News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
World Foster Day: WC DSD appeals to public to become a Foster Parent
31 May 2022In commemoration of World Foster Day which is recognised annually on 31 May, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is appealing to residents who meet the criteria to consider becoming a Foster Parent. Read More
The Western Cape’s tourism & hospitality sector showing impressive recovery
31 May 2022The April 2022 tourism performance statistics report by Wesgro point to a solid recovery for the Western Cape’s tourism and hospitality sector over the Easter season. Read More
Minister Fernandez welcomes launch of National Child Protection Week
29 May 2022The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the official launch of the National Child Protection Week, which takes place from Sunday, 29 May to Sunday 5 June 2022. Read More
Collaboration key to improving Port of Cape Town performance
27 May 2022It is with great concern that I note the Port of Cape Town’s ranking at 365th out 370 ports measured by the World Bank's Container Port Performance Index report 2021, released this week. Read More
Minister Fernandez conducts oversight visit of Sanitary Dignity Project
27 May 2022In observance of World Menstrual Hygiene Day taking place on Saturday, 28 May 2022, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, conducted an oversight visit to Salt River High School, which is one of the 223 schools... Read More
Applications for R16 million SMME Booster Fund now open
26 May 2022I am proud to confirm that the application process for Department of Economic Development and Tourism’s (DEDAT) R16 million SMME Booster Fund is now open. Read More
Sports federations across the province boosted by funds
26 May 2022Over the past month, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais travelled across the province to hand over funding to sporting federations and municipalities to support their activities and major events for t Read More
Inclement weather cannot keep Minister Allen away from patrolling with NHWs
25 May 2022Although there was inclement weather across the greater Cape Town last night, the Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, still conducted a patrol with the Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) in the Somerset West area. ... Read More
Western Cape Government to launch R16 million SMME Booster Fund
24 May 2022One of my key priorities is to back entrepreneurs and small businesses, who are the engines of our economy. As a part of our plans to do this, I am pleased to announce that applications for the SMME Booster Fund 2022 will open this Thursday, 26 May... Read More
Help is available for caregivers of children struggling with drug addiction
24 May 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is calling upon all caregivers dealing with substance use disorders (SUDs) within their household, particularly when it involves their children, to seek support from the department. Read More
We mourn the loss of a great contributor to the arts, Marilyn Martin
23 May 2022It is with great sadness that we have heard of the passing of the internationally renowned art expert, Marilyn Martin. Read More
Call for Minister Mthethwa to reconsider proposed name change
21 May 2022MEDIA STATEMENT BY MINISTER ANROUX MARAIS: WE URGE MINISTER MTHETHWA TO RECONSIDER THE PROPOSED NAME CHANGE FOR THE AFRIKAANSE TAAL MONUMENT Read More
Minister Anroux Marais mourns the loss of “Galloping Granny” Mavis Hutchinson
20 May 2022It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Mavis Hutchinson – a legend of the running community. Read More
Community Nutritional Development Centres provide nutritional relief
19 May 2022The damage the COVID-19 pandemic has caused to our socio-economic landscape has been severe and will be felt for some time to come. Read More
Opportunity for youth to gain work experience at museums
18 May 2022The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, through its YearBeyond Programme, has been working to offer unemployed youth in the province opportunities to gain work exp Read More
Support a local museum this International Museum Day
17 May 2022On 18 May we celebrate International Museum Day. This year, the global theme is “The Power of Museums”. Read More
Eden sport federations and facilities supported
17 May 2022On Monday, 16 May 2022, Minister Anroux Marais handed over funding and opened a new facility to support sporting federations in the Eden region. Read More
We mourn the loss of creative icon, Aleit Swanepoel
17 May 2022It is with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing of one of the icons of our creative and entertainment industry – Aleit Swanepoel. Read More
I am on the job to create jobs in the Western Cape
16 May 2022It is a great honour to be sworn-in as the Western Cape’s Minister for Finance and Economic Opportunities. Read More
Cape Metro sporting federations receive financial boost
13 May 2022On Thursday, 12 May 2022, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais symbolically handed over funding amounting to a total of R4 172 000 to affiliated sporting federations in the Cape Metro district. Read More
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