News and Speeches for Western Cape Government
Minister Fritz hosts Khayelitsha COVID-19 prayer service
21 September 2020Yesterday, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, held a prayer service to remember those whose lives were taken by COVID-19 and to celebrate the extensive number of recoveries in Khayelitsha. Read More
The importance of good oral health
21 September 2020In observance of World Oral Health month which is highlighted annually in September, the importance of good oral health and hygiene at home is vital to ensure that your gums stay healthy, smile stays bright and your teeth stay white. Read More
Alert Level 1 – Campaign launched to help businesses to open safely
21 September 2020We welcome the move to Alert Level 1 from today, 21 September 2020, as this further relaxation of restrictions and opening of the economy is exactly what we need to save jobs and the economy in the Western Cape. Read More
66 Residents benefit from Nyanga Housing Development
21 September 2020This past week 66 beneficiaries of the Boystown housing development in Nyanga, moved into their brand-new homes. In total, 116 beneficiaries have benefitted from this project since July 2020. Read More
Baby Grace is going home after 116 days in hospital!
19 September 2020It has been 116 days since baby Grace Petro came into this world. Born prematurely at 24 weeks and 6 days on 27 May 2020 with a weight of only 500 g, odds were not on her side. Read More
Joint statement by Premier Winde and MEC Fritz on the murder of Charl Kinnear
19 September 2020Premier Alan Winde extends his deepest condolences to the family of Lieutenant Colonel Charl Kinnear who was killed outside of him home yesterday. Read More
Cape Town International Airport ready for international travel
18 September 2020Today (18 September 2020), Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, and City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management, Alderman James Vos, visited Cape Town International Airport (... Read More
Minister Meyer welcomes appointment of Christo van der Rheede
18 September 2020I welcome the announcement by the Board of AgriSA that it has appointed Christo van Rheede as its new Executive Director. While holding the post of Deputy Executive Director for the past five years, Christo established himself as a respected leader... Read More
Minister Fritz condemns shooting of police officer in Harare
18 September 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, unequivocally condemns the shooting and killing of Sergeant Thabile Mapoma (43) who was off-duty when he was killed. Sergeant Mapoma was shot while sitting in his car in his driveway in Cula Street,... Read More
Minister Schäfer shocked by death of high school principal
18 September 2020I am shocked and saddened by news that we have lost one of our principals to a senseless act of violence. Read More
George Hospital one of only six in the world
18 September 2020George Hospital is one of only six hospitals in the world that were selected to participate in The Balcony Bands Mural Project by painting six murals that depict the coming together of people during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Read More
Hospital of Hope physiotherapists help COVID-19 patients recover
17 September 2020At the Brackengate Hospital of Hope Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), physiotherapists play an important role in the recovery of many COVID-19 patients. Read More
DCAS relief funding enables museums to safely move forward
17 September 2020The unprecedented actions taken to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the complete lockdown of museums across the country since 23 March 2020 until 6 July 2020, after which they could apply to the national Minister of Sports,... Read More
Minister Fritz and KDF to host Khayelitsha prayer service
17 September 2020The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, will host a prayer service, together with the Khayelitsha Development Forum (KDF) this Sunday to remember those who lost their lives to Covid-19, and to celebrate the high number of recoveries. Read More
DSD programmes crucial to restoring the human dignity of youth at risk
17 September 2020The Western Cape Minister of Social Development, Sharna Fernandez said, “In an effort to reduce all forms of violence in South African society, we all need to challenge the destructive and outdated expectations around manhood that are counter-... Read More
Minister Tertuis Simmers engages greater Retreat stakeholders
17 September 2020Yesterday, Western Cape Human Settlements Minister, Tertuis Simmers engaged the relevant Ward Councillors, sub-council and Super Project Steering Committee (PSC) of the Greater Retreat Housing Project. Read More
Rural Heroes – Empilisweni Clinic team continues service despite covid-19
17 September 2020Teamwork made it possible for staff at Empilisweni Clinic in Zweletemba, Worcester, to keep delivering services during the pandemic despite nine of the clinic’s staff members contracting coronavirus in the height of the pandemic. They also lost a... Read More
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