News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Seven people killed on Western Cape roads this weekend
20 November 2017A preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services indicates that seven people died on the province’s roads over the weekend. Read More
Western Cape Government Congratulates Paxton Fielies
20 November 2017STATEMENT BY WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT Date: 20 November 2017 Release: Immediate WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT CONGRATULATES PAXTON FIELIES Read More
George Gogo (101) Receives House From Minister Madikizela
20 November 2017Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Bonginkosi Madikizela delivered an early Christmas present to Ms Johanna Carolus, 101, when he handed over a new house in Blanco, George today. Read More
Lives lost on our roads remembered on UN World Day of Remembrance
20 November 2017Below is a speech delivered this morning (20 November 2017) by the Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works, Donald Grant, at a World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims event hosted by South Africans Read More
Development programme for emerging contractors begins
16 November 2017This week, 55 small Western Cape construction business owners began the 10-month Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) Contractor De Read More
Swartberg Pass open to traffic
16 November 2017From Friday, 17 November 2017, traffic will once again be allowed to use the Swartberg Pass (R328 in the Central Karoo), but under certain conditions. Repair work is continuing, and stop/go controls will be in place at times. Read More
Province’s commercial poultry farms reach one month infection-free mark
16 November 2017Today (16 November 2017), Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, provided an update on avian influenza during a sitting of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. This was in response to a parliamentary question on the status of the... Read More
Media Release : Significant reduction in waiting times of Muslim bodies
15 November 2017Follow-up meeting held with MJC shows significant reduction in waiting times of Muslim bodies Read More
Media Release: Nominations for Cultural Affairs Awards now open
15 November 2017The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) has opened the nominations for the 2017/18 Read More
Media Alert: Currie Cup to be presented at Ministry of DCAS tomorrow
15 November 2017MEDIA ALERT: CURRIE CUP TO BE PRESENTED AT THE MINISTRY OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT TOMORROW Read More
Residents celebrated for food security contributions
15 November 2017A 100-year old resident has received a special award for his contribution to food security in the Western Cape. Read More
Collaboration Schools reflect commitment to building partnerships
15 November 2017Debbie Schäfer, Western Cape Education Minister, has submitted the following letter to the Cape Times, in reply to an article from Equal Education on Collaboration Schools, published by the newspaper on 9 November 2017. Read More
WCED joins Shoprite/ Cape Talk Challenge
15 November 2017Following the success of the Bridgiot digital water metering system in reducing water consumption at Hector Peterson High School in Wallacedene, we are pleased to announce that we plan to expand the number of schools receiving the digital water... Read More
Minister Schäfer on the BELA Bill - don't fix what isn't broken
14 November 2017The stated intention in the Memorandum on the Objects of the The Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill ("the BELA Bill") is to ensure that "systems of learning and excellence are put in place in a manner which respects, protects, promotes and fulfils... Read More
Western Cape Government supports Paxton Fielies
14 November 2017The Western Cape Government is urging all residents of the province to back 16-year old Bishop Lavis local, and Idols finalist, Paxton Fielies, to win this year’s competition. Read More
Residents' water-wise gardens boost food security in rural communities
14 November 2017Boosting food security in rural communities during the drought is a key priority for the Western Cape Government. Tomorrow (15 November 2017), Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities, is in the Cederberg to celebrate residents who are making... Read More
Eden Drama festival a local hit
14 November 2017The Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS) recently presented the 2017 Drama Festival to communities in Heidelberg, Knysna and George. Read More
Good financial governance and knowledge transfer
13 November 2017Good financial governance and knowledge transfer between local, provincial and national government Western Cape Finance Minister, Dr Ivan Meyer will host the third annual Municipal Finance Forum on 13 and 14 November 2017 in Rawsonville. Read More
Good financial governance and knowledge transfer
13 November 2017Good financial governance and knowledge transfer between local, provincial and national government Western Cape Finance Minister, Dr Ivan Meyer will host the third annual Municipal Finance Forum on 13 and 14 November 2017 in Rawsonville. Read More
Three killed on Western Cape roads
13 November 2017A preliminary report from Western Cape Provincial Traffic Services indicates that three people died on the province’s roads over the weekend. Read More
Pages
|
We are pleased to share with you that the Western Cape Government (WCG) has once again achieved certification as a Top Employer in 2024. |
||||
 |
Western Cape Government © 2023. All rights reserved.
This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government. |
 |
