News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
4.35 million two-way domestic travellers through Cape Town Airport this year
31 October 2022A total of 4.35 million two-way passengers passed through the Cape Town International Airport’s (CTIA) domestic terminal in 2022 so far, representing a recovery of 71% for the year to date, when compared to the same period in 2019. Read More
Minister Marais: Western Cape Government prepared for summer initiation season
31 October 2022The Western Cape Government (WCG) is proud to support the official start of the Initiation Summer Season for 2022. The summer season starts on 1 November 2022 and will end on 31 January 2023. Read More
K-9 unit sniffs out criminals
27 October 2022Between 22 – 25 October 2022, the Overstrand K-9 Units utilised their strong sense of smell to effect the arrest of 4 suspects during 3 separate operations. The Overstrand unit, which operates throughout the Overberg District, has 6 officers and 6... Read More
Minister Allen concludes safety visit to Cape Winelands region
27 October 2022Between 24 – 25 October 2022, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen conducted safety oversight visits and had engagements in the Breedevalley, Witzenberg and Langeberg Municipal areas. Read More
WC comes out on top on building plans passed and completed for third month
21 October 2022Between January and August 2022, the value of buildings completed in the Western Cape was R19.6 billion, representing a year-on-year growth rate of 42.1%, compared to R13.2 billion in Gauteng, with a year-on-year growth rate of 8.7%. Read More
#LightsOnAfterSchool celebrations across DCAS programmes
21 October 2022On Thursday, 20 October 2022, Minister Anroux Marais, HOD Guy Redman and Chief Director: Youth and After School Programmes, Read More
Clearing of significant Transnet strike backlog must now be top priority
20 October 2022I welcome the end to the national Transnet strike, now that the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union has accepted the wage settlement. Read More
End to Transnet strike by UNTU is good news for economy
18 October 2022I welcome the news that the United National Transport Union (UNTU) has agreed to a wage settlement, as proposed by Transnet and facilitated by the Council for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), yesterday evening. Read More
Transnet Strike:12 000 jobs on the line in the Western Cape berry industry
17 October 2022Over 12 000 jobs in the berry industry in the Western Cape, which include 4 000 permanent jobs and 8 000 seasonal jobs, are on the line should the ongoing Transnet strike not be urgently resolved. Read More
September sees LEAP Officers secure over 550 arrests
13 October 2022Between 5 September 2022 and 2 October 2022, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have continued to make steady strides in removing criminals off the streets. Read More
Cultural Affairs Awards celebrate those who bring hope across sectors
13 October 2022On Wednesday, 12 October 2022, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport hosted the Read More
Ports’ Business Continuity Plans must be top priority
10 October 2022I share the concern of businesses in the Western Cape that a prolonged strike by Transnet workers will severely hurt our economy precisely at a time when we should be creating jobs. Read More
Media statement: We mourn the loss of a champion of women's sport
8 October 2022It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of the Olympic table tennis player and supporter of women’s sport, Cheryl Roberts. Read More
Loadshedding: 96.5% reduction if 5GW of renewable energy had been brought online
4 October 2022This morning, the Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, opened the Green Energy Summit Africa, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Read More
105 non-compliant liquor traders apply to have their licenses renewed
4 October 2022The Western Cape Liquor Authority’s (WCLA) efforts to facilitate greater regulatory compliance on the part of liquor traders is having the desired impact. Read More
Condolences to the family of LEAP officer Heynes
3 October 2022Western Cape Government and City of Cape Town extend condolences to the family of LEAP Officer Heynes Read More
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