News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Temporary de-densification of Dunoon and Kosovo could benefit more than 10 000
31 March 2020It is estimated that in excess of 10 000 residents could be assisted in the Greater Kosovo and DuNoon informal settlements through the temporary de-densification process once it commences. Their safety, health and basic rights are our top priority. Read More
#ThankYouWC: Let’s honour our service people during lockdown
31 March 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is calling on all residents in the Western Cape to acknowledge those in law enforcement, healthcare, food related services and other essential services by hanging the South African flag, as recommended... Read More
Dunoon and Kosovo informal settlements to be de-densified
30 March 2020Pursuant to the announcement yesterday, by National Minister of Human Settlements, Lindiwe Sisulu, that the DuNoon and Kosovo informal settlements will be de-densified and temporary alternative accommodation offered to the affected residents, this... Read More
Media statement: Winter customary initiation season suspended to stop the spread
29 March 2020In consideration of the magnitude and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, in its meeting of 15 March 2020, Cabinet resolved to declare a National State of Disaster, which was duly declared under Government Gazette No. 43096. Read More
LOCKDOWN: Transport of essential services workers
29 March 2020Media release by Bonginkosi Madikizela Western Cape Minister of Transport and Public Works Read More
Transport support to essential services employees and employers
29 March 2020The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works is assessing ongoing transport challenges experienced by essential service workers, government employees and employers during the Covid-19 lockdown. Read More
Appeal by the Head of Health for the appropriate use of masks
29 March 2020Many people feel that they can protect themselves against COVID-19 (Coronavirus) by wearing personal protection equipment (PPE) such as gloves and masks as a precaution. Read More
Western Cape human settlements welcomes Dunoon and Kosovo de-densification plans
28 March 2020We welcome the announcement today by National Minister of Human Settlements, Lindiwe Sisulu, that the DuNoon and Kosovo informal settlements will be de-densified and temporary alternative accommodation offered to the affected residents. Read More
Lockdown: Response to WC SANTACO allegations
27 March 2020I am very disappointed and taken aback by blatant lies and dishonesty from SANTACO Western Cape Chairperson, Nazeem Abduraman during his interview with Heart FM last night. I need to set the record straight and correct some factual inaccuracies told... Read More
Media Alert: Another attack on the WCGH Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
27 March 2020A 9th, brutal attack on the Western Cape Government Health’s (WCGH) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) from 1 January 2020 – 26 March 2020, took place in Baca Street, Makhaza Khayelitsha on Wednesday, 25 March at 16:40. We condemn these senseless... Read More
65 reported cases of failing to comply with lockdown conditions
27 March 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is calling all citizens to stay at home during the lockdown period and desist from irresponsible behaviour which contributes towards the spread of coronavirus disease or COVID-19. Read More
Our work to support businesses and the economy in the Western Cape continues
26 March 2020Yesterday (25 March 2020), the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Ms. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma published the lockdown regulations, outlining how people and businesses in the Western Cape need to adjust to stop the spread of... Read More
National lockdown – Message from the Western Cape Education Department
25 March 2020On Monday evening, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa will enter a nationwide lockdown for 21 days with effect from midnight on Thursday, 26 March 2020. Read More
Anti-Dog Fighting Task Team convenes, remains committed to addressing scourge
25 March 2020Today, the office of the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, convened its second meeting on the Anti-Dog Fighting Task Team. Read More
Closure of human settlements frontline services and all construction sites
25 March 2020As part of adhering to the 21-day lockdown as instituted by President Cyril Ramaphosa, which takes effect at midnight on Thursday, 26 March, all construction sites and our frontline services with the Department of Human Settlements i.e. Read More
15 Arrests after illegal invasion attempts in forest village
24 March 2020I am deeply concerned at yet another attempt to illegally occupy units that are currently under construction as part of the Forest Village Housing Development in Eersteriver. Read More
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