News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
DSD provides social assistance in light of alleged child neglect
17 July 2019A video clip was recently circulated on social media depicting alleged neglect of small children. The community member who raised the alarm, and brought the case to the Department’s attention, feared for the safety and wellbeing of the children. Read More
Our schools should be places where we “Enter to learn”
16 July 2019Last week I requested that the Department provide me with the statistics relating to burglary and vandalism incidents during the past June/July holiday. The response was disappointing. Read More
52 Blue Downs residents receive title deeds to their homes
16 July 2019Today, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers, handed over 52 title deeds to residents of Blue Downs. Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers to highlight first month in office
15 July 2019Today, 15 July 2019, Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will conduct a press conference, where he will unpack his first month in office. Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers covers 8 000km first month in office
15 July 2019Accelerating housing delivery Visited project sites and engaged stakeholders Handed over units in Forest Village, Grabouw and Caledon Sod turning in Barrydale and George Opened an internal and criminal case based on a falsified housing letter Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers to handover title deeds In Blue Downs
15 July 2019Tomorrow, 16 July 2019, Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will hand over 52 title deeds to deserving recipients in Blue Downs. This hand over has been made possible through our Enhanced Extended Discounted Benefit Scheme (EEDBS). Read More
WC Dam levels continue to increase
15 July 2019The average dam level in the Western Cape continues to increase as Read More
Accessibility and technology the focus as Archives Awareness Week kicks off
15 July 2019Accessibility and technology the focus as annual Archives Awareness Week kicks off Read More
Somerset West provincial traffic centre leads successful operation
12 July 2019Two people were arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and being in possession of fraudulent documents at an integrated roadblock at the Somerset West weighbridge on 10 July 2019. Read More
Media Statement: Minister Marais to launch National Archives Awareness Week
12 July 2019As we celebrate 25 years of democracy this year, the Archives service will be reflecting on this period, through programmes and activities during the National Annual Archives Awareness Week from 15 to 19 July 2019. Read More
WC to Establish Inter-Ministerial Collaboration Following SANDF Deployments
12 July 2019Last night, the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, announced during his budget vote speech that the SANDF will be deployed in the Cape’s most gang-ravaged communities. Read More
Three injured in Worcester tanker explosion
11 July 2019In the early hours of Wednesday morning, 10 July 2019, a tanker transporting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exploded in the industrial area of Worcester, 120 Read More
Seweweekspoort flood damage repairs progressing well
11 July 2019The Department of Transport and Public Works (DTPW) is making good progress with flood damage repairs to road structures in Seweweekspoort. Read More
Premier Winde welcomes the employment of SANDF in the Western Cape
11 July 2019Premier Alan Winde welcomes the announcement by Minister Bheki Cele that the President has authorised the employment of the SANDF to the worst affected crime areas in the province. Read More
Minister Fritz Calls on Minister Cele to Address WC Crime in Budget Vote Speech
10 July 2019Minister Fritz Calls on Minister Cele to Address Western Cape Crime in Budget Vote Speech Read More
Western Cape Human Settlements Resolves Over 2000 Housing Queries In June
10 July 2019Western Cape Human Settlements’ Minister Tertuis Simmers wishes to commend the Department’s Help Desk for assisting more than 2 000 residents with housing queries for the month of June 2019. Read More
World Population Day
10 July 2019DSD seeks to raise awareness of population growth as forecast show an increase of 700 000 people over next 5 years. Read More
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