News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Minister Winde Encourages Class of 2013 to Work Hard
4 December 2013As the class of 2013 gets ready to embark on the next phase of their lives, Alan Winde, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, had one message for them: “Work hard to get a job, because a job is the best way out of poverty”. Read More
Meaningful Sport Exchange at Public Lecture
4 December 2013A public lecture by two world renowned lecturers addressed key challenges faced in sport and provided meaningful exchange of knowledge between various role players in attendance. The lecture was hosted by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport... Read More
Media Alert: Premier to Attend Commemoration of International Day for Persons with Disabilities
3 December 2013On Tuesday, 3 December, Premier Helen Zille will attend a commemoration of International Day for Persons with Disabilities being hosted by the City of Cape Town, University of the Western Cape (UWC) and Western Cape Network on Disability in... Read More
British Airways Increases Direct Flights on Cape Town to London Route
3 December 2013The Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism is developing an air access strategy as they further direct routes between Cape Town and strategic destinations like the new direct flights between Cape Town and London. Read More
Message from Premier Helen Zille on International Day for People with Disabilities
3 December 2013International Day of People with Disabilities is an important day for celebrating inclusivity and celebrating everyone’s contribution to building one nation with one future. Read More
Expanded Public Works Programme Creates More than 100 000 Jobs in Western Cape
2 December 2013Western Cape Provincial Departments and municipalities create close to 110 thousand Expanded Public Works Programme work opportunities and its projects receive national recognition. Read More
97-year Old to Receive Title Deed From Minister Madikizela
2 December 2013209 residents of Belhar, Cape Town will receive the title deeds to their houses today, 3 December 2013, from Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements Bonginkosi Madikizela. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Carlisle Encourage Motorists to Buckle Up
2 December 2013Two weeks ago, 21 November, Minister of Transport and Public Works Robin Carlisle launched the Safely Home "It Takes a Second to Save a Life" Campaign. Read More
MOD Centre Learners Enrolled at Western Cape Sport School
2 December 2013Eleven excited learners will begin 2014 with a passion to excel on the sports field and in the classroom at the Western Cape Sport School in Kuils River. On Thursday, 28 November 2013, they were honoured by the Department of Cultural Affairs and... Read More
International Day for the Disabled Celebrated in Napier
2 December 2013Disability sector athletes from across the Western Cape enjoyed a fun-filled day of sport at the International Day for Persons with a Disability event in Napier on Saturday, 30 November 2013. Read More
Supply of Measles and Hepatitis B Vaccines Back on Track
2 December 2013Following the announcement last week of a shortage of Measles and Hepatitis B vaccines across South Africa, the Western Cape medicine stock unit has received the vaccines. The stocks are currently being delivered to all health facilities in the... Read More
Promoting the MOD Programme at Mitchell's Plain Festival
2 December 2013The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) promoted the Mass participation, Opportunity and access, Development and growth (MOD) programme at the annual Mitchell’s Plain Festival from 29 November to 1 December 2013. Read More
Provincial Heritage Status for Saron Mission Complex
2 December 2013The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) and Heritage Western Cape (HWC) declared the Saron Mission Complex a provincial heritage site on Sunday, 1 December 2013. The day marked the 175th anniversary of the Emancipation of the Slaves. Read More
Minister Bredell's Statement on the Andile Lili Judgment
29 November 2013The Western Cape Government welcomes the ruling by Judge Le Grange regarding the matter between Andile Lili and the Independent Electoral Commission. Read More
Minister Bredell's Statement on Oudsthoorn Judgment
29 November 2013Statement by Minister of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell regarding the Oudtshoorn judgment on Thursday, 28 November. Read More
Land Act Centenary Exhibition Opens at Slave Lodge
29 November 2013A travelling exhibition on the occasion of the centenary of the Natives’ Land Act of 1913 opened at the Iziko Slave Lodge on Wednesday, 27 November 2013. The exhibition will be hosted at a variety of Western Cape museums over the next few months. Read More
Media Alert: Western Cape Government Takes Action on Initiation Deaths
29 November 2013Statement by Head of Department, Mr Brent Walters Following the death of two initiates at an initiation site in Stellenbosch and the hospitalisation of a further five, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, in consultation with the Department... Read More
Senior Citizens To Receive Houses in De Doorns From Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela
28 November 2013A number of senior citizens will today receive an early Christmas gift from the Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Bonginkosi Madikizela, when they obtain the keys to their new homes in De Doorns, Breede Valley Municipality, today, 28... Read More
EPWP Beneficiaries Certified as Site-Specific Guides
28 November 2013Eighteen beneficiaries of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) at various Western Cape museums were certified as site-specific guides on 25 September 2013. The beneficiaries had successfully completed a course accredited at Level 4 of the... Read More
Media Alert: Minister Winde to Address Membership of Western Cape’s Key Sectors
28 November 2013Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism, Alan Winde will be meeting with the Western Cape 's key sectors as he commends their significance towards the province's economy. Read More
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