News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
Western Cape DSD observes World Day against Trafficking in Persons
30 June 2022On the 30 July each year, governments across the globe observe World Day against Trafficking in Persons. Human trafficking is a global phenomenon that requires a global solution. Read More
Minister Anroux Marais: We mourn the loss of a champion for judo, Gert Loubser
29 June 2022It is with great sadness that we have heard of the passing of the Chairperson of West Coast Judo, Gert Loubser. Read More
May 2022 Tourism Report:The WC's tourism & hospitality sector recovery continues
29 June 2022Off the back of the impressive tourism recovery statistics from April 2022, I am pleased to announce that the May 2022 statistics confirm the recovery is continuing. This is good news for our tourism and hospitality sector, which employs tens of... Read More
Western Cape DSD reduces foster care backlog as deadline looms
28 June 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has made steady progress in reducing the 2017 backlog of foster care order extensions. Presently, a total of 37 300 children are in foster care in the Western Cape. Read More
The WCG calls on residents to get out and support events across the province
26 June 2022I join Premier Alan Winde in celebrating the removal of the remaining COVID-19 restrictions, which will provide a major boost to our province’s events industry in particular. Read More
Minister Fernandez engages Saartjie Baartman’s Centre for Women and children
24 June 2022On Thursday 23 June 2022, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, engaged with the Saartjie Baartman’s Centre for Women and Children (SBCWC) on the facility’s substance abuse programme for women who have been victims of... Read More
Apprenticeships give hope to 43 previously unemployed youth at GABS
23 June 2022Our top priority is to create economic opportunities for young people in the Western Cape by creating the right conditions for economic growth and job creation. Read More
All 30 WC municipal budgets successfully passed
21 June 2022All 30 municipalities in the Western Cape have successfully approved their 2022/23 budgets before the start of the municipal financial year. Read More
Public urged to verify the status of Substance Abuse Treatment Centres
21 June 2022The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is urging the public to ensure that their loved ones are placed in a registered substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facility for increased chances of their loved ones sustaining their... Read More
Minister Marais hands over half a million in support of Masters Hockey World Cup
20 June 2022On Monday, 20 June 2022, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais handed over funding of R500 000 to Western Province Hockey and SA Masters Hockey, in support of the upcoming World Masters Hockey World Cup tourn Read More
SANCA Drug Awareness Week: Most people seeking treatment for ‘Tik’ addiction
20 June 2022The latest Phase 50 report (2022) compiled by the South African Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (SACENDU) reveals that in the Western Cape, the primary substances of use reported by 36 specialist treatment centres/programmes between the... Read More
Applications for 2023 Provincial Treasury Bursary programme now open
20 June 2022Applications for the 2023 Western Cape Provincial Treasury Bursary programme are now open for young people between the ages of 17 and 35, including Grade 12 learners and post- and undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in: Read More
Cape Town International Airport the best in Africa
17 June 2022Last night, at the 2022 World Airport Awards, in Paris, France, the Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) won the best ‘Airport in Africa’, the ‘Best Staff in Africa’ and ‘Cleanest Airport in Africa’ awards. Read More
YOUTH DAY: Minister Fernandez hosts Youth Day Expo in Nyanga
17 June 2022In commemoration of Youth Day, Thursday 16 June 2022, the Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez hosted Read More
Department of Social Development observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
15 June 2022In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, recognized on Wednesday, 15 June 2022, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is calling on the public to join hands in protecting the rights and concerns of our senior citizens 365... Read More
YOUTH DAY - The WC Social Development Department hosts Youth Café Expo
15 June 2022In line with the National theme for Youth Month: “Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods and resilience of young people for a better tomorrow, ” on Thursday, 16 June 2022, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD), will be hosting a Youth... Read More
Cape Town Museum offers online access to collections, exhibitions
15 June 2022On Tuesday, 14 June 2022, the Museum Service of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport launched Cape Town Digital – the new website for the Ca Read More
Min. Fernandez welcomes R36 million newly renovated Child and Youth Care Centre
13 June 2022The Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, welcomes the completion of the R36 million newly renovated Outeniekwa Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC) located in George. Read More
Premier Winde and Minister Marais launch Netball Fridays in the Western Cape
12 June 2022On Friday, 10 June 2022, Premier Alan Winde and Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, together with Netball South Africa, officially launched Netball Fridays in the Western Cape as we count down to the 2023 Read More
Malmesbury CARES complex offers safe space for community
9 June 2022On Wednesday, 8 June 2022, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais officially opened the Malmesbury CARES (Culture, Arts, Recreation, Education, Sport) complex. Read More
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