News and Speeches for Provincial Cabinet
Employment up by 330 000 and unemployment down by 129 000 in the Western Cape
28 February 2023I am elated that employment statistics in the Western Cape increased by 330 000 year-on-year, representing an increase of 14.7%. Read More
Meeting with GABS executives to discuss public transport challenges
28 February 2023Media Release by Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Read More
Congratulations to our history-making Momentum Proteas
27 February 2023The South African Women’s Cricket team made history this weekend by becoming the first SA team to progress to the final of a Cricket World Cup. Although they ended in second place after a tough match against Australia, we are so proud of what they... Read More
Minister Allen to embark on West Coast district safety initiatives
22 February 2023Tomorrow, 23 February 2023, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, will embark on various safety initiatives in parts of the West Coast District. These include the following: Read More
Western Cape 3rd quarter crime stats
20 February 2023Minister Allen and provincial SAPS commissioner LT Gen Patekile to unpack Western Cape 3rd quarter crime stats Read More
More building plans passed & completed in the WC in 2022 than any other province
20 February 2023In 2022, between January and December, the Western Cape passed building plans worth R 37.0 billion, more than any other province in South Africa, including Gauteng. Read More
Swartland K9 unit ensures rifle and ammunition are confiscated
20 February 2023On Sunday, 19 February 2023, the Western Cape government’s Swartland K-9 unit once again assisted the Malmesbury South African Police Services (SAPS) and ensured that a rifle and two hundred sixty-eight (268) various caliber live rounds were... Read More
Wesgro’s performance delivers impressive economic impact for the province
13 February 2023Amid significant challenges, least of which is the energy crisis which severely compromises economic growth and job creation, it is critical that we explore and implement innovative strategies to attract investment, boost trade and increase tourism i Read More
End of an Era: We mourn the loss of Jerry Watt
10 February 2023It is with great sadness that we have heard of the death of Jerry Watt, the well known singer who was part of The Rockets, one of our longest running local bands. Read More
Future of women’s sport looks bright as we host the opening match of World Cup
10 February 2023The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is proud to be supporting the hosting of the T20 Women’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa this year. We look forward to seeing large crowds supporting the matches played at Newlands and Boland Park in... Read More
No more talk, action is needed to implement the remote working VISA
10 February 2023I welcome the renewed commitment from President Cyril Ramaphosa to “introduce[e] a remote worker VISA and a special dispensation for high-growth start-ups” in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last night. Read More
Neighbourhood Watch structures exceeds 600 and 17 000 members in Western Cape
8 February 2023I am delighted to learn that in the Western Cape, we have reached 615 accredited neighbourhood watch (NHW) structures. We now have 17 546 registered members. Read More
25 Firearms confiscated by LEAP Officers during first month of 2023
7 February 2023Between 2 January – 29 January 2023, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers ensured that 25 firearms were removed from our streets. Read More
Minister Marais saddened to hear of tragic death of young Stellenbosch FC player
5 February 2023It is with great sadness that we have heard the news of the untimely death of Stellenbosch Football Club player, Oshwin Andries. Read More
Conference looks forward to a bumper year of major events in the Western Cape
3 February 2023On Friday, 3 February 2023, the Western Cape Events Forum hosted the Cape of Great Events conference in Cape Town, which spotlighted the growth of large events being hosted in the province in the coming year. Read More
Minister Marais calls on public to nominate Provincial Heritage sites
2 February 2023The Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, would like to encourage members of the public to nominate heritage resources in the Western Cape as Provincial Heritage Sites. Read More
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