News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
We bid farewell to legendary performer Sedick Tassiem
19 August 2021Media statement by Minister Anroux Marais The local entertainment industry has lost another legend with the passing of the performer Sedick Tassiem. Read More
The Department of Social Development is on high alert amidst heavy rains
18 August 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is on high alert and has activated it’s winter readiness programmes, to alleviate the effect of disaster situations on vulnerable communities, amidst the heavy rains and colder weather... Read More
NPO Help Desk Walk-In Centre re-opens
16 August 2021The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) would like to remind the public that the Department’s Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) Help Desk Walk-in-Centre has re-opened under the current Alert Level 3 Disaster Management Act regulations,... Read More
Minister Fritz commends work of LEAP Officers, suspect arrested
15 August 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, commends the work of LEAP officers involved in a shootout with four suspects while on patrol in Philippi on Thursday, 12 August 2021. Read More
Energy regulations a positive move, but further clarity still required
13 August 2021We welcome the gazetting of Schedule 2 of the Electricity Regulation Act by the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, which gives effect to the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa to increase the licensing th Read More
Women’s month: Substance abuse treatment and care available for women
12 August 2021The circumstances and experiences of women are very different from their male counterparts. This fact is reflected in females experiences of substance use disorders (SUDs). Read More
U.S and WC mark six month anniversary of trade and investment partnership
11 August 2021The U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town and the Western Cape Government marked the first six months of the Trade and Investment Promotion Partnership, launched in February 2021. Read More
Cape Town International Airport wins best in Africa – again!
10 August 2021Congratulations to Cape Town International Airport who have once again won the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Award for Best Airport in Africa for the 6th consecutive year. Read More
Victim Empowerment Programme services reach 5701 GBV victims in the Western Cape
10 August 2021Gender-based violence (GBV) , commonly referred to as the ‘Shadow-Pandemic’ is a serious threat to the safety and well-being of women and children. Read More
Minister Marais prioritises safety and dignity plan for women in sport
4 August 2021As we commemorate National Women’s Month, we understand that the plight of women and the girl child is not only bound to the month of August. Read More
Psycho-social support for families and individuals amidst COVID-19 pandemic
4 August 2021Mental and psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased exponentially, with many individuals dealing with the loss of a loved one, a colleague, a family or community member without the appropriate grief and bereavement support. Read More
Don’t miss the deadline for our Western Cape Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards
3 August 2021Today we visited two entrepreneurs who are previous winners of the Western Cape Entrepreneurship Recognition Awards (WCERA) and who are inspiring business women creating opportunities for those living in their communities. Read More
Public encouraged to promote gender equality and build safer communities
2 August 2021In commemoration of Women’s Month, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is paying tribute to all those women and men who continue to play a role in promoting gender equality and helping build safer communities for women. Read More
Procurement Disclosure Report reveals R22.6 million spent on Covid-19 in June 21
1 August 2021We are pleased to publish the thirteenth edition of our monthly Procurement Disclosure Report by Provincial Treasury which affirms our commitment to transparency and clean government in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Fritz calls for responsible alcohol consumption
30 July 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, calls on citizens of the Western Cape to consume alcohol responsibly as we head into the last weekend of the month. Read More
DSD observes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
30 July 2021Today, Friday 30 July 2021, marks the observance of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Read More
LEAP Officers confiscate drug stash, searching for suspects
29 July 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, commends the work of LEAP Officers who confiscated a drug stash of 988 whole Mandrax tablets, 22 half Mandrax tablets, an unknown amount of crushed Mandrax, and 0.195kg of tik. Read More
Port of Cape Town operations coming back online; Backlog must be the priority
29 July 2021We welcome Read More
Minister Fernandez visits social services sector COVID-19 vaccination site
29 July 2021Today, Thursday 29 July 2021, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, conducted an oversight visit at West EMS Pinelands COVID-19 vaccination site, which is one of seventeen sites around the province where members of the... Read More
3 more days left for social sector vaccinations
28 July 2021The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, is encouraging all members of the social service sector who qualify to be vaccinated to do so, before the vaccination rollout for the social development sector comes to an end on... Read More
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