News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
Red Tape Reduction Unit saves project and supports jobs in the Western Cape
26 February 2021Yesterday (25 February 2021), I met with representatives from De Beers Marine to hear how our Red Tape Reduction Unit had assisted a major maintenance project for the Gariep mining vessel that created jobs and brought investment into the economy in... Read More
Minister Fernandez observes World NGO Day
26 February 2021In observance of World NGO Day tomorrow 27 February 2021, I wish to pay tribute to Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) that provide quality services to the public on behalf of the Department, especially in this very difficult economic and social... Read More
Final call for ECD Stimulus Relief Fund applications
25 February 2021The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is urging all Early Childhood Development (ECD) services and programmes who have not yet applied for the ECD Stimulus Relief Fund, to utilize this final opportunity to do so. Read More
Gugulethu Tragedy: Technical investigation findings and recommendations
25 February 2021Gugulethu Tragedy: Minister Madikizela releases technical investigation findings and recommendations Read More
UPDATE: Increase in COVID19 recoveries across Old Age Homes
24 February 2021As of 23 February 2021, the number of residents in old age homes, who have recovered from Covid-19 has increased to 2447. Read More
Minister Marais empowers Swartland sport clubs with much needed equipment
24 February 2021As we safely move forward in the Western Cape, Minister Anroux Marais handed over much needed sport equipment to sport clubs in the Swartland Municipality at the Malmesbury Care Facility yesterday, 23 February 2021. Read More
Minister Madikizela to brief media following Gugulethu tragedy investigation
24 February 2021Tomorrow, Thursday 25 February 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Bonginkosi Madikizela, will brief the media on the findings of an investigation following the tragic death of four children who died Read More
Minister Meyer welcomes investigation into Colenso Farm by Department
24 February 2021MINISTER MEYER WELCOMES INVESTIGATION INTO COLENSO FARM BY DEPARTMENT, REQUESTS PUBLIC PROTECTOR TO INVESTIGATE AGAIN Read More
Minister Ivan Meyer welcomes the conviction of Hillcrest farm attackers
23 February 2021I congratulate the South African Police and the National Prosecuting Authority for the successful arrest, conviction, and sentencing of the attackers of Raymond O’Grady and his wife, Betty. Read More
Unemployment Stats: Encouraging signs of economic recovery in the Western Cape
23 February 2021The Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released today (23 February 2021), reveals encouraging early signs of economic recovery with an increase in employment of 121 000 jobs in the last quarter in the Western Cape, the highest increase... Read More
Minister Marais celebrates International Mother Language Day
22 February 2021Annually on 21 February we commemorate International Mother Language Day and in celebration, Minister Anroux Marais delivered the welcoming address at the Pan South African Language Board (PANSALB) and partners virtual conf Read More
Counselling available for matriculants
22 February 2021Completing secondary education, commonly referred to as high school, signifies the transition of an important stage or occasion in an adolescent’s life. Read More
Deadline to apply for ECD Stimulus Relief Fund extended
22 February 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development welcomes the extension of the deadline to apply for the ECD Stimulus Relief Fund to Friday, 26 February 2021, and urges ECDs who have not yet applied, to make use of the opportunity to do so. Read More
Deadline to apply for ECD Stimulus Relief Fund extended
22 February 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development welcomes the extension of the deadline to apply for the ECD Stimulus Relief Fund to Friday, 26 February 2021, and urges ECDs who have not yet applied, to make use of the opportunity to do so. Read More
Minister Marais launches first of its kind isiXhosa netball rulebook
22 February 2021In celebration of International Mother Language Day commemorated yesterday, Minister Marais, today, launched the very first isiXhosa Netball Rulebook, the third code to be published in the Western Cape, following chess and Read More
New N2 Somerset West pedestrian bridge to save lives
16 February 2021Road safety is one of my four strategic focus areas for prioritisation and implementation during my term of office. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes LEAP arrests of armed robbers in Hanover Park
16 February 2021Minister Fritz welcomes LEAP arrests of armed robbers in Hanover Park & successful recovery of stolen goods Read More
Minister Fernandez launches Substance Abuse Campaign
16 February 2021Today 16 February 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, visited Kensington Treatment Centre (KTC)- a government-run in-patient treatment programme for women only, as part of the official launch of the provincial... Read More
Community Economic Recovery Project injects R3 million into the informal economy
15 February 2021Today Premier Alan Winde and Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, visited Lingelethu Cash Store and Mpumi’s Kitchen, a spaza shop and community kitchen in Khayelitsha that are participants in the Community Economic Recovery... Read More
R44 upgrade to ease high traffic volume between Stellenbosch and Somerset West
15 February 2021Well-maintained roads are important social goods that support the economic growth of the Western Cape through enabling the rapid and safe movement of people and goods. They also provide access to work opportunities, economic opportunities, and... Read More
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