News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
UPDATE: 1505 recoveries across Old Age Homes
10 September 2020The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) continues to monitor strict health and safety protocols across old age homes in the Province, to prevent the further spread of Covid-19. Read More
Minister Fernandez commemorates International FASD Awareness Day
9 September 2020Today marks the 21st annual commemoration of International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day, and Provincial Minister of Social Development Sharna Fernandez encourages everyone to show their support by observing a minute’s... Read More
Tourism Month: Western Cape tourist guide registration system goes online
9 September 2020We are excited to announce a new online system launched to make it easier for the 5 000 tourist guides in the Western Cape to register, renew and update their details. Read More
Minister Madikizela to visit Garden Route to address taxi industry challenges
8 September 2020Minister Madikizela to revisit Garden Route to address challenges facing the taxi industry Read More
GDP contraction: We will urgently rebuild our economy in the Western Cape
8 September 2020The massive 51% real GDP contraction in the second quarter of this year shows just how devastating the lockdown has been on the economy across South Africa. Read More
Minister Madikizela intervenes to end deadly war between CATA and CODETA
6 September 2020Taxi violence: Minister Madikizela intervenes to end deadly war between CATA and CODETA Read More
Minister Fritz calls for calm in St Helena Bay ahead of planned protests
4 September 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, calls for calm in St Helena Bay amidst reports of planned protest action tomorrow under the banner of #JusticeforLeo. Read More
UPDATE: Increase in COVID-19 recoveries across Old Age Homes continue
2 September 2020In recognising the vulnerability of older persons during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Social Development continues to monitor the infection rates at homes, whilst also working to ensure that the dignity and rights of older persons are... Read More
Western Cape electricity update: Eskom announces Stage 4 loadshedding
2 September 2020Eskom’s announcement of stage 4 loadshedding is a bitter blow to the Western Cape economy just starting to pick up from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Read More
Minister Fritz hosts workshop on violence prevention
1 September 2020Yesterday, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, held an internal workshop focusing on its approach to violence prevention for youth. Minister Fritz has noted that violence is a public health issue, as well as a police and correctional... Read More
Tourism Month: Western Cape receives global Safety Stamp
1 September 2020To mark the start of Tourism Month, we are excited to announce that the Western Cape has been awarded the prestigious Safe Travels Stamp by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). Read More
DSD remains committed to restoring the dignity of families in distress
1 September 2020The COVID-19 pandemic poses a serious threat to the well-being and dignity of many children and their families due to challenges related to social disruption, such as financial insecurity, unemployment, caregiving challenges and other stressors... Read More
Procurement Disclosure Report reveals 47% of Covid-19 expenditure spent on SMMEs
1 September 2020We are pleased to publish the second edition of the Procurement Disclosure Report by Provincial Treasury. This edition of the Procurement Disclosure Report expands on the previous report to include a snapshot of the Covid-19 expenditure spent on... Read More
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
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