News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
Port of Cape Town processed R210 billion worth of exports and imports in 2021
15 September 2022In total R110.49 billion worth of exports and R99.96 billion worth of imports were processed via the Port of Cape Town in 2021, totalling R210.45 billion. Read More
Minister Cele misses opportunity to admit that devolution of SAPS is needed
15 September 2022Today, National Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, for the period of 1 April 2022 – 11 September 2002, presented, on what he terms “an update on the crime situation in the Western Cape.” Minister Cele highlighted the crime statistics on a few matters,... Read More
LEAP operations 29 August – 4 September: Continues to make its impact felt
14 September 2022Between 29 August 2022 and 4 September 2022, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have achieved the arrest of 147 individuals for a variety of crimes. LEAP is an initiative of the Western Cape Government (WCG) and is run in partnership... Read More
Mossel Bay pensioner ensures son gets to Chrysalis as part of 22 Bravo intake
13 September 2022Ms Gladys Ma-awu (62) from Mossel Bay, last week used her pension grant to ensure that her son could be part of 213 young men that entered the 22 BRAVO course at the Chrysalis Academy. Read More
Where is South Africa’s ‘Remote Working VISA’?
8 September 2022The Western Cape Government has re-submitted constructive recommendations to the Department of Home Affairs, Read More
Improvements at Port of CT could generate R6bn and almost 20 000 additional jobs
6 September 2022An efficient Port of Cape Town with sufficient capacity and investment in key infrastructure, has the potential to contribute an additional R6bn in exports, roughly 20 000 direct and indirect jobs, over R1.6 bn in additional taxes by 2026, and an add Read More
IPID annual report reveals deeply worrying alleged SAPS contraventions
5 September 2022The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) report for the 2021/22 financial year shows that in the Western Cape, between April 2021 to March 2022, 662 cases were referred to the entity for investigation. Of these, 215 (32.5%) were cases... Read More
Tourism recovery rate at CTIA’s international terminal reaches five month high
31 August 2022The sustained tourism recovery in international arrivals seen over the last few months, when compared to pre-pandemic levels, has continued with recovery rates at Cape Town International Airport’s (CTIA) international terminal reaching the highest... Read More
LEAP operations for August lead to over 500 arrests
29 August 2022Between 1 - 21 August 2022, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have achieved the arrest of 515 individuals for a variety of crimes. In this same time period, LEAP officers have amongst others: Read More
Minister Wenger encourages South Africans to explore the Western Cape
29 August 2022Today, Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, Mireille Wenger, Minister of Mobility, Daylin Mitchell, Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde and the Mayor of George, Leon van Wyk, kicked off the start of Minister Wenger’s Tourism Month Tour Read More
Building Plans passed: Western Cape now in top spot
25 August 2022Total building plans passed in the Western Cape between January and June 2022 increased by 33.2% in value compared to the same period last year, translating to a value of R17.86 billion and surpassing Gauteng both in value as well as percentage growt Read More
Cultural Affairs and Sport supports Rugby World Cup Sevens with R1 million boost
25 August 2022Anroux Marais, Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, has announced a R1 089 000 commitment from her department in support of the upcoming Rugby World Cup Sevens. Read More
Planned protest by non-compliant liquor traders misplaced
25 August 2022I note the posts on social media about the planned protest action by a group called United Liquor Traders, which is trying to make politics out of liquor laws. Read More
DNA backlog reduced by over 63 000 within 10 months
24 August 2022Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen says he notes the reduction in the DNA backlog at the Western Cape SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL). Read More
46 000 jobs created in the Western Cape over last quarter
23 August 2022I welcome the news that 46 000 jobs were created in the province over the last quarter. This is an increase from the 37 000 jobs created in the previous quarter-on-quarter reporting period. Read More
Unpack Western Cape 1st quarter crime stats
22 August 2022Minister Allen and Provincial SAPS Commissioner Lt Gen Patekile to unpack Western Cape 1st quarter crime stats Read More
Minister Marais: We call on nominations for local Sport Legends
22 August 2022The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport would like to invite members of the sporting community to nominate their local sport stars to be honoured as Provincial Sport Legends. Read More
World Travel Awards: Make your vote count for the Western Cape
22 August 2022Each year, the World Travel Awards rewards and celebrates excellence across all key sectors of the tourism and hospitality sector. Read More
Minister Marais to unveil Provincial Heritage Site in Athlone
17 August 2022On Friday, 19 August 2022, the Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport Anroux Marais will unveil the Provincial Heritage Site (PHS) plaque on a portion of Thornton road in Athlone. Read More
K-9 Unit has a sharp bite
15 August 2022Between 1 April 2022 and 30 June 2022, the Swartland and Overstrand K-9 Units made their bite felt across the West Coast and Overberg Districts. Read More
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