take advantage and explore the beauty and diversity of the many affordable and world-class... Read More
DOCS launches booklet on how to obtain a protection order
26 August 2020Department of Community Safety launches booklet on how to obtain a protection order Read More
Minister Fritz condemns shooting of children and violent protest in Elsies River
25 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, condemns in the strongest terms the violent protest action in which a shooting took place, injuring two children, leading to the death of one. It is reported that an eight-year-old boy was shot in the... Read More
UPDATE: National GBV Command Call Centre Lockdown Report
25 August 2020The implementation of lockdowns has been a measure used across the globe as a means to curb the spread of COVID-19 and mitigate its impact on public healthcare systems. Read More
WCLA Update: Minister Fritz continues to call on residents to drink responsibly
24 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, reiterates his call for residents in the province to drink responsibly, should they wish to do so. Read More
Minister Fernandez calls for public comment on Victim Support Services Bill
24 August 2020As we draw closer to the end of Women’s Month, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is encouraging all residents and organizations, in particular those working in the victim support services sector in the fight against... Read More
Entrepreneurs critical to economic recovery in the Western Cape
21 August 202021 August is World Entrepreneurs’ Day - an opportunity to celebrate our pioneers in business. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes Court Watching Brief Unit’s efforts to promote awareness
20 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the report provided by Advocate Leslie Morris on his first month of having been tasked to monitor cases relating to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and domestic violence (DV) through... Read More
Deepsea Stavanger welcomed to Cape Town
19 August 2020Yesterday (18 August 2020), the provincial Minister for Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, visited the Port of Cape Town to observe the crew change of the Deepsea Stavanger oil and gas drill rig. Read More
Minister Marais extends condolences after passing of Abrie de Swardt
18 August 2020The Western Cape Government is saddened by the passing of one of the sporting community’s greatest champions, Abrie de Swardt. Read More
Psycho-social and bereavement support for families at risk during pandemic
18 August 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez and the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, are urging all individuals and families in need of psycho-social support and bereavement counselling, to... Read More
Alert Level 2: We are ready to start doing business again in the Western Cape
16 August 2020We welcome the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night that the whole of South Africa will be moving to Alert Level 2. This is a good first step to supporting economic recovery in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Madikizela to meet taxi industry leaders following Bellville shooting
16 August 2020Taxi murders: Minister Madikizela to meet taxi industry leaders following Bellville shooting I strongly condemn the recent shooting incident at the Bellville Taxi rank. It is understood that one passenger was killed and two seriously injured. Read More
Minister Didiza’s interventions in the Cape Town deeds office welcomed
13 August 2020We welcome the confirmation today by the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Thoko Didiza, that she has met with the Chief Registrar of Deeds and all provincial registrars to put a concrete plan in place to address challenges... Read More
Entries are open for the 2020 Western Cape Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards
12 August 2020We are calling on the most inspiring and resilient entrepreneurs in the province to enter the annual Western Cape Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards (WCERA). Read More
Minister Fernandez hosts Conversations with COVID-19/GBV Survivors
10 August 2020Against the backdrop of Women’s Day commemorated on Sunday, 9 August 2020, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, hosted a Webinar with the 1000 Women Trust and a group of female Covid-19 Survivors from Khayelitsha. Read More
Minister Fritz calls for continuous efforts to address GBV and Domestic Violence
7 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is commemorating women’s day by initiating a programme to support and provide mentorship to gender-based violence (GBV) related programmes started by Chrysalis graduates and sharing the Department of... Read More
Minister Fritz writes to Provincial Commissioner on St Helena Bay protests
6 August 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is concerned over reported violent protest action in St Helena Bay and has written to the Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Yolisa Matakata, requesting that urgent clarity be provided... Read More
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