News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Christmas Babies 2017
26 December 2017The Western Cape Government Health is proud to announce the birth of two hundred and three babies as reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape from midnight on Christmas Day 2017. Read More
Statement by MEC Dan Plato: Make safety a priority this festive season
21 December 2017Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Make safety a priority this festive season Date: 21 December 2017 Release: Immediate Read More
Media Alert: Minister Plato visits youth holiday programmes on the Cape Flats
18 December 2017MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato to visit youth holiday programmes in Bishop Lavis and Gugulethu Read More
Placements of Medical Interns and Community Service Professionals
18 December 2017The Western Cape Government Health (WCGH) understands fully the anxiety of young health professionals (doctors and all other categories of health professionals, e.g. Read More
Legends share their stories at the Sports Legends Awards in Paarl
15 December 2017On 14 December 2017, thirteen sports legends were awarded and recognised for their contributions to sports and their impact on the lives of people around them. Read More
Road closures expected during holiday break
15 December 2017Motorists can expect delays on the following roads where there will be one-lane closures: Cogmanskloof Bridge (R60 near Ashton), the R44 near Gouda, Annandale Road near Stellenbosch, and the R44 between Porterville and Piketberg. We ask motorists to... Read More
New mobile alcohol evidentiary unit to combat drink driving over Festive Season
14 December 2017Tomorrow, 15 December 2017, Minister of Transport and Public Works, Donald Grant, will reveal the Department’s newly acquired Mobile Alcohol Evidentiary Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital performs first ever bilateral sequential lung transplant
14 December 2017Groote Schuur Hospital performs first ever bilateral sequential lung transplant in the Western Cape and the first in the state sector nationally Read More
Creating booze-free roads in the Overberg
14 December 2017The pilot Overberg District Safety Plan (DSP) has been in operation for 12 months. Compared to the previous 12-month period, road traffic fatalities decreased by 29,7%. In the priority category of pedestrians, fatalities decreased by 51,6%. Read More
Construction of new District Six community health facility is complete
14 December 2017The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) has completed the construction of the new District Six Community Health Centre. Read More
Minister Schäfer congratulates Western Cape Teacher, Wendy Horn
13 December 2017A Cape Town teacher, Wendy Horn, Principal of Protea Heights Academy, a Maths and Science Focus School, is one of 50 finalists in the running for the Global Teacher of the Year Award 2017. Read More
Media Alert: Sport Legends To Be Honoured By Minister Anroux Marais
13 December 2017Tomorrow, 14 December 2017, Minister Anroux Marais will deliver the keynote address at the Annual Sport Legends Awards ceremony in Paarl. Read More
New clinic in Napier reaches practical completion
13 December 2017The construction of a new clinic in Napier to replace existing facilities has reached practical completion. Read More
Traffic officer students to bolster festive season road safety efforts
12 December 2017A total of 35 eager traffic officer students will be deployed at various Western Cape traffic centres to gain practical experience from 13 December 2017 until 16 January 2018. Their efforts will help law enforcement officials to keep road users safe... Read More
Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development
12 December 2017WC Water Update 11 December 2017 Statement by Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Anton Bredell. The average level for dams across the Western Cape for the week starting 11 December is 32% (2016: 52%). Read More
Department welcomes the triple life sentence for child murderer
12 December 2017The Department of Social Development welcomes the three life sentences handed down to Randy Tango, for the rape and murder of 11-year-old Stacha Arendse. Read More
Western Cape Archives host art exhibition by Jeannette Unite
11 December 2017The Minister of the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais officially opened an art exhibition by renowned South African Artist Read More
Suurbraak Residents in Swellendam to Receive Homes
11 December 2017On Monday, 11 December 2017 Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will hand over 15 houses to residents of Suurbraak in Swellendam. The project comprises a total of 35 houses, of which 15 are complete for a handover to Suurbraak residents. Read More
Grabouw’s informal Settlement And Backyard Dwellers To Get Homes
11 December 2017On Monday, 11 December 2017, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela, along with the Deputy Mayor of Theewaterskloof Municipality, Isaac Sileku, will hand over 29 homes of the Rooidakke Housing Project in Grabouw. Read More
Five people killed on Western Cape roads this weekend
11 December 2017A preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services indicates that five people died on the province’s roads over the weekend. A total of 26 motorists were arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Read More
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