News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Small scale beef producers receive bull-power
19 August 2020Earlier today, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, handed over registered bulls, sourced from the Western Department of Agriculture’s Bull Distribution Project to seven small scale beef producers. Read More
Minister Marais extends condolences after passing of Abrie de Swardt
18 August 2020The Western Cape Government is saddened by the passing of one of the sporting community’s greatest champions, Abrie de Swardt. Read More
WCLA Update: Minister Fritz urges residents to drink responsibly
18 August 2020The Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, has urged residents to drink alcohol responsibly should they decide to do so. This follows the resumption of the domestic sale and transportation of alcohol today under Alert Level 2. Read More
Psycho-social and bereavement support for families at risk during pandemic
18 August 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez and the Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais, are urging all individuals and families in need of psycho-social support and bereavement counselling, to... Read More
Overberg doctor Jacques Du Toit takes initiative with farm outreaches
18 August 2020This week’s Rural Coronavirus Hero is from the Overberg district. Dr Jacques du Toit is the medical manager for Swellendam and Cape Agulhas subdistricts. Dr du Toit and his team have experienced increased pressure in all facilities due to the... Read More
Cancer survivor on covid-19 frontline at Red Cross Children’s Hospital
18 August 2020In January this year, Dr Kirstin Riley was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. A few months later, she was on the frontline of the COVID-19 battle. Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers to engage Saldanha Bay Municipality
18 August 2020Tomorrow, 19 August 2020, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will visit the Saldanha Bay municipality, while also handing over Title Deeds in Hopefield and Langebaan. Read More
Pedestrian bridge at De Beers Avenue on the N2 main span lift
18 August 2020The main span lift of the pedestrian bridge (No. 6030) at De Beers Avenue (km 42.1) over Trunk Road 2/1 (N2) was completed on 15 August 2020. There was no existing pedestrian bridge crossing. Read More
Quarterly Crime statistics 20/21: MEC Fritz welcomes 27.4% decrease in murders
17 August 2020Today, the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, presented the crime statistics for the first quarter of the 2020/21 financial year, covering the period of April to June. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes Chrysalis Academy’s violence prevention programme
17 August 2020Yesterday, Chrysalis Academy (CA) concluded its Youth Hub Ambassador (YHA) workshop which took place between 11 – 14 August 2020. The conclusion of the workshop was marked by the handing over of uniforms and starter kits to the YHAs. Please see... Read More
Minister Meyer welcomes the sale and distribution of alcohol under Alert Level 2
17 August 2020The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer, welcomes the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa to resume the sale and distribution of alcohol under Alert Level 2 from midnight, 17 August 2020. Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers to engage Swartland and Bergrivier Municipalities
17 August 2020Tomorrow, 18 August 2020, Western Cape Minister of Human Settlements, Tertuis Simmers will visit the Bergrivier and Swartland municipalities, while also handing over Title Deeds in Riebeek-Wes. Read More
Minister Fernandez engages with shelters for abused women on impact of Covid19
17 August 2020On Monday, 17 August 2020, the Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez, joined hands with DSD funded Victim Empowerment Programme(VEP) shelters in a virtual meeting themed, the “Circle of Courage”, to discuss the impact of the... Read More
Catching up on the most urgent essential health services without risking patient
17 August 2020While the health service platform must remain geared to deal with COVID-19 pandemic (including a possible second wave of infections), the Department of Health wants to scale up essential health services in a balanced manner. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital physiotherapy Covid-19 team
17 August 2020This week’s nominated coronavirus heroes amongst us at Tygerberg Hospital, the Physiotherapy COVID-19 Team (Alison Pieterse, Liezel Arendse & Leana Louw), provides an essential service to the public during these challenging times. Read More
Alert Level 2: We are ready to start doing business again in the Western Cape
16 August 2020We welcome the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa last night that the whole of South Africa will be moving to Alert Level 2. This is a good first step to supporting economic recovery in the Western Cape. Read More
Minister Madikizela to meet taxi industry leaders following Bellville shooting
16 August 2020Taxi murders: Minister Madikizela to meet taxi industry leaders following Bellville shooting I strongly condemn the recent shooting incident at the Bellville Taxi rank. It is understood that one passenger was killed and two seriously injured. Read More
I didn’t think I will get the virus” – young people share their Covid-19 journey
14 August 2020Thinking that COVID-19 only affects the elderly became a huge eye-opener for two young adults, Leah Jacobs (21) from Grassy Park and Keegen Carollus (22) from Belhar. Read More
Rural hero - surviving Covid-19 to serve the people of the cape winelands
14 August 2020When the 40-year-old Mr Dumalisile September and his family contracted COVID-19, he focused on only one thing – surviving the virus so that he can return to work to take care of his family and serve the people of the Cape Winelands during the... Read More
EMS paramedic discharged from Tygerberg Hospital after 23 days in ICU
14 August 2020On 11 August 2020, Nolusindiso Dayile, a paramedic from Khayelitsha, was successfully discharged from Tygerberg Hospital after 44 days, of which 23 days were spent in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Read More
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