News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
Appeal to adhere to Covid-19 safety protocols ahead of “Black Friday” sales
19 November 2020We are calling on all businesses and shoppers to adhere to strict Covid-19 safety protocols during the “Black Friday” sales that peak on the 27 November 2020 so that we avoid creating any super-spreader events during this time in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Fernandez calls on all men to be positive role models for the youth
19 November 2020International Men's Day 2020 is observed annually on November 19, to create awareness about men's health Read More
Minister Fernandez urges Public to utilize Disability Day Care services
18 November 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, urges all children with disabilities to utilise the Day Care services offered by her Department and its Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) partners. Read More
Results of Provincial Traffic Services traffic operations
16 November 2020I joined Provincial Traffic Officers during one of the province’s integrated roadblocks in Beaufort West on Sunday. This is one of the busiest long-distance intersections in the country. Read More
Minister Meyer visits the Perdekraal East Wind Farm
13 November 2020Earlier this week, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer visited the Perdekraal East Wind Farm, 80 kilometres north-east of Ceres in the Western Cape. He was accompanied by the Executive Director of Agri Western Cape, Jannie Strydom,... Read More
Full re-opening of international travel welcomed
12 November 2020We welcome the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night that the ‘red list’ will be scrapped and international travel to all countries will resume, subject to the necessary health protocols and the presentation of a negative Covid-19... Read More
Western Cape wins big at World Travel Awards, Africa 2020
10 November 2020Congratulations to the Western Cape winners of the World Travel Awards’ Africa 2020 category which were announced yesterday (9 November 2020) and which reaffirm our status as a world-class travel destination. Read More
Promoting well-being of Children with Disabilities remains a key priority
10 November 2020“As we continue to commemorate Disability Rights Awareness Month, let’s join hands as a society, to support and promote the social and emotional well-being of children and youth with disabilities. Read More
Minister Marais congratulates participants of first Virtual Metropole Big Walk
9 November 2020On Saturday, 7 November 2020, Minister Anroux Marais congratulated those who participated in the first of its kind Metropole Virtual Big Walk as they collected their medals and shields at Fairmount High School in Grassy Par Read More
First of its kind BPO Academy launched at the College of Cape Town
6 November 2020Today (06 November 2020), saw the official opening of the BPO Academy at the College of Cape Town, Gardens Campus which will not only provide opportunities for young people to gain the necessary skills to graduate into an exciting career in the BPO... Read More
New brand launched to position Cape Town as Africa’s Tech Capital
5 November 2020Cape Town and the Western Cape is Africa’s tech capital, and this was reinforced today (05 November 2020) with the official launch of a new brand to unite the tech ecosystem of Cape Town and the Western Cape and present a common message to the world. Read More
Minister Fritz notes WC Police Ombudsman’s resignation and commends his service
5 November 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, notes that Mr Johan Brand has resigned from his post as the Western Cape Police Ombudsman. Minister Fritz thanks Mr Brand for his thorough work while serving in the post which has impacted positively... Read More
Minister Mbalula must rethink PRASA's institutional arrangement
5 November 2020Regarding the restoration of PRASA as a functioning institution – the Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works have entered into a partnership agreement with the SOE to support it in its key work in restoring rail Read More
WCLA Update: Minister Fritz welcomes WCLA’s clean audit
4 November 2020The Minster of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the Auditor Generals findings, noting that the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) has received its first unqualified audit with no findings or a ‘clean audit’. Read More
Minster Marais prioritizes internet connectivity in Matzikama and Cederberg
4 November 2020As the Western Cape safely moves forward, Minister Anroux Marais visited libraries in the Matzikama District and Cederberg Municipality last week to assess their readiness as the sector is now reopened. Read More
UPDATE: Minister Fernandez calls for caution when visiting Old Age Homes
4 November 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is calling on all residents to follow the COVID-19 health and safety guidelines upon visiting loved ones at old age homes, with the current number of positive cases in older persons... Read More
SafeTravels.CapeTown website launched to assist tourists visiting the WC
3 November 2020Today (03 November 2020), we launched the Safe Travels website, which was developed by the Department of Economic Development and Tourism together with our destination marketing and promotion agency, Wesgro, to help domestic and international... Read More
Minister Fritz calls on transversal committee on organised crime to convene
3 November 2020Minister Fritz calls on transversal committee on organised crime to convene and investigate Gugulethu shooting Read More
Minister Fritz to brief media on Department’s submission on SAPS Bill
2 November 2020Minister Fritz to brief media on Department’s submission on SAPS Bill and its impact on neighbourhood watches Read More
Minister Fritz concerned about neighbourhood watch amendments in SAPS Bill
2 November 2020Minister Fritz concerned about neighbourhood watch amendments in SAPS Amendment Bill Read More
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