News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Four people die on Western Cape roads
7 August 2017Four people lost their lives over the weekend, according to a preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services. Read More
New libraries change lives for the better
7 August 2017The Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais has officially opened four new library service points in the province since the start of the 2017 financial year. Read More
Department intervenes in Cape Town human trafficking case
7 August 2017The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has intervened in a case of a 22 year-old woman, who is suspected to be a victim of human trafficking in Cape Town. Read More
Athletes rewarded for hard work at Cape Winelands Sport Awards
4 August 2017On Thursday, 3 August 2017, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), in partnership with the Cape Winelands Sport Council and the Read More
Food Inflation Could Decrease, According to Latest Outlook for SA agriculture
4 August 2017Food inflation is set to decrease this year as improved weather conditions in some parts of the country and a stronger rand are projected, according to the latest analysis fro Read More
Improved weather, stronger rand could decrease food inflation, according to the
4 August 2017Food inflation is set to decrease this year as improved weather conditions in some parts of the country and a stronger rand are projected, according to the latest analysis from the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy. Read More
Roadworks in the Citrusdal area completed
4 August 2017Motorists are enjoying a better travelling experience on the R393 and R303 near Eendekuil and Citrusdal after work to reseal and rehabilitate sections of these roads was completed this week. Read More
We Need to Talk About the Pattern in Child Murders
4 August 2017“We need to talk about the pattern in child murders” - Western Cape Health Minister launches Women’s Month Read More
ANC’s Shameful Politicking on Serious Issue of Child Murders
3 August 2017ANC’s Shameful Politicking on Serious Issue of Child Murders Read More
Update on emergency intervention to increase water supply to Cape Town
3 August 2017The Western Cape Government will conduct a site visit to the Leeu River Diversion Weir which diverts water to the Voelvlei Dam, where emergency maintenance work will be done to increase water supply to the Cape Town water supply system. Read More
Response to Grootkraal Judgment
3 August 2017I have now had the opportunity to study the Grootkraal Judgment (24611/2011) and consult with my Legal Counsel. Read More
MEDIA ALERT:MEC Plato hosts Paarl East PNP session consultation
3 August 2017MEDIA ALERT: Minister Plato hosts Paarl East Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) consultation session Read More
Atlantis SEZ to position region as green economy hub
2 August 2017The Western Cape’s bid to establish Atlantis as a hub for the green tech sector will be up for public participation shortly. Read More
Tragic Accident involving National Education Standing Committee Members
2 August 2017It with shock and sadness that I have heard that four Members of the National Assembly who were visiting schools in the Western Cape as part of their oversight role as the Education Portfolio Committee, were involved in a tragic car accident near... Read More
Minister Grant extends condolences to family of MP who died in crash near Paarl
2 August 2017Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Economic outlook for SA agriculture to be released this week
2 August 2017The latest economic outlook for South Africa’s agriculture sector will be released this week. The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy’s (BFAP) Baseline 2017-2026, which is co-funded by the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, will be... Read More
Western Cape Youth With a Desire to Improve Society Join TYPP
2 August 2017On 23 July 2017, 33 youth of the Western Cape were welcomed into The Young Patriots Programme (TYPP) in Gauteng. Read More
Department condemns alleged rape of 6 year-old Bonteheuwel girl
2 August 2017The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) has sent social workers to the family of a 6 year-old Bonteheuwel girl, who was allegedly raped by a 53 year-old man. Social workers will provide counselling to the victim, and ongoing psycho-... Read More
First Thursday to showcase tech developments in agriculture
1 August 2017The use of drone technology to conserve water in the agriculture sector is one development which will be showcased this First Thursday at the Ministry of Economic Opportunities. Read More
Cape Town Sport Awards Honours Sporting Triumphs
1 August 2017The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), the Cape Town Sport Council and the City of Cape Town (CoCT) hosted the C Read More
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